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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1917
Page
3
Indian Gap school children rallied to show patriotism by buying Liberty Bonds to support the boys in the trenches. The effort highlighted local support for the war and placed Indian Gap at the forefront of community backing.
An ad warns that calomel is harmful causing cramps and sickness and urges replacing it with Dodson’s Liver Tone. The vegetable formula is touted as a safe, salivation free remedy for liver issues and suitable for children.
A fragment from the Argonaut quotes a country store hamlet sign nailed to a porch post. It warns travelers not to commit improprieties at the store and to remember the space.
Piles sufferers urged relief with PAZO ointment promising cure within 6 to 14 days. The advertisement claims refunds if the product fails to cure itching or related symptoms.
An appeal promoting The Youths Companion as a guardian of good reading for youth. Encourages subscribing for 1918 issues and a special two-for-one offer with McCalls Magazine, detailing prices and sample copies. Subscriptions advertised through The Youths Companion office in Boston Massachusetts.
In this region catarrh is claimed to be common and previously thought incurable. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo is advertised as a constitutional internal remedy that works through the blood to mucous surfaces. A $100 reward is offered for any failure to cure.
The First Baptist church of Comanche accepts the resignation of Pastor Dr Geo A Curlee after three years. The church notes his call to serve elsewhere is irrevocable and expresses sorrow, prayers, and best wishes for his future ministry and the spread of the gospel.
A vintage advertisement promotes Pep Systemic Pills as a general tonic that tonifies the system and builds red blood. It claims to relieve fatigue constipation and insomnia, improves nerves and sleep, and uses Blaud's Mass and TRON. Sold by The Wm. Reese Co. Drug Store and local druggists with a strong call to accept no substitute.
Indian Gap basketball girls traveled to Star on October 27 and defeated Star 8 to 2 on the Star court in a decisive road victory.
A Comanche physician notes apparent success from Mayr's Wonderful Remedy in a long standing indigestion case. After the first dose the patient lost gas discomfort and could eat foods she avoided for years, with claims it clears intestinal mucous to ease stomach and liver ailments.
Thos F Ryan, a wealthy New Yorker, married Mrs Cornelius Cuyler twelve days after his first wife’s death, creating a sensation. The Honey Grove Signal notes public debate on mourning periods and suggests legislatures fix widow timing and social conventions.
An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a penetrating remedy for sprains strains and swelling. It claims rapid pain relief without skin burning and promotes 60 years of use and six gold medals as proof.
Fragmentary text recalls a policeman on a beat and a Downtow n Street housemaid as a brother wonders when the war will end. The短 card reflects wartime uncertainty and family chatter.
Mrs Rose Middleston of Greenville Illinois recounts using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to stop croup attacks in her family. She also reports personal use for coughs and colds with good results.
A household remedy promises relief from a hacking cough for 25 and 50 cents. The ad promotes Mansfield Cou Balsam as a cheaper alternative to a doctor’s visit on the first of the month.
T J Cunningham, noted court reporter, visits the Star office. A shop official misreads his devout look as a preacher camouflage learned in early days to gain invitations and meals, prompting a humorous exchange about mistaken identity.
A Comanche merchant’s wife suffers stomach trouble and tolerates only toast fruit and hot water. An ad promotes Adler-i-ka laxative mix with buckthorn bark glycerine advertised to flush the digestive tract and relieve constipation, sour stomach, or gas.
Advertises Renovine as a heart and nerve tonic with prices 50 cents and 1 dollar. Claims to strengthen heart and nerves. target audience includes adults seeking a tonic. No clinical claims or endorsements are provided.
A home remedy claim suggests mixing fresh lemon juice with orchard white to create a skin lotion. The recipe requires straining to remove pulp, yielding a quarter pint for bleaching and smoothing the face neck and arms. A druggist and grocer can supply the ingredients.
J H Allen transfers ownership of Viseal Oil and Saddle Oil ventures in a concise deal. Details remain sparse, noting the oil products and the move, with no explicit dates or parties beyond Allen.
Pure home-made hog lard advertised by Burks Mercantile Company as a staple product for kitchen use. The notice emphasizes quality and local production, urging customers to purchase for cooking needs.
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