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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1920
Page
9
Ad touts Paper's Diapepsin tablets as fast relief for indigestion stomach acidity and heartburn. It promises immediate neutralization of acidity with no waiting and encourages buying a box to enjoy favorite foods again.
Sept 28 reports mild weather aiding crops as residents like Hough Castleton and J. Brinson pick cotton. Community tidbits note visits from Will Wozencraft from De Leon, dances at the Carletons, a Sunday marriage of Buck Gregory and Johnnie Bachman, and local schooling plans. An ad promotes Ballard’s Horehound Syrup with a free porous plaster for chest congestion.
An emphasized tonic claim says Grove produces strength and energy by purifying blood. The advertisement promises quick feel of vigor and notes a price point for the tonic.
Kodakers invites customers to try their finishing with a minis enlargement option and a 16x20 Honor Roll souvenir. They offer film development at low prices and prints on request, asking readers to mail a roll for instructions and service.
Sept 26 weather is fine as residents pick cotton. Coker moves to Comanche. Creamer, Pannel and Creamer families visit and host others on Round Mountain. Eva Franks returns from Mercer Gap. Miss Williams attends Comanche High. A singing school ends. Luke Springstead hosts a musical event. regular singing at Creamer each first and third Sunday invites all.
Work advances on the De Leon to Desdemona railroad led by Tr Burks and partners. The grade will be finished in days and washes from recent rain will be filled, with rails laid within about two weeks. Trams are expected to run from De Leon to the old town soon.
Irregular bowel movements lead to constipation and impurities. Herbine is described as a great bowel regulator that purifies the system, vitalizes the blood, and supports digestive organs. Sold by Paris Smith. Prickly Ash Bitters is billed as a worker's friend for workers prone to kidney and liver issues, priced at $1.25 per bottle.
Work will proceed rapidly on a state home for neglected and dependent children in the northwestern part of the city on land formerly part of Camp MacArthur. The initial contract covers three buildings.
In damp chilly weather demand grows for Balard's Snow Liniment used to ease rheumatic aches and pains. Apply at the first twinge to experience relief, sold by Paria.
A San Antonio Texas reader reports three years of run down weakness and extreme nervousness improved by Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription. The testimonial claims the tonic strengthens the body and relieves sleeplessness headaches dizziness and backache while addressing female weaknesses and nervous conditions.
The owner announces that hunting is strictly forbidden on the property and that trespassing will be punished under law.
Tronner's headache medicine is now on sale at Paris Smith's Drug Store. Limited stock advertised with typical indie drugstore promotion.
A novelty claim promises painless corns relief with a product called Freezone costing only a few cents per use. The ad highlights easy application and immediate comfort for foot sores.
A consumer advises using Freezone to remove hard corns and calluses. Apply a few drops to the affected area from a small bottle bought at a drug store. The product allegedly stops pain instantly and allows painless removal of the corn or callus.
East Nashville Tennessee reports positive local endorsement of Thedford's Black-Draught liver medicine. Grocer W. N. Parsons praises its effects on sour stomach indigestion and torpid liver, urging others to rely on the authentic remedy and reject imitators.
An unusual ad claims LAXA BROMO QUININE offers tonic benefits without certain side effects. It asserts superiority over ordinary compounds and notes signature by I W Grove.
In this county unrest stems from cotton shortages and high living costs pushing farmers like Van Cleave and Ross to consider moving west. News includes funeral of John Moore, dances, travels to Texas for cotton picking, a sick relative, and debate over price resistance and market dynamics impacting growers.
An advertisement promotes Aspirin as a safe Bayer product sold in unbroken Bayer packages with directions to relieve headache toothache earache neuralgia rheumatism colds and pain. Small tins hold 12 tablets and cost a few cents with larger Layer packages also available from druggists.
There is more catarrh in this section than any other disease and decades ago was deemed incurable. Doctors recommended local remedies, but catarrh is a constitutional issue requiring systemic treatment. Mall's Catarrh Medicine from FY J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio is advertised to cure via the bloodstream. A hundred dollar reward is offered if it fails to cure.
Keep your stomach liver and bowels in good condition with Prickly Ash Bitters. It cleanses and strengthens these organs and helps the system resist disease germs. Aimed at working men, priced at $1.50 per bottle from Hamilton Dees Co and Wm Reese Co.
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