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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1919
Page
2
The church announces Bible school at 10 o'clock with preaching at 11 and 7:15. Pastor speaks on Gods Poem in the morning and Religious Snobbery in the evening. Invites public to spend the Lord's day. Notes appreciation for sister churches and calls for concord in doctrine.
An ad touts Prickly Ash Bitters as a remedy for burning throat and chest from indigestion and digestive trouble, claiming it can prevent serious diseases like kidney disorders. Price is $1.25 per bottle, with Hamilton Drug Company and Wm. Reese Company listed as special agents.
An old advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children. It urges parents to look for the California name on the package and claims the product has a tasty fruity flavor and clear dosing directions on each bottle.
A 1919 letter from E. L. Hoffman commends the Comanche Chief for advocating a local bonus to oil well investors within five to six miles of Comanche. Hoffman notes his own heavy investment in the E. B. Pate Oil association drilling north of the city and urges residents to support local enterprise and upliftment.
Citizen J L Owen, a Comanche machinist, testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured his back ache after years of lameness. He praises the product as all it is claimed, noting the price 60 cents and urging readers to ask for Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Richard Wesley Faulkner son of Arthur J and Laura E Faulkner died aged three. Born Sept 4 1916 he passed Oct 17 1919 and was buried Oct 18 1919 in Oakwood cemetery. The notice speaks of faith, loss, and hope of reunion in heaven. Published by his mother. An unrelated herbal remedy ad follows.
Stop coughing and ease irritation with Bal lard's Horehound Syrup advertised to heal the lungs and restore comfortable breathing. Sold by Paris Smith.
An old advertisement touts Prompt Relief with Laxative Quinidine Tabs for colds coughs LaGrippe and headaches. It claims no effect on the head or stomach and urges readers to buy a winter supply at 25e.
Bayer marks its aspirin as genuine in claims for headaches colds pain neuralgia lumbago and rheumatic conditions. The tablets come in a tin box of 12 with the Bayer package noting the aspirin is an acetylsalicylic acid ester product manufactured by Bayer for nineteen years.
Miss Agnes Graham, a returned Korean missionary, will speak on Korea in transition at 8 p m Sunday October 26 at the Methodist church. Her talk will be illustrated by flashing scenery on canvas. All are invited to attend. Pastor Josephus Lee.
An advertisement promotes Renovine a heart and nerve tonic with prices listed as 50e and 1.00 dollars. The copy urges buyers to ensure their heart health before using the product.
The advertisement promotes LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE claiming it does not affect the head, combines tonic and laxative effects, and avoids nervousness or head ringing. It urges readers to note the full product name and seek E. W. GROVE's signature.
D. A. Rice, proprietor, promotes monumental marble projects at the shop. Calls for interested persons to inspect workmanship and materials and obtain prices.
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