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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1919
Page
5
Beattie pastor Rev T J Carter led a gathering at the local Baptist church with Rev J E Milton county missionary and Rev Marshall Bean assisting. The event concluded Sunday afternoon near the water, with 5 participants noted.
Conversions totaling three with one by letter and one by baptism. Visitors include Miss Texie Hicks from Hicks Corner with Miss Katie Nance, Miss Mamie Thompson from Grahams Chapel, Mrs. Mattie Blevins from Comanche, and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Tate from Comanche visiting relatives in the area. A singing gathering occurred at Mr. J. B. Nance’s home and Freeman of Gustine attended the baptism.
A. F. Roberts of Rocky Ford Alberta credits Tanlac with curing years of stomach trouble and nervous fatigue. He gained sixteen pounds in sixty days, reports better digestion, sleep, and strength, and says he now enjoys perfect health. Tanlac sold in Comanche by Hamilton Drug Co.
Mrs Volta Bankson of Chillicotha Missouri writes about relief from indigestion and a toned liver with Chamberlain’s Tablets. She also notes relief from back ache and dizziness after using the product, saying they did her a world of good and she will speak well of them.
An advertisement promotes Reno Vine as a heart and nerve tonic claimed to rectify weakness fainting spells and hysterics. The price is listed as 50e and 1.00 in dollars.
Advertising copy claims Prickly Ash Bitters cleanses the stomach liver and bowels and restores strength and cheerfulness for those feeling blue or tired. It promises to purify the system and relieve gas and indigestion with a price of $1.25 per bottle sold by all druggists.
Mrs Myrtle Matthews of West Columbia Texas visits her parents Mr and Mrs D F Robertson. Little Jack Alva and Leo Lane visit grandparents. Mr and Mrs W T Robertson and others host guests from Coynanche and Collinsworth at their home.
Mrs A P Mercer and family from Carlton visited W T Roberson's home Saturday. Miss Zennie Loftis and Miss Kike Roberson from Comanche called on W T Roberson Sunday. Oran Clark and family from Comanche spent Sunday with J D Isham's family. Frank Roberson from Wilson stayed overnight with his parents. A well attended singing Sunday night invites all to attend next Sunday.
An old medical remedy titled Mississippi Diarrhoea Cordial is advertised as a constant household item with fifty years of use. Available in two prices, 25e and 50e, it is presented as a standard addition to a medicine chest.
An advertisement claims a remedy purifies and enriches the blood to restore vitality and energy with a strengthening, invigorating effect. It notes a price of 60 cents.
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