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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1916
Page
7
A discussion notes war driven price rises for wheat cotton meat and farm equipment while farmer profits may shrink as inputs rise. It argues farmers should buy from higher priced producers and touts Coca Cola as a farm friendly product whose retail price has remained steady despite higher costs in production. It includes a letter from Gayle Atwood dated 1916 describing naval torpedo tests and Xmas football plans and social promotion.
An advertisement extols Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless, pleasant vegetable tonic that replaces calomel for liver issues. It claims calomelis dangerous mercury and promises relief from biliousness constipation and headaches. The piece also includes local notes on teaching staff and school institute attendance.
Miss Alice Carter traveled to Comanche last week with Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Whaley. Miss Larna Patterson went to Comanche last Monday for the County Institute and will teach at Ebenezer this winter. Will H. Wortham of Port Worth Elevator Co visited his parents on Route 2. Mrs. J. M. Collier came from Comanche last week to visit the family of Mrs. Car.
Born to Mr and Mrs Will Nelson Gustine a son Sidney Rogers Gustine a girl Sam Morgan Sipe Springs Roy Sims near Sipe Springs a boy Marlin Morris Sipe Springs a girl Eroch Rasco near Sipe Springs a boy
A health note attributes many ills to constipation and urges regular bowel movements. It recommends Chamberlain's Tablets when a laxative is needed, claiming they move the bowels improve appetite and strengthen digestion and are obtainable everywhere.
Dudley's advertises McLaughlin's Bourbon Santos Peaberry coffee as the finest flavoured coffee with strong aroma and guaranteed satisfaction priced at 25 cents per pound.
Local use reports Adler-ika a quick remedy from Comanche, Texas, praising simple buckthorn and glycerine mix as effective for constipation and gas. One spoonful said to relieve many cases, with several doses aiding chronic stomach trouble and possible prevention of appendicitis. Druggist M. Carroll notes instant action.
The August meeting of the Woman's Bible Club drew about thirty ladies. Mrs. R. W. Scurry led a revealing study of the Book of Psalms with an introduction by Miss Camille Fleming. September's lesson focuses on the Book of Proverbs led by Mrs. M. K. Witt.
Advertisement claims the tonic strengthens the aged and weak to endure summer heat. It purifies and enriches the blood and builds up the whole system. Sold for 50 cents.
Letters from Philadelphia Beverly and Erie praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief during the Change of Life. Women report headaches backaches heat flashes nervousness and dyspepsia improving after use. The company offers free advice and replies are handled by women in confidence.
Report claims W I C Fritts sold a shelled ready to burn load to George Wright in 1873. The note reflects era rumors and a wary town mood amid wolves and suspicious neighbors. The piece disclaims responsibility over possible misrepresentation tied to a separate Henry Ford suit.
An advertisement claims yellow complexion pimples and facial blemishes can be treated by doctoring the liver using HERBINE a liver correctant. It purports to purify the system stimulate organs and improve vitality. Price 50 cents sold by 8 P. Smith.
J A Coan married to Beulah Bayou Miss Beulah Bel yeu and J H Thorpe married to Lucy Boggs. Cliff H Jones weds Eva Redwine and George Stapp to Iva Red.
Advice emphasizes setting a good example to encourage others. It notes that quickly recovering from a cold with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy inspires imitation and cites the remedy's long standing reputation and wide availability.
A reader of The Chief Exponent reports an article of value and plans to pay the advertising fee. For two weeks he has watched the paper’s columns for a lost ad and now proposes to proceed with an inquiry.
A reader asks who lost the article and notes a willingness to deliver to the owner. The message admits they do not know what was lost and request guidance on locating the rightful owner.
An old medicine chest staple urged readers to keep Mississipi Diarrhoea Cordial at hand, claiming fifty years of constant use. The ad lists prices at 25e and 50¢.
Rev. White brings Harri son’s Tent Show to perform during fair week from October 2 through the fair, with night shows and daytime band concerts. The Harrison troupe is a favored draw, promising a lively, well regarded entertainment blend for attendees.
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