Wichita County Historical Commission

In early Wichita Falls, doctors had their own drug stores to manage various drugs for their patients. Plus, having a drug store was another source of income for the doctor.
As drug stores became individual businesses, their inventory moved beyond supplies to fill physician orders. Palace Drug, opened in 1910s by Lewis Pink, claimed to deliver everything but postage stamps and weather reports. Miller’s Drug Store sold “Dodson’s Liver-Tone” to liven up the liver. A general cure for exzema or hives, called “Zemo” was advertised for diseases of the skin and scalp. Mosquitoe bites, a problem then and now, were treated with a product called “Skeeterine.” General first aid items for the injured were called a possible alternative to a doctor visit. Wrinkle treatment and stomach derangement (dyspepsia) were popular items. All sorts of toiletries were sold including razors/straps, brushes, hair care, and of course, Hudnut’s Perfume, described as “to toilet goods what sterling is to silver.” Some drug stores carried “El Didelo-Smokers, the best 5 cent cigar in town.”
During the Christmas season, the drug stores advertised imported candies and solid gold jewelry.
Besides all things for the human, local drug stores also sold items for farm animals, such as “Cresolyte,” a dip to rid chickens of insects.

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