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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1915
Page
4
John Barrymore stars in The Man From Mexico at The Majestic famed for sharp humor and clear plot. Paramount features praised. price range listed. Also notes a Saturday singing convention at the Baptist church and spring clothing promotions from local merchants.
The note praises daily compliments on the full and fresh Spring Dry Goods stock and ladies hats. It credits foresight and aggressive preplanning for the current splendid trade, remarking on past low mood and the justified success.
The cash business is nearly doubling past seasons due to ready supply and liberal buying of country produce. A strong cash market has made previously unsaleable goods saleable, earning praise from farmers while the enterprise offers assistance to those needing support to join the prosperity path.
An old advertisement extols TIZ foot bath relief for sore feet and corns with claims of instant comfort and 25 cent box price. The page also includes a bank financial statement for Farmers & Merchants State Bank at Gustine Texas dated March 4 1915 with assets and liabilities figures and signatories.
D M Herring remains in the Produce business and will buy and sell chickens eggs butter and related items. The Comanche Mercantile Co advertises. The City Council met and verified votes from the last election and installed officers. Bonds for those required, election expenses allowed, mayor and secretary authorized to borrow for accounts. Mayor authorized to bid for city land to be used as a dumping ground.
Classified notice seeking a private southeast room for rent with all modern conveniences. Contact phone number 429 for inquiries and details.
An advertisement touts MeeGee Baby Elixir as a genuine remedy for stomach and bowel disorders in babies. It claims quick action, purity, wholesomeness, and pleasant taste, priced at 25 and 50 cents per bottle, sold by S. P. Smith. Also notes a Wash Silk Tie line at The Comanche Mercantile and a 45-pound carded cotton mattress with art tick and roll edge for $3.50 at Higginbotham's.
Mrs Elmer Hated of Peru Indiana reports years of rheumatic attacks and praises Chamberlains Liniment for immediate relief. She recommends it to others. 26 and 40 cent bottles sold by all dealers.
A vintage ad endorses Grow Tasteless Tonic as a malaria remedy and system builder. It claims quinine fights malaria and iron fortifies the body, with the label listing ingredients and a 50 cent price.
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