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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1919
Page
2
A Life magazine reprint argues for raising liquor prices to force the poor to quit drinking while the rich continue, claiming no enforcement is needed and liquor profits would fund taxes. The piece frames prohibition as unnecessary if price shifts alter consumption and wealth.
An advertising man visits the store to demonstrate how persistent ads can draw customers and double sales by maintaining consistency in promotional messaging and effort.
Eva M. Burke urges advertisers to persist with daily fresh ads. A tale contrasts stores unseen due to no advertising with former success for the store next door, warning that old overhead and neglectful marketing ruin business. A call to consistent writing and daily ad activity follows.
Mr and Mrs Jim Pederson and Olaf Pederson of Center Valley visited Mr and Mrs B F Zschiesche last Sunday. Energy boys beat Lamkin boys in baseball 15 to in favor of Energy. Roy Jones son of Mr and Mrs John Jones of Energy returned home from overseas last week. A few youths were entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs B F Zschiesche. H E Dennis of Oklahoma and his wife, visiting his mother Mrs J E Caraway, returned home Wednesday.
An old medical advertisement claims nervousness palpitations do not signal heart disease but a stomach disorder. It promotes Prickly Ash Bitters as a remedy that cleanses and regulates the stomach liver and bowels to remove heart symptoms and build vigor. Price is $1.25 per bottle.
Comanche High School captured the district track meet with 59 points here Saturday, beating Brownwood and Coleman tied for second with 26 each while Santa Anna totaled 15. Chaeny of Santa Anna starred in sprints, but Harris of Comanche won the jump weights and 440 yard dash, and Reese of Comanche took the mile and the discus. Other Comanche winners included Cauley in the 120 yard hurdles and Reese in the discus with 104 ft 6 in. Brownwood Bulletin.
France has mobilized six million of its population into the trenches and sacrificed for democracy in support of America. The ad touts Mayr Wonderful Remedy, a stomach and intestinal treatment imported by Geo. H. Mayr, claiming it cleanses catarrhal mucus and reduces inflammation with a money back guarantee. Distributed by Wim. Reese and druggists nationwide.
The notice mourns Uncle Jimmie Brinson who died at home on April 14 and rests in Zion Hill cemetery. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved family and neighbors recall his kindness. Mr. and Mrs. Clay Frost of Comanche visited his father and mother. The community attended a singing convention in Comanche with Rev. Rainey conducting services. There are several cases of mumps reported locally.
The neighborhood notes a school closing last Friday for an Easter hunt. Attendees at the Gum Springs box supper included Miss Nora Starr, Miss Lorene Starr, Dovie Colelasure, Dollie Colelasure, Berci Wilson, Homer Starr, and Wiley McDaniels. Teachers Miss Florence Starkie and Mr Dayton Powell returned home after the event. Also a health aside recommends Chamberlain's Tablets for biliousness to aid digestion and energy.
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