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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1913
Page
3
The advertisement introduces a compact seven key adding machine built for desk use, office and store work, and home bookkeeping. It claims speed, simplicity, and low cost due to large production, inviting readers to compare with other adding machines and to request a trial by mailing in a coupon.
The notice states payment in advance is required for continued delivery. If time expires without renewal, the paper will be stopped and treated equally for all customers. Recipients will be notified and assumed to no longer want the publication if payment is not received.
Ad promotes Fletcher's Castor Oil with claims of good printing and quick delivery at a moderate price. The wording reflects a historical advertisement tone emphasizing standard quality.
Miss Marie Gerber of Sawtelle California contracted a severe lung cold with lingering coughs and soreness. She used Chamberlains Cough Remedy per a friends advice and reports relief after one night and a full recovery in a week. Available from all druggists.
Gustine shifts toward turkey trade as Cuero hosts the annual Turkey Trot. Last week the Gustine Gazette reports shipments exceeding 1000 turkeys.
Advertises D D D Prescription and D D D Soap as cures for eczema and skin ailments. Claims washing away germs with wintergreen thymol formula, promises instant relief, and offers a positive pay guarantee from The Wm. Reese Co. druggists.
Mrs. W W Kilpatrick leads the local drive as Texas Anti tuberculosis Association officials report a multi year effort to fund health education hospital care and free clinics. Proceeds fund Galveston Walter Col quitt Memorial Children’s Hospital and county hospital projects. The campaign seeks to exceed previous totals and expand public health exhibits and tuberculosis education statewide.
Local members of the Anti tuberculosis Association plan to double the 415 296 45 brought in by seals last year. Seals are sold to business houses who sell them to the public and will be placed on mail matter checks state ments social invitations hotel menus schoolbooks and more as a reminder of Christmas spirit. Seals may be secured from Mrs W W Kilpatrick or any committee member.
Quick action of buckthorn bark glycerine and Adler-i-ka is reported to relieve constipation sour stomach and gas almost immediately. The remedy touted as a thorough bowel cleanser is claimed to drain foul matter from the system and aid digestion.
A playful excerpt defines a typewriter as both the person who types and the machine that types. It humorously describes the loop of writing until there is no more writing left on the device.
A 50 cent bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone comes with a money back guarantee if customers do not find it a gentle pleasant liver tonic and a sure reliever of constipation. The ad touts safety and compares it to calomel, noting that Dodson's Tone is harmless and effective.
The De Leon Free Press states it will not endorse a gubernatorial candidate or run free advertising for any man. It urges readers to vote for the best candidate based on merit and vows to abide by the primary result after the election. Congratulates Timmons.
Real estate listing for 147 acres located 21 miles north of Gustine. 60 acres cultivated, balance grass and timber with 40 acres of additional fine tillable land. Includes a two room new house, good well, wind mill, tank, and other features. Suitable for a fine home or farming use.
A 76 acre parcel lies 3 miles south of Hasse and 8 miles east of Comanche with 50 acres in good cultivation. Includes an average residence, barns, and a good water well.
Property listing describes 68 acres located 61 miles south of Comanche. Two-thirds of the land is extra fine valley soil with 40 acres in cultivation, the remainder sandy. Improvements include a fire for truck, a good orchard, berries, a fine well, and a 4 room house. A pleasant small home with water access.
164 acres located six miles north of Comanche with 110 acres in good cultivation. Two sets of improvements and two wells supply water, plus a 12 ft wind mill and tank. Described as one of the county’s best farms.
Auctioneers announce sale of farms with near market prices and extended terms. Part payment may include good young horses or mules. First Monday sales will not be considered.
A trade note questions whether a store should match or exceed a competitor's advertising to remain competitive. The fragment compares two firms, Neely Harris Cunning and Hamco, urging stronger promotion to attract customers.
Tassie Mahon and J. Pittman Jr. with two DeLeon boys were handling a supposed unloaded gun last week when it discharged injuring Pittman’s leg. The incident warns that firearms are dangerous playground activities for children.
Iva Smith of Point Blank Texas reports relief after using a 25 cent box of Chamberlains Tablets saying she is completely cured and recommends them to all. Sold by all druggists.
The GranMar School in Comanche is nearing completion with brickwork finished and occupancy expected by January 1. The project totals $15000 and construction is advancing toward readiness for use.
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