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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1921
Page
8
The article claims the largest ad buy ever was the Ladies Blame Journal in October 110 carrying one million dollars in a single issue. It notes other papers reportedly ran five hundred thousand dollars in one issue and argues big business profits from advertising through agencies and experts.
A merchant explains that he will pay the same advertising rate as other patrons because the paper delivers strong returns. He values the circulation and reader reach the paper provides and recognizes that advertising supports his business as much as the paper. He is satisfied with the partnership and its profits.
She writes that menta causes discomfort and constipation while Herbine restores regularity for 60e. Sold by Paris Smith. A Texan whiskey operation boasted by Whattacuas Webb, noting about twenty five hundred stills in Texas and a Crockett County reference.
An advertising blurb asks if readers have tried Instant Swan's Down Cake flour. It claims simply add water and the cake is ready to bake, credited to Todd and Jennings.
A columnist notes Texas League of Women Voters talks on educating women voters and urges attention to apathy, campaign financing, and whether politicians forget voters after elections. The piece cites distrust in politicians and a Texas congressman's misquote about his constituents as reflecting wider sentiment.
Sam Holloway of the Depart Times jokes about editor life and hog-killing season. Neighbors Mack and Mrs Barnard share sausage and kindness, lightening the editor’s trials with generous meals and good humor.
A modern discovery claims rapid healing of flesh wounds cuts burns and sores with Liquid Borozone. Described as a clear colorless hand or liquid possessing marvelous healing power sold by Paris Smith at prices 2d 60c and 1 dollar and twenty cents.
In Holland a knee illuminated star is paraded through quiet streets to mark Christmas. Young men carry the star to fundraise for the poor while townsfolk gather to watch. The burgomaster leads the procession as part of a long-standing local tradition.
The piece argues against canceling the ten billion dollar debt Europe owes the United States. It says repayment is a shared obligation, preserves American friendship, strengthens trade, and avoids undermining credit and future loans. It warns cancelation would harm debtor and creditor nations and erode trust in lending worldwide.
A government commission reports a great petrified forest on the high plateaux of Northern Sardinia. Trees measure nine to twelve feet in circumference and the find is deemed world class, among the grandest in the world according to Tribuna.
A local supplier, Todd and Jennings in Idife, advertises Instant Swan's Down Cake Flour arriving fresh three times weekly to kitchens and bakers. The notice emphasizes reliable restocks and weekly delivery cadence for home and shop bakers.
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