Letter from Sov. Fraser on rate readjustment fairness
Omaha message from December 13, 1915 includes a letter from W. A. Fraser Coleman expressing thanks for a fair editorial in the Chief Comanche Texas. He says he sent a summary letter to clerks and field men detailing rate readjustment reasons and his views. Dealers in Coleman report shipping over 10 000 turkeys to outside markets since November and plan further consignments to eastern markets as prices stay good.
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Omaha
Neb
Somanche
Comanche
Coleman
For Rent A Peanut Potatoes on Farm
Help wanted for rental of a peanut potato farm. Contact C. W. Mead.
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C. W. Meadows
Fire safety during Christmas decorations warns against fires
A timely Fire Marshal article urges vigilance during the holiday season to protect homes churches and stores from Christmas tree fires. It cautions against inflammable decorations faulty wiring and smoking indoors and recommends nonflammable tinsel asbestos snow and consulting inspectors.
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Santa Claus
Foley's Honey and Tar Endorsed for Croup
W. C. Allen of Boseley Missouri testifies he raised four children using Foley's Honey and Tar and finds it the best cough and croup medicine he ever used after eight to ten years of use. The advertisement notes satisfactory results for coughs and colds from The Wm. Reese Co.
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W.C. Allen
Boseley, Mo
Wm. Reese Co
Advertising fund plan for Corpus Christi under mayor’s tax proposal
Mayor Miller advances a plan to raise 15000 dollars by municipal taxation to advertise Corpus Christi resources. Property owners would shoulder most of the burden, and local support appears assured as funds will be raised soon and spent to boost the city. Amarillo already levies a special tax for chamber of commerce support. Boosting by taxation is new in Texas.
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Corpus Christi
Miller
Amarillo
Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Timely Hint on Over Eating Digestive Remedy Ad
An advertisement from The Wm. Reese Co. promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets as a remedy after big dinners. It claims to relieve distress, stop belching, banish bloating and gas, regulate the bowels, sweeten the stomach, and tone the liver.
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Wm. Reese Co
Scott's Emulsion called strength booster for health recovery
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as the best tonic for weakness, fatigue, and poor appetite. It claims to invigorate the blood, restore energy, and renew health without alcohol, urging sick or overworked readers to buy the product.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield, N. J
Two Golden Days and the One Day
Robert J. Burdette reflects on Yesterday and Tomorrow as two free days not to be worried about, urging focus on Today. He argues love, patience, and divine mercy sustain the present, while yesterday’s regrets and tomorrow’s uncertainties lie beyond control.
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Robert J. Burdette
Death Lurks in a Weak Heart Ad
An old advertisement urges early warning of heart weakness with Reno vine and Renovine claimed as a cure. It warns of penalties for delay and promotes Renovine priced at $1.50.
Dallas Backing Aids San Angelo Hotel Bonus
Dallas men raise a bonus totaling about 250000 dollars to secure a hotel for San Angelo and plan construction once the bonus is in place.
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San Angelo
Dallas
Laxative Quinidine Tablets Claim Quick Cold Relief
An old advertisement touts Laxative Quinidine Tablets as giving prompt relief for coughs colds la grippe and headache. It warns neglect of a neglected cold may lead to pneumonia and lists a price of 2 he for the pill.
Peanut Growing More Profitable In Texas Industry
N T Haskins of Bain Peanut company says peanut oil is replacing cotton seed oil in Texas due to high cotton seed prices. Mills in Comanche Gorman and Houston pressed peanuts and shipped for oil. Cleburne shells and presses goobers locally. Demand has boosted prices by about 100 a car with 2000 carloads sold from major producing towns, and the crop may double next year.
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Texas
N. T. Haskins
Bain Peanut Company
Shreveport
Fort Worth
Comanche
Gorman
Houston
Cleburne
Haskins
Chico
Big Springs
Nacogdoches
Rising Star Cross Plains
Stephenville
Bain Company
Comanche, Gorman, Cleburne
Denison Mills
Stop That Hacking Cough Mansfield Cough Balsam Ad
Mansfield cough balsam promises relief for inflamed membranes and irritated nerves in infected areas. Marketed as valuable for babies and offered at 25e and 50c in an advance advertisement.
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Mansfield
Jump in Today Advertise Your Goods in This Paper
An old promotional verse urges readers to advertise a wide range of products from wedding rings and hats to rugs, clothes, books, and more. The call to action promises prosperity if one places an ad now, signed by Tom W. Jackson as editor and publisher.
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Tom W. Jackson
Jitney Offer for Foley Remedies Trial Pack
A circular advertises a mail offer from Foley & Co Chicago NL. Enclose this slip with a 5e to receive a trial package including Foley Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets through Wm Reese Co.
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Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
Wm, Reese Co
Peruna Ad Claims Digestive Relief From Ills
A health ad touts Peruna as a remedy for stomach gas, swelling, and abdominal distress. Mrs Emm Pox of Fort Pierce recounts severe symptoms and delayed relief until Peruna helped her appetite and weight, claiming a twenty pound gain after starting the tonic.
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Emm Pox
Fort Pierce
Sulphur Spirit Funds Planned for Forceful System
A fragmented notice indicates a $400,000 plan to modernize and improve services in Sulphur City. Officials aim to implement a systematic approach to strengthen the local workforce and precinct operations.
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Ryin Impro
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Comanche Cotton Oil Co
Sov
W. A. Fraser
Frances
Fifth Ave
City Wagon Yard
C. W. Ewell
Mrs. G. Bryson
Loyd Nicholson
Wetzel
Credit
Myrtle Cothrum
Russellville
Ala
Gardui
Cardui
CHE
Cheney Fc
Biteat
Tiall
Yako Hall
VIA
Memphis
ST. Louis
Arkansas
Louisiana
Th, Lawrence, A. G. P.A
Tyler
Gus Hoover
Worth, Tex
John F. Lehane
G. F
P. A
Texa
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