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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1917
Page
2
D G Dingus advertised a car for sale and paid for two insertions. A single ad ran Friday, and by Monday the car was sold, highlighting effective advertising as a quick result.
Luther Dixon of Kodak finishing and camera work advertises weekly in our columns. He says missing a week loses impact and notes his experience with Chief-Exponent advertising shows it delivers results for judicial advertising.
Our want column serves as a convenient service for readers seeking items or seeking to sell. We offer quick results with low cost and invite readers to use the column to find or dispose of marketable goods.
The Fort Worth Record reports Hon. Oscar Callaway of Texas alleging twenty five major American newspapers are bought and edited by a single alliance. J Hampton Moore demands investigation and defends American sovereignty against foreign influence citing Lord Northcliffe and Lloyd George. America First urged as a rallying cry amid calls for transparency.
A editorial urges that the present discussion is a greater blunder than the wartime inquiry two years ago, arguing for a sharper focus on consequences rather than political fault.
Rev Hudenal filled his regular appointment in Graham Chapel on Sunday and Sunday night. T H Purvis entertained local youth with a singing Sunday afternoon. Rev J F Luker and family of Valley Mills visited relatives here last week. Mr and Mrs Loyd Starkie visited Mr and Mrs Clemons Luker Saturday night and Sunday. Mr and Mrs Mills Clemons were in Dublin Monday. Mrs Mattie Clemons and granddaughter Miss Corine Luker of Dublin visited home folks last week. Mr C E Purvis made a business trip to Dublin last Tuesday. Miss Pauline Friend visited relatives here last week.
A moving show graced the school house Friday night. Clarence Young and Ed Hanson and families from Comyn visited W. H. Hodges Sunday the 18th. Teachers held a Valentine program Saturday night with a supper for school funds. Sunday the 18th was Methodist church day. Winnie Carnes and Imogeene Carnes from Proctor visited Saturday and Sunday.
A mass mail style claim promotes Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach and related ailments. It cites broad endorsements from lawmakers judges doctors and professionals and urges readers to obtain a bottle from the drugstore and request a free booklet from Geo H Mayr in Chicago.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an examination for rural carrier positions in Comanche County Texas to be held in Comanche at 9 30 a m and Dublin at 11 a m on March 24 1917. The open competition is for De Leon and future rural route vacancies meeting domicile and Form 1977 requirements. Applications and blanks available at local offices or Washington D C. Send applications to the Commission promptly.
Advertising copy promotes BORO ZONE ANTISEPTIC LIQUID and BOROZONE POWDER to clean wounds and speed healing. It claims use on cattle and livestock for screw-worms dehorning bruises and for humans and animals. Available in 2he ANe 100 and 140 nr packages from S. P. Smith.
The community enjoys pleasant weather as farmers prepare land for the new crop. Several locals attend Creamer church. Aunt Mary and Grandma Perry are improving with health. Lyman Batton can drive again. Carl Roberts family visited Comanche. Rev. Luther Masters stayed with relatives. Rufus Smith remains gravely ill.
A sufferer of severe bilious attack with headache coated tongue loss of appetite and vomiting may find relief by taking three Chamberlains Tablets. They are prompt and effective and obtainable everywhere.
Slimmed down advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable substitute for calomel. It claims calomel causes salivation and sickness while Liver Tone cleanses sluggish livers without side effects, promising quicker relief and renewed ambition.
Silly beauty pitch urges readers to look ten years younger by darkening gray hair with La Creole Hair Dressing priced at $1.00 in an Adv notice. The copy targets youthful appearance and affordability for aging readers.
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