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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1914
Page
3
Poem describes concerns about a young girl wearing a very short skirt, warning her about dangers and societal judgment. The speaker questions her safety in public, implying consequences if she continues to expose herself, and ends with a hyperbolic threat of punishing outcomes. The piece critiques modesty norms and street danger.
The boll weevil caused major cotton losses across the United States, with Mississippi seeing output fall from 191,790 bales in 1907 to 30,809 bales in 1912, a four year aggregate of 219,643 bales worth about 14.6 million. Many farmers abandoned cotton and laborers migrated in search of work as the pest repeatedly hit crops.
E J Welch joint agent for United States Express Co and Wells Fargo Express urges readers to verify the new freight and shipping rates taking effect February 1 1914. The notice stresses official changes and directs customers to confirm pricing with the two express companies through the agent.
Advertising copy claims a single dose cures a cold and relieves cough and headache. Druggists refund money if it fails. Box bears W. Grove signature. Price five cents.
A Cardin Ky letter from Bettie Bullock recounts four years of severe womanly troubles and inability to walk. After treatment failed, her husband obtained Cardui, the woman’s tonic, and she rapidly improved, regaining strength and walking two miles. The note urges readers to try Cardui, citing its long record of success and asking men to purchase it.
An advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a tested remedy for children with weak kidneys causing incontinence and embarrassment. It cites a Comanche Texas testimonial and notes long use and wide recommendations. It also mentions a Brown County farmer’s eye loss from a gun accident and local business moves in Dublin and Comanche areas.
Messrs H W Queen formerly of Eastland City and KE N Queen formerly of Comanche have closed negotiations to purchase the C G McCord stock of jewelry and repair business. The new proprietors are young men with extensive experience in the line. The junior member has for a...
An advertisement touts Grigsby’s Liver-Lax as a safer, more effective liver cleanser than calomel for headaches and digestive issues. It claims quick relief from bile buildup and related symptoms. The product is sold under guarantee with L. Kw likeness on each bottle, through Wm. Reese & Company.
A vintage ad promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic highlighting quinine and iron content. It claims strong tonic properties for malaria chills fever weakness debility appetite and general vitality. The copy markets use for nursing mothers pale children and liver stimulation with blood purification benefits.
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