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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1920
Page
11
The ad proclaims a sensational stock sale by J. W. Jennings offering huge stock reductions across dry goods, piece goods, millinery, underwear and notions. It urges readers from surrounding towns to act quickly, promising big dollar savings and continued reductions to close out merchandise.
A local dry goods retailer advertises heavy discounts across fabrics and materials. Items include Pequet 50c, Plain Flaxon 65c, Percale Suitings 49c, White Beach Cloth 59c, Dimity 59c, Palm Flaxons 1.00, Plain Organdy 1.00, French Serges 2.50 at 1.97, Wool Serges 3.00 at 2.29, Otterman Cloth 3.50 at 2.97, Worsted Plaids 2.00 at 0.98, Wool Jerseys 4.50 at 3.97, Wool Plaid Suitings 5.00 at 3.97, Broadcloth 6.50 at 5.39 and Tricotine Cloth 6.50.
Retail note lists Lot Gossard Corsets at 2.65 and silk waists units. Also offers Lot Ladies' Union Suits for 1.19 and Lot Ladies' Dress Skirts, highlighting savings in a menued sale.
Local retailers advertise drastic price cuts across women wear including coats from 18.75 to 49.65, suits from 14.95 to 37.45, and dresses 14.98 with Lot selections and low cost fabrics advertised as below cost. The promotion highlights Misses and Ladies wool coats and Gossard corsets priced to attract shoppers.
Physicians and Druggists urge a unified system for preventing influenza complications. Calotabs priced at thirty five cents sold in original packages with money back guarantee if not satisfied. Local news notes several community members recovering from illness and others moving to Taylor county and Comanche for the 1920 season.
A reader notes that Chamberlain’s tablets move the bowels and improve appetite and digestion. They claim no pepsin is included yet they strengthen the stomach to help it function naturally.
Lumps of undigested food and stomach discomfort are described as symptoms of indigestion. The ad promotes Pape's Diapepsin tablets as pleasant, harmless, and inexpensive relief that instantly eases acidity and upset stomachs.
In Van Dyke on Jan 19 after a spell of rain there is sunshine. Rev Rainey preached at the regular service and a box supper for the school was postponed due to weather. Sick residents improving. A church box supper is planned Friday with every girl to bring a boy and every boy to be prepared to buy one.
A garbled excerpt promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claiming to cure worms and improve color in children. The text emphasizes a healthy appearance and regular dosing to support the body's system.
A merchant credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with dramatic improvement for his wife after years of chronic pain diagnosed as gall stones gastritis or intestinal inflammation. The advertisement claims the simple preparation removes intestinal mucus and inflammation, promising a refund if not convinced and noting sale by Wm. Reese Drug Co. and others.
A druggist in Cubrun Kentucky extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy based on customer praise and personal family use. The ad claims it clears impurities, strengthens the body, and lists a 60 cent bottle price with availability at any drug store.
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