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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1914
Page
3
The Granbury Graphic asserts advertising brings people to town, who then buy goods, creating business. It notes ads pull in more customers and that advertising is worth its cost, working day and night wherever newspapers circulate.
An advertisement urges parents to use White's Cream Vermifuge for sickly children. It claims to destroy worms and act as a strengthening tonic for the stomach and bowels. Price is 25 cents per bottle, sold by Paris Smith.
Dublin contractor C. S. Oates turned over a new two story brick school building to the Comanche city schools after winning the bid at 11 000 dollars. Trustees praised the delivery and Oates has secured a 2500 foot cement sidewalk contract as work progresses.
Paris Smith promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, pleasant tasting vegetable remedy for constipation and biliousness. He claims it replaces calomel, with no bad after effects, and offers a 50 cent refund if not satisfied. Druggists support the guarantee.
E J Welch joint agent for United States Express Co and Wells Fargo Express urges readers to review the new freight and passenger rates that take effect February 1 1914. He emphasizes the change applies to all routes served by the two companies and advises customers to verify details at local offices.
Dr Thomas Spees Carrington, a national hospital expert, outlines practical site criteria for county hospitals. He stresses land extent 20 to 100 acres including forest and arable ground, drainage, water supply, lighting and sewage planning, climate, beauty, and potential use of existing farm buildings to cut costs.
An old advertisement claims Herbine as an effective liver stimulant that purifies powers and restores strength and cheerful spirit. It lists a price of 50e and references Paris Smith.
A terse report notes ongoing chatter about Madame Rumor hosting a Dublin party on the North Side, with the square truth reportedly outlined in the coverage.
An advertisement touts Dr Otter Antiseptic Healing It Reliever as a cure for old sores and various ailments. It claims to heal the worst cases reliably and instantly with a single treatment.
The article argues peanuts will become a leading Texas crop as feed for livestock increases. Oklahoma’s experience shows acreage rising from 40 000 in 1912 to over 100 000 this year, with Ste phens county leading at 39 000. Yields range 40 to 200 bushels per acre plus hay, with 75 cents to $1.50 per bushel and a crop value around $4 million.
Fragmentary notes show Eastman Kodak items connected with the William Reese Company supply house. The readable text hints at distribution or catalog activity, without clear dates or quantities.
The Chief promotes a swell new line of engraved wedding and society stationery from a major national house. Buyers can view samples and take advantage of favorable prices. Exponent advertises by telephone.
A vintage ad touts Grigsby’s Liv-Ver-Lax as a safer alternative to calomel for liver cleansing. It claims quick relief from headaches indigestion and constipation and notes guaranteed sale through Wm. Reese & Company with L. K. Grigsby’s likeness on every bottle.
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as containing quinine and iron and asserts it treats malaria chills fever weakness general debility loss of appetite and nervous low mood. It promises to energize nursing mothers and pale children and to purify the blood, calling it a true tonic and complete strength booster guaranteed by druggists.
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