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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1918
Page
2
A Comanche merchant complains his rival’s ad is selling while his own stock stagnates. The writer urges advertising his wares, noting a silver dollar offer for fifty cents sells only when people know the deal. Chief Exponent advertising brings results.
Elmer Wines of Comanche operates a shoe shining and dyeing business. He says repeating his ad brought fifteen to twenty customers and a hundred prospects, proving that advertising brings results and business grows for those who advertise.
A columnist defends the Southern farmer against repeat criticisms of lacking patriotism. The author argues farmers, especially Southerners, have a long record of service from the Revolution through the Civil War and into current conflicts, noting farmers bear sacrifice without seeking praise and will contribute when needed.
Willie R Duncan a cook in the S apply Co 345th F A Camp Wravis moved to Battery B of the same Regi Private William L Thomas of Supply Co 345th F A Camp Battery F of the same Regi C Lassater of Comanche and T J Croft of Clifton visiting Camp Beavis this week guest of G C Lasseter of Ambulance Co 360 Despondency due to constipation notes Chamberlains Tablets solve this problem and are easy to take.
An advert from Atwood Brothers offers prompt feed delivery and best service with reasonable prices. It promises fast delivery times and emphasizes readiness to supply feed to customers.
Frank Wayne Clark of the 20th Company 5th Battalion 165th reports at Camp Travis on March 2, 1918 that rain is unusual for Comanche County and expresses fondness for service and a wish to receive Comanche news sent to his new address.
Local dealer touts always low cash prices on wagons implements and supplies. Emphasizes volume from wholesale houses, diversified crops like hogs and hominy, and steady cash sales year round. Seeks full cooperation and patronage from Comanche county customers.
Mr. Clark was among the last boys sent to Camp Travis last week as the Depot Brigade unit processed troops in Texas.
Advertisement touts St Jacobs Liniment as a soothing oil that quickly relieves backache lum ba go stiffness and sciatica. It claims instant relief without injury or skin discoloration and urges readers to obtain a trial bottle from their druggist.
Advertises Renovine as a heart and nerve tonic with claims it cures on first symptoms. Warns not to wait until heart is beyond repair. Sold at price 50 and 1.00 per unit.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during their father’s illness. May God reward you is our prayer. The Lewis Children.
Proprietary remedy advertised by S. P. Smith promises relief from constipation. Product named Herbine is offered to customers at a price of 50 cents.
Storage batteries sold, charged, rented, and rebuilt by Higginbotham Bros. & Co. offering full battery service and replacement options.
District agent John Yarbrough of Comanche Texas advertises the Stransky Vaporizer for Ford cars promising 25 to 50 percent fuel savings cut carbon buildup and prevent engine overheating. He invites demonstrations in Comanche offering to show the device.
Kodak to loan offer states free development and 2 3 4 cent prints. Mail orders receive special attention. Leave films at Wm Reese Drug Store or mail to Luther Dixon the Kodak Man Comanche Texas.
Army leaders urge relatives of service members to avoid long sobering letters and instead share local happenings. Lieut Hugh Clarke cites a battery case where crepe letters provoked a soldier, who ended up in the guard house. Clarke urges parents to keep emotions at home and support soldiers with practical news.
The cold damp weather favors pneumonia germs and vigilance is urged. Early cold treatment reduces danger and readers are advised to use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at first sign of a cold, with testimonials from users supporting its value.
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