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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1917
Page
2
A critique of newspapers using blackmail as leverage and the harms of rumor. It contrasts protection for individuals against physical harm with punishment for character assaults and notes public figures Poe and Ferguson facing hatred. Esther is criticized for breaking a commandment.
A reflective note on happiness residing within. It questions merchants who blame customers for poor sales and contrasts internal factors with external conditions in trade.
A man claims he could enter a city yard wearing a sunbonnet and scratch a frying pan to summon a dozen neighboring women as a publicity stunt. He asserts this could ruin the reputation of the town’s purest character.
A merchant reflects that advertising is an uncertain bet, since it guarantees some sales but never reveals how much. He insists advertising is the riskiest form of marketing and that outcomes remain unknowable.
A historical note explains that newspapers act as a publicizing medium and can carry any merchant message. The response depends entirely on the content the merchant writes, influencing immediate or future sales outcomes.
The piece argues advertising equals salesmanship and must become essential for merchants. It notes mail order houses mastered this and built vast business, urging small merchants to adopt the approach or risk fading away as tides change.
The Young Men's Business League sent letters with enclosed cards asking for public criticism of Comanche merchants. Most replies urge broader advertising to compete with mail order sellers, with readers warned to study the cards to be convinced.
The executive board gathering in Dallas drew brethren from across Texas. Reports on Christian Education and Home and Foreign Mission Campaigns were heartening. Young people heard Mrs Curlee present The Yellow Kid, with continued talks next Sunday evening. Dr C A Ridley will assist starting June 17. The Y W A studies The Child in the Midst. Home and Foreign Mission offerings begin next Sunday with a goal of 100000 for Foreign and 80000 for Home missions. The pastor will preach on Home and Foreign Missions and Crown Refused at 7 30 pm. You are invited to worship with Geo A Curlee, Pastor.
A nostalgia piece urges mothers to switch from harsh historic laxatives to California Syrup of Figs for liver and bowel cleansing. It emphasizes safety, simplicity, and universal use for babies to adults, advising to buy the genuine product and reject counterfeits.
Mrs A 8 Harris hosted the Kensington Club on Friday from 3 to 5 30 with refreshments served by the hostess and Mrs Welborne Dunlap. Guests included Mesdames O M Simmons Geo Tate J M Rieger Oscar Callaway Gib Callaway M K Witt Hilton Burks W F House H J R Gille O H Donaho J I Mayes A J Gray H L Ardis Will Martin O R Houghton W F Bennett Jim Hill and Miss Myrtle Martin.
The piece argues against the belief that cold weather causes colds and claims the cold virus thrives in damp, cold conditions. It endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective and widely recommended, urging readers to obtain it wherever available.
An advertisement touts Remenina as a wonder drug for female disorders priced at 1.50 dollars. The copy emphasizes rapid relief from sharp shooting pains and promotes the product as a universal remedy.
Wm. Reese Co. Dan Deihl, Frisco Demonstration Agent, shipped a registered big bone Poland China Boar Monday. He expects to add it to a county herd, claiming it is the highest grade stock. Importation of blooded stock is rising in the county, boosting future output value.
A vintage advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine claiming it dissolves dandruff in minutes and doubles hair beauty. It asserts dandruff causes scalp itching and hair loss, urging readers to buy a 25 cent bottle at drug stores for soft, heavy, healthy hair with no dandruff.
Regi M. J. Salter on Route 1 in Comanche drives Ford No. 696. J H Swann Route 5 in Comanche uses Ford No. 697. T R Helmsley from Lamkin operates Ford No. 698. J F Bolton from Gustine drives an Overland.
An old women’s cheerfulness is linked to good digestion and Chamberlain's Tablets are advertised as improving digestion and bowel movement. The ad claims the tablets strengthen the stomach and can be obtained everywhere.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Simpson of Sipe Springs a baby boy joins the family.
Cincinnati author endorses Freezone as a cheap, effective treatment for corns and calluses. A small bottle lifts the corn or callus out root and all without pain, with no irritation to surrounding skin. If unavailable, asks a wholesaler for a trial bottle.
Mansfield cough balsam claims to heal inflamed membranes and quiet tickling nerves beneath affected areas. Marketed as invaluable for babies. Priced at 25 cents and 50e. Adv.
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