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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1916
Page
6
Comanche high school travels to San Saba for an afternoon game. Both teams boast strong seasons with Comanche confident after a solid run and San Saba bolstered by former Texas star Arnold Kirkpatrick as coach.
An old advertisement touts Grove's You Need a General Tonic as tasteless and valuable for liver support, malaria relief, blood enrichment, and overall system buildup. It emphasizes iron content and promotes a 50 cent price point.
An old ad copy touts Pape's Cold Compound to rapidly relieve cold symptoms by dosing every two hours for three doses. It claims quick nasal relief and general comfort, then pivots to advice on poultry farming with plans to buy eggs, build coops, and rear prize winners for a future season.
Mrs Thomas Casey of Geneva New York reports her husband endured years of indigestion with stomach pains and distress after meals before using Chamberlain's Tablets. She says the tablets relieved him right away and the remedy is obtainable everywhere.
A European observer would have believed a fierce clash occurred during the election night as claimants pursued all options. The scene suggested heated competition and strong contestation among contenders.
An expert from the Majestic factory will lead the Majestic demonstration the week of November 20 at Higginbothams. He expects every boy and girl to visit the store between 3 and 5 PM for details, with an advertisement promising how to obtain a Majestic aeroplane free.
The article questions why merchants overlook the value of political advertising. It suggests candidates who pay for space can secure votes and boost local business, noting the perceived tradeoff between price and returns in campaigns.
Mrs EB O Irwin of New Kensington Pennsylvania says her son Edwin suffered croup until she used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She urges other mothers to keep a bottle at home and follow directions as it always brought relief. It is obtainable everywhere.
Good Service. Day or night all kinds of feed bought and sold at Comanche Wagon Yard. Atwood Brothers.
The eight months ending August show a total export gain of 2 110 000 dollars. An expert notes that 1 800 000 000 dollars of this rise was due to wartime activity.
A neighboring state recounts a tale where a daughter cares for her father while brothers seek wealth. After his death, land passes to the sons, leaving the daughter dependent despite years of caregiving.
Advancing shoe prices tempt shoppers as Slider & Lacy push low prices. The French steamer Doukkala reports victory after a three hour fight with a submarine. Ads tout Herbine as a bowel regulator sold by S. P. Smith.
The MAJESTIC DEMONSTRATION will run the week starting November 20 to prove the MAJESTIC is the best range and show how it saves money. Higginbotham's invites buyers to compare and invest wisely.
Take advantage of a limited time offer to purchase ladies coats and coat suits at Sli der & Lacy's. Bright selections, stylish choices, and special pricing aimed at discerning shoppers seeking quality outerwear.
A Victorian-era notice promotes Mansfield's Cough Balsam to fight lingering coughs. It warns of pneumonia as a grave follow up and urges immediate treatment. The ad lists price at 50 cents and one dollar.
A carload of the 1917 Saxon model arrives at Higginbotham's showcasing new improvements. The dealer promotes the arrival as a major update and invites inquiry.
Advertises multiple farm parcels for sale in Comanche county Texas. Details include tract sizes from 56 to 168 acres, varying cultivation, fencing, improvements such as houses wells windmills cribs and grass pasture. Terms offer one third cash with balance on long time at 8 percent interest and conveyance through Neely Harris Cunningham Comanche Texas.
A returned London traveler describes a British practice during raids using balloons with magnesian lights. The lights burn brightly, illuminating the sky for miles, a novelty raised as a witty “light idea.”
A nostalgic appeal urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for children as a safe pleasant laxative to clean stomach liver and bowels. It praises the product as effective for all ages and warns against counterfeit brands.
Advertisement invites readers to see Higginbotham's paper insert for details on how children can obtain a souvenir aeroplane Tuesday afternoon between 3 and 5.
Gall stones cancers and ulcers of the stomach and intestines and other fatal ailments from stomach trouble are claimed to be cured by Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The product is sold by The Wm Reese Drug Co and other reliable druggists. The ad also mentions a Majestic range demonstration to cut down household expenses and fuel use.
Talmage Nabers announces his move to Looney's Men's Store on the west side of the square and says he will be associated with the shop. He asks for continued patronage from customers and the public and promises improved service.
Officials warned cotton planters that next year’s seed may be scarce and rise in value if prices do not stabilize. They cautioned that if seed remains costly it could exceed the value of the lint produced.
Advertisement touts Lax-Fos as a mild effective laxative and liver tonic that does not gripe or disturb the stomach. It claims Cascara provides laxative and tonic action, aiding digestion, liver secretions, and restoring healthy functions, priced at 50 cents.
Half price sale offering fall and winter ready to wear ladies hats at one half price. Also 50 second hand sewing machines available. Your choice five dollars each. Atwood Brothers.
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