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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1913
Page
12
The notice promotes a large sale of 1400 pairs of shoes for men women boys girls and children. Prices listed include women rubber side shoes at 4.904 and 29 cents per pair and shoes going for 2.50 3.50 and 4.00 dollars. The ad uses embellishments about holidays and offers limited stock.
Comanche area residents and guests are listed in a long sequence of brief social items. People travel to Dallas Fort Worth Fort Worth Fat Stock Show and San Angelo for business visits shows visits with relatives and engagements in Brownwood Cisco Proctor Granbury Dublin and Hamilton.
The Menard Messenger argues a country newspaper should present news impartially to build community without siding on issues. It notes editors influence readers but should avoid overbearing opinions and not roast opponents. A Comanche Chief excerpt mocks egg economics, suggesting hens would underperform at low prices.
A Dublin Telephone item notes a boast about prolific laying, claiming a dozen hens will produce more eggs in a week than can be hauled in a wheelbarrow.
Advertising copy from a printer boasting improved facilities and commitment to quality to secure repeat orders for printing work from The Chief Exponent.
Rain forced cancellation of Thanksgiving services scheduled at the Presbyterian church. No services were held as planned.
A vintage advertisement promises a one year package including the Dallas Semi-Weekly News Farm and Ranch Holland's Magazine and The Chief Exponent for 2.50 dollars in advance. The pitch targets parents with a cry of Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
Old sores and many ailments are claimed to be cured by Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil. The advertisement promises relief from pain and simultaneous healing. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 sizes.
Hundreds of people in the country and town will find the BIG SHORES LINE kept for sale this winter at the City Wagon Yard and the McKenzie Banana Stand. The vendor promises best goods and nearly one hundred different articles to choose from and notes Shores customers have special offers from the salesman.
Victoria Lynn headlines a Saturday night appearance at the school as the high adventure program draws attention. Local organizers promote the event as part of a weekend community program with seating and safety plans in place.
A mother fears a child choking during a croup attack and is urged to keep Chamberlain's Cough Remedy on hand. The ad claims it is a certain cure and available from all dealers.
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