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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1913
Page
8
A Fort Worth call to housewives to improve efficiency by smart shopping. The message argues the housewife’s economics rival business leadership, stressing Penny budgeting and buying power. It urges readers to consult newspaper ads to stretch every dollar and lower living costs.
An advertisement from the Wm. Reese Company touts a liver laxative product with guaranteed satisfaction. It urges readers to try a bottle today, claiming quick relief and improved digestion.
The notice touts a new advertisement as a source of reading material and entertainment while highlighting the prospect of buying economies to meet natural human needs and impulses.
Postmaster General Burleson urged the interstate commerce commission to raise the maximum weight of parcel post packages from twenty to fifty pounds for all distances. Commission action is required to approve the recommendation, but rates would remain unchanged for the existing zones.
An advertisement claims habitual constipation and liver trouble can be cured by Griglex's Liv-Ver-Lax and directs readers to inquire at The Wm. Reese Company.
Woman Reese of Brownwood has been named a member of the Board of Trustees of Howard Payne College by the Baptist General Convention. Other board members listed include ae Yantis J H Grove J A Walker L N Neel J L King D S Camp Thos Leach Geo Kidd W R Earp J W Jennings L J Mims and B M Utterback of Dublin.
W C Odom promotes a line of holiday goods now on display at the 5 and 10e store. The brief item notes shoppers can view seasonal merchandise at the discount shop.
The Episcopal Guild will hold a sale on Wednesday December 3 at the Chamber of Commerce beginning at 2 00 pm. Fancy and useful articles will be available and everybody is invited.
Mineral Wells shoppers are invited to visit Carrolls Drug Store to explore new Chrystals products advertised for local buyers. The notice highlights featured items and special offers available at the store in Mineral Wells.
W C Odom notes a display of Christmas goods with many rare bargains at the five and ten cent store.
Mrs E P Turner chair of Homes and Schools urges applying science to rural kitchens to boost health and happiness of housewives. She notes farm storage and summer heat strain wives and calls for modern conveniences to ease daily cooking. The Texas Farm Life Commission backs practical kitchen science alongside barns and crops.
L. M. Ward, president of the Texas Commercial Executives' Association, urges active town planning and education to prevent stagnation. He warns that inactivity can kill communities and cites the danger of complacent development.
Homer D. Wade of the Texas Good Roads Association argues that poor highways raise living costs and burden enterprise, calling for material road improvements and reform in convict treatment. He cites Colorado Warden Tynan's use of convict labor on highways as a model for Texas.
Beginning next week The Chief Exponent will publish all letters to Santa Claus sent in care of the office. Write clearly on one side of the paper and address Old Santa in care of The Chief Exponent with your wishes.
A feature highlights a downtown shop attracting steady foot traffic and loyal clientele. The piece notes its unique offerings, friendly staff, and community ties, with customers praising the fair prices and diverse selection.
H B Clark announces services next Sunday at Cottonwood at 11 00 and at Duncan at 3 00 inviting all to attend.
Local ad notes genuine hickory walking sticks available at 75 cents each. Item offered by R. W. H. Hamilton located at North Side Square.
Fort Worth merchants are advised that newspapers remain the most effective local advertising medium. Billboards and circular letters reach fewer busy readers, while the paper delivers customers and price information to a wide audience, says W Holt Harris of the Commercial Secretaries' Association.
Peter Radford of the Texas Farmers Union argues that rural districts lack community spirit and that a first class man cannot thrive on scrub stock. He urges industrialized farming, livestock production, soil fertilization, and cooperation between farmers and businessmen to eliminate ignorance and prejudice.
Advertises a hornless phonograph priced at thirty dollars as a Christmas present. Patron can see S. J. Miles at North Side Square for details or purchase.
Postmaster General Burleson orders postmasters to spur early Christmas shopping and gain merchant cooperation. With parcel post expanding gift distribution, holiday mail congestion is likely. Shoppers must act now to ensure timely delivery or risk delays of several days or a week.
An advertising notice claims Griglex’s liver syrup has displaced calomel in households for both adults and children, urging readers to ask the Reese Company about the product.
The chamber reports heavy rainfall through Tuesday totaling 3.8 inches since Saturday, noting higher totals in certain areas as storms moved through the region.
An advertisement notes Christmas shopping early at the five and ten store. It mentions Victoria Lynn at the High School Saturday night and indicates sticks priced at 75 cents each. The ad is from North Side Square and signed by W. C. Odom.
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