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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1913
Page
7
Several divorce cases appear in District Court with three divorces granted by Judge Arnold on Tuesday morning. The new law bans remarriage for twelve months if cruel treatment is alleged, with no penalty for violation except potential adultery charges if a new marriage occurs.
A short note on advertising, arguing that half hearted promotion yields a half hearted business and a half effective store image. The text suggests full confidence and complete promotion build public trust.
An advertisement touts Liv-Ver-Lax as a safe daily remedy that keeps you on your feet while easing constipation and purging poisons. It claims natural action, no need for other products, and that it will replace calomel in homes. The sale notes 50 cents and 1 dollar bottles with a signature by L. K. Grigsby.
Farmers in DeLeon country expect a profitable peanut harvest with yields from twenty to fifty bushels per acre and prices from one to one and a quarter dollars per bushel. Hay sales remain strong while rains slowed gathering but threshers are now running and some expect earnings around fifty dollars per acre. The sandy Comanche county fields also favor peanuts over cotton and fatten hogs well. Plant more peanuts and raise more pigs.
An old remedy advisory urges immediate use of Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Ointment a surgical dressing that relieves pain and promotes healing with Notaliniment priced 25c 50c and 1.00.
Data from the United States Bureau of Mines shows Texas has the lowest death rate among coal producing units. In 1912 only two fatalities occurred in Texas and 1911 had no fatal accidents. Most mines use safety devices and safeguards. Of the 1912 deaths one was in a shaft and one on the surface.
A warning that viewing ads sporadically limits buying effectiveness and overlooks opportunities. It urges consistent ad engagement to maximize reach, visibility, and sales potential for a business audience.
The late Hon. S. J. Thomas’s book Oix and One Abroad will be issued soon. The Chief Exponent offers a combined book and paper sale for $1.00 with the paper, or $2.00 for book and paper. The work chronicles Mr. Thomas’s travels abroad and includes material printed in about sixty Texas papers. The 1912 Texas coal report notes total output of 2,138,612 short tons worth $3,655,744, with bituminous and lignite contributions led by Eastland and Brath counties, and Wood county for lignite.
A DeLeon gathering of farmers and business leaders reviewed boll weevil damage and agreed to plan further actions. A follow up meeting is scheduled for October 27 to advance the effort.
Patent medicine ad claims to stop cough and headache in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure, E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. Price five cents.
Knight Templar arrives from Galveston with Texas cotton valued over 1 million dollars. It is the fourth steamer in days to anchor Havre loaded with 56,000 bales of cotton worth more than 3 million dollars.
L M Ward Sherman president of the Texas Commercial Executives Association argues for active civic effort. He says an empty jail is a bad asset and stresses sanitation housing and creative conditions to attract industry. He urges all taxpayers to see themselves as members of a great community corporation and champions concentrated, proactive local organization.
Nine large interurban cars reach McKinney and are being prepared for service on the Southern Traction Company line under construction between Dallas and Corsicana. A large workforce is at work, and operation is expected to start soon.
A warning to readers that smart shoppers can find value in today’s live advertisements. It hints at favorable prices for those who know current market rates and typical values, inviting careful comparison and timely action.
A fragmentary ad copy promotes GROVE S TASTELESS tonic as a general strengthening remedy for adults and children. The text advertises strength and appetite effects but lacks clear evidence or conditions, reflecting typical early 20th century marketing language.
The Comanche Indians clash with Waco High on their high school campus Saturday October 25 in a bid for the Interstate contest championship. The Indians seek three wins from city opponents to advance after a prior victory. a Central High Fort Worth controversy may affect eligibility. The Waco team is described as strong and the game is highly anticipated.
Wallace Wagner purchases a bulk dry goods stock and plans to launch business at a new Hasse location. The arrangement signals further retail expansion in the area.
Central High of Fort Worth defeated Brownwood High 20 to 0 on Monday. Local fans from the city enjoyed the game.
An advertisement touts Wilson's Freckle Cream as a guaranteed cure for freckles with a money back offer if complexion isn’t fully restored. It promises removal of tan pimples and freckles, and notes large 50 cent jars with mail order and a mammoth 1.00 jar option, sold by Paris Smith.
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