Kaiser Pushes Villa Off Front Page
The Kaiser shifts attention away from Villa while The Chief Exponent sets your advertisement for the target audience at the doorstep.
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Kaiser
Villa
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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1917
Page
2
Bound to Stay Villa Remains in Public Eye
The statement asserts Villa must stay visible to the public, even if it requires him to invade the U S. The language signals continued scrutiny and ongoing exposure of his actions and motives.
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Villa
U. S
Merchant who brings no business to Gomanche condemned
A harsh critique targets a merchant in Gomanche accused of living off others’ trade. The speaker labels the man a parasite for failing to attract customers or contribute to local commerce.
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Gomanche
Herring Advertises Survey Sale in Columns
D M Herring posted a survey for sale in our columns. Friday afternoon he enjoyed nibbles while promoting the ad. He believes Chief Exponent advertising brings results.
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D. M. Herring
Mr. Herring
Keys Found After Lead on Vandyke Road
J H. Wamble reported to the editor of The Chief-Exponent on Sunday March 25 that he lost keys on Vandyke road. The next paper day Friday morning and afternoon the keys appeared in the office, showing paper classifieds bring results.
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J. H.,wamble
Chief-Exponent
Vandyke Road
Chief-Exponent Want Ads Bring Results For You
Last week we carried an ad for a lost hog for W. O. Stewart. In less than 24 hours after we went to press Stewart had information that led him to the hog. Chief-Exponent want ads deliver quick results for readers and advertisers.
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W. O. Stewart
Stewart
Informaton
Resulie
Star-Telegram offers April paper deal for yearlong news
The Star-Telegram announces a subscription offer during April giving daily and Sunday delivery from now until January 1 for 3.00. The ad promises nearly eight months of daily paper for a small price and hints at future clubbing offers to attract subscriptions.
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Star-Telegram
Daily News
Rumor of War Declared Sparks Comanche Fever
A Tuesday rumor in Comanche claimed war was declared. A Star-Telegram wire later clarified no declaration had occurred yet, but would come Tuesday night. The two papers promise timely, reliable bulletins to keep the public informed.
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Comanche
Star-Telegram
A Real Mission and Honest News Media
The Dallas News proclaims its role as a plain news carrier and advertiser conduit. It praises fairness, avoids prejudice, and promises to print all fit news for a set price, aligning with The Chief Exponent in a shared community mission.
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Dallas News
South
Educated Farmers Boost Earnings Despite Farming Challenges
A Leslie's analysis argues for education on farms. It notes one third of New York farmers fare badly enough to consider hiring out as laborers. It cites Hurley of the FTC and the Wicks Committee, showing educated farmers earn more, with high school graduates making twice and college graduates three times as much as those with no schooling.
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Leslie
New York State
Hurley
Federal Trade Commission
Wicks Committee
New York
Song of the pacifist lament on a groomed war dream
A poem forms a pacifist riff rewriting biblical imagery to critique a pro German wartime dream. The speaker rejects danger and deceit while clinging to a pipe dream of a harmonious Hun military system despite social and personal peril.
The Hypocrite and the Hymn Sung
A critical poem contrasts a man who calls others to virtue with a smiling preacher who sings a hymn. It questions sincerity as the speaker doubts whether God truly believes in him despite professed faith.
Beattie A sorm disruption and locals at Sunday event
Beattie A sorm visited the vicinity early Sunday moving several houses and blowing the gin down. The singing convention drew a well attended crowd with representation from neighboring communities. Uncle Sid Bingham visited his daughter near Nemiveh Sunday. Mr Irwin Warren visited Mr Stetson Bingham this week. Miss Inez Sullivan was in Beattie Sunday. Miss Byrd Carwile visited home folks Saturday and Sunday. Mr Clements made a business trip to Comanche Monday. W W Stephenson and family, en route to a brother in law on Sunday, lost a mule. Miss Ruby Bartlett visited home. Mr Daniel Garrett came home Monday.
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Beattie _ A. sorm
Sid Bingham
Brown
Nemiveh
Irwin Warren
Stetson Bingham
Inez Sullivan
Beattie
Byrd Carwile
Mr. Clements
Comanche
W. W. Stephenson
Ruby Bartlett
Daniel Garrett
McGees Baby Elixir for stomach and bowels disorders
An old advertisement touts McGees Baby Elixir as a genuine remedy for babies stomach and bowel issues. It claims quick action pure wholesome and pleasant taste with bottles priced at 25 cents and 50 cents sold by S P Smith.
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McGee
S. P. Smith
Frivolous courtroom exchange on rowboat witnesses
A lawyer questions how many witnesses can attest to being in a rowboat with the accused during a horse theft. The reply jokes that kin can bring as many as the boat could hold, highlighting the case’s farcical nature.
All of One Mind Miserly Citizen Dies with Deacon's Phrase
A dying, unpopular man is pressed by a deacon who notes the unanimous agreement of his will. The exchange ends with the man affirming readiness to go, illustrating a grim household moment reported by Harper's.
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Harper’s
Stop Pierre Jay jokes and a farmer’s car anecdote
The luncheon remark by Stop Pierre Jay, chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank, is followed by a humorous tale of a Virginia farmer who sees his first automobile. After a fast ride, the farmer asks how to stop the car when there are no trees to crash into, ending with a punchline about stopping.
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Pierre Jay
Federal Reserve Bank
New York
Virginia
Mystery Entry Reclassified by Census Clerk
A Chicago Herald note recalls a census clerk who misread an entry listed as Running a Blind Tiger. After reflection she moved the record under Cruelty to Animals, illustrating how crimes are categorized under broad heads in official records.
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Bureau of Census
Washington
Bureau
Chicago Herald
A Sure Cure For Horses And A Sale Ad In One Page
An old-time classified page offers a horse remedy by W. L. Tiner on Clint Fritt's place and a first class horse for sale suitable for driving riding or working. It also includes a humorous excerpt about a minister struggling with a sermon and a note scolding a boy for beating Mike. Mrs. W. H. Thadberg lists a box number in Comanche Texas.
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W. L. Tiner
Clint Fritt
W. H. Thadberg
Comanche Texas
Small Boy Fight Sparks Delayed Intervention
Witness reports a ten minute delay before bystanders could separate two boys who began fighting, prompting an elderly observer to exclaim about stopping the clash but noting the difficulty of stopping the scuffle.
Politician Demands Clarification Over Resignation Story
A city figure rushes into the editorial room challenging a headline that labeled his resignation as public improvements. The editor defends the presentation, noting the story reflected the resignation while the head suggested a different framing.
Pape's Diapepsin Offered For Indigestion Relief
Advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as fast relief for sour upset stomach and dyspepsia. It claims neutralizes acid and ends stomach misery in five minutes, urging readers to try the remedy for lingering indigestion.
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Pape
Papes Diapepsin Offers Quick Stomach Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast acting acid relief and stomach aid. It promises magic like relief, scientific harmlessness, and usefulness in every home, noting wide annual sales and availability in stores.
Baptist News Notes and Upcoming Meetings
Sunday brought one conversion and two additions at our church. A teacher training class meets Tuesday at 8 pm with Dr. Reusser’s lecture Tuesday at the high school. Dr. Ridley to preach. Offerings urged to support home and foreign missions by June end. Sermon topics include Our Ebenezers and God no Respecter of Persons. Pastor George A. Curlee invites worship.
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Reusser
Caleb A. Ridley
Wm. Reese
Grove's Whenever You Need a General Tonic
Gros's Tasteless chill tonic promotes health with quinine and iron. It aids the liver, drives out malaria, enriches the blood, and builds up the whole system. 50 cc.
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J. R. Eanes
W. H. Carpenter
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Geo. L. Pullivan
G. A. Cunningham
B. W. Harris
S. P. Banith
D. H. Cunningham
T. J. Cunningham
W. Hi. Carpenter
Oscar Callaway
P. Smith
BE. W
Merton L. Harris
Comanche, Texas
N. Side
BE. A. Chastain
Sidney, Texas
Ceaident Born
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H. J. R. Gille
Mike
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Baptist News Notes
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City Grocer
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