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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1916
Page
2
An editorial argues that reading is affordable for all families and enriches daily life. It cites eggs and watermelons as examples of value, claiming newspapers and magazines elevate taste, habits, and home making and that no family is too poor to read quality materials.
Joe Bailey argues Bran deis should be rejected, warning that granting him confirmation would give Massachusetts New York and New Jersey a three state majority on the court. He cites sectional power, regional control of magazines and public sentiment, and the Civil War era influence, urging equality among states.
An editorial urges voters to demand sincerity character and honesty from candidates. It compares choosing leaders to selecting a straight sturdy tree, noting the need for capable efficient representatives and warning against incompetent or unfaithful figures.
A brief notation from Farm & Ranchi lauds a faithful and competent man who represents his people and endures irreparable in jury, honoring the service and regard of his constituents.
Six Coleman County boys showed thirteen baby calves at the Fort Worth Fat Stock Show, winning 367 in premiums and selling calves for 1155 to total 1522 credited to local banks. The piece urges 200 Coleman youths to join the baby beef movement as a key to farm diversification and national feeding needs, noting Comanche County now has a club and inviting all boys and girls to enter and aim for prizes of 50 and 25 dollars.
A Fort Worth Record contributor argues Villa and Carranza are like historic outlaws and reformers such as David, Napoleon, Washington, and Lee. The piece lauds Villa as patriotic, condemns peonage, and contrasts mercy and justice with total war rhetoric, urging humane treatment for captives and a just settlement for Mexico.
In a talk with Miss Carter, Lilia explains a mystery illness that keeps a brother from work while he can eat and sleep normally. The nickname gift suggests a social misunderstanding of the condition.
On a cold night a detective follows a man lurking outside a house. When questioned the man explains he is waiting for his wife to sleep, claiming they are married, as reported by the New York Globe.
A fragmentary dialogue shows a sergeant arguing about a corporal in a tense moment. The sentry protests with disbelief as the exchange reveals identity misrecognition and confusion.
In a fragment from a 19th century publication, a child named Willie is urged to kiss his mother goodbye as she departs. The exchange features domestic dialogue with a busy parent prompting a father to perform the farewell gesture.
Reading from a fragment of dialogue, the piece hints at a vengeance tale where Smith ceases talking to himself after a cheating incident while Burt notes the change and Jack o Lantern voices the moment. The mood suggests guilt and withdrawn habit as a consequence of dishonesty.
In a Punch cartoon a policeman admonishes Tommy to talk rather than whip a restive horse. Tommy replies he comes from Manchester, prompting a moment of street corner dialogue captured in the satire.
A tramp visits a back door and asks a lady to sew a pair of pants onto a button, hoping for service. The brief exchange shows the unusual request and the lady’s polite inquiry into the sewing task.
An Iowa newspaper recounts how the editor defended himself when confronted by an irate man. The piece describes a swift grappling sequence that ends with the assailant pinned, the editor’s back against a printing press bed, and the foe subdued.
Farmers and rural residents are advised to keep a bottle of Ballard's Snow Liniment at home for cuts wounds sores sprains and rheumatism. It is described as a powerful healing and penetrating remedy sold by H. P. Smith in this locality with bottles priced at 25c 50c and 1.00.
A fundraising gathering is planned at the Baptist pastorium on Wednesday afternoon April 12 from 4 to 6 to support the Wilson Fieldey Fund. Local church members urge attendance to aid a community fund drive.
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