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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1916
Page
2
The editor of the Woman's Home Companion urges every father and mother to persuade moving-store manufacturers to offer clean plays and books. He warns film corporations rely on drawing crowds with smutty content, claiming audiences are attracted by risqué material and arguing for better standards.
The Comanche streets worsen under constant use and the city spends money without results. Workers are capable but lack materials to improve the roads. The briefing urges a change in policy and advocates paving Comanche's streets.
A church outreach urges participation next Sunday inviting all to hear the gospel. It emphasizes the joy of doing right by going to church and aims to reach souls who have not heard in years.
Letters praise the article on Why I Go To Church from last week's paper. C. P. St. Clair is thanked for the contribution. The piece is urged for every Christian to read and re read and described as containing psychology and gospel urging church attendance.
Coleman Public Schools report tardiness averaging forty percent, blaming parents for widespread lateness. Comanche city schools claim lower tardiness, arguing only parental carelessness excuses justify lateness and that tardy pupils are a nuisance to the school.
The piece extols reading advertisements as a source of knowledge across fashion farming and meals. It claims women learn fashion, farming insights come from machinery ads, and many ideas originate from patent medicines, urging careful consumption of ad content.
A writer argues film studios misjudge public appetite for obscenity and urges readers to demand decency. He contends indecent shows drive away decent patrons and harm youths, calling on readers to pressure producers and editors to offer wholesome cinema.
A South Texas candidate pledges to accept per diem pay and threaten an extra session to pass appropriations. The piece argues that secrecy, pork barrel tactics, and recorded votes erode public trust and urges clear pre election pledges on taxes and spending to improve accountability.
The note found on an envelope lists potential speech heads from a South Carolinian gathering. It includes phrases like God knows, The fair women, This Great State, The Old Veterans, Breathes there a man, Familiar faces, Joke, and Deep gratitude as a jotting of an orator’s planned outline reported by the Columbia State.
A young convict greets Judge Briles on the porch of the big house and admits beating a peer. The judge urges reform, the convict promises to change, then vows to act differently after release, using a dialect impression of the era.
In a London Nation report a patient named Tommy lies in a hospital with a watch of odd foreign design beside him. The doctor asks where it came from and Tommy replies a German gave it him. The question turns to how the fee conveyed his token of esteem and affection.
J E Washburn files for divorce alleging his wife Nellie Washburn took joy rides with Roy Davis on a fertilizer spreader. The petition cites alleged misconduct as grounds in Georgetown.
A colored man complains a ham bought at a local Ohio general store is spoiled. The storekeeper disputes, Joe suggests it may have had a relapse. The dialogue mirrors a humorous anecdote from The Youth's Companion.
A kindly but stubborn host offered seconds at the supper table declaring plenty for all, intending to share despite a harsher fate for guests. The judge notes the hospitable spirit even as waste looms.
A reader quotes Cornell Widow asking what Chalmers are after noting Gertie getting into her car, hinting at a local humor or social note about a vehicle model.
Pat Maloney planned to mail a box containing articles by parcel post. A friend, noting the contents, insisted the package be kept upright during transit to preserve the items.
In a terse exchange Pat recalls writing This side up with care on a shipment. A man asks if the goods arrived safely, and Pat reveals every item broke despite labeling on the cover and bottom.
Farmers and distant residents urged to keep a bottle of Ballard's Snow Liniment at home for cuts wounds sores sprains and rheumatism. Described as a powerful healing penetrating remedy. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 sizes. Sold by E. P. Smith.
A program is set for Friday afternoon at Zion Hill Church as part of the Comanche County Baptist Women Association Fifth Sunday Meeting. The four teen societies are urged to send representatives and report.
A brief closing occupational note thanks attendees and urges cooperation for a successful meeting in service of the Lord. Signed by Mrs Geo A Curlee president and Miss Amelia Scott secretary.
Mrs. J. T. Moody of Comanche reports years of kidney trouble and dizziness improved after using one box of Dean's Kidney Pills. She says her back and kidneys grew stronger and dizziness faded, endorsing the remedy priced 50 cents at dealers nationwide. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, NY.
A terse, unclear clipping appears to skim topics and names with stray words. The readable bits offer little concrete fact, leaving the event or person undefined and the context unspecified.
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