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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1918
Page
2
A brief report accuses a handful of campaign rumor spreaders, all connected to churches, of bearing false witness to damage a candidate. The author condemns their lies and notes they would attend Sunday services as usual.
The passage critiques neighbors and political campaigns, noting reputations and divine judgment. It suggests a moment of reflection on moral behavior during election periods and describes Saint Peter as busy with charges, implying scrutiny of actions.
A Texan call argues the governor should earn at least 10 000 a year to attract capable leaders. The writer condemns current salaries and asserts higher pay would curb corruption and attract qualified candidates, urging Comanche County legislators to sponsor a bill. The plea ends with a bold statement that this must be done.
A Life magazine quote excerpt argues that children’s misbehavior has historical roots beyond modern media. It cites older times in Babylon and London, noting youths swore, ran away, and behaved badly, while acknowledging contemporaries like cigarette smoking and dime novels influence modern youth.
Marcus Taylor writes to his family about crops and poverty in France and witnessing starving people. He reports orders to prepare for a long and hard sea voyage back to France and hopes his family is safe.
A wartime letter from M B Taylor asks family to send frequent mail. He plans long service abroad, notes infrequent returns to America, and promises to write as much as possible. He expects at least two months before his homecoming and asks for many letters waiting on arrival.
Prof R F Holloway served as a judge in the State Oratorical Contest at Daniel Baker College in Brownwood last Friday. Other judges were Thomason of Dallas and Prof Gayden of Santa Anna. Thirteen colleges participated. Hendrix of Trinity won first with a speech on Dangers of a Premature Peace with Germany.
An old advertisement claims bad breath dizziness and a general malaise indicate a torpid liver and promotes Herbine as the medicine to activate the liver vitalize the blood regulate the bowels and restore energy priced at 50 cents sold by S P Smith.
An advertisement notes guaranteed blue bug killer available at Slider and Lacy's store. The notice emphasizes product availability and the retailer offering the insecticide.
Saturday night visits and Sunday gatherings appear among local residents. Calvin Ross spent time with Mat Raney while Mr and Mrs Andy Johnson visited Mrs Johnsons in Brownwood. Fred Tunnell and W A Wagner associated with Rising Star and Lvona Ewell and Jodie Rosa hosted friends. Grandmother Coker remains ill. Net, Ester, Texie Hicks and Fred Rogers spent Sunday at Gustine. Tom Luker and T J Tuggli e were seen with neighbors.
A brief quoted exchange cites a professor remarking that blindness sharpens hearing and Pat’s quip on compensatory limbs. The snippet reflects a humorous, anecdotal tone from Ladies Home Journal.
A teacher asks pupils to name rulers and relatives. The class identifies the Russian ruler as the Czar and his wife as Cyarina. When asked for the Czar's children a boy shouts Czardines as the master weeps.
A rural saying quoted by Uncle Eben in the Washington Star warns that a mule acts as a warning against kicking. The longer the mule bucks, the more unpopular the kicker becomes, reflecting frontier humor and cautionary wit of field life.
In a Yorkshire town courthouse a trial paused as a donkey brayed outside. The judge, known for wit, halted proceedings and asked counsel to speak louder, joking about the echo in court as the moment turned humorous.
Mrs. Robert Allison of Mattoon Illinois writes that indigestion and constipation plagued her after moving there. Food distressed her, a heavy weight pressed on her stomach and chest, and she slept poorly. One bottle of Chamberlains Tablets corrected the trouble and left her feeling like a different person.
The Live Oak community reports very good health. Cold weather affected the past week. Rev. Boyd of Roch schoolhouse preached here Sunday. John Smith and Tommie Golden headed to Ranger oil fields. Closing exercises at Highland last Friday night drew a crowd. Roy Hayes and wife visited home folks in Mexico community last Sunday night.
Surgeons state prompt antiseptic application is crucial for cuts burns and bruises noting borozone as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for both man and beast. Buy now and be ready for emergencies with prices 25c 50c 1.00 and 1.50 sold by 8 P Smith.
Advice urges watching others for better methods. It notes many people use Chamberlain’s Tablets for biliousness and constipation with good results, encouraging readers to follow such examples for relief.
Central Christian Church invites parishioners to attend Bible school next Sunday at 9:45 a.m. and preaching services at 11:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. The morning theme is What Shall We Preach About and the evening Life's Widening Circles. Samuel H. Austin urges attendance.
High School Domestic Science Department presents war bread recipes used in the school fair display. Corn Meal Waffles mix boiling water corn meal sweet milk baking powder melted fat rice flour syrup salt eggs. Canned Corn Griddle Cakes use flour canned corn milk baking powder salt and one egg.
A Comanche business man claims dramatic stomach relief after using Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy. He avoided surgery and reports improved appetite after three doses, alleging the preparation clears catarrhal mucus and inflamed intestines, with refund offered if not convinced. The Wm. Reese Co. promotes the product.
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