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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1917
Page
2
Gringo Elicits Ovation as German Ambassador Posts in Mexico
In congressional halls the German Ambassador received an ovation while the American Ambassador drew a hiss. The text notes that a peon hiss is viewed as more provoking than submarine policy, reflecting Western attitudes toward Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
The High Cost of Flags
Prices for American flags have risen by 200 percent since the war began. The surge reflects increased demand worldwide rather than shortages from Germany. The piece urges citizens in Coman Che County to grow food to curb the food and goods price rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Comanche County
County Food Growing Campaign Boosts Local Supply
County meetings boost the food growing drive with national backing. Comanche people align with the effort and pledge to plant more food than ever, reducing imports and increasing local sales and income for Comanche county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Comanche County
The Dallas News Urges Support for the Plan
The Dallas News calls readers to petition congressmen in favor of the measure. It stresses average citizens lack full knowledge of army needs and bill provisions and defends representatives who act on conscience with integrity and courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas News
Congress
Texas Rangers Blamed for Mexican Situation in Press Attack
A Yankee paper is accused of creating the Mexican Situation by blaming Texas Rangers for killings and looting. The piece claims Americans and Texas women faced violence on American soil, with Mexicans retreating home, while officials failed to prevent plunder and assaults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Rangers
Texas
Rare tribute frames Wilson as reluctant wartime leader
The piece argues President Wilson often opposes war yet faces a shift in duty. It cites Gilbert’s view that Wilson lacks primitive combat instincts but must now confront military decisions. It notes Vera Cruz memories and the paradox of a scholar shaped by, then against, war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Wilson
President Wilson
Mr. Gilbert
Washington
The
Tribune
White House
Sunday School Campaign Motivation in Comanche
The community reports a 50 percent rise in Sunday school attendance last Sunday with expectations for more growth next week. Leaders urge every man and woman to join, stressing the school as the source of Bible knowledge and church involvement for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Gerard
Local News Roundup From Rochie and Comyn
A rainy week leaves residents in good spirits despite the war. Ed Hoover broke his right arm falling from a high gate last Tuesday. Mrs. Ed Hanson of Comyn visits her father. Boliver Brown and Dave Lewis of Comyn visited Jack Hanson Sunday. A crowd from Rochie attended the Dublin street parade Saturday. Mrs. Myrtle Brown of Comyn visited sister Mrs. Lewis Cole here Saturday and Sunday. Ervin Sturdivant advertised locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochie
Ed Hoover
Ed Hanson
Comyn
Boliver Brown
Dave Lewis
Jack Hanson
Roch
Dublin
Myrtle Brown
Lewis Cole
Ervin Sturdivant Ad. Feralty
Local Social Roundup Includes Visits and Travel
Downing visited M. B. Mobley Sunday afternoon. John Hoover spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives in De Leon. Miss Hettie Hodge went to Dublin and had a gold filling. Mr. Jess Dixon of Proctor was here Saturday. Mr. W. H. Hodges is ill at present.
Tenting Tonight Mary Roberts Rinehart in Cosmopolitan
Mary Roberts Rinehart contributes a brilliant article titled Tenting Tonight to Cosmo magazine May issue. She recounts her Rockies journey with fascination and keeps reader interest from start to finish, aided by numerous photographs from the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Cosmopolitan Magazine
Guarantee Chills and Fever Cure Tonic Promoted
An old advertisement touts Plantation Chill Tonic as guaranteed to banish chills and fever within a week. The copy promises a cheerful money-back promise backed by dealers if the product fails a trial.
Emergency medicine cordial sale notice mention
Fragmentary notice advertises a cordial named Yiarrhoea Cordial with price 25c and 60c and a suggested daily use. No clear event, date, or firm identifiable.
Chautauqua Programme Opens With Milano Serenaders
Series opens with Postel and Castellucci's Milano Serenaders featuring six performers. Ernest J. Powell gives a community address on opening night. The programme includes Potter DePew Trio readings and music, with Alf Taylor of Tennessee delivering the evening lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postel
Castellucci
Milano Serenaders
Ernest J. Powell
Potter-DePew
Alf Taylor
Tennessee
Southland
David Taylor Robertson
Dee Hev
Berkley
Pearl O'Neil
Canada
Easter Egg Roll Mystery in Dinah Carney’s Call
A playful verse recounts Jack, Mike, Tim, and Barney visiting Dinah Carney on Easter morning. They compete in an egg rolling contest with eggs of varying fates, and bashful Tim wins Dinah’s walk by giving a solid china egg as the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Mike _the tall
Tim
Barney
Dinah Carney
Dinah
Arthur Guiterman
Boro Zone Antiseptic Liquid Pledges Quick Wound Healing
Advertisement for BORO ZONE ANTISEPTIC LIQUID and BOROZONE POWER used on wounds in cattle and humans. Claims rapid healing for screw worms cuts bruises dehorned cattle and other injuries. Available in 25 50 1.00 and 1.50 dove package with sale by unspecified vendor.
Death of Miss Mattie Gill Shocks Sidney Community
The Sidney community mourns Miss Mattie Gill who died at two this morning after several days illness. The funeral was held at Pendergrass Cemetery about 10 o clock. Several relatives from Downing Blanket Okra Comanche and nearby towns are at the bedside of Garvin Stailey who remains seriously ill with pneumonia. Clarence Taylor shows improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Mattie Gill
Mattie
Pendergrass Cemetery
Garvin Stailey
Millinery Spring Closeout at Slider and Lacy
Slider and Lacy announce a Spring millinery closeout with bargain prices. Shop for hats and accessories while supplies last.
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Slider & Lacy
BAL LARD'S SNOW LINIMENT Ad in Rural Drug Store
Farmers and others at distances from a drug store should keep a bottle of Ballard's Snow Liniment at home. It heals wounds sores sprains or rheumatism and penetrates deeply. Price 25 cents 50 cents and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by S. P. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
IS. P. Smith
Edna Hill Community Notes and Visits
Health of the community is good at present. Edna switchboard is managed by Mr. Lee Pettijohn. School will close on May 5 with a picnic day and a night play. Mr. and Mrs. W S Walling visit their daughter at Lowel this week. J T Pipes of Purvis was a business visitor here Wednesday. Several attended the Dublin show on Monday. Coleman Gee plans to visit Jack Tackett Sunday. Miss Trudie Bettis of Mexico visited her sister Leona Gee last week. W N Stephens came from Carbon Saturday to spend a few hours with his brother Edd.
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Edna Hill
Lee Pettijohn
Edna
Walling
Lowel
J. T. Pipes
Purvis
Dublin
Coleman Gee
Jack Tackett
Trudie Bettis
Mexico
Leona Gee
W.N. Stephens
Carbon
Edd
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