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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1918
Page
2
The editorial argues for raising the Governor’s salary starting in the 1920 term, noting many favor higher pay while fearing public opinion. It also reports Congressman Blanton of Texas’s strong reelection, claiming his landslide majority shows voter support and that his constituents expect his continued service.
The Parson expresses exhaustion from the war and a sick sense of change in a peace loving people. He hopes a coming time will demand clear terms with the Hun and evacuation of France and Belgium as discussions of peace proceed.
Editorial argues the nation must mobilize through work and says the idle are as culpable as draftees. It calls on Texans to join the national effort, asserting every man should serve his country by taking any available job and supporting production.
An editorial urges a true statesman to serve the people over mere politicians. It explains parcel post rates from Comanche rural routes, noting 5¢ per pound and higher charges for heavier shipments. The piece begins to describe how a wage or item sent by rural carrier would be calculated.
The article argues removing the four cent minimum on parcel post charges would reduce shipping costs, enabling cheaper delivery of goods like eggs butter and eyes. It suggests dropping rates and lowering drop charges to maximize rural utility, noting wartime caution but urging postwar adoption.
The text argues no man should shirk duty to the nation based on age. It notes the draft age prioritizes 21 to 31 to minimize industry disruption, but asserts those over 31 still owe equal duty to protect wealth and family and urges everyone to do all they can.
A wartime appeal urges readers who lent money to renew support by converting interest into War Savings Stamps. It stresses the ease of reinvesting, claims a large national impact, and frames purchases as aiding soldiers and hastening victory.
The piece contrasts Life magazine’s pro dog stance with Joe Taylor of The Dallas News who rails against dogs as harmful. It notes Life portrays dogs as lifesaving Red Cross dogs and heroes alongside soldiers while Taylor decries dog bite incidents and garden raiding.
A rhymed verse recounts a Teuton inviting a Russian into a metaphorical parlor filled with cannon palaces and loot. The Teuton claims to act for both, then rearranges the scene. The Russian reflects on the Teuton’s supposed generosity as the parlor shifts.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quip depicts Mrs. Newlywed shopping for eggs and debating farm honesty. She chides small eggs as from inexperienced farmers who pull them early for quick sale. The joke mocks rural merchants and marketplace impatience.
A raw recruit in a crack cavalry regiment visits the riding school and questions the girth strap. The instructor explains that horses have a humorous nature and wear bands to stop them from laughing at new recruits.
In a colloquial exchange, sources claim Splicer has been in Congress for a long time, noting he could earn little in the open market. The dialogue includes colorful notes on a diamond remark and a death-era grave stone monument gifted by a late benefactor.
A farmer's wife hurries between chores and woodshed and to the kitchen stove. When asked about voting she replies she does not want to vote, arguing men should do it alone for goodness sake.
The Detroit Times notes a brisk afternoon tea with social set. Mrs Lovely poured the clotted cream while Mrs Jabber led the chatter and Mrs Duller found the scene dull. Mrs Rasping gored adds a sharp edge and Mrs Em honpoint dozed through it all.
A famous Englishman visits a busy editor and, upon rising, declares he must not occupy the editor's time further. The editor responds that he is always pleased to meet him. The visitor then clarifies he meant himself, delivering a placid rejoinder.
A short guide explains mixing lemon juice with orchard white to create a skin whitening lotion. Strain two lemons into three ounces of orchard white, shake, and apply daily to face neck arms and hands to bleach and brighten skin. Obtain lemon juice from grocers and orchard white from druggists.
In a cottage row anecdote two men discuss beards. One recalls growing a beard after seeing his reflection, while the other questions shaving before admiring the change. The exchange highlights pride and perception sparked by a simple mirror moment from Everybody's.
In William Ewing's From Gallipoli to Bagdad a burley Irishman, wounded and treated in a field hospital, quips that he is half an Irishman with holes and bandages. An ad for Prickly Ash Bitters by The Wim. Reese Co. promotes relief from indigestion with a dollar twenty five bottle price.
A reflective piece lists rival lovers and family figures who shape romantic choices. It names a wife's first husband and two uncles, plus an actress and the returning smile, ending with the speaker themselves.
A lively step and smooth feet boost charm, not just skin. The ad promotes Free Zone to remove corns and calluses, claiming a quarter ounce at drug stores relieves soreness and pulls out the corn root with no pain.
The Presbyterian Church announces preaching next Sunday at 11 o'clock in the morning. You are cordially invited to attend the service.
An advertisement touts Femenina described as a universal remedy for female disorders priced at $1.50. The listing emphasizes relief from sharp shooting pains and positions the product as a general female health aid.
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