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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1918
Page
2
The quote frames bravery as full effort in combat. It argues that failing to perform a possible decisive action constitutes cowardice just as surely as failing to fight. The speaker urges soldiers to give their best, not merely their own minimal duty.
David Lloyd George hailed Foch as the war’s most brilliant counter offensive. The Fort Worth Record notes Foch’s status as an idol of the democratic world and argues a failure would have ruined his wartime legacy.
The speaker argues current governor pay trails many local bank heads and country lawyers in small towns. He warns low salaries attract unsuitable leaders and urges raising the governor's annual compensation.
War experts warn against over optimism about Allied gains. They acknowledge immediate battlefield wins and heavy losses for the Huns, but caution that the enemy is far from defeated and peace is not yet assured.
Early in the war the Germans hailed their pilots as eagle monarchs of the air now the crows of the air. Allied fliers have downed over 400 German planes since August 1. Italian aviators drop manifestoes on Vienna urging peace with God and readiness for new rulers and conditions.
The piece discusses opposition to lowering the military service age below twenty one. Secretary Baker opposes it as a principle but supports it if necessary. It argues we must lower the limit without complaint, as belief must yield to necessity in wartime.
Local ad in the Chief-Exponent led K. L. Macon to sell a buggy within hours after purchasing a 25 cent want ad. The paper notes the rapid sale as evidence that popular items at fair prices move quickly when advertised.
The piece notes that Hobby headquarters spent over seventy two thousand dollars to reelect Governor Hobby and James B. Ferguson spent over thirty thousand dollars in 1914. It argues campaign expenses are rising and suggests action to relieve the situation in Texas.
President Wilson favors a 50 percent flat tax on war profits and Secretary McAdoo agrees. He cited war profiteering in May and proposed using taxation to reach profiteers. The plan aims to tax away profits that conscience cannot restrain. Fort Worth Record.
While in session in Tarrant county the association passed resolutions criticizing Curtis Hancock, chair of the State Highway Commission. Hancock has overseen major highway development, prompting questions about motive. A Tarrant county judge led the criticism, fueling charge of political ploy.
Our neighbors in Blanket push to approve bonds for the Old Belt Highway. Voters now understand the project’s benefits including better living conditions, lower transport costs for farm products, more local business, and job opportunities.
The article describes a third draft system that requires registrants to reveal all facts about themselves and be classified accordingly without deferment claims. It argues previous plans favored those who could craft strong exemptions, sometimes masking weaker cases, and credits the new plan with eliminating such advantages.
A wartime poem praising American soldiers who march to war with unwavering smiles. It describes they go into camp trenches and battles with courage and buoyant songs, sustaining warmth and hope for loved ones and comrades as they face danger.
A mother explains to Bobby that unusual eye color may exist, guiding him to observe Tommy Jones as a real example. The exchange appears in the Boston Transcript and reflects small town curiosity about differences.
A dinner conversation grows lively with a witty quip about patriots martyrs heroes and cowards. A witty young woman defines a coward as a man who remains single to avoid trying, provoking further banter among the guests.
Two Scots from the same town meet in a rest camp in France and exchange confidences before parting. Sandy bids Jock farewell with a brisk call to duty and a hopeful wish that he stays safe, noting she would rather see him hurt than shirk.
Mrs Chinwag described her remarks as absolutely outspoken during the meeting, elating her and provoking her skeptical husband to incredulous surprise as he asked who had spoken so freely.
A courtroom scene features a prisoner charged with profanity and a judge sentencing ten days for swearing and thirty days for a joke. The back and forth highlights the taut humor of a Bos om Transcript style exchange.
The Judge addresses a juror who has opposed eleven others, declaring that any stubborn juror opposing the majority is unfit. The lone juror replies that he is the only man who agrees with the judge.
A country editor with recognized expertise in specific industrial topics. Combines editorial leadership with authoritative knowledge on labor, production, and policy impact. Focused on clear, practical coverage for regional readers.
The advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh at all stages by acting via the blood on mucous surfaces. It offers 100 dollars to any case it fails to cure and invites testimonials, listing F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio as promoters and noting druggists sell the remedy for 75 cents.
A snippet from the San Francisco Chronicle quotes a town editor and his wife. The wife, also his cook, reveals she edits nearly all the inside matter, while a club woman questions their roles given the editor's leisure and lack of family.
Johnny visits a farm and mistakes a hay stack for a new building with doors and windows. The farmer explains the stack is hay, not a house, but Johnny continues to press the joke.
A snide exchange quotes a city boy’s response to a remark about hay not growing in lumps. The Philadelphia Telegraph preserves the exchange with a scornful tone reflecting local color.
Ad promotes La Creole Hair Dressing as the original product that darkens hair naturally without dye. It emphasizes authenticity and notes a price of $1.00.
A thousand to two million pounds of sugar held in a French warehouse for three years and intended for Germany sold at auction to the Y M C A. The sugar will be used to make 10 million chocolate bars for soldiers, adding a sweeter note to a wartime supply.
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