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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1921
Page
6
The Dixie editor denounces Texas politicians who pose as righteous religious men to gain power. He cites rogues in multiple counties using church rhetoric, calls for the pulpit to curb this misuse, and warns that pretense of righteousness signals imposture or roguery.
A private boys boarding house will operate in the Rauhut building with eight Sinice rooms a large dining room study hall baths and electric lights. The proprietor invites inquiries at the Frisco depot or by calling Tom J Nabers phone 506.
The first bale of cotton in Comanche this year was raised by Lewis Atterbury near Gustine. It weighed 500 pounds, was ginned at the Farmers Gin, and sold for 12 12 cents per pound to J A Lee, totaling 70 dollars. A $40.25 premium was awarded by J H Huff of Hamilton Drug Co.
An advertisement from Mrs F Grim of Comanche praises Doan's Kidney Pills for curing backache headaches and dizziness caused by kidney irregularity. It recommends everyone ask neighbors for the remedy and notes a Hamilton Drug Company purchase as the cure. The piece also includes a separate political faith and work commentary urging faith paired with action to adjust wages and employment.
A period advertisement touts a large American business training institution offering practical, thorough courses. It highlights Byrne Systems, a 4000+ enrollment, modern office devices, and a faculty of specialists. It invites readers to mail for a free catalogue.
A letter cites Governor Ritchie's plan to cut state expenses by 500000 as inadequate in a 12 million budget. The writer urges 20 percent cuts, argues against officeholders growth, and links high wages to economic stagnation. They call on parties to address government waste and reform.
An ad asserts catarrhal deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and cannot be cured by local remedies. It promotes Halle Catarrh Medicine as a constitutional treatment and offers one hundred dollars for any case of catarrhal deafness not cured by the medicine. The notice is signed by F. J. Cheney Co. of Toledo Ohio.
A. H. Volts of the Texas-Iowa Oil syndicate arrived from Mason City Iowa to arrange drilling of Oil Well 18 on company holdings south of Dublin. The 3000 acre holdings include the area around the old Sturke well where oil was found but not in paying quantities about two years ago.
Advertisement offers free details on Civil Service exams for railway mail clerks at 1600 dollars, postoffice clerks and government clerks at 1400 to 1800 dollars, with no experience required. Write R. Terry at 001 Continental Building, Washington, D. C. for particulars.
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