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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1919
Page
2
Dallas News reports the Non-Partisan League denies being socialist, arguing it shares aims and leadership with socialism. A Mr. Shake said there is nothing in a name, implying the similarity may be in substance despite label.
In Austin, County Judge Pickle and others publicly scorn John R. Shillady, organizer for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Shillady was escorted to the train after a meeting with local African Americans, and warned not to return.
The Chief Exponent argues the public deserves pure, honest ice with fair prices and courteous service from utilities including ice plants. It cites high prices, poor delivery, short weight, and near monopoly in Comanche, urging citizens to press for remedy and protection until conditions improve.
C. Harrell reports from Brownwood Bulletin that the current legislature has approved ratification of the equal suffrage amendment. The action marks a milestone in the long campaign for women’s voting rights.
A fragment recounts Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound aiding a mother’s recovery and a broader Texan constitutional dispute. The text mixes personal testimonial about motherhood with a legal argument that federal supremacy and popular will require submitting the May 24 election amendment to the people for ratification.
An advertisement touts lemon juice and Orchard White to make a cheap freckle sunburn tan lotion for facial care promising rapid whitening of skin. A separate paragraph argues legislators should be rebuked for actions undermining government, followed by a claim that sallow skin comes from bile and a Liver stimulant medicine HERBINE is sold by Paris Smith.
The text argues that only constitutional clarification can allow ratification and urges Texans to deter future legislatures by voting out current lawmakers responsible for the attempted ratification and legislative outrages.
Advert says Calotabs cleanse the liver and purify the system with one Calotab at bedtime. It claims no unpleasant effects, immediate morning energy, and appetite return. The druggist guarantees satisfaction or refund. sold in sealed packages for thirty five cents at all drug stores.
Promoted as a cure for heart conditions, Renovine is described as the heart and nerve tonic to be used on first signs of trouble. The advertisement lists prices of 50 cents and one dollar.
Cottonwood Methodist Revival returns Sunday August 31 at the large arbor used last year. Pastor J T Ferguson will preach Sunday morning and night as the pastor recovers from a trip. Rogers meeting hosts the pastor, who will be home for Monday night service. All are invited to join this campaign for the Master.
William Whitelaw of Des Moines relays where a gentleman overheard talk of Chamberlain's Call and Diarrhoea Remedy. The man says six days of treatment saved his child's life and he also used the remedy with gratifying results on himself.
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