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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1918
Page
2
T N Burton sought a second-hand buggy and found one after placing an ad in the Chief-Exponent. The deal saved him several dollars, proving Chief-Exponent advertising brings results.
A political editorial urges Texans to vote for a governor free of any factional strings. It advocates selecting a candidate in 1920 who has no ties to any group so that the office is run by the right person rather than puppets of factions.
A brief notice recalls a prior item about two boys failing to complete questionnaire steps. Information was promised by friends and promptly furnished to the Board. Citizens read the Chief Exponent for the local data they seek.
Wartime speech argues every man should be in productive work to support the food supply. It condemns those over 45 who are physically able but idle, calling them a menace during the war effort. The speaker favors exclusion from food production for nonworkers over 45.
The piece lauds Senator Sheppard as an original prohibition supporter who blocked the manpower bill to let the war measure proceed. It declares he showed greatness by prioritizing victory in the war, arguing time is critical and he supports winning first above all.
Under a War Industries Board ruling country weeklies will stop sending papers to subscribers more than three months in arrears. Rural papers have long carried credit but must now require prepaid subscriptions. The policy applies equally to all weeklies as law mandates compliance.
In 1920 the decision on whether a second Democratic primary is held rests entirely with the County Democratic Executive Committee unless the law provides otherwise. The article discusses party rules and potential legal constraints shaping the outcome.
The article discusses Comaenche county's first runoff primary and the lack of early consensus on whether to hold a second primary. It argues the decision should be made before 1920, to avoid influence on candidates and voters and ensure fairness and advance clarity for all involved.
A wartime appeal by Comanche Telephone Company urges subscribers to curb waste, especially long sparking conversations that drain batteries. The piece notes rates remain $1.50 residential and $2.50 business, compares unfavorably to cities raising tariffs, and argues eliminating waste supports public utilities.
A plea urges citizens to assist the Local Board in identifying cases of improper deferments and impositions. It argues affidavits may be falsified and calls for reporting facts to ensure the board acts justly, warning against unfounded criticism and urging responsible civic help.
An Irish passenger named Pat boards a crowded streetcar with a pipe. The conductor insists smoking is forbidden, but Pat denies it, arguing he is not walking while his feet stay in his shoes. The exchange ends with the official persisting in the prohibition.
A Victorian era exchange unfolds on a sunlit conservatory scene where a man proposes to a girl who declares she is unworthy. He disagrees and calls her an angel while she insists she is vain and unfit to be his wife yet jokes about a practical partnership on his salary. Washington Star.
A school examiner staged a geography exercise on the platform. He posed that the school be an island of water and asked what island it would represent. A pupil quickly answered The Isle of Man. The teacher then asked what two people standing together would represent. the class shouted The Scilly Islands.
A collection of brief, humorous clippings recounting a young Taft stopping a through express to reach a case in Somerville Ohio, a Scottish farmer testing pupils with philosophical questions, and a diner criticizing flavorlessness in a London restaurant tale.
Readers learn of Hall's Catarrh Cure claimed to cure catarrh at all stages by internal action on the blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer 100 dollar reward for any case it cannot cure and invite testimonials from customers.
A brief line notes a cottage expectation in relation to Farm and Home, suggesting a cottage in stock or promotion. The reference implies a housing item featured alongside farming and home goods.
A rookie recalls an article comparing Kaiser to Nero. The exchange asks who Nero was and how he related to being cold, with another rookie correcting that it referred to Zero rather than Nero. The transcript captures a humorous mishearing among rookies.
Dialogue piece where a friend notes aviation corps enlistment and Rastus explains why he joined the air service. He contrasts an aeroplane’s danger to cavalry risks, joking that planes throw you out but rarely bite you.
An 19th century style remedy promotes Herbine to remove accumulations in the bowels and restore prime condition. The ad claims price 50 cents and says sold by S P Smith.
An old advertisement explains a bilious attack as liver failure causing constipation and fermentation in the stomach with nausea vomiting and a severe headache. It recommends taking three Cham berlain's Tablets to ton e up the liver cleanse the stomach and restore health at a cost of a quarter.
We thank our many friends and relatives for their un tiring work and assistance during the illness of our companion and father. Mrs. C. W. Kerley and Children.
An old advertisement warns of a weak heart with early symptoms and touts Reno vine as a heart remedy. It urges prompt action and warns of a penalty for delay, selling the tonic at one dollar and fifty cents.
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