31 Aug 1917
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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1917
Page
1
Hon Oscar Callaway spoke Saturday at two pm to the largest crowd in years in Comanche. He urged legal obedience to the draft, urged repeal only via elected opponents, and defended his stance as he reviewed war facts. The crowd applauded, urged handshakes, and local coverage promised elsewhere.
A strong showing by single men who passed the physical exam. fewer than twenty filed exemption claims out of about a hundred examined, highlighting the small portion seeking exemptions.
Local shop advertises a fresh stock of coats suits and shoes under the banner Burka Merapatile Co offering new garments for the season. The message highlights men’s and women’s apparel with emphasis on up to date styles and affordable prices.
Capt W L Saye sent a carload of 85 immigrants to work in the Bauxite ore pits in Arkansas due to a crop failure causing outmigration. The shipment is one of the largest from the county and may recur next week as farm labor becomes scarce. List of migrants provided by Capt Saye includes many local residents.
Fred Kilpatrick, 1882 birth Georgetown Texas, died Wednesday at his parents home in Comanche area after illness. Survived by wife Maggie Vincent Kilpatrick and daughter Geraldine, parents W W Kilpatrick, siblings Howard Gross Oscar Gaines Hall and C A Greene. Funeral held Thursday at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. B K Tenny officiating.
A brief notice offers two new Fern Waists sold together in sealed packs. No further details on price or seller are provided.
Oklahoma politician Oscar Callaway urges American sovereignty and lawful protest against war powers. He argues citizens must repeal misrepresented Congress members at the next election and stresses rights under the constitution while supporting no evasion of the conscription law.
A speaker urges lawful mass action to repeal a law and depose officials, insisting on constitutional study and peaceful assembly. He cites the First Amendment and warns against government pressure while criticizing President Wilson and officials over preparedness and war aims.
The Comanche Local Exemption Board completed its work on exemption claims and announced 113 men passed into service. With a quota of 237, 124 more must be secured, and appeals can shift numbers after official notification. Appeals from Comanche go to Fort Worth.
The Local Board announces a second draft call. On September 5 fifty men report in the morning, with another fifty on September 6, and fifty more on September 7. Each day’s first group meets at nine o clock and the second at one o clock to streamline processing.
The Holman family learned Col. J R Holman had safely landed in Liverpool and celebrated with Marshal Wilson and Rupe Beeman, two former Comanche boys, as the first Comanche families reported to have landfall in the war. Their return quotes praise for the effort and speculate on the broader effort in the struggle.
Carrolls Drug Store offers Blue Bugs Dead Shot bug killer under a strict guarantee. The product is marketed as an effective insect control solution available to customers.
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