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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1917
Page
2
Pancho Villa once again aimed for headlines with a fresh revolution plan but the Russian Crisis pushed him to the back pages. The shift marks how global events redirect media attention away from individual insurgencies to larger international tensions.
The article urges all registrants to expect questionnaires and notes The Chief-Exponent will provide essential answers. It promotes subscribing to The Chief-Exponent as the best way to stay informed about the process and related details.
Notice invites readers to view ad for clubbing offers with other publications. Describes substantial reading material gains and affordable prices for home subscriptions. Encourages visiting the office to discuss options.
Attorney Merton Harris located an automobile crank and left it at the Chief Exponent. The paper was delayed and published Saturday, delaying notice to townspeople until Sunday. The crank was delivered to its owner Monday morning for 25 cents, demonstrating the paper’s effectiveness.
The government offers a War Saving Certificate plan. A 25 cent purchase earns a certificate after reaching $4.00. Interest at 4 percent compounds quarterly, redeemable within five years, with full money-back availability anytime. The plan is described as simple and sensible.
C. C. Walsh of San Angelo presents Early Days on the Western Range, a pastorial poem recalling the early days of the local region. The work is entertaining and reflects Walsh’s intimate knowledge of the era and its remembered places and characters.
The article recalls wild rumors in Comanche with claims of German captures and sabotage. A particularly laughable tale said Captain White would arrive in an airplane at the high school this afternoon, drawing a crowd unsure what to believe.
The afternoon faded as the crowd faced the disappointment of no airship. Rumors about the airship proved false and the source of information remained unknown, leaving attendees cautious about future tips.
A customer was offered a combination of The Chief Exponent, Dallas News, Farm & Ranch, and Holland's Magazine. The bundle totals 5.25 for two years of Farm & Ranch and Holland's, plus single-year options, pitched as ideal for keeping a family informed and content with world and local news.
A historical plea argues the Railroad Commission of Texas shifted oversight to electric interurban lines. The piece laments past Commission policies that allegedly bankrupted steam railroads and hindered expansion while electric railways grew. It closes with a cautious wish for improved guidance.
Open letter by Geo L Sullivan, Secretary of the Young Men's Business League, urges taxpayers to consider a bond issue to finance permanent county roads. The plan outlines building specific roads as a nucleus for a county system, arguing state and national aid will exceed the local money and create work during financial stringency. It emphasizes reader discussion and unity, ending with patriotic verses about France and the Union.
Mrs Sharp and Mrs Austin took the Junior and Intermediate Endeavors on a day picnic last Friday. The pastor led an all day hike for Junior boys Saturday. O W E M Day is observed next Sunday with missions focus. Pastor Austin invites all to attend Bible School at 9 45 a m and the evening program by the Women’s Missionary Society.
Advertisement notes use of Laxative Quinidine Tabs for colds coughs la grippe and headaches with claims of non head or stomach effects. Mentions winter supply purchase.
Chamberlain's cough remedy praised as efficient for coughs colds and croup. The text notes it is pleasant and safe, important for children, and many mothers have endorsed it without reservation.
Health of the community is very good at the present. R. C. and A. L. Thomas have returned home from Jayton Texas. Paul Stephen is visiting relatives here this week. Alfred Thomas came in from the East this week where he has been picking cotton. Trinity basketball team edged the Suez team last Thursday by a score of 15 to 11. L. P. Watson and family, Walter and family, are cross county this week. Irvin Warren spent Thanksgiving at home. E. N. Pitts and daughter Minnie left last week to Alabama. The youngsters enjoyed ty at A Me Lestie's last night.
An old advertisement promotes Mansfi Balsam sold in bottles at 25 cents and 50 cents for relief from hacking coughs. The copy emphasizes practical use and price for immediate relief.
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