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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1915
Page
2
The text questions the status of agitators seeking a new Texas constitution and suggests they may be learning from New York, without asserting a recent constitutional change.
A neighboring paper notes growing betting activity in the county and questions what kind of officer body could permit such frequent betting, given Texas law against wagering. The piece hints at gaps in oversight and urges scrutiny of local authorities.
The text criticizes rising expenses from national to local government and justice courts. It argues that public funds are being treated as a source to be drawn from, predicting continued folly and lavishness in government operations.
In Europe they exhaust resources in war while America considers spending in peace. If the preparedness program proceeds the U.S. will have spent one tenth as much on war as England. Building a large navy in such times is as much for peace as arming oneself with a pistol to stay out of trouble.
The Ft Worth Record notes Uncle Joe Cannon will resume his old congressional seat next week. His secretary seeks a new leather couch for the committee room, amid a wave of economy measures impacting Democratic House officials.
The Fort Worth Record questions Secretary to the President Joseph Patrick Tumulty’s stance on Carranza and Mexican actions, noting his political motives and potential familiarity with New Jersey and Atlantic coast conditions while criticizing his verbosity.
The Houston Post argues a woman belongs to the smart set if she cooks well sews keeps tidy helps with housework plays piano and inspires a decent man. The Cleburne Review concurs that a man who works saves earns and upholds morals is superior to any dressed man, a view that disappoints some women.
The Farm and Ranch denounces extravagant government and urges remedy by reducing waste. It criticizes reliance on state aid and bureaus, arguing high taxes fuel inefficiency and red tape. It warns that political appointments and cheap politicians inflate costs, urging action by citizens themselves.
The Dallas News notes German Finance Minister Helfrich argues war costs fall on Germany’s enemies, signaling heavy indemnities if terms prevail. It questions whether mediation can bridge diverging views and cites Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg’s forthcoming Reichstag statement as a potential catalyst for power discussions.
A brief street scene shows a customer asking for bananas and a clerk responding with a lighthearted pun about customer satisfaction. The exchange captures everyday humor in a small town shop.
A Tribune financial editor argues that America's wartime money surplus must be directed into basic activities. He calls for curbing reckless speculation, channeling capital into railroads municipalities agriculture and manufacturing to sustain prosperity. Clarence Ousley questions southern farmers' money needs versus northern conditions.
The Brownwood Bulletin notes misuse of the congressional frank by campaigns and organizations. It argues that speeches are printed at government cost and mailed postage free, urging lawmakers to refuse any such use and halt freighting of campaign literature via their franks.
The fragment describes a man challenging expectations about Jones buying what you produce and a joke exchange about opening a joint account with Mrs. Whittler. Whittler explains the dynamic as money being put in by one person and withdrawn by the other, implying a shared yet unequal arrangement.
A satirical year end snippet echoes private jokes and romance discourse. The terse lines refer to gifts, marriage, and a cheeky interrogation about a hidden book title. The tone suggests light gossip and risque humor.
George jokes that his sweetheart will give a hand made present this year. Harry asks if it will be eatables or wearables. George hopes for eatables to avoid being the town’s laughing stock for a year.
A reader joke notes Magna Charta signed location as a playful exchange between Teacher and Willie. The line implies Princeton Tiger as the source or framing voice.
Quote from Boston Transcript about a man and Grump, noting that Grump only borrows trouble and that is all the speaker has to lead.
The scene centers on a manager and a bellboy at the Bellevue-Stratford where a bellboy says he is merely obeying orders after a request to stop whistling in the hall. A French poodle of a panicked madame is noted in the Punch Bowl item.
J. K. Stoneburner of Port Arthur Texas chronic stomach ailments improved after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. He gained twenty one pounds and was told by the maker the remedy offers permanent relief for stomach liver and intestinal issues with no distress after meals and no heartburn. He endorses the product with a money back guarantee.
In Hammond Indiana two minutes before Riley Lane died a noise at the door drew attention and Dobbins the old horse walked into the room and stood at the bedside until Lane's death.
Wheezing indicates phlegm blocks airways. Ballard's Horehound Syrup loosens phlegm so it can be coughed up. Prices 25¢ 50¢ and $1.00. Sold by S. P. Smith.
Clifton Missouri report notes a baby weighing 16 ounces at birth, placed in a quart cup, and measuring 12 inches at two weeks. The infant fits a hand ring to the shoulder and is described as healthy and thriving.
Scores of Comanche readers learn about kidney duty in filtering blood. The lesson explains that kidneys must perform filtration. when they fail, kidneys become weak, leading to backache and other kidney illnesses.
Mrs. D C Dingus of Comanche testifies her younger relative suffered weak kidneys and back pain until Doan's Kidney Pills were used. She notes improved kidney action and relief after taking several boxes. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y.
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