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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1923
Page
2
The editor stresses careful thought before action and values progress when direction is clear. The piece critiques mobs punishing too often and courts too few, asserts belief in self government, and condemns intolerance while urging restraint in imposing government on others.
The Comanche Chief reprints a State Press column opposing the worship of size and wealth. It argues for quality, repose, and justice over big houses, big farms, or big status, advocating modest fortunes, smaller towns, and practical livestock. It compares Baal’s height to hollow grandeur and urges relatable aspirations.
A Gatesville Messenger political column endorses Watt L Saunders as a strong Coryell county candidate for district attorney. The piece lauds his rise from a delivery boy to a respected lawyer, his seven years as city attorney, and his record of fairness, public service, and dedication to justice. It argues the office should remain in Coryell county hands and that Saunders is the best-qualified choice.
Mrs Mollie Moore Godbold of Dallas is profiled for her writing talent and energetic life. She began with the amateur play Microbe of Love in Comanche, later earning over eight thousand dollars in royalties as production rights spread. She also authored Polly-Ticks and is working on The Love Cure. She serves as treasurer of the Dallas Writers Club and supports the Pen Women groups.
An advertisement claims irregular bowel movements cause discomfort and constipation. It promotes Herbine as a remedy for restoring regularity, priced at 60 cents and sold by S. P. Smith.
The Central Life Assurance Society of the United States reports assets of about fifteen million and business in force exceeding one hundred million dollars. A stockholder invitation invites Mrs. W. B. Cunningham to participate and share annually in profits as a good investment for living or dying.
An old newspaper advertisement offers Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and colds for ten cents plus a free sample package of Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. It instructs sending the name and address to Foley & Co. in Chicago to receive the products.
A brief overview notes that Java’s puppet theatre or wayang includes all arts, with marionette carvings tied to Hindu temples and the gamelan music that accompanies performances. It traces the word wayang to shadow plays and mentions ancient origins in the seventh century or earlier.
A testimonial from D Hardie R of Dallas Texas praising Ferrasal for curing long standing hiccoughs stomach issues and facial weakness after seven days of use and noting improved health within a month The ad claims Ferrasal neutralizes excess stomach acid and aids digestion and offers a 50 cent price point.
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