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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1917
Page
2
A advertisement for Yee Butler’s rental property proves to be economical. Butler reports his property rented within a week and many inquiries, noting want ads as a great economy at 25 cents. He emphasizes that Chief Exponent want ads yield results.
A Comanche Texas man explains to his son that minding one's own business prevents knowing rivals schemes. The father argues the competitor’s actions reveal why focused work consumes all a man's time. The story conveys a life lesson on personal preoccupation and integrity.
A reflection on the high cost of protecting citizens rights, the extensive bureaucracy, and the growth of courts and offices. The author argues that many rights may be overprotected or misprioritized, questioning whether Americans have too many rights or overly safeguarded ones.
The legislature weighs an auto tax seen as a hidden public burden. The piece argues most autos earn livelihoods and firms using vehicles will pass costs to customers, forcing the public to ultimately bear the tax. It warns that ordinary citizens’ rights are ignored as the tax seeps into prices.
A passage from Woodrow Wilson’s New Freedom urges opening government processes to public view. It calls for openness in legislation, patronage cuts, and ensuring the people’s will guides plans affecting public welfare and political programs, signing with the refrain Let there be light.
A reader criticizes petitions as axe grinding and urges voters to doubt signers judgment. The piece suggests ignoring those who shun attention to a few lawmakers and questions their ability to manage their own affairs.
A stance arguing capital and labor share the burden and rewards equally. It asserts investment profits belong to investors while workers deserve a living wage, education for children, and retirement security, urging mutual effort for company success and legal penalties if not. The piece cites wartime prosperity as proof labor and capital must align.
Comanche county should secure a road system by borrowing funds, using bonds or warrants. The argument stresses debt as a normal business tool, with roads built and paid by future users who benefit. Economic contracting avoids wasteful public works and yields long term utility and repayment.
The speech argues that true service comes from personal profit pursued through industry. It cites James J Hill as a shows of how vision and wealth create employment, homes, education, and opportunity, aiding thousands while the businessman earns. It contrasts philanthropic myths with productive capitalism as the will of the maker.
A playful exchange has an old lady asking if stepping on a rail would shock her, the tram conductor replies only if her other foot touches the overhead wire. A joke follows about a boy and a dog kennel and pride to fight.
A Baltimore American quips that hope exists beyond the sea and clouds while noting a man’s peril at sea. The brief exchange contrasts distant optimism with immediate danger after a fall overboard.
A Louisville Courier Journal quip notes a speaker struggles to be heard as 200 attendees eat celery in unison before a talk. The joke highlights timing and crowd noise during a public speaking event.
A dialogue snippet shows the Master noting worry as a nurse leaves and the housekeeper asks for baby care. The Master quips to have the chauffeur wash the baby, comparing it to car mechanics.
In a short tale, Bessie chooses to spend a new dime on an ice cream soda and lets a druggist donate her money to missionaries after a minister asks her to give. The conversation frames a small moral choice about immediate indulgence versus charitable giving.
A country squire, wary of motor cars, keeps fine horses and buys a handsome mare. The groom warns the new arrival is touchy, resisting entry to her box. The squire reassures, noting all is strange to the horse, but the groom recalls being kicked out twice, proving the temper.
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast remedy to unclog nasal passages and ease head pain. It claims three hourly doses clear nose running, sore throat, sneezing, and feverishness for a 25 cent cure at any drug store.
A living tribute poem honors Uncle Dick Cunningham and his wife with flowers and a rose. It recalls sixties Texas hardships, Comanche raids, and frontier duty by Rangers and scouts. The speaker expresses pride and lifelong friendship, saluting loyal pioneers in West Texas communities.
On First Symptoms use Renovine and he cured. Do not wait until the heart organ is beyond repair. Renovine is the heart and nerve tonic. Price 50c and 1.00.
The Commissioners Court of Comane County will on the second Wednesday in February 1917 select a depository for all county and school funds for the next two years. Bids for either fund will be received until 10 a.m. on the date. J. H. McMillan County Judge.
An old advertisement touts La Creole hair dye as the original and superior to imitations. It emphasizes the product’s natural look and lack of dye, selling for 1.00 with a call to insist on the authentic brand.
A nostalgic advertisement claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cures stomach liver and intestinal ailments by removing poisonous catarrh and bile. It invites readers to request a booklet from Geo H Mayr in Chicago and to purchase via The Wm Reese Co or local druggists.
Yoakum Texas December 20 1916 a cow under owner A H Harden of the famous Herd of Jerseys gave birth to twin calves a male and a female. Earlier births include a twin heifer on March 7 1914 and another twin on January 9 1916. The cow reportedly averaged more than 8 pounds of butter per day during the year.
OVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC advertised as a general strengthening remedy. It claims to drive out fevers and build up the blood and system for both adults and children.
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