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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1917
Page
2
The text criticizes the clash between university officials and the governor, calling the row pitiable and noting some charges may be true. It suggests the university would show its stature by dropping the matter.
The Star-Telegram reported Germany asking for a conference to prevent war. The message was posted in Smith's show window and led Sunday papers. The paper promises to relay any new developments and welcomes questions.
A Comanche area ad for L F Doss hats cost 25 cents and a $1 reward. Hats were delivered safely to Mr Doss within a week. Advertisers report found hats cover enough to start a dry goods business.
The piece argues labor unions promoted commercialism in labor and harmed merit while leaders treated workers as machines. It calls for a new wave restoring human dignity in employer employee relations and urges progress toward humane capital labor relations.
In San Marcos Texas on January 31 1917 Jas B Kornegay seeks help locating a lost abstract of judgment mailed from Miles Texas to Waco Texas. A subscriber says an advertisement in the paper mentioned the found abstract and Kornegay asks to be informed who has it. The note ends noting readers not only read ads but tell neighbors.
A speaker condemns past twenty years of laws as criminal to civilization arguing they hinder business growth in Texas. He cites slow railroad expansion despite booming industry and vast undeveloped lands awaiting settlers.
Comanche county melon growers organize an informal association inviting growers to report names and acres planned for planting. No dues or obligations. Buyers will come if enough acreage for a uniform Tom Watson melon is pledged. without surplus there will be no market.
An editorial style appeal calling for practical, selfless action by citizens. It urges men to demonstrate devotion to country through hard work and liberty for all, not rhetoric, and emphasizes plain, sensible service over grand phrases.
The melon growers association is a purely cooperative move for selling. Every man who will raise melons should be a member.
A reflection asserts that writing and speech fail to convey exact meaning and that true expression comes only through actions. By living out inner thoughts, one can communicate to friends and perhaps to the world, transcending imperfect transmission.
A diner spends 40 cents at a chop house while the chain of payments circulates through a barber, physician, landlord, grocer, dry goods dealer, farmer, butcher, saddler, and baker. Each recipient passes 10 or 15 cents onward, illustrating how new money entering a town fuels business for all.
The Dallas News blames state law and biased treatment for halted Texas railroad expansion. Big systems have halted new lines amid rate disputes while independent promoters struggle to finance through liberal seaboard laws. The piece laments stagnation and notes citizens have left for work in other states as “pepals rights” are said to be perfected at a high cost.
An eight year old girl Grace humorously resists a grammar drill by her uncle. He teaches proper negation forms You are not going He is not going We are not going You are not going They are not going She finally answers I am not going with the picnic party.
The company fumbled through the drill under a highly excitable captain who shouted at the soldiers calling them knock-kneed big-footed idiots and demanding a rhinoceros to drill them. He then delegated command to the lieutenant.
A well known politician recalls a moment with his elderly house keeper who cared for him like a mother. He tells how she polished his tarnished silver shaving mug and made him look better after a shave. The anecdote ends with a wry 응
In an observed scene, Mrs. Peaseley’s young hopeful receives the primary prize while other mothers crowd to offer congratulations. An elder parent warns against arrogance and Mrs. Peaseley retorts that the victory stems from others’ dullness, not her child’s brightness.
At a Hatfield dinner, a boastful young man teased an old fashioned squire nicknamed Philistine. Lord Salisbury scolded him asking what a Philistine means, and the reply defined a Philistine as a gentleman annoyed by the jaw bone of an ass.
Mansfield cough balsam heals inflamed membranes and quiets tickling nerves beneath infected portions. Invaluable for babies. Price 25c and 50c.
Mrs H M Long of Hazle Dell is very sick. Miss Effie Hartson a school pupil remains unable to leave bed. Mr and Mrs Joe Gaines from Proctor visited Mrs Gaines parents J T Daniel of Hazle Dell last Sunday. Nola Westfall absent from school due to sickness. Miss Lara Daniel visited relatives at Proctor. Madison McCrary and sister Winnie visited friends in Gustine Saturday.
On December 1 I had a severe cold and nearly lay in bed. I bought two bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and few days later I was fully restored. I believe Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is very effective and I will use it again for a cold. Obtainable everywhere.
The Wm. Reese Co. School progresses as farmers prepare land for planting. Mr Ira E Marshall family visited Mr Joe Pannell and family. Miss Myrtle Williams in Gustine. W A Wetzel in Gustine on business. Odus Gilbert hosted a Saturday youth party. Several attended singing at Mr Springsteads and enjoyed. Frank Dupree in the community Friday. Chesley Allen and Roy Coker left for the West to crop this year. Winefred Kearney improving after Ballinger operation. Elberta Isham visited Syble Dunlap. Mrs Minnie Batton visiting her mother in Shilo h community. Manuel Wetzel sick. Lorene and Reginia Pinkard and Eryle Huff with Jewell Pannell Monday night. Oscar Cartright moved to Rube Allens place. Buster McDonald and Budie Wetzel in Hasse Sunday. Ernest Stewart improving. Mrs Kearney and son Fred returned from Ballinger Monday night.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, pleasant substitute for calomel. It claims calomel is dangerous mercury harming bones and that Liver Tone improves liver function without sickness, promising relief from biliousness and other symptoms. It also mentions new fashion embroideries at Burks Mercantile Co.
Kilpatrick's promotes oil stoves as a smart kitchen investment saving time and money. The shop invites customers to view their selection and promises helpful demonstrations.
Mr John Luker returns to College Station after a visit home. Mr and Mrs Mills Clemons travel to Dublin for a business trip. Mr J H Purvis recovering from heart trouble. A piano tuner from Comanche is visiting. Widespread flu like illness affects the community. Mr Trimble of Energy visits his son Wallace Saturday night.
Advertises Pape's Diapepsin as a quick fix for sour stomach gas indigestion and heartburn. Claims five minute relief by neutralizing excess stomach acid with a 50 cent case available at drug stores for the whole family.
George Emert returned with a rare home bound book a sermon by Walter Marshall dated July 21 1692 printed in 1769 by John Tait bookseller. Bound in hide it bears the name John Campbell and notes on fly leaves. Owned by C C Chance a lifelong friend and neighbor and valued highly as a family relic for over a century.
Torpid liver causes gas in stomach and bowels. HERBINE is sold by S&P Smith for 50 cents as a liver stimulant and bowel purifier to quick relief.
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