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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1914
Page
2
The text argues that publicity and advertising can be harmful or wasted. It notes that billboards disfigure landscapes and annoy households, potentially alienating customers. It warns against intrusive campaigns and trivial appeals that provoke resentment or social conflict.
The writer says charges against Senator Gore of Oklahoma appear framed and calls Gore a scrapper ready to meet the emergency. It asserts women can trump up accusations against prominent men and urges prosecuting accusers for criminal libel if Gore is innocent.
A historical readers’ note laments modern plays books and songs for harming youth. It contrasts past guardianship of children with current attempts to expose them to vileness and sexualized themes. The piece argues for taboos on certain songs and writings and urges preservation of girls’ and mothers’ sentiments.
Gov. Colquitt approves a contract to employ 50 state convicts on Smith county roads as an experiment. If successful, more contracts follow and it could aid the Good Roads effort and relieve families dependent on convicts. It argues against punishing inmates’ dependents and cites humane aims.
Crate Dalton campaigns for mayor of Waco promising to clean up a Second Street reservation area. He pledges action after referencing a crackdown on fallen women and questions where those displaced will be sent.
The text ponders the fate of fallen women and the men who exploit them, asking why authorities fine and push them away rather than offering aid. It questions punitive measures and contemplates where victims should go if chased from city to city.
Judge J W Richards, new Weatherford postmaster, vows not to recommend for clerk or carrier positions any applicant who uses cigarettes. He cites health harm and expense and notes rural carrier exams will be held February 14, advising applicants to govern themselves accordingly.
In an address before the Layman's convention at Fort Worth H B Ballew of Honey Grove urged addressing whiskey and tobacco reforms after, and warned against regulating women's dress. He argued many men prefer modest attire, while reflecting on Eve and the quote, we can't live with or without them.
In the coming election the par amount issue divides voters but most favor the man over the issue. Pro candidates seem to blind some while others weigh the man’s fitness to govern. We favor the candidate with best qualifications despite the issue’s strength and will vote for him.
Local business leaders in Ballinger condemn two fake advertising pitches aimed at merchants and households. The first used a church and lodge directory with paid ads, quickly shelved after printers and locals saw through the scheme. The second proposed home cards for Ballinger with paid space, dismissed as useless to residents and unworthy as advertising.
Ellis County records show the cost of road building for eighteen roads in Road District No 1. The average road cost 13 741.80 dollars with 2 480.99 per mile, dominated by gravel hauling and labor. Farmers with teams benefited as most spending went to hauling grading and labor and this money stayed in the county.
An editorial urges forming an ad club to expose fake advertising schemes and to promote merit ads, arguing against costly schemes from religious or social groups. It argues cotton is risky due to boll weevil and rains, and promotes peanuts as a profitable alternative, noting peanuts fatten hogs cheaply and improve soil fertility while easing labor demands.
Due to continued rains during the fall the crop was seriously damaged and harvest was delayed. If weather had been favorable the crop would have been profitable, but the poor season discourages growers from planting again and may reduce future peanut production.
L. C. Hames of Marbury Alabama says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is one of the best remedies he has used in keeping house. He notes it works well for colds and whooping cough and adds his children have all taken it. Sold by all dealers.
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