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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1919
Page
10
The text notes a legislature considers a law that would transfer oil royalties from landowners to alleged land grabbers if excess acreage exists. It accuses a group of unscrupulous men, described as frequenters of Austin with access to State Records, of orchestrating the scheme.
The passage argues that excess acreage in the oil belt counties belongs to long standing land owners and warns a new law would threaten their interests. It emphasizes that owners earned the land and deserve protection against any measure impacting mineral rights.
President Wilson announced plans to go to France immediately after March 4 to participate in the Peace Conference. The article notes that his role requires a full grown man to handle the American position and expresses confidence in his leadership.
A public protest objects to a proposed law allowing court county concurrent jurisdiction in election fraud cases. It argues such a measure undermines trial by jury and reflects political motives, urging that defendants receive justice locally or transfer to another county if due process fails. The statement emphasizes distrust of Austin politics and defends neighborly juries.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a nightly laxative to liven the liver and bowels, relieve headaches and bilious spells, and improve overall well being. It claims taste like candy and suitability for children, with 30 million boxes sold annually.
A letter from Sot. T. A Nabers in Germany on December 21 describes warm lodging for one mark, wartime memories, and encounters with locals. He recalls battles including the Marne, Vesle, Aisne, Argonne, Verdun, and Meuse, notes from near Coblenz, and mentions a possible return to the United States next month.
A Marysville Missouri mother praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for her son Jean who suffered a severe cold and dreadful cough. After trying several medicines he was quickly relieved and cured after one bottle. She notes it is especially good for children.
Soldier Robert Elms writes from Taune France on furlough toward a mountain resort near Switzerland. He explains twelve of his outfit may go for ten days, notes cold weather and possible return to the States in February, and recalls brutal wartime losses with 173 men in his unit and 23 left after a 22 day fight. He signs as Robert of Company G 142nd Infantry AEF.
Six million French sons offered their lives for democracy and fifty million others sacrificed their all. America owes gratitude to France and to Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach liver and intestinal ailments. Chemist Geo H Mayr imports ingredients and sells the remedy. one dose convinces, money refunded. Sold by Wm Reese & Co. druggists everywhere.
In a Boston Transcript excerpt a hard-up author promises to pay rent once a publisher mails a check for his forthcoming novel. He waits for a suitable subject and inspiration before starting the book.
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