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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1924
Page
2
The marimba, a large African origin wood and gourd instrument, uses hardwood keys strung to a frame with mallets and sound boxes. It projects over long distances with a distinct, pleasing tone, and marimba players from South America have visited the United States, with phonograph records available.
The California murre avoids building a nest and lays one egg which is dropped anywhere. The egg is shaped to roll and swing oddly. Birds gather on rock shelves leaving many eggs of varying colors, creating a flower garden of eggs.
The Detroit News describes Japanese use of tough glossy paper umbrellas in all colors, brightening runny-day streets. Paper napkins and handkerchiefs are burned after use, seen as a beauty custom, while lanterns and lamp globes are also made of paper. A fireman may carry a lit lantern during large fires, though modern equipment now accompanies trained crews in cities.
Surplus Iceland high seas herring prompts development of herring flour factories. The product, rich in fat and protein, is valued in Norway as a strength food and exported to Japan as a fertilizer for flowers. Icelandic yields are described as unlimited in summer with plans for expanded salting for export.
The dove is described as a historic symbol of innocence and affection with notes of a mourning dove noted in an essay from the Detroit News. Independence Rock near Independence, Wyoming is described as a granite landmark on the Oregon Trail with carvings by trappers and emigrants and a prominent "Independence" inscription.
Mrs. Brown insists on trading the shabby old car for a new one to satisfy her social standing. Brown, visiting upstate, arrives in a dilapidated vehicle. the scene at her door spurs the demand for a costly upgrade and payment of the difference.
A mild man enters a hotel commercial room and is berated by a rough stranger who mocks his upbringing. The mild man begins to cry. the aggressor apologizes and jokes about being raised in a barn, provoking the man to sob.
Buenos Aires displays a creature scientists allege is a hitherto unknown sea monster captured about 25 miles from the coast near Mar del Plata. Initially thought to be a shelless sea turtle, expert analysis suggests otherwise. The Living Age describes a large head with elephantlike ears and notes symptoms resembling a whale and fever.
A Los Angeles Times column ponders the wandering youths of each generation and the persistent gap between parental discipline and teen independence. It questions whether modern parents can ever fully control wandering children, noting centuries of debate and the self-assured claim that each generation is wiser than the last.
The text explains how certain fish are named after animals. Dogfish hunt in packs like hounds, catfish have whiskerlike feelers, bullhead has a broad horned head, boarfish resembles a boar, eagle ray fans resemble wings, parrotfish has parrotlike jaws and bright color, and wolf fish uses fierce teeth like its namesake.
A newly admitted young curate seeks help from his vicar as he endures unwanted attention from certain ladies. The vicar recalls his own past troubles and asks for the ladies’ name to offer guidance.
In a political advertisement Jesse C. Shippman of Hamilton announces his bid for district attorney of the 2nd judicial district serving Comanche, Williamson, and Coryell counties. He highlights lifelong local ties, legal study, two terms as county attorney, and current service as county judge, pledging firm law enforcement and vigorous prosecution. He asks voters for impartial consideration and support in the upcoming primary.
Advises aching joints and rheumatic pains to use Ballard's Snow Liniment. Describes it as a powerful penetrating remedy sold by S. P. Smith in three sizes, 30 cc and $1.20 per bottle.
A historical remedy promotes taking a bow of Herbine when bilious constipated or stomach upset. The old style note implies a medical preparation aimed at digestive relief with a simple internal use.
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