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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1919
Page
2
Editors urge a sane law to curb oil stock gelling while protecting legitimate drilling ventures. The piece notes many firms are skin games yet others are honest efforts to develop counties and deliver profits to investors if oil is struck.
The piece discusses upcoming congressional action to repeal the Postal Zone Law and critiques from small newspapers. It highlights arguments that repeal would undermine city papers by increasing costs and undermining competition, noting the propagandistic tone of the coverage.
The passage argues politicians rely on country papers for backing, claiming the papers advocate only self interest. It warns this stance mirrors Bolshevik tactics and disregards public welfare.
Citizens urge immediate paving after heavy snows and rains made crossings mud filled and navigation nearly impossible. City council and mayor seek remedy with county commissioners, but some locals oppose spending city funds.
For months advocates press to remove the minimum parcel charge on rural route drop bundles. They say a law would let local merchants and farmers fully use the mails and avoid annual peak season shopping, urging neighbors to spread the message.
The article salutes servicemen returning to America after facing extreme dangers. It notes many wire their safe arrivals and plan rapid messages home. It praises their courage, asserts they overcame the world menace, and deserves honor and reward.
The writer argues Texans pay their governor too little and proposes raising the salary to 10 000 dollars annually so capable men can afford to serve. The piece reflects reform sentiment about state governance and compensation.
Remember that local industries sustain payrolls and communities. Supporting regional businesses protects workers and families and strengthens the area's economic foundation.
December 2 1918 Sam Roch Bouillonville France reports peace with the AEF poised to sail to the United States. He describes long combat, shell fire from three and six inch rounds, a seven week line, a quick march to rest and a night advance, plus a Dutchman’s gesture and hope for Shorty’s outfit finding him.
A Pittsburgh woman reports months of weakness and backache ended after her husband bought Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She urges others with similar symptoms to try the remedy and notes the company has offered guidance for over forty years.
In a frontline missive Sam Roch reports near misses and shell bursts two hundred yards away, notes four hundred prisoners credited to his unit, and being among the first Americans in Chambly Mars-La-Tous and Courlous in four years. He guards a buckeye his commander Hoover urged him to carry, fears losing it to bombings, mentions one regimental fatality after armistice, and hopes for home within months while urging daily letters and news papers.
The liver loses activity at times and needs help. HERBINE is presented as an effective liver stimulant. It purifies the bowels strengthens digestion and restores vigor and cheerful spirits. Price 60e. Sold by P. Smith.
Rucker reports heavy snow and a strong ground season while flu illness remains mild. Dr. Price travels to Carbon to tend family members ill. Tom Johnson relocates to Lebanon, Ben Short returns from training camp, and Tom Elliott with his children moves in with Uncle Hendson Baker after arriving from Oklahoma.
Advertises Ballard's Snow Liniment for joints and muscles with relief claims. Priced at 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle, sold by S. F. Smith.
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our husband and father. Special thanks to the FP for their faithfulness. May God reward you. Mrs. A. E. Acton and Children.
An advertisement touts Femenina a medical remedy for female disorders with prices 25 cents and one dollar, published in a period paper.
An old ad promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets claiming to remove colds and flu. It highlights a single product, notes E. W. GROVE'S signature on the box, and prices it at 30 cents.
Health in the community remains good. A major snow event occurred last week, one of the largest on record in the country. Tom Hood returned from De Leon where he had been at work. Oscar Cox visited Proctor on Sunday. Miss Campbell, who had flu, is better now. Mr. Magness made a business trip to Proctor on Saturday.
Ernest Daniels and family moved to Hasse. A snowstorm last week damaged wells and cellars in this part of the county. J. H. Hardin traveled to Comanche on Tuesday. W. D. Starkie went to Dallas Sunday night. Miss Hallie Henry visited Miss Lucile King Monday. Miss Jennie King began school Monday at Sardis, closed two weeks for flu. Hasse school remains closed due to flu.
An old newspaper ad touts Laxative Quinidine Tab Lets as a cold and headache remedy. It claims to ease head and stomach issues, urging readers to buy their winter supply at a price, emphasizing convenience and seasonal use.
We wish to thank the many friends for their good deeds and kind words during the illness and death of our daughter and sister from Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Burt and Family.
Local shop advertises selling charging renting and rebuilding storage batteries. Slogans promise battery sale and service with emphasis on storage battery options. Customer guidance details are not provided in readable text.
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