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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1919
Page
2
Doubt Over Homestead Law Reform Inspires Debate
A fragmented editorial voice questions attempts to alter the influential homestead law. The writer cites its epoch making role and expresses doubt about repeal, urging clarity on how changes would aid, while accusing reform advocates of serving money interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Farm Loan
IT MUST NOT EXIST
A report from cities notes discharged soldiers unable to secure work. Some are capable men seeking honest employment while others seek top positions or refuse to work up. Some rural residents won t return to farm work. As overseas boys return, unemployment may rise, demanding measures to avert economic unrest and global leadership challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murope
What a Man Has a Right to Expect in Society
A man is said to deserve basic support from society through honest effort and diligent labor to educate his children, provide for his family, and endure adversity and old age. The Brownwood Bulletin notes a tubercular person was sent to that district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownwood Bulletin
Lasting plea for care amid disease in South Texas
A letter laments the lack of lawful and charitable care for a dying man from a neighboring town. It argues the man had a natural right to live out his days with dignity, and criticizes the legislature for debating political matters like the senator election instead of enacting compassionate laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasscock
Parr
South
Texas
Texas Senators Propose Campaign Expense Limits
Senators Westbrook and Dean urge a bill to cap campaign spending in Texas. The proposed ceilings would be 10000 dollars for U S senate and governor races, 2500 dollars for other state offices, but enforcement appears complex as money spent by supporters could exceed limits without direct traceable amounts. The Telegram notes the measure’s potential but warns of a difficult drafting task.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westbrook
Dean
Ofice
Texas
United States Senate
Carlr
The Parson Warns of Global Unrest Endangering Civilization
A Brownwood Bulletin front reads a stark warning from a parson about a long period of unrest spreading worldwide. He cautions that theorists, the discontented, and the idle will seize others' goods, Europe simmers with revolt, and bloodshed and lawlessness may follow as civilization faces danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Brownwood Bulletin
In Flanders Field Poem of Remembrance
The passage recalls fallen soldiers in Flanders Fields and honors their sacrifice. It contrasts the dead with the living who endure to feel dawn and love, while recalling the torch of freedom and the vigil of poppies over crosses. The poem laments war’s cost and affirms life’s enduring hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flanders Field
Flanders
Employment Bureau for Returning Soldiers names management committee
The U S Employment Bureau for returning soldiers and sailors and other war workers lists its management committee members led by H Burks and J D Waring with A S Harris S C Findley and Mrs H L Stewart among others. Duties include directing war workers to the local bureau manager and reporting open positions with Brownwood Texas examiner coordinating until a local manager is chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Employment Bureau
H. Burks
F. Jacobs
G. A. Beaton
J. D. Waring
J. Ranes
J. McCollum
W. H. Carpenter
S. C. Findley
F. E. Adams
W. Harris
P. Smith
W. R. Slider
A .S. Harris
N. E. Palmer
van. Reese
T. J. Williams
H. N
Eodson
Geo. E. Smith
Lamkin
J. W. Robinson
Gustine
W. R. Long
Basse
C. B. Guyger
Proctor
J. B. Lacy
Sidney
John Platt
Sipe Springs
Chamber of Commerce
de Leon
A. S. Harris
C. Finddey
H. L. Stewart
Employment Bureau
C. Findley
A. 8. Harris
Brownwood Texas
Preparedness for the body with Prickly Ash Bitters
A home remedy article promotes Prickly Ash Bitters as preventive care for indigestion constipation and kidney troubles. It sells for 1.25 per bottle through the Wm Reese Co as the speaking agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Reese Co
Specif
Tanlac hailed as lifesaver by Nashville woman
Mrs. Nan nie Hunt of Nashville Tennessee credits Tanlac with curing years of nervousness and digestive trouble After taking five bottles she reports gaining weight and no further nervous spells since last Christmas The medicine is sold in Comanche by The Hamilton Drug Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie Hunt
New York Avenue
Nashville
Tennessee
Comanche
Hamilton Drug Company
Return of Simmons and Greer Dry Goods Firm
A note announces the return to Comacache and acquisition of Mr Brightman’s interest in Brightman & Greer. Simmons and Greer Company now operates in the Brightman & Greer building on the east square side and invites friends and former customers to visit for friendly service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comacache
Brightman
Brightman & Greer
Eugene Greer
Simmons & Greer Company
Restores vitality by purifying the blood product
Purporting to restore vitality and energy the item claims to purify and enrich the blood Giving a strengthening invigorating effect with a stated price of c
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Price @c
Methodist Church Sunday Services February 2 1919
Rev Joseph Lee to preach morning and evening at 10 a m Sunday School. Morning subject How to Secure Representation. Also advertisement for Ballard's Snow Liniment with relief claims and price per bottle sold by S S Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Lee
Ballard
P. Smith
Rain Brings Health Boost to Robersonville Community
Robersonville reports another fine rain and rapid health improvement. Miss Mollie Roberson recovers from flu as visits unfold from Mrs. Ellie Newman Fern of Arizona and Kinis Roberson of Comanche. Mr and Mrs John Herring of Comanche spend a weekend with W T Roberson. Naomi Clark of Comanche stays with Dee Isham to teach, then returns home upon word of husband’s Fort Worth trek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robersonville
Mollie Roberson
Ellie Newman
Fern
Arizona
Kinis Roberson
Comanche
Milton Loftis
John Herring
W. T. Roberson
Naomi Clark
Dee Isham
Fort Worthwick
Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound Praised in Urbana Testimonial
A Urbana reader describes enduring a long winter grippe during the Change of Life. She credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring strength and eliminating symptoms, noting improved health and ability to perform housework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Urbana
Ill
P. E. .Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinham
Orchade
Mission Study Class At Presbyterian Church
The interdenominational Mission Study Class will meet at the Presbyterian Church on Tuesday February 4 at 3 p.m. Lesson Chapter 3 of the Women Workers of the Orient. Subject Broadening Horizons. All ladies cordially invited to attend. Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interdenominationa
Presbyterian Church
Women Workers of the Orient
Lyceum Presents Mr Bowm Impersonator Friday Night
At the high school Lyceum will present Mr Bowm the impersonator Friday night February 7 at o clock He changes from character to character so adroitly that you feel there is an entire cast of players before you The show promises remarkable variety and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Mr. Bowm
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Sal Comanche Publishing Company
Carpenter
Rollin B. Strayhorn
Thomas
Louis Young
Merrimac St
Rochester
N. C
New
Bam
Pdaquid
Mrs. Hunt
U. S
Grove
Methodist Church
Higginbotham Bros. & Co
WM. Reese
Comanche, Texas
Hayes
J. F. Lane
W. G. Feilds
W. D. Lane
F. & M. Bank
McCallister
Your Land
Comanche County
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