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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1918
Page
2
A brief opinion notes large hotels pay porters low wages and rely on tips, comparing this to Texas using a governor paid a meager salary. The piece argues against expecting political leaders to live on tips and wages below a living standard.
A brief editorial argues that political campaigns polarize opinions and both sides claim merit. It urges respect for differing views and warns that hateful abuse replaces reason, reminding readers that others may be right and disagreement is natural.
Ex-President Taft cautions readers against popular protests arguing Socialism will ease life. He says America will reject tyranny of the majority and a retrogressive path, noting that real worth requires hard work, fidelity, courage, and self restraint.
The article notes Comanche and Ochiltree counties voting for the Owl Belt Highway bonds to build roads from the Brath county line near Proctor to Blanket and from Eastland line at Gorman through De Leon and Comanche to the Brown county line. Blanket area voters rejected the Brown county section. The piece defends the pro bonds and urges support for roads as progress in 1918.
An editorial warns that the Woman Vote in Texas may be swayed by unscrupulous tricks. It urges voters to study candidates, seek reliable advice, and ignore soap box politicians who exploit trust for money.
The speaker urges applying Bible parables to wartime life. Everyone has talents, some great, some small, and must use them fully to honor the Creator. Those who waste opportunities risk punishment while diligent effort leads to reward and leadership.
A local editorial argues against banning entertainment to win the war. It cites government support for wholesome amusements, shows as revenue sources, taxes on film and ticket sales, and urges balanced citizen engagement while troops fight. It stresses not to become narrow while aiding national effort.
A Washington Star poem recounts an elderly man muttering of sorrow and pain as relatives upset by his gloom respond with comic, frantic attempts to banish “Old Man Trouble.” The piece uses playful dialect to portray community efforts to free him from despair.
A fragment shows a girl and Freddie discussing a flirtatious politician and the danger of gossip about votes. The teen exchange includes a warning about visiting the neighbor’s garden and a boy named Binks being called rude, with a shout from Freddy. The excerpt echoes the era’s social snipping and neighborhood peeks into private space.
Harriet attends Sunday services for the first time with her mother at a church. The opening prayer by a passionate male speaker prompts repeated Amen responses from the congregation, and Harriet asks why he does not quit while her mother explains the crowd’s reaction.
The Boston Transcript quotes a darky narrator who explains breaking off an engagement with Miss Snow Ball due to her age, lack of money, abrasive talk, and her marriage to another man. The remark reflects dated language and social attitudes of the era.
A South Side woman famed for optimism invites a friend to join dinner despite a large family. The caller declines, but the housewife insists one more cannot trouble her, saying she can simply add another cup of water to the stew.
Two American soldiers on a front line trench watch an enemy plane circle. Sammy yawns loudly and jokes that Fritz might mistake the trench for a dugout, risking a shell.
An 1800s style advertisement promotes McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR as a wholesome remedy for sour stomach wind colic diarrhoea and summer complaint. It claims no opium morphine or injurious drug and lists prices 25 cents and 50 cents per bottle, with S. P. Smith as the seller.
The narrative notes a Saturday night party at Mr. and Mrs. Lane's home with young attendees. Visitors include Jesse Nance and wife from De Leon staying with his father J. B. Nance. Local attendance at Hebron children's exercises occurred last Sunday afternoon. Reverend Frank Steele is scheduled to preach on the second Sunday. Additional gatherings feature families Thompson, Burdett, and DePriest at Mr. and Mrs. Tom Moore's home for ice cream.
A Comanche man recalls a decade of stomach trouble thought cancer by doctors. After two and a half years on Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy, he reports improved sleep, appetite, and health. The remedy is described as harmless and claims to remove catarrhal mucus and inflammation causing stomach and intestinal ailments. One dose offered with money back.
Hot winds prevail as feed and cotton suffer. Residents report dry conditions and scarce feed, with several from Creamer joining in last Sunday’s singing at the church.
The report cites ongoing hot dry weather with rain badly needed for crops and notes early feedstuff falling quickly. It mentions cotton looking good and that almost everyone attended the war savings meeting and purchased stamps.
The community reports visits by D A Pitman and family and Mrs Ida Pitman to L L Duke with Pitman staying a week. Miss Lula Leach, snake bitten, has limited mobility. Uncle Gus Patterson and wife improved after illness. Estell Patterson from Rotan assists. Will Patterson visited then returned home. Red Cross Ladies meet Mondays at the schoolhouse to knit socks quilt and perform Red Cross work.
Ad for Farris Healing Remedy offered by The Cash Store and partners in Comanche Hasse and Stone Truett Proctor. Claims relief for wounds against flies and urges immediate purchase with a 50 cent pint priced at two dollars. Contains multiple vendor names.
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