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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1927
Page
3
A Washington Star quote recalls Senator Sorghum answering whether he was a reformer at his first run for office and what he did when people ignored his advice. He says he denounced iniquity to persuade goodness and that if others rejected his advice it was not his fault.
A humorous exchange from Capper's Weekly features Mrs. Grogan and a census taker. He asks for her husband's full name. she retorts that when full he’s Jack Dempsey but when sober he’s just Pat, delivering a light, local-color quip.
Borrowers discuss moving to a stylish locality claiming better prospects. They joke about leaving behind a lawnmower and warn they will lose caste if they start out in a fashionable area.
A speaker questions Confucius as a bluff, contrasting with Shattered Seriousness philosophy and noting a critical stance on Chinese thought. The remark signals a broader discussion about traditional moral authorities and modern interpretations.
Briggs speaks of a resolution by his offspring claiming to be more manly this year than last. Briggs affirms the aim as noble and proud of the boy. Bud reveals it was actually his daughter.
Comic dialogue between a wife and husband from the Brooklyn Enterprise. The wife recalls a vow to endure anything for love while the husband jokes about her tight hold on fortune as a caution. The exchange captures a domestic humor tone typical of the period.
Jim asks Jam why he likes oysters and Jam replies he does not know, prompting a playful exchange about taste and curiosity in a light dialogue.
A brief exchange centers on a reader praising a book with a focus on quotes from Tennyson. The dialogue highlights preference for specific passages and indicates literary appreciation.
In a study linger two men, John works through long days while James draws comics for a large payoff. The pair balance toil with talent as their creative efforts persist late into the night.
The dialogue features a playful exchange about keeping a schoolgirl complexion and a stubborn insistence on preserving a mischievous look. The characters maintain a light banter that hints at personality contrasts and social norms.
A fragmentary exchange questions how to fit a fighter into a film and whether a literary work can be adapted. The terse lines imply debate over suitability and approach.
Mr Murphy flies with a pilot over San Francisco in a plane that suddenly dives. The pilot jokes that half the ground crowd thought they were plunging while Mr Murphy notes that half the people above also believed the same. The remark appears in Success.
A humorous item notes a grocer misplacing a wrist watch in soup and explaining he was told to add a little time. The exchange features a rustic boast and a playful misstep with a comic regional phrasing.
A terse exchange reveals Mary questions a man's dress sense while Alice notes the wife handles all the impressive dressing at home. The fragment hints at domestic roles and fashion expectations within a household.
A fragmentary verse describes Ruth as a passenger on a cycle car. The speaker recalls a bump at fifty five and an eerie sense of riding ruthlessly as the scene unfolds.
Mrs Blunderby mentions her niece acting in a Shakespeare play at college. A caller asks which play and jokes about the title and Edith's hint, unsure between It and Nothing Much Doing.
Mr. Grump grouses that liberties are being tampered with and fears government edict could control thoughts. His companion counters that indirect control is already happening as tax concerns occupy most of his time.
An imported orator attacked a candidate for justice of the peace with a pointed question. The candidate replied I am a vegetarian, which ended the confrontation and left the issue unsettled.
A brief urging caution about whispering around sharp ears to avoid getting stuck. The exchange hints at listening closely and maintaining silence to prevent unintended consequences.
A quirky note notes men avoid certain jobs while women eagerly offer to listen and engage. The line hints at a social shift toward women filling roles overlooked by men and invites curiosity about hidden opportunities.
A hardware clerk mistakes Sammy for needing putty while he seeks aspirin. The exchange reveals a mix up in a drug store setting with a rabbi father seeking relief for pain in his temple. A humorous misunderstanding drives the brief scene.
A light exchange unfolds as one person returns a book borrowed ten years ago along with an old magazine and asks for interest. The gesture implies a cordial, humorous resolution of a long overdue loan.
The line presents a humorous dialogue where Hooligan jokes that his wife’s impulsive and irritable nature is reflected in the bumps on his head, as discussed with Finnigan and a phrenologist reference.
A wry proverb mirrors resilience after a firing. Clare dismisses the setback, noting there are as many good birds in the air as ever were caught.
In a purchase scene a La Mede customer declines a smart dance frock and a saleswoman offers an alternative gown described as fitting perfectly down to the knees. The exchange hints at a practical preference and attentive service.
The article contrasts a railroad metaphor about yielding to pressure with a notice of Black and White fashion trends. It recounts a railroad division superintendent saving a boy from a torture attempt and a high school spelling champion, then shifts to summer style featuring black and white ensembles with coats, ermine trim, and coordinated accessories.
British born Tommy Armour defeats Harry Cooper in an 18 hole playoff to win the National Open at Oakmont after both tied at 80 and 8. Armour’s victory eases British regrets over Ryder Cup form and crowns a dramatic finish.
Concrete highways expand in heat and contract when cool, causing inches of movement over miles. The article notes expansion allows for venting to prevent bridge or road damage and cites 1927 Western Newspaper Union material.
A historic Comanche directory recounts the first 1894 telephony directory, its 16 pages, and the town’s growth. It lists early firms and residents, including The Chief Printing Co and The Exponent, with names such as J. F. McCarty, Dr. L. L. Jones, and W. O. Hamilton, noting locations like Hamilton McCarty Drugs and local stores.
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