Our Cry Against Dishonesty in Government Practices
A public plea denounces widespread corruption in national administration. It condemns lawmakers who defend misconduct for party welfare and argues honesty cannot be sacrificed for political gain.
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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1919
Page
2
A public plea denounces widespread corruption in national administration. It condemns lawmakers who defend misconduct for party welfare and argues honesty cannot be sacrificed for political gain.
A local letter lauds the Comanche Chamber of Commerce led by Mr. Holloway for paving the public square, starting sidewalk construction, cleaning weeds from the cemetery, and planning a highway to Sipe Springs. The writer defends ongoing efforts even against oil-industry critics.
The Comanche women organize to place order and clean living in the town, with the community urged to assist. Congressman Thomas L. Blanton denounces government payroll excesses and a proposed twenty dollar monthly bonus for Washington staff, arguing against escalating salaries and idle time.
An ad recounts a patient saved by Mayr's Wonderful Remedy after severe illness and confinement. It claims the product removes catarrhal mucus and inflammation from stomach and intestines, with a money back guarantee. The notice also markets Prickly Ash Bitters as a blood and liver cleanser for men priced at 1.25 per bottle.
Local notes report Jesse Henry and wife Pvt Char lie Henry and wife in Dublin Saturday. M Hayes and family in Dublin Thursday. Several community members work on the Dublin pipeline this week. Will Gandy and family return from Arizona. Maggie Hayes visits Cora Henry and Ebner McCurdy hosts guests. A party attended Tom Wilson’s Saturday night and Laura Hayes stayed with her Edna Hill daughter Friday.
A short note warns that a weak heart hides peril and early symptoms mimic a product called Reno vine. It claims delay brings a penalty and promotes Reno vine as a heart remedy priced at 1.00.
Center Point notes recall Mrs. Lee Turnbow and children calling on Mr. and Mrs. 8. T. Wiggins over the weekend. Js. Jap Howard also visited. A singing gathering drew many young people from Purvis and nearby, with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Looney hosting and Mr. and Mrs. W. 8. Stephen in attendance.
Health ad touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil capsules as a long standing remedy to ward off aging by cleansing kidneys and digestive organs. It asserts oil stimulates kidney action, removes poisons, and restores vitality with continued use, offering money back if ineffective.
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