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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1918
Page
2
Authorities announce that women who fail to register will still be allowed to vote. Women should bring registration certificates to the polls though it is not required as they will not be refused the franchise.
The piece extols American soldiers as the finest fighters on the continent noting physical prowess fearlessness and versatile thinking. It asserts that Americans will win the war based on performance in European battles.
The German Offensive was launched early Monday morning and Comanche learned of it within hours thanks to The Chief-Exponent The Brownwood Bulletin and The Star Telegram. Local supporters facilitated the timely news.
Germany doubted America could rise to war problems in ten years yet American manhood achieved smooth sailing toward colossal war preparations in less than a year. The article asserts America’s habit of large scale action and declares the nation will defeat the Kaiser on a large scale.
A World War I era dialogue depicts riveters and workers debating loyalties and wages. The men discuss speed and teamwork on ship production, contrasting wartime demands with peacetime labor, and the impact of patriotic rhetoric on daily toil.
The notice urges readers to study the official ballot as printed, avoid confusion at the polls, and decide in advance how to mark it. It emphasizes that there is no recommendation on how to vote and advises taking a pencil to mark choices.
Instructions advise marking names you wish to vote for with a black lead pencil, folding the ballot, and handing it to the judge. It warns that careful voting prevents state damage and encourages informed voters as desirable electors.
In Comanche dogs are split into useful and useless. Some streets are dangerous due to attacking dogs, and a person’s right to own a dog ends when it impedes passersby. The hot question now is whether you are pro dog or anti dog.
The Chief-Exponent and Mc Crary Poster Advertising Company with Mrs Ima Brown organized a tobacco fund drive last fall for soldiers in France. Contributors mailed tobacco packages and are now receiving cards from the recipients.
Despite opposition to school athletics many condemners should read the fact that most Comanche High School football players from 1915 onward joined the service. Nearly every 1915 team member is in the army with one awaiting call. earlier and later teams also show a high service rate.
The speaker attacks opponents Ed Johnson and LE, claiming Johnson would abuse power, drop cases, and seek suspended sentences to win votes. He cites his own conviction rate, asserts public trust, and urges women voters to consider he has real prosecutorial backbone and a history of tough prosecutions.
The district attorney outlines his role and powers to protect homes in Coryell Hamilton and Comanche counties. He describes indictment and prosecution power over felonies and discusses suspended sentences. He warns against political pretense and emphasizes guardianship of women and the home.
An advertisement promotes Nature's Remedy NR Tablets to stop daily laxative use. It claims the pills improve digestion, appetite, liver and kidney function, and bowel action, encouraging reduced dosing after a week. The 25 cent box lasts about twenty five days and is sold by druggists with a guarantee.
A political letter from GIB CALLAWAY requesting continued guardianship over the district attorney’s duties for two additional years. The message underscores gratitude to supporters and family alike, presenting a formal campaign appeal.
An advertisement touts McGees Baby Elixir as essential in every home with a baby to treat sour stomach wind colic diarrhea or summer complaint. The ad claims the remedy is wholesome contains no opium morphine or injurious drugs and is priced at 25e and 50e per bottle sold by S P Smith.
Notice invites all to a revival at the Green Stone place two miles from Proctor starting Tuesday July 23. Rev H. E. Jackson will lead services with others assisting. Bring Bibles and come praying for a revival. W D Carleton.
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