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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1912
Page
4
A politician states he cannot enter the Texas lieutenant governor race. He thanks supporters statewide and from his native county, vows gratitude and continued friendship, and says he would rather keep a cherished document and public esteem than hold office. He notes two candidates remain and pledges to be worthy of trust and cooperation in the future.
The piece praises Judge Muse as a competent candidate for the Court of Appeals. It notes the Clean-Up campaign continues with efforts to improve the town and remove rubbish, mentioning a new wagon likely and the benefit to public health. It references Liniment advertising and local dealers, with W. T. McPherson noted for driving horse and mare and colt sale.
Miss Floy Cunningham hosted a Sunday School lawn picnic for her class after public schools closed. She notes the event boosted class size and strengthened ties between students and teacher. Also mentions Chamberlain's Tablets as a bowel movement aid.
On Wednesday June 5 at 2 p.m. F M Brasley will address Trustees Teachers and Citizens at the court house on the High School Law and Education in general. County school trustees convene Tuesday June 4 to organize and canvass applications. Common schools trustees meet in court room at 10 a.m. June 5. W D Jenkins signs.
Regular services are announced for next Sabbath at the Presbyterian Church. The evening service will begin at 8 30.
Oscar A. Anderson of 2401 South Walker street fell from a scaffold in Oklahoma City. He suffered sprains and bruises but is able to be about. He attests Hunt's Lightning Oil relieved the soreness and headaches. The ad notes bottles at 40 to 50 cents and farm bale prices at 40 cents. Also reports eighty killed in Castellon Spain when a theater moving image machine exploded on May 27.
Fleming announces a cash sale offering all medicines at 25 off the house through July 4. Customer savings highlighted as a limited time event at Fleming Store.
Kreso disinfectant highlighted at Carroll's Drug Score for stock use. It claims to kill fleas mites and lice on poultry and offers affordable options for farmers seeking effective sanitation solutions.
A Jackson Michigan reader recounts long illness from acute indigestion and near death. After trying MI O NA tablets, she reports rapid improvement within a week and two boxes used. The letter endorses MI O NA for sour stomach heaviness heartburn belching and distress after meals.
The London Chronicle recalls duels among French women from the court and earlier centuries. Mile Armany’s challenge, Toulouse editors, and royal comments are mentioned, with notable episodes such as Mme de Nesle missing, then Polignac’s shot drawing a fragment of the ear.
A young southern woman learns that glasses worn for appearance require fit beyond sight. Her colored maid Annie asks her to buy glasses for Annie’s sister in North Carolina, believing the frame style fits the wearer’s nose. The tale, sourced from Youth's Companion, highlights fashion over function.
Professor Elizabeth K. Kendall describes her journey through China from Hongkong to Peking and Kalgan. She notes Kalgan houses China’s first railroad built entirely by Chinese and crosses Mongolia with a caravan of ponies and carts. She carried a revolver but kept it securely stowed, stating the country is safe for a woman to travel and she never needed it.
A theatergoer recalls a man bragging about already seeing a New York production, sparking a playful clash over knowledge of the upcoming plot and a remark about scarce young women. The exchange ends with a quip about rare hens teeth.
A quoted exchange shows a person declaring that anything their husband dislikes counts as art, while another asks if they studied art and suggests a test to distinguish set skill from art. The dialogue centers on subjective taste and a quick rule of thumb.
In Hoxville a neighborly borrowing habit runs wild as Mrs Spicer recounts how nearly every item is shared. Tommy Lang asks for a lamp that would not burn, only to reveal his mother wanted Kipling's Light That Failed, a misunderstanding that ends with Spicer delivering the book and relief that it was not the family lamp.
A humorous exchange shows a dealer touting a parrot that swears splendidly for an extra dollar, while a preacher questions the purchase, highlighting a cheeky street scene from a bygone era.
A city young man, intoxicated and indiscreet, flirts with two women in a downtown elevator. After a brief exchange he moves to an upstairs office where a friend warns his wife waits below. A painful pause leads to hurried apologies and explanations.
A humorous exchange cites Willis asking where his son Gedfge and Gillis replying that Gedfge graduated grammar school and went to work while Percy, after college, was dragged to work. The snippet credits Puck as the source of the quip.
A trolley car conductor was dismissed after it emerged he asked passengers if they preferred one or two fares paid by him. The remark revealed the drinking issue that led to the firing, highlighting a cover story around the incident.
Carlisle Military College cadet at Arlington returns for summer. Mrs. Sutphin returns from Stephenville visiting her mother. Marshal Greer visits Mrs. St Clair and daughter Gene at Dublin. Jyde Kirk returns from Polytechnic College for vacation. Wrights visit Dick Wright and family at Clyde. Ferguson from Ft Worth visits family. Dessie Rock visits relatives in Birmingham. Marty Robertson returns from Sherwood where he taught. Judge Wilkinson of Brownwood attends local regal interests. Elzora Cunningham returns from Weatherford and will teach there next year as principal. Eanes travels to Liano to join camping and fishing. Emma Harris and others visit Brownwood. Rhoda returns to Fort Worth after visiting sister. Jackson, Dunlap, Weems, Cunningham in Ft Worth and Dallas for land deal. Helen Armstrong attends Dublin graduating exercises. Mrs. Hicky returns to Dublin after visiting her mother-in-law. Minnie Cunningham attends a reception in Dublin. J P Kearby visits Dallas. Rose Whitney of Dallas visits Dublin. Annie Mackey of Lampasas visits George Tate. Allie and Rose-Wilson in Ft Worth to visit ill father.}
A collage of classifieds and endorsements including buyers seeking wool and hides from multiple companies, with sensational claims about dandruff remedies Parisian Sage and Bond-like mentions. Personal testimonials claim stopping hair loss, with notices for boarders and charcoal for domestic use.
A sensational note claims police push crowds to move on with threats of head-whacking. It touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a gentle bowel remedy and health booster. The ad mentions 25 cents at all druggists and promotes White's Tailor Shop and Jones' Barber Stop in Comanche Texas.
An advertising notice from Commercial Grain Co promotes telephone trading and prompt deliveries of various feeds, offering a direct contact line for customers seeking grain and feed products.
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