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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
2
Citizens are reminded that the road bond election is scheduled for July 1 and local leaders urge a favorable vote to fund infrastructure. Officials emphasize impact on highways, bridges, and safety improvements across the district.
The article states women in Coman County are not required to register to vote outside cities with 10 000 or more population. No preparations are being made for county registration. The question has arisen again but the current law does not demand county registration for women voters.
A neighbor informed Mrs. Stubblefield that a cameo bracelet lost by a family member was found. The finder saw the advertisement in The Chief Exponent and returned the item, confirming the newspaper’s advertising effectiveness.
An ad in this paper for Clark and Dillard blackberries produced more orders than they could fill. The Chief-Exponent notes that one insertion drew requests from Comanche County and across Texas where former residents read the paper, proving advertising brings results.
The piece argues the government should draft idle men not just 21 to 31. It claims many able-bodied men over 31 contribute nothing financially or productively and should be drafted during strenuous times.
A wartime broadcast urges able men to work and support national effort, framing noncompliance as parasitism on the American food supply. The speaker demands immediate enlistment and hard work to meet wartime needs.
Railway workers troubled by wage increases under Director General McAdoo threatened a strike but did not act after his firm but calm admonition. He warned a rail strike would be a strike against the Government, and the plan failed to materialize.
An editorial praises Comanche county farmers for planting during a drought and relying on rain. Recent abundant rains revived crops and lifted farmer spirits. Corn is progressing toward roasting ear, peanuts have moisture, cotton and hay are in decent shape, and prospects look bright.
A small town column laments local life and gossip then marks the heroism of Ed Stokes killed in France during the Allies last advance. The piece recalls hometown figures and events, including Aunt Mary, Ike Morrison, Squire, Bert Willis, and others, ending with a nod to advertising wisdom.
In a London Opinion snippet, Muriel fears other chorus members will notice her engagement ring but four girls recognize it at once prompting curiosity about social dynamics in the group.
In a railroad yard a man named Pat Patrick, recently out of work, works the yard office when the telephone rings persistently. He finally takes up the line and answers, setting the stage for an unfolding incident in a rugged industrial setting.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a character mimicking radio talk as he encounters a distant voice. The text blends wartime exhortation with comic misfires and a jab at mixed loyalties amid political upheaval. The piece reads as a fractured snapshot of speech under strain.
In Mississippi a young lawyer defends a man charged with stealing a pig and delivers a high minded prologue about shining in court. He asserts his client’s innocence and offers eloquent remarks as Europe is cited in the opening.
Ian Hay, famed English fighter and war lecturer, visits a barber in a small town. The barber asks about local events as Hay confirms his identity and mentions an upcoming war talk titled by his name.
A McLean Nebraska wife praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for health and a healthy baby girl. The ad claims decades of use helping women with displacements inflammation ulceration irregularities backache headaches nervousness and the blues and invites letters for guidance.
The London Opinion notes a sold out hall for Hay lectures with lines about standing chosen by attendees. A comment from Tan Hay mocks the evening as provocation and luck.
An advertisement touts Danderine to cleanse hair of dust and oil in minutes, claim it makes hair wavy fluffy and abundant with lustrous softness. It also says it dissolves dandruff, soothes the scalp and stops itching and hair loss, urging purchase for a few cents.
A special service at the Baptist church Sunday marks the President’s proclamation day. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. focusing prayer on righteous peace, with all invited to participate. No service Sunday night due to the pastor’s travel to Gustine for a meeting.
Antonio last week. Mr Jim Brown entertained with dance Saturday night. Mrs Will Frazier is very ill at this Writing. Also Mr 8 J Han cock The Christian people have reor ganized at the Christian church at this place. Mr E W Butler and family visited his daugter Mrs Charlie Denny Sunday. Mrs Wilson Stephenson who has been very sick is improving at this writing. Bruce Wheeler and A E Vaughan made a business trip to Comanche Monday.
"Chamberlain's Tablets are a wonder" saying F. B. Tress ey of Richmond Kentucky reports they beat all others for indigestion or constipation and recommends giving them a trial.
An old newspaper advertisement promotes La Creole Hair Dressing to cover gray hair. It claims a natural change and lists a price of 1.00. It targets women seeking a cosmetic solution to gray or streaked hair.
An early 20th century medical blurb warns a weak heart may fail without timely treatment. It touts Reno Vine as the heart’s remedy priced at 1.50, urging prompt use to avoid penalties.
Rain brought relief to farmers as Sunday events included Rev. Capps leading the Methodist church service. Mrs. Douglas Stephenson and Miss Bess Vaughan departed for San to visit relatives and attend unspecified plans.
An advertisement promotes Stop Those Sharp Shooting Pains Femenina as a remedy for female disorders sold at $1.50 with a brief claim of effectiveness.
At Chyume Wells Colorado a Red Cross auction featured a hen for sale. While the auctioneer called bids the hen laid an egg and the egg sold for 1.25 dollars. The hen then brought in 113 dollars and the auction continued. The line ends with a patriotic note that the hen is helping defeat the Hun.
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