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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1912
Page
15
The text discusses marriage laws and biblical grounds for divorce with emphasis on Paul and Jesus teachings. It questions total depravity, arguing many deny it while maintaining some divine likeness in all humans. It cites Acts and Corinthians to urge seeking God and aiding others toward Christ.
Skeptics cite falling church membership and shuttered buildings while ministers lose jobs. The author distinguishes Christianity from denominationalism, arguing church decline is real but Christianity progresses toward a destined triumph as the Church Militant moves toward the Bride of Christ and a coming age.
The author notes sermons claim moral upright living suffices for salvation and questions if belief matters. He cites Romans 3 10 stating none are righteous and all fall short, arguing justification comes by faith in Jesus Christ and the Redeemer.
The London Chronicle notes that Frederick the Great displayed spelling and punctuation errors, mocking his writing as sloppy and scattered with commas. Carlyle cites examples like "As teure" for "a cette heure" and remarks the king cared little for literature, beyond power.
In 1871 Medford Mass resident Mr. Sanborn willed his body to Harvard professor Agassiz and Oliver Wendell Holmes for anatomical study and museum display. He asked his skin be made into two drum heads given to Warren Simpson to play Yankee Doodle at Bunker Hill sunrise every June 17. One drumhead would carry Pope's Universal Prayer and the other the Declaration of Independence.
A commercial traveler tells a storekeeper to buy a cash register to track finances. The storekeeper replies his own “cash register” is God and points to his wife in the cashier’s cage with reverent gratitude.
A cork on the floor measures four lengths of your foot then one foot kicks it over and returns to the other foot without touching the floor. The attempt to keep balance provokes much mirth in Woman's World.
A Yankee ended a heated dispute with an Englishman over river sizes by claiming there is not enough water in the Thames to make a gargle for the Mississippi. The retort underscored the vast difference between the two rivers.
A Baltimore American quip notes husbands keep wedding bands in pockets while wives dread unread mail as the joke turns on neglected letters. The item captures a humorous, domestic critique typical of the period’s social columns.
A reader challenges expertise in picture puzzles by presenting forty odd car parts piece by piece for assembly. The Washington Herald frames it as a playful test of skill and patience from a curious reader.
A witty Life magazine remark frames a doctor declaring cure as a "small bank account" treatment. The dialogue highlights financial worry as the punchline, contrasting medical authority with economic strain.
A concise motto emphasizes intake and outgiving as the core business. C G Ames is associated with framing the message that serving customers through reciprocal financial kindness remains central to the organization’s ethos.
A travelogue recounts an American observer’s vivid impressions of a Mexican bullfight. The ring features a clever black bull from Governor Tirazzo’s ranch and a dramatic torero duel. Concerted attempts end with a tense escape over a four foot fence as spectators hiss and laugh at bravado and cowardice. The narrator notes local custom discourages laughing at bulls’ deaths while Americans find humor in the chaos.
Edgar asks for the umbrella he left downtown and Ethel suggests he lends the gold banded umbrella given on his birthday. The Detroit Free Press item captures a quirky family exchange about a missing item and a playful request.
A legal mindset notes that society often passes judgment on a person for flaws within that are hard to endure. The quotation, attributed to Selden, reflects on moral recoil and accountability in human conduct.
A narrative recalls a man whose wealth rose with a silver sixpence bearing a hole. He was told to guard it, or luck would fail. When he lent it to a hackney coachman by error, misfortunes followed and he eventually fled to Lima.
A historical tale recounts Sir William Curtis proposing the Three Rs reading writing arithmetic at a London dinner in 1795. The joke grew into a boastful boast for critics, while a defender claims he only spoke in jest as an aged board member once hinted.
A severe hailstorm on September 5, 1898, struck Nodaway County Missouri, the storm spanning about three miles by eighteen with four square miles hit hardest near Clermont. Hail four inches long and two and a half inches wide covered ground for weeks, destroying corn and leaving one stalk standing in an eighty acre field.
A portrait of Jefferson Davis framed as a tall, disciplined, complex leader. The narrative praises his intellect and military bearing while acknowledging flaws and deep commitment to his cause, noting his tireless labor and personal struggle.
The scene opens with a sharp refusal from a stern hostess who peeks through a kitchen door and rebuffs Tufford Knutt. He comically presses his suit, praising his own looks, while she notes only cold victuals awaiting and offers warmed over hash if he dares to enter.
A hired man tells a farmer he never gets tired while resting under a tree on the job. The farmer questions the claim and the man replies calmly that the saying refers to not tiring his employer, not himself, revealing a humorous misunderstanding.
Questing musicians wait for Dianer after the musical, as the virtuoso toys with a sonata before dinner. A light exchange reveals dinner plans and a hint of scattered repartee among the characters.
The Detroit Free Press notes a joke about a happy ending in a novel where the judge awards the heroine alimony of 50,000 dollars a year in the closing chapter.
The Philadelphia Record quotes a fable style exchange where Tommy asks about sins of omission and his father replies they are acts not done. The piece uses playful phrasing to discuss moral lapses by neglecting duties and commitments.
A terse aphorism by Raoul Arleneson suggests judgment darkens affection. The line contrasts evaluative scrutiny with genuine care, implying that excessive judgment erodes warmth and connection.
The text describes the infant's temple guardian ceremony for boys and girls, the use of crepe garments with family crests, and color symbolism in early childhood dress. It notes mourning color and suggested kimono colors with age, highlighting gender differences in attire and decoration.
A French minister recalls a voyage to India when a man overboard danger prompted him to light the sea from his cabin lamp. The light enabled rescuers to throw a rope within reach, saving a life, a tale illustrating calm action at sea.
A reflective essay discussing how optimism can turn into a wearisome virtue. The piece cites a Punch illustration of a curate defending an egg and a complacent old lady who claims she has "made the most" of her life. It warns that unyielding positivity can exhaust the mind and moral strength.
In the Junin pampa along a lake shore Peru offers duck shooting at an altitude of 14000 feet, where guns kick hard and long shots succeed due to thin air. Ducks here lack a fishy taste as no fish inhabit this high region.
The Cardiff Western Mail recounts an elderly Welsh minister in the sixties who quoted three fees for officiating at a special preaching festival. For 15 shillings he would make the crowd laugh, for a sovereign he would alternate laughter and tears, and for 30 shillings he would have them jumping on benches.
A Boston Transcript quip contrasts etiquette rules. On elevators a husband must remove his hat, but on trains streetcars or other transport his wife is less strict. The light item notes differing expectations in enclosed versus public transit settings.
The Yonkers Statesman reports Patience notes he could not atice and seemed financially embarrassed. The dialogue reveals embarrassment over backing out of a promised automobile ride.
Fragmentary chatter from Harper's describes Finkets and Markaway discussing Miss Jorkins with misread names and uncertain affection. The overheard exchange hints at mischief and the peculiar language of the day.
The Notmuch family gains attention in society circles with their lively ambitions and social ascent. Ivy Exelmnge, the youngest daughter, draws notice for her distinctive name and bright presence at events.
A terse and enigmatic line reflects a historical newspaper fragment. It presents no clear event, person, or date, limiting factual interpretation. The readable text hints at a wishful or ceremonial moment without specifying place or context.
An alias execution issued May 30 1912 from Justice Court No.1 in Comanche County Texas directs the constable to sell on the first Tuesday in July 1912 at the courthouse door in Comanche the southwest quarter of Block 21. The sale is to satisfy a judgment in Harkrider Morrison v M W Skinner and L N Hart for 59.73 plus interest from Nov 28 1910 and 6.95 costs, with costs of executing the alias. O Handley constable of Precinct No.1 signs.
Milking cows available for purchase from P C Sloan. Located Route 1 Box 107. Strong bidders welcome.
Four sections of land seven miles south of Gomez in Terry County offered for sale or trade. Land described as a single body in the county with excellent quality. Price ten dollars per acre with a bonus. Owner W. T. McPherson, Comanche, Texas.
Classified ad seeking boarders and roomers within four blocks of the square. Contact Mrs Charley Strong for details and arrangements.
Commercial Grain Co announces a domestic charcoal program for household use. The brief note outlines supply plans and pricing aimed at residential buyers, seeking to expand charcoal distribution for home cooking and heating needs.
M W Carroll advertises Reno Vine Heart and Nerve Tonic for sale. The device promises to support heart and nerve health and is marketed through his establishment. The listing emphasizes benefits and availability locally.
A Fleming notice states medicines will be sold for 25 cents off the dollar for cash, with the sale running until July 4. Buyers urged to act while prices are low.
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