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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1912
Page
6
A damaged OCR fragment references S Gage CEMENT and graves, mentions a man named Lee Roy Arrington of Miles Texas, and notes a Cherokee connection. It hints at birth and marriage dates, a 34 year span in the county, and a family tied to local names. No clear events or full identities are readable.
Fragments describe medical claims for King remedies, coughing relief, and rheumatism. Mixed lines mention bond votes and precinct actions including a $200,000 bond issue and a county order. The text appears as garbled OCR with references to Dallas and Wisconsin.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver-Tone as a safe alternative to calomel mercury remedies. It claims the liquid starts liver action quickly without the dangers of mercury and urges readers to buy at Paris Smith's for fifty cents.
A simple ivory leaf shaped teapot holder viewable in our illustration uses two pieces of dark green velvet for the front and back with paler green embroidery silk veins. Thick fabric layers hide within, stitched by buttonhole work, and a green ribbon loop serves as a wall hanging instead of a stalk.
Medium size fans in white and pale hues lead this season with lace edging, hand painted flowers, and Bruges lace borders. Young girls favor white gauze fans with Honiton lace insets while ostrich feather fans with mother of pearl sticks and chenise tassels appeal for theater outings. A stylish opera receptacle in brocade or embroidered fabric lined with silk and ninon complements the fan, edged with silk fringe and velvet tassels.
The article describes small bronze leather boxes designed to hold spools of thread needles and a thimble for compact traveling kits. Boxes vary in contents from single silk threads to four or five spools and are finished with narrow satin ribbon or silk braid. They feature hinged lids bound in fabric.
The article explains how to make ornamental brooches from dull gold braid disks with colored beads. Girls can craft brooches in various shapes and add pendants from tarnished gold buttons or beads. Strong safety pins are sewn on the back for securing the item.
Instructions show fitting wood strips to table edge with brass screws then stretching oilcloth tight to seal the edge. Advises pressing oil around to stop fraying and keep the cover secure.
The article describes luxury lingerie ensembles for a trousseau including openwork wheel embroidery, cambric sets with Cupids and doves, Malines and Valenciennes decorations, and Irish crochet. It notes matinee jackets with chiffon flounces, wool-backed satin edging, and chic coverlets for morning or evening wear. A petal pink crepe blouse features Chantilly lace and a black lace pocket.
The piece notes that evening headwear grows more elaborate and expensive with lace, silver braid, beads and fur. It warns only very young women suit the extreme bonnets while mature beauty should stay true to personal style with suitable ornaments and avoid fashion excesses.
A homemaking sketch shows decorating a common white puddling basin to serve as a pretty extra bowl. A cardboard ring holds the basin, tissue paper fills gaps, and silk or crinkled paper forms two frilled covers tied with silk cords to create a decorative liner.
Velvet leads fashion in late winter millinery with many models adding fur trims along the edge. Marabout accents remain popular, highlighting a black velvet hat with marabout for a distinctive look.
The excerpt expresses a vow to do much in the future while asking what is done now. It promises giving gold, lifting hearts, drying tears, and planting hope instead of fear, with words of love and cheer. The tone is inspirational and moral.
Agricultural authorities estimate U S farmers lose about 5 million dollars annually to dirty eggs. Wet weather mud on hens feet, insufficient nests, and broody hens sharing nests cause soiling. Proper nest numbers and cleaning practices keep eggs from absorbing odors and maintain higher prices.
Practical tips for cleaning and cooking include using ammonia or alcohol for shine, lard to remove kitchen smut, grape juice lemonade as a tonic, cake flavoring sprinkled before baking, fruit and apple salads with figs dates and raisins, camphor or turpentine on leaf sugar to ease colds, buttonhole corners on towels, vanilla in cocoa, turpentine and linseed oil for floors, soda and water to loosen burned food, and hot water bag plus ice bag for insomnia.
Practical poultrymen welcome new reading nests placed on the market. The nests link each egg to the hen that laid it, enabling individual records with minimal effort. Inventors, busy with farm work, designed the nests to simplify record keeping. The device is not a trap nest and hens may leave as desired.
The article warns that excess sugar from candy and cakes strains the liver and causes headaches and poor skin. It urges children to prefer sweet fruits and to avoid routine junk foods, linking early dietary habits to lifelong vitality and disease prevention. It notes 300000 babies annually harmed by improper diet.
The article advises that eggs peak when hens are properly fed over time and that birds must be kept comfortable. It notes profitability in turkey breeding up to years five or six, compares goose feed costs with other fowls, recommends separating turkeys when unhealthy, and stresses separating males after breeding season to optimize egg production.
Governor Colquitt spoke in DeLeon praising local self government and penitentiary reforms while addressing questions about the county’s past election and praising DeLeon residents. The event featured Barker introducing the governor and drew neighbors from Hilton Burks Brin and others, who commended the hospitality and civic spirit.
A report notes George C. Wetzel confronted due to owed funds and a dispute at a porch scene. Wetzel was struck and forced to defend himself, sustaining injuries during the confrontation.
Clergy announce morning sermon at Lassiter pulpit and a Sunday service cancellation at Baptist Church. Epworth welcomes visitors with a 2 p.m. session, while junior missions and a Saturday event are scheduled to start soon. note an upcoming vestry meeting.
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