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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1916
Page
2
Fragmentary quotes from Life magazine blend parables and imagery without a clear news event or identifiable persons, places, or organizations. The text appears as literary reflection rather than reportable information.
A reflective note warns voters that opponents who fault others without outlining actions will misrepresent them when elected. It consoles critics by comparing figures to world characters and notes many critics’ graves remain unmarked.
The piece condemns Tom Love and his group for attacking William Poindexter and attempting to disrupt the Democratic convention. It notes Love's defeat and asserts the will of the people prevailed.
Retired Admiral B A Fiske challenges calls for wartime readiness and patriotism displays. He argues civilization remains constant and questions the urge to mobilize for new wars, noting past figures like Grant Lee and Lincoln as examples of national resolve.
A Hamilton Herald editorial laments the shift toward centralized platform control under Wilson. It contrasts Juarez’s prohibition with frontier revelry, then argues the Democratic Party is becoming a one man ruled machine, condemning Bryan era politics and urging Democrats to reclaim their principles. Editor Boynton is praised for candid writing.
The excerpt notes historical bans on dance halls and gambling in El Paso and Juarez, with beer allowed in El Paso. It recalls El Pascan nostalgia for Juarez gambling trips, and mentions a past school catalogue restricting teachers from Mexican gambling. It observes Juarez residents crossing into El Paso for drinking and gambling and remarks on Carranza closing Mexican saloons.
The Plainview News editor argues James C. Wilson, U S district attorney, will run against Oscar Callaway in the Fort Worth district. The piece predicts Callaway will defeat Wilson, praising Callaway's independence while noting opposition to prohibition remains his main political flaw.
A Canadian emigrant farmer, discouraged by hard luck, is asked why no one fishes in a river nearby. He replies that if one could leave the barren country as easily as a fish escapes, would they stay. Tit-Bits quoted.
A light verse recounts a beloved puppy that chews everything from a father's sex and curtains to a mother's dress. The humor rises as the pup's appetite meets a big hole in a dress while the narrator notes the dog remains harmless until biting the table. A later Louisville Courier Journal quip about using a lake for navigation adds a regional aside.
Little Charlotte accompanies her mother to an acquaintance’s home during a desert meal. The hostess talks and forgets to feed Charlotte who, crying softly, lifts her plate and asks, Does anybody want a clean plate. Argonaut.
A company of soldiers in khaki and puttees wait for a train in Wiltshire. An old country couple watch as the wife asks how the soldiers manage to fit their legs into twisted trousers.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer item notes a feud linked death during a Kentucky trip. The exchange recalls Jiggs being killed while traveling in a cheap car, with a responder asking about the manner of death and attributing it to a feud.
A terse remark questions the mood of yesterday's neighborly conversation, with a sharp exchange about the tone and outcome of discussions. The fragment hints at tension and a critical response to a neighborly chat.
An 50 cent tonic claims to be a general tonic with quinine and iron. It asserts support for liver function malaria defense blood enrichment and overall energy. The ad emphasizes health benefits and universal usefulness.
Mr Chuggins jokes about his motor car failing at hills drawing the line at hills but daring to try obstacles like a tree or a telegraph pole in a humorous Washington Star piece.
A minister declares hell is a state not a place and a Boston observer quips Massachusetts as the likely origin. The exchange underscores regional perceptions of naming and geography in a casual street discourse.
A traveler arriving in San Francisco is escorted to a hillside country home and wakes to Californias grandeur. She sees the sea from a porch and is told the water is the Pacific Ocean, surprised by its vast size.
An advertisement touts Bromo Quinine with full name LAXA TI BR O QUININE. It urges readers to seek the signature of ER W. Grove and promises to cure a cold in one day, relieving cough and headache and banishing the cold.
In a brief exchange Captain Dashem jokes about a “new girl” at the theater last night while Mr Borem proposes talking or dancing. Hiss Weereigh says they are tired and wish to dance, reflecting light theater banter from a Boston Transcript clipping.
If you have the itch, don't scratch. Itching is relieved instantly by Ballard's Snow Liniment. A few applications remove the cause for a permanent cure. Prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle sold by Paris Smith.
To the Watermelon Raisers Tribu tary to Comanche Mr W N Olin Supervisor Farm Marketing asks for information on how many carloads of watermelons may be raised for Northern markets. All melons raisers should call at the Young Men’s Business League office behind the First National Bank to share details and help find a market for surplus.
A Comanche resident, C W Carnes, endorses Doan's Kidney Pills recounting initial kidney symptoms and backache followed by general weakness. He credits the remedy with lasting benefits since 1911 and notes continued use as needed, price 50 cents at dealers while urging buyers to request Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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