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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1919
Page
2
The piece humorously notes dailies would pivot away from Pancho Villa after the war, joking that without Villa there would be no Villa news and no headlines to shout Vivi Villa.
A veteran editor explains why reporters avoided chasing burglar stories citing lack of funds and fear of robbery, showing how risk and revenue shaped newsroom decisions.
A sharp note critiques a man who urges free advertising by asking for mention of his wife traveling out of town. The writer frames it as a test of strict regulation against such notices and urges adherence to policy.
A reflection notes that soldiers in France received about three of every fifty two papers while civilians at home did not miss speeches from lawmakers. The contrast highlights wartime info flow versus political discourse.
A Republican senator denounces the League of Nations as dominated by Catholics, calling it the age's most contemptible appeal to prejudice. Critics argue anti-Catholic sentiment could derail support for the pact, despite hopes it would end wars.
A Republican senator is accused of using a prejudiced appeal for political gain. The language suggests manipulation of public sentiment and condemnation as a national issue.
A speaker asks local business people why to avoid mail order houses and catalogs. Merchants cite reasons for their products but all mention why buying stationery from the home town printer is preferable, underscoring support for local businesses.
A group calling itself labor representatives led by Samuel Gompers staged a Washington protest against wartime prohibition. The article disputes their claim to speak for labor, calls the stunt unrepresentative, and argues true labor supports obedience to laws and avoids harming the labor movement's public image.
Rev. R H Bert Denny of Comanche, Oklahoma, delivered the baccalaureate at Shattuck High School. His theme Building for Eternity urged diligence as the key to success and cited Moses Columbus Lincoln Roosevelt Wilson as examples of steady effort guided by high ideals. He praised the graduates for overcoming trials to achieve graduation.
Public health notice urges keeping Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy at hand for stomach pain colic and diarrhoea emergencies when a physician is unavailable. The ad claims it best treats these illnesses and saves time and risk by avoiding delays in procuring medicine.
The town of Comanche schedules dipping days at the De Witt vats for Wednesday and Thursday July 2 and 3 for all cattle owners to dip their cows. Local residents share notes on returning serviceman from France, travels, illness, and social visits among families including Campbell, Mitchell, Tupin, Laughlin, Frazier, Bear, Gleaton, Sparks, Anderson, Hogan, and others.
An old advertisement touts a hundred dollar reward for unresolved catarrh cures and claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine has worked for thirty five years. It asserts the remedy cleanses blood and heals mucous surfaces and promises general health improvements after short use. The copy mentions Hall's and Company of Toledo Ohio and claims efficacy through blood purification.
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