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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1925
Page
8
Across central Africa tsetse flies halt pack animals and roads are rare. Travelers endure 50 pound loads, porters pace at three miles per hour, and journeys move by foot. Yet dawns, wildlife, villages, and loyal porters offer vivid, if patient, rewards.
A discussion shows how typewritten documents reveal identity through spacing punctuation and cross bar lengths. Experts note forged or altered papers can be detected by distinctive typing habits and mechanical marks, aiding investigations and probate disputes.
A restaurant owner in Iloxie Arkansas kept a monkey and a cat that became close friends. During a blaze that destroyed the restaurant the monkey was saved but escaped back into the fire with the cat in its arms, reappearing at a window both animals unharmed.
The Bank of England, founded in 1604, closely ties to the government. Its reserve in coin or notes backs its issue department, and many banks keep reserves as deposits there. To ensure stability, the Bank must always possess coin and be able to pay all checks and notes on demand.
Nature Magazine notes that children's love for animals helps teach sympathy. The otter, seen as a fur bearer, protector, and stunt artist, offers a rich teaching tool. Take children to see live otters when possible.
A Sydney Bulletin writer argues that some husbands see their wives as angels, suggesting the perception stems from wives constantly harping on issues, reflecting humor and social commentary of domestic life.
A humorous London remark from The Humorist contrasts a well dressed watchdog or chicken with casual readers, noting that careful dressing makes an old hen resemble a chick en. The quip playfully questions appearances in culinary writing.
The Forum highlights Dostoelski as a prime example of genius hampered by the need to earn a living. He laments being paid for daily bread while yearning to create great books full of truth about existence and its deceptions. He cries out over waiting for the postman to bring income and the toll of selling literary gifts for cash.
An all round local sportsman meets a vicar returning with fishing gear. The sportsman boasts of large catches, while the vicar reveals a trout of a pound and a half. The parson notes his status as the advantage, not gear.
A humorous scene from the American Legion Weekly shows a passenger and taxi driver arguing over fare and speed. The passenger insists the meter counts 20 miles while teasing the driver, claiming to be a speed cop and demanding payment for driving SO miles per hour.
A popular young man in an Indiana college town is approached by a woman from his home who asks him to arrange a date with a young friend. He replies that he already has two girls and could use her later.
A brief note from the Louisville Courier-Journal recalls a husband’s alleged fabrications before marriage. The exchange centers on truth stretching and emphasis on the wife’s beauty in earlier days.
Treasury data show 67 individuals earned $1,000,000 in 1922, triple 1921 figures, with total taxable personal and corporate income at $28.30 billion and taxes of $1.645 billion collected. Individual returns rose to 6.79 million filers and net income to $21.34 billion, up from 1921.
A short note touts Alderika as a quick intestinal evacuant aiding gas on the stomach and constipation with a one hour effect. It also advertises JANKE'S Roup Remedy claiming cure for 200 fowls of roup, cholera and white diarrhea with a no cure no pay offer from Wm. Reese Drug Company.
Repair work available at Singer Sewing Machine Shops handling all kinds of Victrolas and related machines. Notices include shop hours and service details for customers seeking upkeep and restoration.
In old notices, Herbine promises to move bowel waste quickly and pleasantly for 60 cents via Paris Smith. A second ad touts Jayhnke's Roup Remedy claimed to cure cold related roup with money back, sold by Wm. Reese Drug Co.
A hardware retailer promotes poultry fencing, agricultural tools, canvas, wallpaper and paint with a friendly offer to see them before buying. Prices are advertised as pleasing, with a quoted range of 27 to 28 cents.
An advertisement claims sudden dizziness on stooping or rising signals a torpid liver. It promotes Herbine as a powerful liver regulator priced at 60e and sold by Paris Smith. February.
In Washington the House debates the presidents authority to name the Agricultural Commission and Oil Conservation Board with $50,000 appropriations each. Representatives McKeown Madden Garner Blanson press concerns on authority and purpose while Garner accuses the move of political favors. The conference report passes 158 to 120, with nineteen votes needed to defeat it.
Dr. Malone Duggan, state health officer, is in serious condition at Seton Infirmary in Austin following an operation for appendicitis.
The British steamer Tak for Tsingtao carries 4,000 Chinese troops, part of 10,000 interned in Shanghai after an anti Pekin attack linked to General Chi Shieh Yuan. The Russian Astrachan and Japanese Bunmei Maru are withdrawing 4,000 and 2,000 more respectively for Tsingtao or Tokyo.
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