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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1917
Page
2
The notice urges readers to verify their paper subscription label date such as Feb 18 to confirm payment through February 1918. It asks recipients to fill in blanks, mail, and help correct errors now rather than next fall, stressing personal interest.
The 1916 Texas peanut crop reached an impressive value of $12,000,000, a notable yet quieter boast than cotton or wheat. The rural economy buzzed as peanuts carried significant weight in the state’s agricultural scene.
Ex Secretary of War Lindley M. Garrison argues for a self-reliant foreign policy on Washington's Birthday, criticizing nations that bandwagon to take offense and meddle in others' quarrels. He promotes rectitude and focus on national interests as wiser guides for mankind.
The Saturday Evening Post argues Wilson’s January address was met with faint praise as utopian. It recalls America’s history of turning ideals into reality and claims nothing is more practical than belief in noble aims.
Collier's notes that 1916 boosted railroad earnings despite heavy taxes yet halted new track construction in key western states. Investors now favor factory stocks over railroads, signaling skewed growth and prompting calls for stronger 1917 policy to balance transportation and production.
District Court met last Monday under Judge J H Arnoldy of Gatesville and District Attorney Gib Callaway of Comanche. Civil dockets were light and next week will be civil jury week. The criminal docket is set for trial Monday week March 12 with a small number of cases but a lively grand jury may spark activity. Several local residents visited or were noted in the city, including B W Clayton Hal McCarty Will Langston T R Holmsley and wives, Herbert Goodson and wife Claude Meadows Wm Sandlin Dee Stewart John Tatum Miss Amelia Scott Miss Johnnie Burt Clyde Kirk W R King and wife and son Rasco. G E Johnson of Hamilton is also listed.
A storm last week brought welcome rain to Hazel Dell, but Mr. T. C. Morris lost a young colt when lightning struck, killing it instantly last Thursday evening. The death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hughes Saturday.
The report notes a three month old baby stolen and buried Monday evening. Miss Nannie Thomas is ill. Mr. Montgomery mourns his mother who died Saturday night and was buried Sunday. J. M. McCrary traveled to Comanche. Miss Susie Morris visited her brother Marion Morris in Macksville. Raymond Tilman spent Sunday in the Macksville area.
The piece quotes a playful exchange about a local plumber’s visit, with innuendo about a kiss and hopes for a repeat appointment. It reflects light gossip tone and domestic chatter in a life section.
A conscientious wife laments her mix up as she fed her husband bird seed instead of breakfast. The mishap leaves him cheerfully whistling like a bird while heading downtown, and she appears to take partial blame for the morning’s lighthearted confusion.
Tom Moore, son of a Dublin grocer, won wide admiration in London for his genius and easy manner. At a banquet a snob challenged him with a mock insult about his father’s profession, and Moore retorted with a sharp, good humored quip about gentility.
A late night scene shows a fretful infant and a mother soothing the child while asking for a pinch of sugar to stop hiccups. The anxious father objects, warning sugar could ruin the baby’s teeth.
Private McThyrsty visits his country cousin in the city and takes her to a pantomime. He slips away to his sweetheart between acts. She finally questions his odd behavior and jokes about the city air and its unfamiliar smell.
A college prank about a gorgonzola cheese named Billy leads a student to laugh during a serious principal’s call. The telegram announcing Billy’s “death” triggers a tense moment, with the student stifling giggles as the principal probes the relation, then questions about the friendship.
The Tidbits notes Vida Owens captured the car contest drawing cheers across the Sid ney contingent backing the project. Nearby, Miss Hood visits Gap to see relatives as a father recovers from illness. Reece and Livingston are cited in local happenings as well.
An old time advertisement claims cheerful elderly women indicate good digestion and recommends Chamberlain's Tablets to improve appetite and digestion. The wording emphasizes stomach strength gentle bowel movement and wide availability.
Rain and snow bring relief for planting as farmers celebrate timely moisture. A hail event west of Gap damaged crops while A L McDaniel was thrown from a wagon near Copperas Creek and found unconscious in water. Mrs. J O Lane of Fluvanna notes persistent March winds and sand.
A rubbing application of Ballard's Snow Liniment relieves a side or backache when you straighten up. It relaxes contracted muscles and allows normal motion without pain. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle from H. P. Smith.
A vintage ad touts La Creole Hair Dressing promising to restore beauty and lustre to gray or harsh hair. Describes coveted head of hair and appeals to readers seeking a luxurious look. Priced at $1.
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