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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1918
Page
4
A discussion of teen girls' fashion amid wartime prudence urges moderation on purchases. It contrasts practical, athletic outfits like sailor suits with decorative trims and French-inspired models. Descriptions cover crepe de Chine dresses, sashes, girdles, and bold velour accessories.
The piece discusses estimates of war costs per soldier by nations and eras, noting about $1,000 per year per soldier for England France and Germany in the present war, Russia has 6,000,000 troops, and US capacity to support 3,000,000 troops for a year at $3 billion. It cites Lincoln’s call for 75,000 and a surge of volunteers, plus comparative costs to kill soldiers in different conflicts.
A police officer finds a weakened Bavarian man leaning on a lamp post with alcohol, laments war rumors and exile, and, against regulations, guides him to the back entrance of a saloon where he sits weeping, fearing for his life.
An electric company in Youngstown Ohio reports on a trial of 5000 irons offered with 15 days free use. Only three irons were returned and four could not be collected after customers moved away. The policy requiring customers to return irons themselves is blamed for the poor return.
Commercial Agent Frank H. von Motz reports drought and locust damage in Argentina have reduced pasturage and fodder supplies. Planters and stock raisers turn to silos with reinforced concrete structures seen, while local contractors build them. ensilage machinery will be imported as several American factories arrange sales.
A brief dialogue sets a masquerade ball scene where one guest plans to dress as George Washington. The other jokes that portraying Washington accurately would preclude flattery of ladies, noting Washington’s famed honesty. The exchange blends social banter with costume humor.
A job ad from W. R. King, manager of the United States Employment bureau, seeks a young woman stenographer aged thirty to forty who is past giggling and flirting. The employer wants a diligent worker willing to leave the city for a small country town, offering a salary of forty dollars a month.
In a late night exchange, Rowneder explains business kept him until midnight while Mrs. Rowneder confirms trust and mutual honesty. The brief dialogue reveals a cautious, intimate moment between the couple as they discuss truthfulness. The tone is restrained and domestic.
Probate Court of Comanche County hears Mrs. Martha Flanagan guardian to Lucy and Cliff Flanagan seeks authority to lease 65 acres of Joseph Blakemore Survey No. 2 and related tracts for mineral rights. Hearing set April 6 in County Judge’s office with deed references listed. note from a Missouri reader praises Texans.
Ad claims a one day cold cure using Laxative Bromo Quinine with relief of cough and headache. Money back guarantee by EH W Grove signature on each box. Price 30 cents.
Classified item seeks June corn, any quantity. Send samples and prices to Clay Folsom in Gatesville Texas.
An old mattress sale notes refurbished mattresses at 1.50 each from Atwood Brothers. The Farmers' Store ad encourages buying more potatoes to save money.
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