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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1917
Page
2
A brief editorial argues that simple living will save America from want and praises hog raisers as patriotically valuable to the country, equating their service to that of soldiers.
A statement emphasizes compulsory service by the government lifting both military recruitment and civilian duties. It notes conscription for soldiers and for food production, urging national mobilization and shared sacrifice.
The proposal to conscript able bodied congressmen met with the disapproval of the entire congress, marking a rare clash over parliamentary service and duty.
A moral lesson is drawn from America’s year of excess as the Prodigal Son motif frames concern over wasteful living. The author suggests a forthcoming reckoning will restore discipline and steer the nation toward prudence.
The speaker argues that the selective draft targets those disliked by officials. They warn registration will reveal disillusionment as the process unfolds. The commentary highlights mistrust in how conscription may be applied.
Farmers warned to hesitate on plowing a short oat crop. They should consider selling now since this year’s price is projected to double last year, with 15 bushels per acre yielding more profit than last year’s 40 bushels.
The piece argues that cropping one sixth bale per acre at 20 to 25 cents yields more profit than older practices of one third bale per acre at 10 cents. It promotes cotton farming as a golden age of opportunity for farmers.
A critique argues newspapers misrepresent war losses, noting French and English casualties are ignored while German losses are presumed. The author questions American press reliability and calls out bias in reporting.
The passage argues against critics of President Wilson and support for extending the draft age from 21 to 40, noting that those aligned with the administration favor 21 to 27 and that opponents are labeled fools or traitors. It defends 40 as not too high, insisting war participants should fight rather than boys aged 21 to 27.
President Wilson urged avoiding excessive profits while newspapers widely increased rates. The Chief Exponent kept a $1.00 yearly price, others rose to $1.50 or more. Readers wonder if these papers are truly patriotic or just grandstanders amid market shifts.
The speaker argues for exempting state and national employees from military service as they are citizens with duties to the nation. He notes that able-bodied civilians should not block others when capable substitutes, including men with disabilities, can fill roles during wartime.
The speaker argues for reassigning public service roles to fit ability, proposing one armed and one eyed men could fill positions better and urging conscription to place every man where he can do the most good, suggesting able bodied workers be moved to battle fields.
Panic drives a surge in print paper purchases as countries stockpile. Mills struggle to meet demand for storage rather than use, with prices surging up to 133 1 3 percent before leveling. The piece urges sane buying and steady, slow purchases to stabilize markets and avoid losses.
A recent Texas legislative act requires all notices that were posted in public places to instead be published in a newspaper of general circulation. The law sets publication frequency, exemptions, costs, and an emergency clause taking effect after passage.
A humorous will by William Sanford discloses eccentric bequests to neighbors and acquaintances. He leaves Brown the earth, Jimson a mining fortune chance, Robbins his wife after he dies, and Maude unspecified last name with memories of a rainy day. The piece closes by lampooning modern life’s pirates of daily needs.
A tall Scottish gamekeeper near Stafford on a hot summer day shares a humorous exchange with a diminutive sportsman. The sportsman asks why gnats bother him less, and the keeper replies they have not seen him yet, delivering a playful insult about proportions.
The passage shows a mother and daughter dialogue from Ladies' Home Journal about lessons in modesty and manners. Ethel is questioned for meddling with preserves while the mother recalls lessons from grandma about being discreet and not overly curious.
In a brief domestic exchange Ruth asks for cake and her mother insists on proper grammar before granting a piece. The Dallas News quote captures a small, humorous lesson on language within a family.
A kindergarten teacher on a streetcar greeted a man she misidentified as the father of two of her pupils. Realizing the mix up she explained she had mistaken a stranger for someone familiar, leaving both surprised by the awkward moment.
Juror Tim Casey rushed to the door but stayed when the judge blocked him. He explained that after Mr. Finn spoke his mind stayed clear, but Mr. Evans confused him and he considered leaving to avoid the $F argument, saying he disliked its direction.
Pharmacy ad promises cure for itching, bleeding and protracted piles in six to fourteen days. Refunds offered if not effective, with directions for use and relief claims.
War era cartoon dialogue shows an officer scolding a private in a shell hole during a four to one encounter. Geordie, a trade unionist, replies that he has killed his four. The vignette captures trench humor amid high casualties and grim frontline conditions.
A red five pointed star on each Cham Chamberlain's Tablets package is presented as a symbol of health. The ad claims the tablets relieve indigestion biliousness and constipation quickly and urges purchase from any druggist. Obtainable everywhere.
An advertisement urges readers troubled by chronic or muscular rheumatism to try Chamberlain's Liniment. It promises pain relief and notes the product is obtainable everywhere.
A Brownwood professor led a singing event last week. Local residents including Henry McKelvey and family visited relatives in Mexico. Dr. A F Gaines and children visited Macksville. John Richey and wife visited G S Richey. Harrison Luker hosted W D Starkie family. W W Boggs attended a Proctor show. Will McKelvey and family stayed with Harrison Luker. Henry Butler and family visited Mrs Butler's parents.
Barbed wire cuts and harness galls heal quickly with Ballards Snow Liniment, advertised as healing and antiseptic. Available in bottles priced 25c 50c and 1.00, sold by H. P. Smith.
Friday picnic enjoyed by all after a Friday call. A brief Thursday storm brought rain. Miss Alpha Wiggins of Carrio visited W. J. Barne family this past week. Prof. Carr sang in Macksville Friday night. D. A. Barnett and family visited Carlton Friday. Many youth attended the Gustine show Thursday night. Commune residents plan a visit to hell next Sunday for a singing convention.
Sallow complexion and dizziness linked to torpid liver. Herbine purifies and strengthens the liver and bowels restoring rosy health. Price 50c, sold by S. P. Smith. A dose or two dissolves bilious symptoms and reanimates vitality.
Fragmentary note mentions Dees and Iron to the Liver and malaria and blood enrichment. No clear source events, dates, or persons. Text reads as a dietary or medicinal claim lacking verifiable details or context.
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