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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1927
Page
4
A humorous exchange shows a young doctor learning that many patients seek long costly treatments for non existent ailments. The veteran physician explains such imagined illnesses supply much of a doctor’s business and profit.
A playful, clipped line questions Mrs Pfloncea Woe and her chatter about the Aldens private affairs tied to a parrot, as featured in Potfinder Magazine. The quip implies gossip tone and a whimsical look at neighboring lives.
A patient complains of frequent dizziness and high activity levels. The doctor replies that the issue is simply excess dizziness from constant motion, suggesting the patient is going round too much.
A playful verse about Mary No. 987654327 and changing fashions where waists dominate trends. The poem humorously links clothing fit and style with the idea that every scene follows the waistline, reflecting fashion history in light tone.
Mrs Pryor questions a neighbor about rumors that her husband was chopping wood but she learns he was detained in an office all evening The neighbor mentions rumors of him telling a man on the car that he accumulated chips before quitting.
In a satirical exchange Miss Cayenne jokes about changing roles as women increasingly engage lawyers and wage fights over alimony. The Washington Star notes the shift from male-dominated disputes to women asserting legal claims.
Quote from Good Hardware about a man's brain not counting when he is punching an adding machine. The exchange highlights a humorous take on manual calculation vs mechanical aid.
A quirky fortune teller predicts a lucky turn while a burglar plots a late night break in. The exchange hints at risk and irony as plans collide with fate in a single moment of street theater.
A legislator remarks that his bill lacks teeth and a bystander offers a solution by providing his son, a dentist, who can supply the right kind of teeth. The exchange foregrounds a savvy, humorous twist on political reform.
A whimsical piece mocks a figure named Ferdinand Bepps who descends a staircase without using steps. The vignette suggests irony as he avoids conventional footing while others watch.
Senator Sorghum explains his path to politics saying he won his opportunity by a lovely disposition kept to please friends and avoid enmity. He attributes early drive to a desire to oblige and not offend.
Briggs confirms his son is returning from college after injuring a finger while playing the ukulele. The exchange notes the injury as a sprained ukulele finger rather than a serious medical condition.
A distressed speaker reveals a dramatic parental row with a mother vowing silence, and a bold proposal to marry immediately as a resolved path forward. The line conveys urgent emotion and a dramatic pivot toward marriage as a solution.
A brief dialogue displays a wife’s sharp retort and her husband’s countering reason. The exchange centers on approval and perception within a strained marital interaction, highlighting humor in domestic dialogue.
The incident centers on a manager and an actor during a show as the audience hurls a fruit at them. A separate remark questions whether the fruit was canned and the actor replies he felt a jar.
Mrs. Bob Helms faces surgery in Germany as family accompanies her including husband Bob Helms and son R. D. Helms. A Mother Day program at First Baptist Church featured performances by Hasse youths. Local gatherings included a school picnic at Vandyke and a church social on Sunday.
Holders of Second Liberty Loan bonds are called for redemption on November 15, 1927. Interest ceases on that date and bonds mature at par. An exchange privilege may be offered to swap bonds for other U S securities prior to redemption. For details contact Federal Reserve Banks or the Public Debt Commissioner in Washington.
Senator Mayfield spoke in Sherman Texas on May 6 arguing that prosperity comes from processing raw materials into finished goods rather than selling agricultural products in raw form. He cited Texas access to fuel and labor as key factors.
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