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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1915
Page
2
The item lists editor and manager officers, directors, and stockholders of a local paper and urges subscribers to report missed deliveries. It also argues the Lusitania sinking was a brutal, unnecessary act harming neutrals, followed by political notes on Sen. J. W. Bailey and a case thresher shipment, plus details of a forthcoming city school tax election and its impact on taxation.
Editorial digest discusses piracy on a vast scale and calls for action, stressing national self-respect and humanity. It notes the Lusitania sinking as a difficult, nation whetting issue without aiming to embarrass.
The article notes confidence that the President will pursue a wise and patriotic path in handling the subject, reflecting Administration stance without detailing specific actions. It emphasizes trust in leadership and prudent governance.
London reports on a Copenhagen telegram noting Berlin newspapers print the Lusitania sinking in colossal type and celebrate the torpedoing as a new triumph for Germany. The general tone claims England has got what she deserves.
The New York Sun urges restraint before voicing indignation at Friday's noncombatant deaths. It notes Americans with divided allegiance should pause to reflect and avoid glee in tragedy, calling for temperate judgment and silence.
Outside elite circles a single view dominates the country that the Lusitania torpedoing was cowardly and infamous and that American lives were murdered by deliberate German government acts. The issue for the U S is whether Germany can be urged to abandon warfare that affronts civilization and humanity.
A Chicago Herald editorial criticizes Germany for killing American citizens as murder and urges a united U.S. response. It argues maritime law obliges protection of civilians, condemns Germany’s war methods, and warns neutral nations of Germany’s aggressive stance. The piece also notes optimistic East Texas fruit crop forecasts and mocks pessimistic crop prognostications.
Notice to Club Boys and Girls corrects an error and invites all to a May 29 gathering at the Comanche county court house. Plans include electing officers, exhibits of pigs corn and tomato plants, and a day-long event with Mayor, Mrs Kittle, and D. F. Eaton welcoming attendees.
Mrs Charles Tanner of Wabash Indiana praises Chamberlain's Liniment for lame back sprains and pain relief after 20 years of use. Available in 25 and 50 cent bottles through all dealers.
The notice warns of a three striped melon beetle harming melon vines and offers remedies. It lists arsenate of lead mixtures for garden use and large quantities, plus a kerosene emulsion formula with hard soap and kerosene for spraying melon plants and controlling later plant lice.
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