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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1916
Page
2
A discussion argues that keeping rat dogs could curb a nationwide rat epidemic. Authors note dogs once controlled coyotes and suggest a real good rat dog on farms would drive rats away, as poisons fail to stop the spread.
The paper urges local correspondents to send news promptly. It emphasizes the all home print nature and the need for timely reports from representatives to ensure full use in weekly editions.
Several daily papers fault the grand jury report claiming rising crime and widespread gambling and whisky behind a tree. The piece argues the report warned boys against mischief and perjury, not signaling increased crime.
William Lorimer, once expelled from the senate after a bank collapse and indictment, is praised by newspapers again as he pledges that depositors will not lose and hints at another senate bid, showing he remains a figure of power despite past accusations.
The author argues it is hard to find able men for public office due to widespread ignorance and prejudice. Accusations and character assassination deter candidates, likening such conduct to betrayal by Judas and Burr and even to the Pharisees’ actions against Jesus.
A 19th or early 20th century essay argues that women must study housekeeping as a professional field. It contrasts men's learned business study with women's need to read standard home literature, noting many homes lack magazines and urging affordable, quality household reading for general development.
A column argues readers should study ads as sources of new ideas in dress, furniture, food, and farming. It notes ads from Cream Separator and implement makers shape thinking, while warning some people dismiss ads as wasteful.
Food and Drug Commissioner RK H Heffenan Jr campaigns statewide posters urging farmers to produce infertile eggs to prevent loss. He notes that 50 percent of eggs reach markets be discarded by buyers and shippers, and argues infertile eggs cost no more to produce while doubling income by reducing waste.
The Chief-Exponent urges a public crusade against tobacco spit on sidewalks describing it as filthy and disgusting. It notes morning sidewalk "floods" of spit near loitering spots and calls citizens to spit into the street, arguing the issue harms sanitation and decency.
A maiden questions why engineers boil engines and an oiler explains that boiler heat makes the engine tender. The dialog frames a simple lesson on engine operation within a round house setting.
A humorous note recalls Rook Taylor who swallowed a pearl during a meal. The pearl proved valuable enough to cover both his medical bills and his funeral, leaving a tale of fortune and final propriety.
A solicitous lady asks if the soldier was wounded in the head. The soldier, with head and face heavily bandaged, explains he was wounded in the ankle as the bandages slip, in a lightly sarcastic exchange. The remark highlights his rough experiences.
A miserly Scottish farmer buys a horse at a fair. He offers water and corn on the way home, but the horse refuses both. He mutters that if only the horse would work a quid he would be the very horse for me.
A motor car halted in a busy street by a wagon drawn by two horses prompts sarcasm from the car’s occupants. The carter smugly replies with a comical defense, claiming the animals take motorists to the hospital.
Alton Michael Paeckward queried the Great Southern porter in Gulfport Mississippi asking if he was at the Gulf of Mexico. The porter answered it was only a portion of it a polite regional reply in Lyceum Magazine style.
A brief quoted exchange from the Philadelphia Evening Ledger reflects a candid conversation about past affections and current distance between a man and a woman. The dialogue captures personal strain and emotional change.
Comanche resident Mrs. W. E. Dupuy testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved her back pain and dizziness after a kidney issue. The ad notes 50¢ price and urges asking for Dean's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co. Palm Beach Suit season promoted with Higginbotham's offering light and dark patterns.
Look and listen for money saving deals on farm implements advertised by H. H. Hardingbr. Co. in this periodical. The notice emphasizes price reductions and product availability to attract buyers.
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