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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1916
Page
2
The paper touts its role in promoting the Merchants Carnival and Fall Fair, noting education campaigns about ads, a stock-style show, and that no county newspaper does more for merchants. It urges advertisers to support better service and patronage.
A doctrinal statement cites belief in divine justice and rejects slander from rivals. It emphasizes patience, mirroring Jesus's silence before accusers, and asserts that faith and restraint will prevail over false motives, framing public responses as faithful restraint rather than retaliation.
Plain instructions for a guaranteed results want ad service. It offers buyers and sellers for pigs cattle horses tools and farm products and claims to bring the parties together. Exempts wives husbands and stamp pullers from the guarantee.
The piece argues that one cent postage would aid the public, suggesting efficiency in postal affairs is the path. It notes past postal service shortcomings and claims current reforms have transformed the Post Office into an efficient, accommodating agency yielding savings for Americans.
A buyer who saw the J R Eanes & Company classified ad in The Chief-Exponent purchased the grass land. The deal closed within a week, costing Mr. Eanes 25 cents and benefiting both owner and purchaser. Try Chief Exponent classified ads for results.
Rural carriers and post office clerks face burden as catalogs flood doorsteps. The notices claim catalogs were mailed only to customers, prompting concerns over intrusion and workload for the mail system.
J. E. Morris worried over a missing dog and ran a want ad in The Chief Exponent. That night the dog came home, possibly after learning of the advertisement. Meantime Hugh Nugent Fitzgerald pushes cot ton prices upward.
The Chief Exponent explains two editorials on Chief Justice Hughes. It states the editorials praised his ability and his public efficiency policy without endorsing Hughes or the Republican party, and condemns misinterpretation and business motives.
The Chief-Exponent carries full details on the recent style show, The Go-To-Church move, last spring's Merchant's Carnival, and the Woodrow Wilson campaign fund move. This paper bills itself as the neighborhood choice for news.
A veteran recalls aeons of hardship on the Mexican border from Brownsville to Pharr. He speaks of heat mud and hunger and the constant pull of duty while honoring comrades and the flag. He ends content with friendships gained despite loss.
In the Puck story, an elderly Black man named Rastus testifies after a buggy is struck by a fast express. He says he waved his lantern to warn the driver, who ignores him. The division superintendent praises the flagman for sticking to his story despite tough cross-examination.
In a South police court a darky pleads double jeopardy after being tried for stealing chickens from the same henhouse as before. The magistrate recalls prior ten days but the defendant argues he cannot be charged twice for the same act.
A street carnival touring the South features a clairvoyant act by Madam This goddess of wisdom. Blindfolded, she allegedly answers any question by reading a slip of paper held by a seeker, read aloud to the crowd in a Tennessee city.
Mrs J S Barlow of 1624 South 4th Street Columbus Ohio says she endured six years of female troubles and nervousness with pain and stomach issues. After taking Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound her weight rose from 118 to 127 pounds and she claims she feels like a new woman and credits the medicine with saving her life.
The piece notes public curiosity about Minnie and Tom and the hermit’s gold burial. A woman’s trust is tested when confronted with the question Where is Villa. Her answer exposes Margaret as Villa and places her in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comanche mother Mrs. D. C. Dingus recalls a family member with weak kidneys and poor control. After trying various remedies, Doan's Kidney Pills restored function and reduced back pain, with the girl receiving many boxes. She urges customers to ask for Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co. in Buffalo, N.Y.
Wednesday the second day of the fair is designated Club Day for both boys and girls. All prizes will be awarded and all honors conferred. An address by Mr. T. O. Walton Assistant Director of Extension will be heard.
Dr A E Acton dentist with over twenty five years in Comanche advertises services with office in Campbell building. He promises guaranteed work and invites the public to visit his exhibit at the fair and to bring products for display as arranged by County Agent D F Eaton.
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