Verdict of a Woman Sparks Moral Debate at Cotton Palace
Mrs F Drew Caminetti voices harsh judgment on Lola Norris and Marsha Warrington, arguing married men entice partners yet the fault lies with the women. The piece contrasts calls for sympathy with criticism of “falls” and promotes a broader moral uplift amid pages on cotton exhibits and parades at Cotton Palace November 1 to 16.
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F. Drew Caminetti
Reno
Lola Norris
Marsha Warrington
Maury I. Diggs
Mrs. Caminett
Perdition
Fort Worth
Marion Reedy
St. Louis
Mirror
Evelyn Thaw
Mary Winn Smoots
Dallas
Fat Hogs Wanted in Comanche at Local Scales
Buyers from Commercial Grain Company announce purchase of fat hogs in Comanche on October 2 at their scales. The event calls growers to bring hogs to the scales for immediate weighing and sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Commercial Grain Company
Texas Cotton Palace Opens With Wide Attracts At Waco
The Texas Cotton Palace at Waco is nearing opening and will offer a vast array of attractions. Lovers of horses cattle swine poultry and other farm pursuits will find much to interest and inspire. Agricultural and horticultural displays highlight the best achievements of growers and breeders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Lone Star State
Pecans Theft and Timber Damage Prohibited
A law makes it a misdemeanor to gather pecans or injure pecan timber on land not owned or controlled by the person without proving consent of the owner or controller. Conviction carries a fine from five to three hundred dollars, or up to three months in jail, or both.
Farmers Five Billions From Higher Prices Boost Output Value
A bulletin from the Orange Judd Company estimates total agricultural revenue at $5 billion for 1913, up 6 percent year over year despite a 22 percent drop in total crop quantity from 1912. Corn volume falls 20 percent yet value rises 42 percent, boosting farmer income by about $100 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Judd Company
Bulletin
Why I Attend Church Congressman Explains His Faith
A 1913 Congressional Record excerpt presents Congressman Ferris summarizing Claude Weaver’s article Why I Attend Church. He praises church devotion, peace from worship, music, preachers, and social aid, arguing church lightens life’s burdens and offers hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferris
Speaker
Leslie
Congress
Oklahoma
Claude Weaver
Church of God
United States
Voteaker
All Skin Remedies Fail Try D D D Eczema Cure
A drugstore ad promises instant relief from eczema and related skin diseases with D D D Prescription for Eczema and D D D soap. The William Reese Co. offers a 60 cent bottle with a guarantee that if it does not stop the itch at once, you pay nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.D.D
Wm. Reese Co
Chronic Dyspepsia Relief Ad from Hornellsville
An unsolicited testimonial urges hope for chronic dyspepsia sufferers. W. G. Mattison of 70 Sherman Street Hornellsville New York says Chamberlains Tablets gave more relief than any other medicine. For sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. G. Mattison
Sherman Street
Hornellsville
New York
Advtf
Reed and Mayes Advertisement For Goods And Mattresses
Tell your troubles to Reed and Mayes offering new and second hand goods. Mattress making and renovating a specialty. Telephone 174.
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Reed & Mayes
Telephone
Shortage in gin receipts reported for Comanche county
Government gin reporter Sam Switzer notes September crop at 6318 bales, about 40 percent below last year. Up to September 25 this year 5355 bales ginned versus 14706 by September 25, 1917. The newspaper subscription offer was altered October 1, with advance payment for the Chief Exponent extended to January 1915.
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Sam Switzer
Comanche County
Oddities of Pronunciation in English Spelling
A foreign learner recalls his first English lesson highlighting perplexing spellings. He describes pronouncing now as lo and snow as sno while teachers insist on silent letters. The anecdote notes the quirks of English spelling and pronunciation.
Liv-Ver-Lax Claimed To Keep You On Your Feet
Advertisement touts Liv-Ver-Lax as a safe natural remedy that prevents layoff days by boosting energy and cleansing the system. It claims to relieve constipation and eliminate poisons, promising gradual displacement of calomel in homes and stating children can take it safely. Endorsed by L. K. Grigsby with bottle prices and guaranteed authenticity.
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L. K. Grigsby
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Studebaker
Stewart
F. C. B. Detroit
Cunningham & Bell
Ellery
Cotton Palace Coliseum
Cotton Palace
R. T. Janes
Sidney
Texas
Texas Cotton Palace
God
de Quincy
Robert Burns
Ayr
Jesus
Wittls-McDade Co
Witls-McDade Co
Witlinery
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