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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1921
Page
2
A sermonist laments modern family drift and calls for return to traditional home life. He urges mothers to reclaim fireside duties, children to honor discipline, and society to reestablish Bible values and a training camp for industry. The piece warns against sexual permissiveness and divorce as a sign of moral decay.
The piece extols stability, stamina and grace for law courts and jails, then discusses the craze for pure bred cattle with proper dam and sire, balanced rations, tickless ranges, show day prize winners, and asks if homes and farms meet standards. It notes a critic calling Dick old fashioned as progress races ahead at breakneck speed toward the breakers.
Mrs S S J Scott in Frost near Corsicana Texas found a three foot rattlesnake in her telephone box Tuesday. A nearby lake fisherman received her appeal and killed the reptile.
Todd and Jennings advertise sale prices on paints oils and varnishes. The message promises savings on quality Sherwin Williams products and urges customers to shop the deal.
Mrs. Margaret Grider of Muskogee Oklahoma reports relief from fifteen to twenty years of stomach woes after taking Tanlac. She says gas, bloating, heart pressure, nerves and fatigue faded. after six bottles she sleeps well, eats normally, and gains strength, with Tanlac available at Hamilton Drug Co. in Comanche and other druggists.
Governor Neff named the Texas state board of examiners in optometry after the new law. Members are W. B. Georgia of Waco Fred R. Baker of Dallas G. H Aronsfeld of San Antonio and Frederick Woolsey of Wichita Falls. The rest is copied from a quoted editorial piece.
Lee J. Rountree recalls Ben F. Harigel former editor of the La Grange Journal who toiled seventeen years for Fayette County readers. Ill health forced him to seek mountain rest as tuberculosis claimed him. A final note shows his quiet struggle with unpaid bills and a resolve that earned local respect despite poverty.
Clarence Ousley of Fort Worth states he will enter the Democratic nomination for United States senator after completing duties at the Agricultural and Mechanical college. He argues for early voter information, public involvement, and careful selection of candidates to avoid costly, heated contests. He pledges to share views on issues at the proper time and pursue the campaign with zeal.
A one year written guarantee accompanies Parker Lucky Curve fountain pens sold by J. H. Huff, Jeweler. If the pen breaks, present the guarantee for a new pen.
A Leonard G Wood verse urges kindness and daily labor to ease others pain. It emphasizes planting seeds of mirth and prayer, building sturdy lives, and diligent work to reap rich rewards. The poem warns against laziness and fragility, urging steadfast effort and hopeful outreach across years.
Ex governor voices alarm over the Texas university controversy with lawmakers and officials. He accuses university leaders of selfishness and vows the retrenchers must toughen to block pricey perches, pensions, and land deals while criticizing A M College and Vinson. He urges demand for higher standards and warns voters about university arrogance amid hard times.
The public is the paymaster as wages affect all. Wages reflect purchasing power and costs to both workers and farmers. Rising wages can lower farmers’ purchasing power and disrupt exchanges, harming overall industry.
A beggar pleads for aid as his wife loses work, asking bystanders for sympathy and support. The exchange highlights hardship in the community and the demand for charitable assistance from locals.
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