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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1917
Page
2
A local writer asserts Comanche county cannot be cheated out of a fair peanut crop and reports excellent conditions for the late crop after inspecting recent fields. The message emphasizes strong prospects and county resilience in farming.
On September the manufacture of whiskey was stopped across the United States as a wartime measure. Distillers now expect plants will not reopen, having them converted into factories of other kinds.
In his favor, Jim Ferguson may be impeached. It may be that he deserves to be. We are not in position to really know. But regardless of guilt or innocence he has done one thing for which he deserves great credit, and that is operating the penitentiaries in such a manner that they are paying investments to the State.
The piece urges the people of Texas to vote on adopting the nationwide Prohibition amendment. It notes the Legislature can act but favors a democratic decision by the Texas electorate.
A proposal by Representative Fly calls for a comprehensive inquiry into all state government departments. The plan aims to map functions, identify inefficiencies, and recommend reforms across agencies.
A proposal to create committees to report findings to the House promises to root out leaks in all departments and institutions. Lawmakers would use the findings to craft remedies and pass laws to curb evils detected.
An out-of-county reader complimented The Chief Exponent for its draft law information and the paper’s quick news delivery. The reply notes the home county paper offers more on the draft law, but the editor emphasizes delivering all news promptly as subscribers expect.
A reflective critique argues that avoiding opposing views limits understanding. It contrasts reading one side with reading both to gain full sense. The piece cautions against narrowing thought by ignoring contrary arguments.
Dallas becomes dry and Fort Worth stands to gain business from nightly crowds in the streets. Tarrant County officials plan to oppose continued wet status, launching what may be the state s hottest prohibition battle with slogans it helps business and clean Fort Worth.
The piece argues that public service theory would oddly grant newspapers, unlike railroads or banks, the power to set selective advertising rates. It ponders a future where a commission fixes prices to prevent uneven publicity for favored or disfavored readers.
The article argues Jim Ferguson faces impeachment charges but notes he merely followed precedents set by prior governors. It contends the public should recognize long-standing practices in official circles and that awareness may lead to stopping them.
A lodger arrives at Mrs. Jenkins home and trips over a tin bath left on the top stairs. The accident draws a laugh as the landlady reveals the sleeper Mr Brown uses the bath clatter as his alarm clock, describing him as a heavy sleeper.
A fragment notes a ham in a wartime sandwich was cut with a safety razor, sphering into a curious detail. The line ends abruptly, leaving the event and its significance unclear to readers.
A brief note from the Boston Transcript states that the next step will be to photograph it on the bread. The line suggests a specific sequence in a kitchen or food-related context with a casual instruction.
A shepherd testifies at a border district tribunal where a member asks why his work cannot be done by a woman. The applicant recalls a prior woman who failed, naming Bo Peep as the speaker, provoking a humorous exchange.
A mother climbs stairs to tuck Willie in and hears the boy finishing his prayer. The scene captures a quiet domestic moment framed by faith and family devotion.
In a Boston transcript a dialogue shows a young woman author pressing the editor to buy her story. The editor offers twenty dollars if satisfied, while she counters with fifteen, urging a quick deal without reading.
In a terse confrontation a boy tells an officer he values his king too much while the officer scowls. The boy quickly retreats with a witty retort about his jackass reflecting sharp humor amid the clash.
Pat, arriving from Ireland, meets Mike in America. Pat says he came to try making an honest living, but Mike notes the field has little competition, making it easy to succeed in this country.
The captain and the mate on board the Pretty Polly clashed openly, scowling whenever they met and taking every chance to harass each other with gleeful spite. Each man then logged the day’s entries in turn.
Early care builds strength for later life. Do not neglect colds or mild pains. Scott's Emulsion nourishes blood, supports rheumatism relief, and helps stay well. No alcohol. Scott & Bowne Bloomfield NJ.
In a WWI ship log the captain pens a wry entry after finding the mate drunk on June 2 1917. The mate notes June 3 1917 with a mock record stating the captain is drunk. The London Opinion cites the anecdote with a dry humorous tone.
A Dallas News quip notes a little boy answers that he can tell of things that did not exist a hundred years ago. The remark highlights rapid innovation and new ideas transforming education and daily life.
A pantry beauty remedy claims two lemons and three ounces of orchard white create a quarter pint lemon lotion for whitening and beautifying skin. Strain to avoid pulp and store for months, then massage daily on face neck arms and hands for smoother skin.
A claimed certification for weak fainting hearts and hysteria is offered by Reno Vine heart and nerve tonic priced at 50 cents and one dollar. The notice lists two price points and asserts tonic efficacy for heart and nerve conditions.
Jakkie W. Burks former Comanche county treasurer and Meadows Grocery Co. bookkeeper received an offer to become head bookkeeper in the State Comptroller's office at Austin with a handsome salary. He declined, preferring to stay with Meadows Grocery, praised as one of the region’s best and most dependable office workers.
An advertisement touts Plantation Chill Tonic as guaranteed to remove chills and fever within a week. It offers a full refund if unsatisfied after a proper trial and sets the price at 50 cents.
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