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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1919
Page
2
A call for nationalization spreads across railroads mines and factories. The proposal aims to bring lands and other key industries under state control, signaling a move toward complete socialism with broad support and opposition shaping the public debate.
Leslie's Weekly lauded Representative Thomas L Blanton of Texas sixteenth district for standing firm against organized forces seeking to free Thomas Mooney. The piece frames Blanton as a defender of right amid threats and incentives.
The State Highway department reports total receipts of 3 721 961 45 and disbursements of 163 693 percent to that date ending January 1 1919. Salaries and office fixtures cost 342 830 36 while 275 088 03 came from the National Department. The speaker notes five hundred thousand dollars in state funds yields only one and a half thousand for highways, urging tax relief for Texans.
A Brownwood Bulletin editorial scolds Jim White for backing discretion over valor, arguing lawmakers must stand firm for convictions. It cites historical figures and battles to defend bold leadership and warns that discretion risks preserving a failing representative government.
Hazeldell Wir and Mrs Charlie Miller entertain a new boy at their home since the sixth. Mrs W A Bryson hosted a dance last Friday night. Miss Lizzie Ford of Comanche and Mrs Nora Hill of San Antonio visited Mrs J M McJohn W Mayes of Rowood Arizona was a guest of Mr and Mrs J M McCrary last week. Mr and Mrs Elmore Owens visited relatives here last week. Mr S R Bowers arrived Saturday from western counties after visiting there. Odess Burton was in Carltop several days last week. A number of young people attended an entertainment in the Baggett community Saturday night. Mr Ernest Pruitt visited relatives here this week.
An advertisement promotes Prickly Ash Bitters as a thorough system tonic and bowel purifier. It claims to invig orate and strengthen body and brain with a price of $1.25 per bottle and availability from all druggists.
An advertisement touts la Creole hair dressing claiming it will make users look ten years younger by darkening gray hairs. The product list price is $1.00.
Cross Timbers records a week of visits with Bob Starling and Boyd Ewing at Desdemona. Mrs. Berta Davis of Dallas was guest of Mrs. Lucia Gilbreath. Miss Clara Richardson spent weekend with Maggie Hayes. Mr and Mrs Gertrude and John A Ew ing of Chapel called on Maggie Maye Hayes Sunday afternoon.
Physicians urge flu protection by purifying the body with Calotabs. One nightly dose supposedly ends a cold by morning with a cleansed liver and refreshed system. Sold only in sealed packages for 35 cents with money-back guarantee from druggists.
Sparks accompanied by Lemon Juice visits sister Mrs. Duval then plans to Stephenville to see relatives. Mrs. Sparks returns home while Mrs. Lawless goes to Sabol Okla. Nabers attend Mount Pleasant baptizing. W D Parker from East Texas visits sister. Mrs. Starr and Mrs. Boynton visit parents. Batton family from Brown County are visitors. Ruby Fisher suffers a sad misfortune when her horse ran away.
A simple mix of two lemons with three ounces of Orchard White creates a quarter pint of facial lotion. Apply daily on face neck arms and hands to fade freckles sunburn windburn and tan, offering a harmless, fragrant skin beautifier at low cost.
A Saturday gathering at John Richards home featured Willie Ewing returning Sunday from a month in Marlin Texas for work. Mrs Lillie Starling hosted a quilting event last week with several ladies in attendance.
A man recounts years of stomach catarrh and colic relief after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. He claims the preparation cleanses the intestinal tract and reduces inflammation, alleviating stomach liver and intestinal ailments and supporting cost refunds. The ad promotes the product and a money back guarantee through The Wm. Reese Co. and druggists.
The report notes a shower was received and the protracted meeting closed Sunday night enjoyed by all. Mentions Mrs A Li Lawless visiting her mother Mrs B Patton who left for Dublin en route to Oklahoma. Mrs Jas.
The report recalls a buggy accident in which a woman was uninjured seriously but lost her handbag with about seventy dollars. It notes the death of Miss Jennie Tiner last Thursday and her burial at Zion Hill cemetery, with Rev. Milton leading. It invites prayer meetings and Sunday school each week.
All children troubled with worms have a pale unhealthy color and stomach disturbance. Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic given regularly for two or three weeks enriches the blood improves digestion and acts as a general strengthening tonic. Nature will then dispel the worms and the child will be in perfect health. Pleasant to take. 60c per bottle.
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