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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1924

Page

4

The Comanche Chief Editor VSJ IX months note

The Comanche Chief notes editor Vavis Ko Doyle serving about one year and ix months. The item highlights his tenure and role with the paper as he continues duties at the editor’s desk.

Reverence and ego clash in county fair plea

A Brookside column laments ego eclipsing reverence and urges unity for a real county fair. It argues politicians must uphold principles over policy, calls for support of local candidates, and stresses community collaboration to inspire towns and farms.

Texas business outlook praised by Cowie at Comanche talk

Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports Robert Cowie cites Texas growth potential as greater than Germany’s former empire and urges Texans to view state as a future major national force. He notes extensive U S business travel and endorses lyceum programs and Lions Club event themes in Comanche.

Robert ‘ Moar Union Fort Worth Texas Cowle Babson Cowie United States Lyceum Comanche Lions Club

Advertising boosts California oranges consumption through growers campaigns

A discussion on home talent programs leads to a note on fruit and nut profitability. J P Hoff notes fruit trees on his farm and the shift of fruits from knick knacks to valuable tools. Subkist orange shipments and a 12 year advertising campaign show consumer demand doubling and Americans eating nearly twice as many oranges.

J. P. Hoff Hasse Road Don Francisco California Fruit Showers’ Exchange

Activities of Women Across Nations and Roles Highlighted

A survey of women roles shows diverse positions from pioneers and leaders to laborers. Notable items include Julia Marcum as the sole woman in a Grand Army of the Republic unit, Miss Edna Pilkington as a pioneering weather forecaster, and Rosita Forbes described as the only white woman to cross the Sahara, plus mentions of women in diplomacy, industry, and public service.

Julia Marcum Williamsburg Kentucky National Grand Army of the Republic Rosita Forbes Sahara Desert Inuxton Eng Edna Pilkington

We Sit and Think on Liars and Government

A column by J. R. Manes critiques liars and the Coolidge era, arguing that demagogues mislead the public while urging awakening to protect republican ideals. It laments predatory wealth, stresses fellowship, and warns against partisan schemes in religion and government.

J. R. Manes Bit Hyena Coyote Jackal Skunk Virmin Coolage Washington

Many Varieties of Opals and Their Locales

Frank Morton in Adventure Magazine describes opal varieties from the mesmeric girasol of Mexican fire opal to Muller's glass and hiyalite. He notes opal’s glassy, porous qualities and superstitious uses, including pledge stones, talismanic qualities, and marriage symbolism.

Scott United States Paris Quincy France Frank Morton Adventure Magazine

Texas Farm Bureau News argues for cooperative marketing

The text criticizes the old system where sellers set prices and urges farmers to organize into cooperatives. It claims cooperatives can lower middleman costs, enable bulk sales, and empower farmers to control supply and prices. It laments labor exploitation and calls for Southern farmers to unite against commercial slavery. It cites crepe prices with large regional figures.

Texas Farm Bureau News Hornet South America

See the Poor Married Man at High School Auditorium

Theater program notes HL Payne presenting a stage piece titled See the Poor Married Man at the high school auditorium Tuesday evening.

Reese Lowers Mile Record In Intra-Mural Contest

Jim Rees of Comanche set a conference mile record at the intra mural meet in Austin Texas by shaving three seven and s off the prior mark while Haggard also broke a conference record in the high jump. The Longhorns won the meet and Jackson was top point getter.

Reese Austin Texas Jim Rees Comanche Dickinson Oklahoma A. & M Kees Mississippi A. & M Haggard Comanche County Jackson Longhorns

Marriage Licenses Issued Since March 28

The following marriage licenses were issued since March 28: Chester Horn Midleton and Miss Jehnnie Velma Reese, Grady M. Hatehtine and Miss Josephine Langston, A W Griffith and Miss Gladys Mae Metardy, Robert Guy Hunt and Miss Conneail Audia McNeil.

Chester Horn Midleton Jehnnie Velma Reese Grady M. Hatehtine Josephine Langston A.W. Griffith Gladys Mae Metardy Robert Guy Hunt Mise Conneail Audia McNeil

Babe of Mr. and Mrs Leland Stewart Dies

Geraldine Stewart infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Leland Stewart died Monday after a protracted illness. An attack of measles followed by pneumonia proved fatal. Funeral services were held at the cemetery this morning by Rev J R Morris. The bereaved parents have community sympathy in their first great loss.

Geraldine Leland Stewart J. R. Morris

Tariffs, Wheat Prices and Farmer Protection Debate

A reader questions tariff protection for farmers noting rising wheat tariffs yet falling wheat prices. The letter, signed by R A Luker from Proctor Texas route 2, cites economic irony and recalls a joke about going broke on a good hand. A political ad mentions a school auditorium event and local shop pricing.

Jack Keeshan R. A. Luker Proctor Texas

Election slate listing local and district candidates

A fragmented OCR list shows candidates across county and district races including State Senator Walter Woodward Coleman. J R McClellan Coryell for district judge. Jor H Eidson Hamilton, Mark Callaway Comanche. district clerk Garnett Gore. representative Rolton Renfro Mullin and Carroll. county judge Bob Mc Campbell. Tom Reese re election with Luxer and Stewart. sheriff T M Edwards. Montgomery Dyson Harrison Gilbreath. county clerk Littles Joun. tax collector Jookie Burks Strickland Williams. tax assessor Lacy Hensley Wilhelm McGuire Leon. county superintendent Renfro Gantz re election. commissioner precinct 1 Morris Jackson Payne Rankin Wilson. commissioner precinct 2 Moody Masters Bowman Braziel Montgomery Rutherford Moore Depriest. precinct 2 Ester Johnson. justice of the peace precinct 1 Graham re election.

J. R. McClellan Coryell County Jor H. Eidson Hamilton County Mark Callaway Comanche County

Ads Offer Foley Remedies in Mail-Order Promotion

A vintage advertisement promises money value for sending the notice to Foley Co at 2855 Sheffield Ave Chicago. Readers are urged to write name and address to receive a ten cent bottle of Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and Foley Pills and Catarrhal Tablets.

Foley & Co Sheffield Ave Chicago FOLEY

Well Improved 240 Acre Farm Near High School

Two toned porty acres farm of 240 acres on a public road and 1.5 miles from a high school. In a top community, priced to sell within weeks. J K Eanews & Co handles sale.

J. K. Eanews & Co

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Vavis KO Doyle Tio Henry Chay Henry Clay Texas Business Healthy Alcester England Moscow Wotwers New York City Rome Italy Alice Martin Pittsfield, Ilinois States Fernando Garcia Dorothy Hender St Paul New Republic Nicaragua Gertrude Schlitz Chester Fawn Gray L. EB. Cheesman London Pacific Islands Alice Robertson Oklahoma Oklahoma Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital Muskogee Margaret McMillan Toronto Clara Parsons State Prison Department of New York Sing Sing Prison Eitieenship HL Payne, i Young Haggard Jim Reese Comanche High School George W. Haggard Gustine Babe J. W. Webb Comanche Marble and Granite Company N. B. Palmer Walter ©. Woodward of Coleman Jesse C. Shipman LA. Garnett W. H. Gore J. F. Rolton Thomas J. Renfro Mullin J. R. Carroll Bob McCampbbell Fo J. Reese R. A. Lvuker HW. L. Stewart T. M Tom) Edwards Montgomery W. R Reb Dyson Jess Harrison J.T Tom Gilbreati J. W. Littlesjoun Jokkie W. Burks Mose Strickland C. W. Williams R. Lacy N. A. Hensley Ben Wilhelm A. J Jack) McGuire Te Leon Db. Be.renfro H. L. Gantz Dr. (Lee) Morris Volney L. Jackson J. Payne W. J. Rankin John L. Wilson J. T. Moody George Masters Bowman A. Braziel Unele P. Montgomery T. M Rutherford W. Moore J. O. Depriest Preeiger C. EL Gene) Esters Dace) Johnson J. FP Graham P. H. Chilton Comanche National Bank Building I. M. Cochran PF. & M. Bank Comanche, Texas Oc.w McCollum Office Burks Bldg R. W. H. Hamilton Standard Optometrist Smith's Drug Store Hallird Smith Mead Drugnota P. J. Ftheney & Co A. S. Harris, II L. Stewart Marion Wilkerson J. D. Smoot WH. Durham W Speed G. Ke, Smith Geo. Montgomery G. W. Jessup Board of Trustees Comanche Independent School District Oscar Callaway Gil Callaway Bob McCampbell Pity Ul Ling H. J. R. Gille West Side Square F. F. Clark ALTO HEE Lang Bernard Riley Joe O. H. Donah Tenas P. A. Petti Comanciipe Fleming J.D. Bonner Treas North Side Square John M. Bligh Decatur Ala Home Circle Insurance Mnanche County I B. Russell J. D. Bonner
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