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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1924
Page
4
A fragment from the Comanche Publishing Co notices an insert with moral maxims and social admonitions. It urges self control, public service, and thoughtful conduct amid hints of local readership and community standards.
A proposal notes potential commercial growth along the Cotton Belt between Comanche and Waco. It urges connecting Brownwood to the line by using Frisco tracks for 30 miles, arguing trains into Brownwood would link two cities and benefit a large surrounding region.
Cut this out and mail ten cents to Foley at 2855 Sheffield Ave Chicago to receive a ten cent bottle of Foley Money and Tar Compound for coughs plus Foley pills and Foley cat hartic tablets. Also mentions National Mazda electric light globes sold by Durham Bros.
The author reflects on election season in a fifth city, noting how some candidates win and others lose, calling some rivals “Incks” and “mnanucky.” He jokes about being a “gum shoe politician” while admitting he seldom acts, and urges readers to share any discovered misdeeds instead of denying them. He argues against initiative and referendum and urges cooperation with prohibition enforcers. He closes asking for candor and offers to consider any new ideas.
A reverent meditation on Moses, raised by Egyptian privilege yet Hebrew heart, who at eighty years old receives God’s summons to lead the Israelites. The essay traces his early concealment, education, wilderness meditation, and the pivotal moment when he answers the divine call, highlighting faith transmitted through generations.
B F Avery and Son have made inplements for 66 years and pass the test. See them at Durhina Dress.
Floresville Texas advertisement from N Flores & Fro offering seed cane seed at 33.15 pounds. Claim of free from jobson grass and a guarantee. Local readers advised to contact Flores & Fro for purchase.
Experts warn fields infested with cockleburrs should not be used for pig grazing as spring sprouts appear. Young sprouts contain a poisonous substance that can fatally affect pigs in sufficient quantities, with death occurring quickly in some cases. To recover, affected pigs should be dried in a dry lot and fed milk or grease while removing the affected bone and preventing access until plants reach four to inches in height.
Eastland County Bar Association notes the death of Judge A E Hampton of De Leon Texas a distinguished lawyer and valued citizen. The resolutions express sorrow and appreciation for his exemplary life and work and extend sympathy to his family. They authorize minutes, notice to Eastland and Comanche counties press and a copy to the family. Committee members: J B Grisham Carl P Springer Milburn McCarte.
A fragmented reflection on a math teacher who seemed always correct until a rare error. It muses on human fallibility, humility, and the idea that making mistakes is essential to learning rather than a blemish.
An aged advertisement promotes Halg's Catapha Medicine as a remedy for common colds and nasal catarrh. It claims the product acts as a treatment and is available with a wand of convalescence, touting long-term relief and favorable effects over seven years.
The document lists candidates for state and county offices including State Senator Walter Woodward Coleman Por District Judge J R McClellan Coryell County For re election second term Joe F idson Hamilton County Mark Callaway Coman County For District Attorney Jesse C Shipman Hamilton County For District Clerk W Garnett Grove Por Representative J F Rolton Thomas Renfro Mullin J R Carrol For County Judge Bob McCampbell F J Reese Re election Rh A Luker H L Stewart For Sheriff Tom Foowards Geho Montgomery W R Dyson Jess Tearrs J T Tom Gilbreath For County Clerk J W Littletomnn Re election second term For Tax Assessor J B Lady N A Hensley Ben Wiltem A J Jack McGuire De Lavon For County Superintendent D E Renfro Hl Gantz Ne election For Commissioner Precinct 1 jff Gox Dr See Morris Volney Jack son J B Payne Re election W Rankin John L Welson For Commissioner Precinct 2 J T Moopy George Masters M Bowan A Draziel Montgomery De Ot Rutherford I W McGorp For Commissioner Precinct 3 KB Genel Bates D C Dave Johnson For Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 J P Grabam Re election second term
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