This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1923
Page
4
A Comanche citizen urges adherence to flag etiquette noting the flag was left unfurled after sunset and during rain. He cites violations including the half mast for President Tiarding and proposes the American Legion appoint a guard to ensure proper care on the courthouse square.
A reader suggests launching a poultry show this fall after De Leon and Dublin fairs succeed locally. It notes ample poultry elsewhere and proposes a one day event to boost town and region interest, urging early discussion.
General Henri Gourand of the French army, famed as The Lion of the Argonne, visited Brownwood on Wednesday night en route to Houston. He spoke to hundreds via interpreter, wearing a French general’s uniform. He lost his right arm and leg in service, yet served again in the late war. A delegation of American Legionnaires officially received him, and the 42d Infantry Band played.
The Perdue connection held its annual reunion Monday and Tuesday last week on the North Leon Hear Hasse. About fifty attendees enjoyed fish, steak and barbecue, cakes, pies, roast chicken, pickles, jellies, and a beef feast. Attendees included J. J. Perdue and family, Tom Tuttle’s Creamer group, Lloyd McCullough and wife, Earl McDonald and wife, Abe Perdue and son Glen, Talbot Brown and family, Luke Perdue and wife, Mr. Northcutt and family, Lee Tuttle’s family, and Dan Wells and family.
May focuses on Stockton as a careful driver with attention to corners and right of way. The piece appears among Topics of the Day and Films.
Walter Splawn of the Texas railroad commission outlines the railroad consolidation concept. He explains how eight class 1 lines and numerous smaller roads might merge into fifteen to twenty large systems and traces historical attempts, legal battles, and the 1920 Transportation Act's push for ICC plans guiding such consolidations.
Ed W. Groves from Sagerton writes to the Comanche Chief recalling 18 years in Comanche County and 7 years in Haskell County. He notes crops and rainfall hopes, oil excitement, and fond memories of Comanche, inviting readers to see Comanche as better neighbors and home.
A brief notice from the Louisiana Journal notes the caution that crossing the track should occur only after the train has passed. A humorous garaging exchange is quoted about diagnosing a tire issue and charging a fee, framing a comic misunderstanding.
John T. Orr president of the Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association tours Texas to advocate the More Money for Cotton campaign. He cites eight speaking engagements in Sherman McKinney Greenville Waxahachie Inis Terrell Corsicana and Groesbeck plus efforts to double membership and bale marketing through the association. Orr notes the group saved 156 684 16 on warehousing and insurance and reduced country damage costs by four to six dollars per bale last year.
Auction notice offers 275 acres one mile northeast of Comanche with 140 cultivated acres. Described as a fine land parcel suitable for stock farming and a school location. Property listed by Oscar Callaway.
Forty years of constant use is cited as proof the medicine expels worms in children and adults. The advertisement notes a price of 85 cents and lists 8. P. Smith as the seller.
McMurry College in Abilene will open for the first time on September 1 1928 with classrooms offices laboratories and fine arts spaces furnished. A second building now under construction will serve as a dormitory for young women and is to be completed by September 1. Later plans call for dormitories for both sexes and use of the new building as a cooperative home for 44 women.
Ollie Allen and John Green announce a new meat market opening next Wednesday August 15 in the Mrs Dora Greene building on the northwest corner of the square. Both are experienced in the market business and prepared to serve.
Advertisement notes malaria symptoms and urges immediate use of Herbine to cure malaria and chills. It claims the remedy puts the system in order and lists price 60c sold by S&S P. Smith.
I am your town. I reflect you as a mirror reflects a candle beam. My strength lies in those who stay and contribute to my offer. Ambition draws some away, yet I endure through the content with what I provide. I am more than wood and stone I am the composite soul of all who call me Tlome.
The second annual encampment of the Churches of Christ opened with Superintendent M. H. Moore of Fort Worth delivering the 11 o clock sermon. Delegations came from Fort Worth Dallas Weatherford Cleburne Stephenville Ranger Sweetwater San Angelo Grandfield and Wilson Oklahoma. A 52 acre park is nearly full with campers and many have rented furnished homes in Thorp Springs. Attendance is expected to rise daily.
Mrs Posluszny of Bay City Michigan recalls severe backache and weakness after childbirth. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with rapid improvement and ongoing use. She urges others with female ailments to request Lydia E Pinkham's Private Text Book from The Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts for free.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.