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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1925
Page
4
The Comanche Chief comments on the value of ads for merchants and readers alike, noting readers already peruse ads and newspapers in other towns offer comparable news. It mentions development plans for sandy land farms in Comanche county and references a California court theory about the Pickford kidnapping as publicity. Readers praise local coverage.
J G Pilcher reports six acres of melons yielding over 350 dollars with potential for more as harvest continues. Elberta peach trees from seedling stock prove productive per De Leon farmer C M Medford and H L Donaldson cites eight Elberta trees netting seven dollars each with plans for larger plantings including Klberia and Indian Cling varieties.
In 1890 Southern mills used 600000 bales of cotton. Today Southern mills consume over 4000000 bales. North Carolina leads Southern cotton manufacture with 42 mills. Texas produces about 40 percent of the U S cotton crop with 26 mills consuming 28000 bales. North Carolina ships raw cotton to Texas while Texas exports finished goods to North Carolina.
An old ad invites readers to sell clean cotton rags to Arthome Studio at East Side Square with a promise of top prices. It mentions telephone contact and the location for drop off or pickup.
A columnist urges community development of sandy lands backed by the Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club. He argues Christians must act with broad vision, cites Sam Walter’s poem Let Me Live by the Side of the Road, and praises Dr Carrie Weaver Smith for humane views on delinquent girls and social reform.
Last Sunday night in a Dallas suburb a man fired at an opossum in his poultry yard. A neighbor with a phonograph shouted for him to stop while others called police. The incident ended with an amused, rounded explanation.
Last Friday night a rain of grasshoppers struck Comanche and several nearby towns. Residents reported swarms covering streets and vehicles while farmers assessed crop damage. Local officials warned residents to seal homes and monitor for continued activity.
Reported belated townsmen arrived around midnight with unclear origin while electricity lit towns westward from here. Observers say millions chase city dazzle and risk premature death, prompting a call for more common sense among readers.
Advertisement from Hamilton Drug Co touts Martin's Screw Worm Killer as effective against heat wounds and fleas. It offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied, emphasizing value and customer assurance. Contains bold claim of “more for your money.”
The Cumnanche Chief states it is not convenient to bring the items to the office, instructing to telephone number 2 and they will be sent for.
Send your films to Arthome Studio for expert finishing at East Side Square. This brief notice invites filmmakers to improve visuals with professional editing color work and final polish services. Apply now to secure finishing slots and elevate production quality.
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