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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1931
Page
5
An old advertisement promotes Kruschen Salts as a daily morning remedy for weight loss. It claims fat banishment and enhanced attractiveness, urging a half teaspoon in hot water each morning. The copy touts energetic health, bright eyes, clear skin, and charm, with an 85 cent bottle at Wm. Reese Drug Co. or any drug store and a money back guarantee lasting four weeks.
Turkey raisers face heavy losses from worms as many flocks dwindle. Reliable worm expellants offered by Wm. Reese Drug Co at affordable prices to help farmers protect turkeys.
R T Haile buried in Oakland cemetery after a long life of public service and deep faith. Born February 1846 in Jackson County Tennessee he joined the Confederate forces as a teen and endured prison, later moving to Texas then Gorman where he lived over fifty years. He died August 3 after heart attacks, survived by five children, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the German Hotel with Rev Selg Kirkpatrick officiating.
R C Stephenson argues unemployment is an economic issue requiring long term industry planning and prudent finance. He rejects immediate compulsory reserve funds and emphasizes foresight, balanced production, restrained credit, and personal thrift as the true foundation of U.S. economic stability.
Ice cold melons advertised by Peerless Produce Co available at all times.
Tom McDonald accompanied by sisters and a niece leaves Monday for Hollis and Rush Springs Oklahoma to lead singing at a revival conducted by his brother in law Rev H Waegconer. Helan Jones joins the party.
Mr and Mrs T J Wyatt and granddaughter with Miss Jewell Ross returned from a trip to Wichita Falls and The Cher City where they visited relatives.
A limestone spreader owned by an Illinois bank was rented to farmers for ten cents a ton and a phosphate spreader for five cents a ton. The bank led the “limestone project” as its main banker-farmer effort in 1930, with Farm Bureau cooperation. A soil tester mapped forty acre unit areas with 23 surface tests at precise points and five other points with three tests each. The map used red shading to show where limestone was needed. The bank arranged limestone shipments in car lots for farmer use.
Bankers propose a broad program to strengthen banking through improved bank management and prudent legislation. Key actions include consolidating banks where appropriate, expanding state and branch banking, raising minimum capital to at least 50 000, improving staff qualifications, curbing excessive borrowing, expanding regional clearinghouses, and granting Federal Reserve Banks broader exam and rediscount powers. The recommendations aim to curb over banking and protect public interests while boosting efficiency and service charges.
An editorial in Southern Cultivator lauds the farmer banker program in Georgia. It notes 115 of 161 counties pledge live-at-home farm reform and predicts wide adoption across agricultural regions if demonstrated profits prove real. It argues the plan could end reliance on federal or state relief and advance economic freedom for individual farmers.
Indian Gap Texas August 11 1931 a local letter to Comanche Chief denounces Geo B Sllack critique of routing changes affecting old Route No 1. Dr A T Williamson claims mail delays Between Hamilton Priddy and Indian Gap hurt patrons, accuses Black of self interest and urges rescinding the change to restore rural service. The missive argues the town’s trade and patients suffer from thirty-six hour mail lapses.
The Vinson and Brown families gathered at Lake Eanes on Sunday August 9 for their first reunion. About fifty attended including D A Brown, Mrs M I Brown, Velmer McKinzie, A H Cox, J H Almond, J H McKintie, W L Vinson, T Edwards, Hilton Burke and Miss Ethel Burks with out of county guests Bill Brown and wife of Abilene, Mrs McClain and daughter from Rosco and Miss Simmons of Sherman. The day featured conversations among elders and swimming for the youngsters.
An ad promotes Better Butter Wrap ping Paper a genuine Vegetable Parchment paper that prevents sticking and rots. It notes the product costs no more and invites readers to ask for Butter Certons.
The Comanche Chief touts Potter Cartons and genuine Vegetable Parchment that resist moisture, asserting butter remainsKent better and sells better.
Local theatre advertises the first 10 showings of Trader Horn with sensational colonial Africa imagery. Educators in Comanche County praise the film as educational, noting its geography lessons and potential value for schoolchildren.
The Neel family reunion drew about a hundred relatives and friends to Gustine on Thursday August 6. Out of town heads included Joe Neel Mack Neel and Jim Neel from Big Spring and Carl McDonald from Kohema along with Mrs Fannie Barret from Big Spring. A noon dinner river swim and family reminiscences highlighted the day with relatives staying in camp overnight.
A short note states butter cartons and packaging resist moisture keeping butter dry, improving preservation and sale potential. It emphasizes that proper packaging helps butter stay better and enhances selling prospects.
Judge and Mrs. W. J. Oxford and son Billy of Stephenville and Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Estes of Olney visit Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Perry while Bob Seale of Home Produce Co. advertises top prices for cream chickens and eggs in the area.
Mrs Willy Satterfield entertained her son Joe and a group of his schoolmates Tuesday evening. After indoor games refreshments of ice cream and cake were served to Carl Jack Carter James Wilkerson Stanton Wilhelm Hardy Mary E Jones Kert Speed Ted Durham Jack Jessup Mary Belle White Bettie Kraus Dorothy Cauley Wynn Mae Dillard Eldena Lane Kathleen Barrett Pat McClelland of Brownwood and helpers Skeet Estes and Dudley Hicks facilitated the event.
Bob Seale at Hore Produce Co promotes a new range of creamer, pro duce, poultry and eggs highlighting fresh supply and local sourcing.
Mrs Carroll Magness honored her daughter Treva on her fifteenth birthday with a lawn party for schoolmates. Guests enjoyed table games, stunts, watermelon, ice cream, and cake while Treva received birthday remembrances. Attendees included Ozelle Lane Jene McKinzie Geraldine Waldrop Ovada Jackson Maurice Nance Stanton Wilhelm Gayle McCullough Hancis Hawkins Thurston Atwood Farl Gore Iris Cotton Pauline Marshall Albert Bonser Hardy Jones.
We save you money on Meats. Get your Ice and Ice Cold Melons from us. Hauling and Truck Service.
William Reese Drug Co advertises hundreds of turkeys expellents available at affordable prices, urging shoppers to act quickly. The brief notice highlights low costs and local sales in a period newspaper style.
Miss Vada Belle Simmons, home economics teacher at Comanche High School, plans to organize a home economics club. Girls enrolled in home economics this year should attend next Tuesday, August 18 at 3 00 p m in the High School Building to assist in organizing. New students are invited and several social events are planned. W G Barrett Supt.
An item from The Comanche Chief highlights parchment paper and butter cartons with a promotional note inviting inquiries. The brief ad suggests affordable supplies for general use.
County Superintendent R S Ker says two schools begin new terms in August with nine month terms. Jakehamon will keep O H Moore as principal. Cora Wall Delia Wall Lucille The teach. Proctor Public School opens September 7 with J B Cooper presiding and a formal program planned. Principal for High School is Joe Grimland, Cranfill Gap, a former Howard Payne athlete. staff includes Bess Scott Dublin Linda Sears Live Springs Irene Roe and Stella Bennett plus Grace Nichols in primary grades.
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