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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1923
Page
4
A column reflects on virtue and vice across creeds races and politics. The author advocates self-responsibility in business and public behavior, urging criticism of wrongdoing without prejudice. It argues many Christians profess without practice and urges focus on quality and justice over size success and wealth.
The Hamilton Herald Record names Judge J C Shipman of Hamilton as a probable candidate for district attorney. Shipman is the county judge and former Hamilton County attorney.
Washington reports that Mrs May Nolan the Republican widow of John Nolan and the only woman in the House will become the first woman to chair a House committee She will lead the Expenditures in the Post Office Department committee as action moves to organize all standing committees tomorrow Rep Longworth Ohio to present the two party selections
The Gatesville Messenger notes district judge J R McClellan is expected to run again for re election after a first term shaping a business like court. A veteran Coryell countian active during wartime, he has earned broad support for impartial trials, clearing dockets, and strong community standing.
Martin W. Littleton former Texas Democrat and toastmaster at the New York Southern Society annual dinner lauded President Coolidge calling him an American president. He contrasted Coolidge with Harding and voiced approval of Coolidge stance on Russia bonus and the League of Nations amid applause from former Southerners now in New York. Earlier speakers included Senator K D McKellar of Tennessee and Irvin Cobb.
Lance Whaley states that in the last ten days he shipped pecans to 31 states and to England France and Belgium. Each shipment included advertising for Brownwood.
A compilation of women making strides across fields and nations. Union counsel for Anna M. Klose in New York, Russian fur and hatmakers earning monthly wages, German girls working in Holland, and women’s political advances in Italy and England. Examples span education, law, sports, theater, advertising, and business from the U.S. to Europe and Asia.
Dexter Watling lists affordable fruit options available in bulk or smaller quantities, highlighting low prices and practical choices for shoppers seeking value in wholesale or retail formats. The note serves as a quick guidance on cost-effective fruit sourcing.
To relieve rheumatism sprains lame back lumbago or pleurisy Ballard's Snow Liniment is promoted as a remedy of proven merit. It is described as very powerful and penetrating with three sizes 30c 60c and 1.20 per bottle sold by P. Smith.
Washington reports the Department of Commerce's figures on Texas government costs for the year ended August 31 1922. Per capita cost rose to 9.48 with total costs reflecting general departments interest and outlays. Revenue per capita stood at 8.66, leaving a 0.82 per capita excess. Property taxes dominated revenue at 50.6 percent in 1922 with licenses contributing smaller shares.
The document notes Texas net indebtedness per capita at $0.85 in 1922, $1.07 in 1917, and $0.97 in 1914, with assessed property value for ad valorem taxes at $3.387 billion and total taxes levied of $25.387 million, yielding a per capita levy of $5.25. It also references hunting and fishing privilege fees and fund assets like sinking funds.
We extend our sincere thanks to all friends for kindnesses shown us at the time of the death and burial of our father, brother C A Knutson. Constance Knutson Elmer Tuinstra Mrs Clara Tuinstra Miss Sophia Knutson
The school will dismiss this Friday afternoon for the holidays and resume work on December 31. The compulsory attendance law will be effective from December 31 until the close of school. I Layne Superintendent.
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