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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1924
Page
2
A colorful, issue filled town note urges residents to clean up their premises and encourage neighbors to do the same. It hints at a big fall fair, debates over paving and hospital plans, and humorous musings on politics, farming, and aging. The piece references Lions clubs and lively town life in Comanche.
A Whitewright Sun editorial reprinted by State Press argues that local mindset shapes prosperity and social mood. It says satisfaction and generosity rise with good cotton prices while pessimism at ten cents makes people feel misused and ready to move. The piece stresses outlook, not actual cash, as the key asset.
J R Eanes argues that parental neglect causes undisciplined youth and urges renewed family duties. He defends moral youth amid criticism of modern times, laments fading authority, and calls for Bible readings and family prayer to restore responsible parenting.
Austin Texas February 4 Announcement by H Y Benedict dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Texas lists students on the fall term honor roll for high scholastic standing. One tenth of the student body is recognized in five rank groups with emphasis on quality and quantity of work.
Dallas bishop John M. Moore stayed in Comanche from Friday evening to Saturday evening as guest of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Adams. The clergyman, a prominent Methodist leader, lived in Comanche about thirty five years ago and taught locally in the Shiloh area before his elevation to the episcopacy.
The Comanche Produce Company plans a Saturday loading of a car carrying chickens, continuing its frequent market operations with offerings in live poultry.
A survey notes varied statuses of women from Finland to India and the United States. It cites parliamentarian women in Finland, shopkeepers in Bart, clerks in Japan, and a U S official chairing a federal commission. It highlights women aviaries, medicine, education, and politics with many notable individuals.
Dewey of Gray Spencer lumber reports many farm repairs and residences going up as oil boom erosion reverses. Gardenhire builds west of town, Johnson buys lumber for a home south, Adams repairs a farm east of Sipe Springs, and Hansford installs a new grist mill in town.
Mrs Ellen Bethel of Clanton Als writes that Foley Cathartic Tablets are the best medicine she has ever used for constipation. Sold everywhere.
Judge J H Lawson of Houston will address the Church of Christ in Comanche next Sunday at 11 a m on The Bible vs Evolution. Elder WA Shultz extols Lawson as an instructive speaker and Old Book believer. Lawson, a boyhood friend of Shultz, is a prominent Houston lawyer who once held posts on the beaches at Sherman and Altus Oklahoma.
The grand jury list for the next term of court to convene March 3 includes John Scott De Leon route 2 John A Motion De Leon A B Barker De Leon route J T Young De Leon Walter Lumlermilk De Leon route 4 Jere Morgan Sipe Springs No EL Palmer Jr Gustine Jim Leneh Blanket Jim Loey Sidney John Coneh Comanche Democrat route Albert Cunningham Comanche route W W A Vettit Gustine routet Dan Dut ton Sidney Dock Miller Lamkin Ashmore Thiblin Bane PN route B Guyger Proctor.
W J Rankin announces this week his candidacy for county commissioner in precinct 1. He lives on the Comanche and Rising Star road and also on the Sipe Springs and May road in the northwest county. Rankin has lived in Comanche 45 years and has farming, gin, blacksmithing, ante repairing, and tractor operation experience, hoping these skills aid road machinery knowledge and county service.
The ad claims citizens are wiser than many statesmen and attacks Dean for proposed cuts. It asserts Luker offers value for money, stressing results over trivial gains. Route 2 Proctor Texas labels the message as political advertising.
A special meeting of the Ladies Missionary Society of the Christian Church will be held Monday February 11. Mrs Teel district manager of the Young people's missionary work and Mrs Mulloy president of the Christian Church Aid will meet with the society from 8 to 4 for the ladies and after 4 for a Sunday school children conference. The society desires full attendance.
The American Legion band is preparing a minstrel show with black face comedy and nine specialties. The orchestra will feature solo numbers and a program of unusual attractiveness, with a date in February yet to be settled.
The next Parent-Teacher Association meeting will be held at the grammar school Thursday February 14. Mrs W G Dingu and Mr Jenkins and Miss Albritton health nurse will discuss several matters of importance. Comanche Produce Company is handling a car of bells Saturday.
A customer testimonial from Cora Jernigan of Potts Camp Mississippi reports relief from kidney discomfort after using Foley Pills Texin. The ad promotes Foley Pills as a diuretic stimulant and urges readers to try a bottle, noting availability in local markets and at stores selling a car of chickens.
The State of Texas commands the sheriff to summon W L Saye to appear before the County Court of Comanche County on the first Monday of April 1924 to answer a petition in case No 1498 filed January 22 1924 by Allie Beal against W L Saye. The note dated April 3 1920 for 5864 50 with 10 percent interest is claimed as owed, with Beal as holder and transfer proven June 27 1923. The court seeks judgment for principal interest costs and relief.
A list of candidates for district judge and district attorney in multiple counties plus county official races. Names include J R K McClellan, Jor Wh Eldson, Mark Callaway, Jesse Shipman, W Garnett, Bob McCampbell, F Reese, R A Luker, H L Stewart, Jorkie Burks, Mose Strickland, W Williams, and others for precinct and justice posts. Re-election notes appear for several incumbents.
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