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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1921
Page
4
Fire devastated a Brownwood business block this week, sparing Coggin National Bank. Estimated loss reaches 215000 with 165000 insured. A state treasury shortage of about 15000 in Austin is under investigation.
A reflective piece argues Jesus as a democrat fighting aristocracy and urges preservation of constitutional rights. It links biblical struggle to modern politics in Comanche County Texas, praising Governor Neff and Senator Bailey while criticizing factional maneuvers and media campaigns. The text condemns hypocrisy and stresses state rights and fiscal prudence amid national disputes.
A Dallas area collage argues for stricter enforcement of laws and fewer suppressive or antiquated statutes. It cites Bryan, Harding, and Wilson era politics, notes pardons like Rev. Francis Berry, and critiques party leadership and reform governors amid religious and political tensions.
The passage argues that public support rises from professed piety and sanctity rather than actual moral or mental merit. It laments that popular devotion to moral and religious ideals boosts leaders to high office, lowering government standards and virtue.
The Brightman Cotton Company of Comanche Texas voices strong support for the Bennett variety. They note improved staple, early high yield, large locks aiding picking, and lint priced ten to twenty dollars above the Mebane grade, urging farmers to adopt to boost demand and prices.
Notice posted forbids wood hauling or hunting in the pasture. Any trespasser will be prosecuted. The amount 26¢ appears in the notice.
M. Moore seeks re election for City Secretary and Collector. B Arthur runs for re election as City Marshal.
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