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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1925
Page
4
A front page appeal urges Comanche residents to embrace new water and natural gas supply, growth plans, and a county fair. It touts a strong band, shipping hopes for melons and fruit, silica sand wealth, and a farmer centered exchange idea to boost commerce and cooperation.
The article extols pioneers as the founders of Texas culture, crediting them with shaping the state alongside cowboys and noting their sacrifices for future generations. It recounts visits to incubator projects in Brownwood and Comanche, praising poultry development and urging local fairs to boost farming progress and community pride. It highlights neighborly acts in Swan Hill and the value of regional unity in Comanche County.
County Judge R A Luker reads a Lions Club anniversary address praising community action in Comanche for better roads and rural school support. The text highlights partnerships, funding for a local American Legion Band, Comanche Fair involvement, and youth programs, stressing unity and sustained effort.
Old Pohick Church near Alexandria Virginia is linked to George Washington who is said to have designed it and served as vestryman. The article notes Washington’s unique affection for the church and its role in his spiritual life.
First through tenth grade teachers and students are listed for Hasse School. Superintendent T. V. Weaver notes about 175 pupils enrolled and praises organization amid changes and invites visitors to see the work firsthand.
County Agent J A Barton details a plan after culling 150 hens near Comanche. Band laying hens with celluloid bands in spring and again mid summer, then culled nonlayers. Double-banded hens chosen for breeding pens. The Chief costs one dollar next year.
The Comanche Lions outline a civic vision built on liberty and intelligence. They seek a five year campaign for better roads schools agricultural methods and livestock plus a county fair system and a city owned natural park and fairground to unite communities and drive development.
Rome reports a six day engagement on the Eastern frontier of Italian North Africa ends with two hundred Senussi killed and six teen villages destroyed. Italian forces seize 500 camels and 13,000 cattle as Forts and patrols are planned to secure the region.
A new oil town is being platted three miles north of Kerens on the Bazette road to be named Ker-Baz. The project indicates growth around the oil industry corridor near Kerens, Texas.
Details described at the trial of sixteen Communists alleged to be members of the German cheka reveal plans targeting General von Seeckt and the Leipsic authorities. The proceedings outline a conspiracy to attack the German leadership and disrupt governmental actions amid postwar turmoil.
Gov. Ferguson backed 10 percent tobacco tax faces adverse reports from the House Revenue and Taxation Committee. Three similar bills were sent to the same committee with adverse recommendations. The Loftin soft drink and ice cream tax bill was deferred.
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