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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1924
Page
2
Comanche Lions urge unified campaign for town improvement and a 99 year lease on an abandoned well. The letter discusses civic duty, progress, and a push for cooperative action, highlighting strong poultry industry optimism and local support for a lively, progressive county paper.
All banks in Comanche will observe Washington's birthday by remaining closed all day Friday February 22. The notice lists banking institutions across the town closing for the holiday.
J. H. Griffith, deputy sheriff in Santa Anna, was shot while attempting an arrest Saturday night and died at the local hospital the next day. A former Comanche county resident, he lived north of town and had resided in Santa Anna for several years. He was sixty two years old.
Readers are urged to stay calm amid campaign heat, defend against partisan exaggeration, and seek facts from nonpartisan sources. The piece recalls Washington, Jackson, Lincoln, and Harding as examples of public denigration, urging Texans to vote for capable, honest leaders who love Texas and its traditions.
A reflection on measured praise and helpful actions to empower the Chief as a strong, active community figure. The speaker notes caution about knowing facts that aren’t true and emphasizes redirecting effort toward constructive, honest engagement.
A Proctor Texas resident quotes R A Laker noting candidates focus on popular prejudices rather than addressing constructive questions. The remark, drawn from a political advertisement, critiques how politicians avoid involving voters in substantive policy debates.
Comanche County district court drafts jury lists for March sessions with second week and fourth week pools. The long roster includes Thomas Butler Gustine John Horn Lewis Greenwaldt and many others across De Leon Gustine Sidney Blanket Proctor and Comanche route entries. The grand jury list was previously published in the Chief.
The article notes a large senior Sunday school turnout and plans for a religious census across Comanche churches. It details a Baptist men's Bible class forming a downtown program, its goals, and a statewide conference in Fort Worth with leaders including Dr. Truett and Dr. Scarborough. J.C. Boyd, pastor, outlines fellowship efforts and a March 10 county gathering. Ballard's Snow Liniment ad ends the piece.
C F Williams announces purchase of all stock fixtures and accounts of Comanche Grocery Company known as The Crocerteria. Debtors urged to settle at once. If not sold by the first Monday in March he will move stock to another location on the south side. Wholesale prices offered on remaining stock including flour at $1.10 and $1.25 per sack. Call to inspect and bargain.
Dr T M Rutherford announces as a candidate for county commissioner in precinct 2 after consulting voters He has 45 years in Comanche County and previously ran for the legislature in 1914 missing by three votes His platform is to obtain value for every dollar spent. J W Littlejohn seeks re election as county clerk on the basis of a productive first term and voter service He asks support citing two years of office and personal contact with constituents.
A letter describes kidney trouble and sleepless, tired days followed by relief after Foley Pills. The item notes Foley Pills as a diuretic aiding kidney activity. A Men's Bible class taught by George FE. Smith meets Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Majestic building with special music.
A scanned ballot snippet names multiple candidates for state and county roles. It includes Walter C. Woodward for state senator, J R McClellan for district judge, Joe H Eidson and Mark Callaway for reelection districts, Jesse C Shipman for district attorney, W L Garnett for district clerk, Bob McCampresse for county judge, Luker Reese and Stewart for other offices, and T R Lacy N A Hensley Ben Wilhelm for tax assessor with precincts 1 and 2 featuring Morrison Volney, Jackson, Payne, Rankin, and Mowry along with George Masters and Rutherford listed as precinct contenders.
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