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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1924
Page
2
A reflective column comments on gossip and town life in Comanche, laments out of town spending on hospitals and schools, notes the Lions and fried chicken antics, rails at dissenters, and urges civic energy and vision for youth and governor pledges.
A Brady Standard note promotes a new slogan Pride in Appearance for clothing dealers. It argues neat dress translates to neat work and urges merchants in ready to wear, millinery, and garments to adopt the motto. A steadfast campaign and consistent ads could instill pride in appearance among shoppers and staff.
The Iredell Record notes requests from gubernatorial or other high officials to fund printing, but these candidates withdraw or avoid payment. The half tone cut of the candidate is printed only after contributions are received, but thus far they have gone away sorrowful.
The piece praises Brother Russell for donating old Chief files dating to December 1881 and urges readers to read the Bible with an open mind. It argues honesty, decency, and faith as core principles above policy and notes readers' praise for the Chief newspaper, encouraging improvements.
Deep test well in Hood county near Comanche Peak south of Granbury shows strong gas flow at 2370 feet. Driller Shorty Steele reports the Corsicana discovery as a possible guide, sparking excitement in Granbury and plans for further tests in Erath county.
County agent J A Barton advises using clean seed for high yields and explains that northern seed often carries surface diseases notably potato scab. Treat seed with 1 oz formaldehyde to 3 gal water, soak potatoes for 8 1 to 4 hours, then dry. Even so, soil can harbor disease years after.
The De Leon Free Press reports a boll weevil drive by business men and farmers aiming to boost yield per acre. With current control methods, the nation could raise production enough to sustain the industry, as profits depend on effective weevil management. The National Boll Weevil Control Association and the Association of Southern Agricultural Workers call for state and local support in the ongoing fight.
On February 14 the De Leon Rebekah lodge degree staff traveled to Comanche and conferred the Comanche order of Rebekah degrees. About thirty De Leon residents attended and heard post ceremony talks about the upcoming association in July with plans to attend and enjoy the event.
A Texas reader voices concern that war profiteers are ignored like cabinet crooks in the Teapot Dome case. The writer argues public wealth is wasted or stolen and urges both parties to persist in reform efforts to unclog government.
Reverend G W Renfro urges readers to study the Bible, praising the Bible as the greatest book. On the first Sunday in February the community agreed by classes to read the New Testament over the next thirty days, with volunteers called to read each book.
About 40 local business men met at the Service Cafe for a weekly luncheon and completed the club's organization. Dr. Sealy was elected general chairman and no other officers will be elected for a while. The group will meet each Wednesday at noon.
The article urges a winter clean-up to curb boll weevil by burning grass and trash along fences and ditches. It stresses killing all growing grass and weeds before planting to starve cutworms and careless worms, with sustained clean culture through early cotton growth to reduce infestations.
The Comanche Cotton Exchange notes a sharp March decline after New York deliveries begin, with May cotton dropping from 852. It cites past advances from July to November and predicts further declines unless new highs form, arguing against buying until prices rise. It also mentions Washington carryovers and dew goal price effects on demand. February 26, 1924.
Charles Cable reports slight greenbug infestation in February and March with no major anxiety. Grasshopper outlook is worse with about 1 percent hatching risk in early spring. more control may be needed, though last year’s severity is unlikely. State entomology teams will monitor and advise as needed from College Station and San Antonio.
International Proprietaries Inc asserts the Tanlac year just ended was highly profitable and sales surpassed 40 million. Executives credit the tonic's merit, wholesale and retail cooperation, and a heavy advertising push, chiefly in newspapers, with over 1 million dollars spent annually for four years. Plans for 1924 call for more newspaper space and 7,000 papers. Tanlac, launched over eight years ago, expanded from the United States to Canada Mexico Cuba and Porto Rico with new labs in South America to support growth.
The Postmaster General announces a new order effective February 15 to treat newspapers as first class mail. Newspapers will be moved in clearly labeled sacks and not mixed with parcel post, speeding delivery to city and rural readers. Publishers will be notified of misaddressed or undelivered papers and postal staff given precise instructions to minimize delays.
Two women from Girardville Pennsylvania and Mishawaka Indiana credit Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with sustaining health during pregnancy and recovering strength after illness. Mrs P J Oswawl of Girardville reports using ten bottles and recommending it to friends. Mrs Nicola Pialuzzi of Mishawaka says the product helped with weakness before birth and the Sanative Wash aided inflammation.
The Comanche Chief publishes a list of candidates for unnamed offices as part of the Democratic primary, presenting the announced names and positions contested.
A candidate slate outlines reelection bids and new runs for county and precinct offices. Names include Walter C. Woodward for District Judge, Jesse Shipman for District Attorney, J. W. Littlejohn for County Clerk, D. Renfro for County Superintendent, and multiple precinct commissioners and justices of the peace. Incumbents noted with reelection markers.
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