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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1925
Page
2
The piece argues that individuals should think independently and parents should guide children toward thoughtful living. It condemns ill will and proto-violence while praising shifts away from alcohol, bootlegging, and jingoism. It urges law over force in resolving disputes between groups.
The piece praises a Comanche county’s renewal through intelligent organization. It recalls a drought and boll weevil era, then highlights roads, cotton farming, and a ten year agricultural campaign. The county’s spirit, cooperation, and ambition are hailed as a model for Comanche.
In Comanche the recent bond election totaling £120,000 drew both support and opposition. The editorial urges lasting cooperation among town and rural leaders to foster a decade long agricultural campaign, better roads, a county fair, and increased cotton and crop production through organized efforts and improved farming methods.
The Chief authorizes J. Br Arthur as a candidate for re election as city marshal. Arthur has served five years and offers to continue his best efforts in office if re elected, seeking earnest voter consideration.
A jumble of opinion lines from papers like the Antelope Valley News and Harrisburg News references diverse topics from education of women to atomic power and opium trade. The excerpt surveys editorial fragments, noting varied stances on politics, tariffs, and social issues.
President Bizzell warns at the Banker-Farmer Conference in College Station that Texas soil has been mined, with yields from 1914-1920 slipping by 1925 across cotton, wheat, and corn. He calls for less cultivated land and more production per acre, urging farmers and bankers to invest in soil improvement and better management.
County Agent C P Griffin reports a year of progress in forming a cooperative marketing association for local poultry producers. About 39 000 hens joined, with premiums over quotations and standardized egg and poultry pricing boosting profits while overhead remains low. The plan aims to expand membership and stimulate the county’s poultry industry next year.
The Edge Bine Forty Club led by Mr. Mangum wins a community wide contest for boys and girls club work. Members and parents helped during urgent club activities, even bringing sick children to meetings to maintain perfect attendance. The program boosts local spirit and places Edge and Brazos County in the state spotlight.
City notices list MarsHall J B Arthur W A Andrew Pate as officials. Public announcements name local residents and positions in a community notice section.
A Public Advertising Association report to the American Gas Utilities meeting notes that newspaper advertising has reduced the cost of gas service. The executives say advertising expands the gas field toward home heating industrial use and domestic cooking, with plans by leading gas firms to push growth.
A Waco Times Herald piece questions readers about soul, heaven and life’s priorities. It argues outward circumstances cannot save the soul but can guide choosing well. It urges joining in communal worship to nourish the soul and make wise life choices.
Former Texas governor James E. Ferguson announced in Houston that he formed an association with W. T. Eldridge of Sugarland Industries as general counsel for the Sugarland Railroad and three other lines. Former Gov. Joseph D. Sayers has acted as Austin attorney for the railroad interests for four years. Ferguson recalled railroad experience and noted his aim to redirect energy toward work in the Rio Grande valley.
The Houston Chronicle essay critiques Magnus Johnson and similar senators for lacking education and intellect. It argues the senate has drifted from eras with Clay Calhoun Webster and Morgan, blaming ignorant politics for placing unfit men in high office.
Houston Texas January 3 The Pat Neff honor farm at Sugarland will be continued under Mrs Miriam A Ferguson as announced by former Gov James B Ferguson He is inspecting the penitentiary and prison farms with prison commission members over the last four days Appointments to the prison system will be announced next week from Temple Only one commissioner's term expires H L Mc Knight is the exiring term Chairman J A Herring has two years remaining and Farm Commissioner Walker Sayle four years
J. M. Kayser and N. H. Payne of the Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association tour Comanche and Erath counties to visit communities and stage farmer meetings. Tonight they meet farmers in Hasse, with further sessions planned at Creamer Tuesday, Newbuzz Wednesday, and Sipe Springs Thursday night.
A Washington Post note warns of fire danger from flaming candles and flammable decorations during Christmas celebrations. It calls for stricter limits on candle use to protect children amid scenes of frightful agony and urges local authorities to consider regulation.
Elmer Roe and family have moved back to Comanche County after years at Seymour. Roe purchased the old homestead known as the Uncle Berry Roe place near Sidney. Mrs Roe is the daughter of A T Ritchie of the county.
Mrs. J. W. Reese assumed duties as county tax collector after oath and with the payment window open for property and poll taxes. Deputies named are A. Wells of Comanche Porter McCarroll of De Leon and Miss Texie Couch of Comanche. Also notes an herbal remedy Herbine with price 60 cents sold by Paris Smith, Druggist.
Norrid and Prater announce payment on Saturday and Monday January 10 and 12 for hens at a rate of sixteen cents each.
In Austin Mrs Ferguson plans to ask the Thirty‑Ninth Legislature to revoke the impeachment judgment against her husband former Governor James E. Ferguson. The move would require a constitutional amendment as the governor cannot pardon impeached officials, with the Senate holding power over impeachment records. The topic mirrors early expectations for the first woman governor to dominate legislative action.
A ten year old Armenian student at Alexandropol in Russia's Armenian region built a four foot automobile by hand in an American training school. He crafted the entire one cylinder engine steering gear rope tires and gears, running the car on a cup of gasoline with delight to fellow orphans and American instructors.
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