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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1922
Page
4
A call to return to core democratic principles and elect progressive Democrats to government roles to restore peace and prosperity. The message stresses electing Democrats in need of progressivism to fill legislative positions in government.
A longtime reader sends $1.50 for a renewal and lauds the Chief, praising its trustworthiness since 1876. The piece shifts to politics, noting Cullen Thomas, Morris Sheppard’s brother-in-law, seeks the US Senate seat and questions if two Sheppards would better represent Texas.
The editor denounces a government sale of about 3,000 war surplus items and laments no public advertising. It condemns Congress for underwriting such notices while newspapers lose pay, calling for true democratic standards and accountable leaders rooted in Jeffersonian principles.
Editorial excerpts critique both sides of prohibition in Texas. Governor Neff and Anti Saloon League figures are labeled politicians, with attacks on bootleggers and claims of widespread illicit activity. The piece also denounces the league as a political tool and links the Federal Reserve to economic distress.
A tirade attacks governor Neff and anti saloon league leaders while praising constitutional governance. It cites Wilson and bolshevik fears, urges a fearless congress candidate who defies party pressures and defends individual rights under the U S flag. It lauds Oscar Callaway for opposing the Federal Reserve policy and protecting agricultural interests.
Stamford American notes the National Woman's Party advocates a pill of rights new to state legislatures, including a married woman retaining her maiden name and choosing her own domicile. The piece questions practical effects on children, family finances, and social unity, warning that stripping traditional family units could erode society.
An editorial urges calm amid postwar disorder highlighting graft during the war and the need to restore normal prosperity. It warns against extremes, calls for patience, and endorses time-tested principles while encouraging civic duty and local business support.
The Stag Creek column reports a well attended Friday literary Society gathering and ongoing Friday afternoon invitations. A Friday storm party surprised the Dowdy home with a nice time. Farm talk by Merwin of Comanche drew interest in future potato and melon crops. Visitors include J H LaRoquee to J G Hood family and Dewitt Ashinhurst with Grady Cleary from Ranger.
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