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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1922
Page
1
Comanche High School presents a minstrel program of black-face specialties directed by B. T. Moore at the local league auditorium. The home talent show aims to draw a large crowd for a school benefit with rehearsals underway and tickets expected to sell out.
Judge James C. Wilson told a Dallas federal grand jury that officers of the law must be bound by the law and respect constitutional rights. He stressed privacy and protection of every home from unlawful searches and seizures, urging uniform application regardless of status or wealth.
Brownwood News bemoans Texas military rule in Mexia where 42 men and women were arrested for gambling disorderly conduct and liquor selling. author questions civilian policing versus military intervention and warns of growing military influence in Texas governance.
Brownwood Bulletin reports a lively recounting of historic cold spells as elderly locals swap weather yarns. Stories describe a deep well freezing solid at depth and ducks trapped by fast freezing waters as creeks and chimneys faced near froze.
Oscar Callaway argues that the Federal Reserve deflation policy since 1920 crushed prices and credit, increasing the cost of commodities and curtailing circulation. He condemns the Fed for centralized power to issue notes and control the economy, predicting industrial slavery under such control and promising ongoing commentary.
A Southland Farmer opinion piece questions politicians who invoke fellow citizens and party principles. It urges readers to examine tenure, personal gains, public deeds, and prior earnings before accepting rhetoric, noting that many good men avoid politics as a full-time profession.
D C Batley states willingness to buy all chickens, eggs, and turkeys and guarantees the highest market price. He urges sellers to contact him for arrangements.
County Agent Chauncey Merwin announces that A F McKay assistant secretary of the Texas Farm Bureau will visit Comanche on Monday January 30 at 1 30 p m and De Leon on Tuesday January 31 at 10 a m to speak to farmers about watermelons and sweet potatoes and help plan sales.
Bailey announces intent to purchase all local produce at the highest market price, inviting farmers and growers to bring crops for immediate appraisal and fair compensation. The message emphasizes strong demand and prompt payment.
On the sixth anniversary of his campaign in which he defeated Colquitt Senator Charles A Culberson announced he would seek another term. He said he would submit his name to the Democratic primary this summer and provide a fuller statement in a few weeks.
Article cites Dallas Congressman Hatton W Summers opposing the Dyer anti lynching measure while Democratic allies faced backlash for endorsing a federal takeover of policing powers. It quotes Republican Mondell praising federal intervention to curb mob violence and asserting states failed to curb lynching.
A speaker praises Bailey as a dependable produce man who pays every cent the market justifies. He urges bringing chickens eggs turkeys and other produce to Bailey, claiming consistent fair prices and reliable business.
A candidate list includes J W Littlejohn for county clerk of Comanche County. Born in Alabama and raised locally, he has twelve years in Comanche County and twenty years in the field, with experience at Comanche Mercantile Company and other firms. He pledges courtesy and steady temperament in handling county records.
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