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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1921
Page
2
The Brownwood Merchant's Association launches a series of ads to educate the public on the need for prompt payment of obligations. The campaign argues that cash on delivery is increasingly demanded as wholesalers tighten terms, and merchants must collect quickly to avoid ruin and protect themselves.
The piece notes a large anti prohibition parade in New York City with over half a million enrolled yet acknowledges that such mass demonstrations may not change the national amendment. It argues that the outcome depends on broader state and national support rather than local protests.
Rest of workmanship and satisfaction guaranteed at W B Garners garage. Advertisement notes guaranteed service for auto repairs with emphasis on customer assurance and reliability. The number 46,490 appears as a price or reference.
Archaeological work in the Texas Panhandle and eastern New Mexico by Warren K. Moorehead and J. R. Thorburn establishes that Pueblo Cliff Dwellers of New Mexico were originally buffalo hunters and nomadic Indians from western Oklahoma and northwestern Texas who gradually developed architecture and arts as they moved westward and settled in New Mexico. The finding challenges the previous belief that cliff dwellers came northward from Mexico.
A San Antonio Express note reports the Presbyterian general assembly sought labor secretary Davis’s view on church help for national issues. Davis cites President Harding on applying church teachings to modern life and urges practical aid, economic justice, and the Golden Rule in daily affairs. An unrelated ad promotes Liquid Berozone for wounds, sold by Paris Smith.
Austin July 5 Governor Neff denounced the administration of Texas criminal laws as a disgrace to civilization. He urged full enforcement by state Rangers, blamed breakdowns in the penal code for rising crime, and called for reviving and rehabilitating the criminal laws. The speech followed a Rotary Club address as local reporters noted July Fourth visits from relatives in Fort Worth.
Cambridge Massachusetts June 28 Harvard University Observatory reports the Pons Winnecke comet adjusted its orbit after weeks near Earth due to planetary influences. No meteoric showers are expected as the comet now heads outward with Bailey noting no showers have occurred and unlikely to occur.
Local notes from Duster Texas dated July 6 report visits to Desdemona and De Leon, school applications, and community events. Residents include Mrs. Rose Baird, Miss Dixie Bowser, Miss Oda Hester, and families of Shelton, Haney, Blair, McClellan, and Jones. The Duster baseball team traveled to Downing for games and fishing, with adjacent references to church, travel, and a vehicle repair ad.
In Brysonville on July 6 locals report White Point residents attending Sunday singing. Mme Gusie Tupin returns to Comanche after visiting Ruth and Esther Smith. Grandpa Stewart visits Stephenville and other kin. Gerald Bryson’s breaker-separator burns out during move. George Stewart hosts a tacky party with friends. Henry Taylor visits Ollie Barrett. Pearl and Frieda Smith visit relatives in Comanche. Ruth Smith and Guasie Tupin visit Elle Tupin. Mr Silas Smith’s Saturday singing draws a large crowd.
The note touts the Chief as the place to bring printing needs for quality, skilled craft and high class output.
A local Ohio note condemns conscious cruelty as a moral illness rivaling typhus and bubonic plague, urging right-minded people to fight it with the same vigor as public health threats.
Dallas based Jones Construction Co. wins contract to build Rising Star water and sewer lines with bonds of 835,000 for water and 30,000 for sewerage plus 35,000 for street paving. Work to start soon after bond proceedings, with pipe laying in forty days and standpipe erection planned.
Senator Dial of South Carolina denounces excessive government machinery and rising federal agencies. He argues appropriations do not match benefits, calls for drastic reductions, and warns that a financial crisis fuels renewed demands for bounties and bounties and enlarges federal aid.
Gum Springs residents report dry windy weather. Mary Elliot and Zena Loftis visited W. T. Kerley. Locals attended a singing at Van Dyke and the Comanche picnic. Mary Arrington visited Kerley home. Zenobia and Virgie Marshall visited Lorene and Mina Kerley. Will Johnson and wife took a short trip to Stephenville.
J. M. Beff of Bamitten Drag Company advertises mood greaves designed to fit wearers with comfort and style. The note emphasizes tailored fit options and practical use for everyday wear.
Mrs Laaluie Sierert of Pottaville Pa says she suffered female trouble for four or five years and could not work. After taking E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she gained weight and is able to work again. She endorses the product and urges others to try it.
A 4year-old lime tree in McAllen Texas produced 4000 limes for Frank Crow. He sold them to local buyers for 1 14 cents each earning $40 instead of the potential $1040 at 4 cents each. If 100 trees per acre yield similar returns, one acre would net about $6000. The note ties humane animal treatment to community values as cited by the Providence Journal.
Texas justice court issues a four week publication summons for T S Brinson in Comanche County to answer a suit filed by The First State Bank of Comanche for 165 dollars plus interest and 6 dollar attorney fee, plus 88 90 on a mortgage note. The case No 3282 moves to the July 25 1921 term. An attachment was issued.
Local farmer Lothrop Lee Brown invites buyers to inquire about choice parcels in McAden Texas. Brown offers trade or purchase options and emphasizes local farm values. R F D No 1 contact details provided.
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