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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1924
Page
4
A dense political piece urges voting for character and efficiency over personalities, cites John W. Davis and McAdoo in the Davis Bryan dispute, and extols truth, usefulness, and community spirit as paths to public betterment. It references Emerson, Gibbon, Margaret Stowe, Carlyle and the Lions club as social glue.
Goethe argues that the American home is the foundation of government and must be a happy, peaceful place where love reigns. A peaceful home sustains a safe government, and a happy government relies on widespread happy homes and love.
The address to the convention defending La Follette as an independent candidate argues life has always been a desperate struggle for all, regardless of status. It contrasts hardship across eras and warns against greed, urging fellowship, optimism, and restraint while defending the speaker as an original John W. Davis supporter from West Virginia.
The New York coffee market opened with prices down 10 to 30 points as European and domestic investors took profits on the Brazilian revolution. September contracts fell to 14.70 and December to 14.28, amid selling pressure. A note added that machine paper cost 15 cents per roll at the Chief office, two rolls for 25 cents.
A lesson on the boy Jesus growing in wisdom and stature in the temple narrative. It traces His development in mental, physical, and spiritual dimensions, highlights His mother Mary’s teaching, and notes His obedience and favored standing with God and man. The piece emphasizes Jesus as both divine and developing human.
A compact moral note from The Living Word condemns self-centered attitudes. It defines selfishness as self-satisfaction with little concern for others, urging readers to consider others more fully.
The article states sentimental preaching stirs emotion but only conviction of sin leads to salvation, emphasizing salvation hinges on inner conviction rather than sentimentality.
A brief note emphasizes that sometimes aid means stepping back and letting others take the lead. It urges restraint and respect for individuals' preferences and methods in pursuing their goals.
Proctor reports Cox and Spratt well now below 3000 feet with good gas and oil showing while drilling in gray lime. Six incheasing has been added. A medical remedy Liquid Borozone is claimed to rapidly heal cuts wounds burns and is sold by Paris Smith in multiple price points.
Higginbotham Co shoe buyers from ten stores gathered in Comanche this week to meet a representative of a major shoe concern and place large orders. Clothing buyers also assembled here to place orders for clothing days earlier.
Correspondents from ZZ Fort Worth and Los Angeles commend the Comanche Chief special edition marking its fiftieth anniversary. Letters from W E V Lynn Hedwig Bolliger and J A Byron praise its historical articles and quality. Southwestern Paper Company extends best wishes for continued success and prosperity.
Geo. D. Shilling, county representative for San Patricio and Refugio counties, says the Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association will deliver about 10 000 bales this year from its members in the two counties for cooperative marketing. He notes over twenty new members in ten days, all substantial farmers and 100 percent shippers.
Percy Davenport reports praise for the Comanche Chief Golden Anniversary Edition. He commends the excellent printing and says he will keep the copy for future reference.
J. J. Walden, manager of the Southwestern Engraving Company, Fort Worth, sends thanks to the Chief editor for a special edition, says it was received today and examined carefully and pronounced good.
Bliss Oklahoma June 25 The world famous 101 Ranch at Bliss Okla will pool its wheat crop for five years Miller Brothers owners signed a membership contract with the Oklahoma Wheat Growers Association covering 0000 acres of land Only about 2500 is sowed to wheat this year The producer contract on record is one of the largest for a cooperative marketing association Two or three contracts cover membership in the cotton pools for a large value of crop
Theo H L Meissner of Abilene Texas states satisfaction with the Farm Bureau Cotton Association. He expects to receive prices above market street level when cotton is ready for sale and hopes the association remains after the contract ends.
A speech excerpt urges farmers to recognize inner power shaping cotton pricing and future fortunes. It contrasts self empowerment with external control, asking if farmers tire of volatile conditions and urging a mindset shift for better outcomes. The note cites W B K Melton from Nacogdoches Texas.
N H Payne serves as field man covering Comanche and Erath counties for the organization. He conducts inspections, gathers local business data, and coordinates outreach programs with county officials and residents.
Reportedly 1400 delegates and a large Eastside crowd clash during the Democratic convention as police herd the Texas delegation. The scene prompts questions about the party’s fate and who will lead if it survives.
A physician promotes Ferrasal as a colon cleanser to treat post influenza and dengue complications including colitis and kidney issues. The ad cites patient testimonials, urges regular Ferrasal use for a month, claims safety and money-back guarantee, and notes availability at druggists. Also mentions White's Cream Vermicide for child worms, sold by Paris Smith.
A. E. Steele of 312 McKeene St in East Waco credits Tanlac with restoring his appetite easing kidney trouble and steadying nerves after six months of decline. He says sleep is restored and energy returns and his wife also benefited. Tanlac is widely sold and recommended by manufacturers.
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