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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1936
Page
25
The Comanche City Free School closed its first ten months with a plain oral exam. Citizens had funded the school with a half one percent tax. Pupils showed solid geography, arithmetic, and algebra knowledge, rivaling college training in the editor’s view.
The article notes that after Comanche County’s first settlement in the 1850s, ministers of various denominations arrived, with pastors in most communities. It highlights Comanche with seven churches and De Leon’s notable church buildings, and mentions pictures of some church structures shown on the page.
Mrs. M. E. Woodward of Comanche states she has read The Chief for over fifty years. She recalls her parents and eldest brother as early subscribers, notes Comanche’s growth, historic hotel origins, and praises the town’s people and ongoing improvements. She and her husband Mr. Woodward near forty-two years of marriage and look forward to years more of reading.
Sid Harris arrived in Comanche 65 years ago after leaving South Texas. He became a leading merchant and served as president of the Comanche County Towns send Club. Born November 1 1865 in Scott County Mississippi he married Carrie L Holmes on April 15 1888.
An 1881 interview with Rev. George Higby about the Revised New Testament. He rejects the new text arguing it adds sand and lime, questions if it benefits hell or kindness, and refuses to involve his colored Baptist flock. He warns against debilitation and ends with a final admonition about neighborly conduct.
In early 20th century Comanche County cotton was dominant with high yields and large totals. The 1900 crop reached 72,000 bales valued at about 3.2 million dollars, roughly 900 dollars per family, while 1901 and 1902 fell to 35,000 and 48,000 bales respectively.
There are ten pau pers in Comanche County. A poor farm owned by the county might not be a bad investment. Land is cheap now and it is a good time for the county to buy land for such a purpose.
Comanche reports a promising start for a local brewery with potential growth. The editor questions where an enterprising German investor will come forward to back the venture, hinting at economic opportunities in the community.
The speaker notes that although the Lord knows best, there is regret that capital punishment for lying has been discontinued. The remark frames a moral stance on punishment and divine wisdom.
The Comanche Chief questions the 1881 state vote on establishing a University of Texas. The editors predict a overwhelming no and criticize the university as benefiting few elites while the masses get short public schools. The piece notes the September 6 1881 election date and rails against the plan.
Long history of Comanche area churches from early revivals through 1909. Key figures include Rev. Kingsbury Tinney and Rev. W A Smith, with church founding in 1874 and the brick building completed in 1880. Also covers Hebron and Cumberland churches, 1877 Cumberland formation, and the 1907 brick edifice linking both congregations.
Reverend Sam Jones attacks third party politics and Washington as corrupt, arguing the problem lies with people not laws. He cites wealth disparities and calls politicians and professionals hypocrites while claiming the law itself is sound.
Commentary laments farmers deserting crops for politics in Comanche County. It mocks Third Party and Alliance followers for ghost dances and speeches, accusing them of degrading trifling to blame the Democrat party. It questions motives of those citing poverty as a result of political change.
Rev. M. Ray and five ministers organized the Gustine Baptist Church last Sunday. Local commerce lists include Dublin Mercantile Co Graves Wyatt W R Kelley I Sadler Dr Smith and W H Jariot J P Lee Boyd Brothers George Chancellor J E Palmer Butler and Frankly. Five new residences rise and carpenters seek farmer help. Spearheaded by C C Speed and H D Terry flagbearing, Gustine aims to rank among best county towns.
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