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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1921
Page
1
Governor Neff urges the Texas legislature to abolish duplications and useless offices, consolidate departments, and cut travel expenses. He argues for a simplified government, fewer clerks, and travel costs kept to a minimum with accountability for public funds.
The paper reiterates it cannot publish anonymous submissions and requires the author’s real name, though the name may remain unpublished if desired. An obituary notice sent without a name will be held for next week awaiting the writer’s identification.
Texas total estimated taxable values for 1921 reach 3.37 billion dollars, up from 1920 by 49.6 million. Comptroller Lon A. Smith says figures used to set the 1922 rate. current rate remains 62 cents with components for ad valorem, school, textbooks, and Confederate pension. The Automatic Tax Board met but could not fix new rates due to pending legislative appropriations. Mrs. A. E. Firmin visits relatives in Coalgate Oklahoma.
The body of Rev. Drue K. Cumbie of Breckenridge, a victim of Green's Bayou undertow, was found eight miles east of the drowning site. He had been part of a B Y P U party returning from the Palacios encampment when the swimming party tragedy occurred last Thursday afternoon. The body appeared to have washed ashore and was located by Palacios citizen patrol on bicycles.
Former Governor B. Colquitt of Dallas announces in Austin his candidacy for the United States Senate subject to July 1922 Democratic primaries. He campaigns on state rights tax relief opposition to centralization and restoring a $10,000,000 two year state budget plus backing a World War I soldier bonus.
Report says drillers reach about 3000 feet in the Pate well with very strong oil indications. Some predict a strong boom if predictions hold true, but caution remains due to past false optimism in oil prospects.
Miss Floy Harris and her mother Mrs. R. E. Harris with sister Miss Bettie depart for Colorado to establish a new home. Friends in Comanche express warm wishes, praising the family’s character and forecasting their welcome in any community. Emmett Harris plans a Colorado visit before joining them soon.
Misa Mary Stewart of Brownwood visits her brother N. M. Stewart and Miss Louise Shelton this week, staying for church and social calls with local acquaintances.
Eight bathers drown near Green's Bayou mouth in Gulf undertow during Baptist Young People’s Union encampment closing day. Victims include John E. Price of Palacios and Miss Iona Hodges of Breckenridge, with three bodies recovered and several rescued by Breckenridge divers.
Evangelist Rev. R L Flowers preaches the old story of Jesus with Mrs Flowers assisting. J M Edwards leads two choirs and trains Boosters Choir with Bible stories. Heart-to-Heart Talks aid young ladies as meetings continue all next week. All invited for a Red Letter Day in Comanche.
The body of Aubra A. Fisher arrives in De Leon from France for burial with honor. A World War I dispatch bearer with the 358th Infantry died in the Meuse-Argonne sector after a shell exploded near him while being carried back. He was 23 or 24, a former student at Simmons College Abilene, reared near Suez, Baptist church member, with five brothers and one sister Mia Minnie Mull of Henrietta among survivors.
Mr and Mrs George Cuningham hosted a Friday night reception on the Christian church lawn for the Central Christian Sunday school adult Bible class. Dr C C Klingman chaired as they celebrated the departure of Mrs R E Harris and her two daughters Floy and Bettie Harris to Colorado and a Dublin Sunday school contest victory. Pastor Klingman noted he had bought a cow and would soon milk it daily. About fifty members and guests enjoyed talks by C C Baxter and wife from Dublin W H Rowland and Elder Randolph Clark, followed by delicious half melon ice cream.
Ford sedan and household goods offered by C. P. Clair for cash or on time. Includes a well kept Ford, a good plane and used furniture at bargain prices.
Austin July 27 Representative James P. Rogers of Harris today placed in the House hopper a bill proposing a 4 percent occupation tax on cigars cigarettes snuff and tobacco to be paid by retailers. Stamps would be sold by the county tax collector and supplied by the state treasurer with collectors receiving 2 percent commissions. Proceeds would go to the available school fund.
Superintendent H L Gantz traveled to Dallas and secured Dr H T Musselman editor of the Texas School Journal to be general conductor of the county Teachers Institute in Comanche September 5 to 9. Musselman, a noted teacher and lecturer and Chicago University graduate, is regarded as a fortunate pick for the institute.
In Comanche County last Saturday 1178 votes were cast from 29 of 33 boxes. All amendments were defeated with large majorities in Comanche and De Leon. seven voters supported only one amendment by a slim margin, and three boxes produced ties. Robinson Springs saw three amendments pass. Overall, it is likely every amendment will be defeated statewide.
Grace Courtney, 14, drowned with seven others at a Palacios B Y P U gathering, arrived by Frisco from Fort Worth. Her funeral at Stag Creek cemetery was led by Rev. Jordan of Breckenridge Baptist Church with a large crowd and floral tributes. Her parents, long-time Sidney residents, mourn her untimely death, with three sisters left.
A Comanche meeting of the Comanche Business Men's Association formed a committee to plan a fall Livestock Fair. W. H. Carpenter chairs with members Dingus Coleman Applewhite Boynton Montgomery and secretary Gayle Atwood. Dr Harkey of De Leon urged purebred stock and offered help.
Prof H. M. Marrs, chief supervisor of high schools, state education department, has announced his candidacy for state superintendent of public instruction subject to the democratic primaries next July. He will reveal his platform soon.
The Panhandle Christian Endeavor plans its annual convention in Hereford Texas on August 26 27 and 28 Visiting delegates will be hosted in private homes free of charge Citizens expect a large crowd and urge early arrival for the opening session.
Mr W F Elkins, longtime Cisco resident, is in town with his daughter Mrs Maggie Sherman for a few days. He visits his daughter Minnie and son Lucius and attends the ongoing revival meeting with old friends on the streets.
Hon. Oscar Callaway and his wife were in the city from their farm ranch home last Monday, drawing attention from residents and local reporters.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a local notes item mentioning individuals Me and Weems and a possible treatment or tasting context. Details are unclear due to garbled words and missing context. No full names, dates, or locations can be confirmed.
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