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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1924
Page
2
The text reflects editorial opinions urging common sense, honesty, and industry over glittering generalities. It notes Magellan era dogma criticized by church and society, cites Masonie Bulletin and Jerrold, and praises the Comanche Chief fiftieth anniversary edition by PD Doyle.
A long opinion piece by J. R. Eanes discusses war as a global evil and the push by Methodist and Presbyterian bodies to outlaw war. It cites resolutions urging peace, appeals to Christian consciences, and quotes from Psalm 15 to argue for righteous behavior and antiwar ethics.
Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association reports strong growth with 40 285 members by May and expects 50 000 to 60 000 by shipping season. Ernest Linder of Georgetown shipped 17 buses of cotton totaling 2200 05 dollars net, with June distribution to boost returns. J W L Hall notes new members set monthly record and increasing interest in cooperative marketing among Texas growers.
Walter C Woodward of Coleman Texas swears he has never joined or supported the Ku Klux Klan and is a Democrat upholding strict law enforcement and open government in Texas He lists organizations he belongs to including Knights of Pythias West Texas Chamber of Commerce and local Chamber of Commerce He seeks to dislodge Republicans and restore a government of the people The affidavit is dated June 7 1924 and sworn before Clerk Walker Coleman County Texas
The Comanche Chief publishes a full list of candidates for Democratic primary offices. Names include Walter Woodward, J Rh McClellan, Joe H Eidson, Mark Callaway, Jesse C Shipman, Ghent Sanderford, V U Garnett, Wot Gore, Thomas Renfro, and others for District Judge, District Attorney, Clerk, Representative, County Judge, County Attorney, Sheriff, Tax Collector, Tax Assessor, County Superintendent, and Precinct Commissioners.
Comanche Chief notes the Magazine Club in Comanche began in Toteh and later renamed Qui Vive. The 1900s saw additions and gatherings, with Misses Gentry Armstrong Ford Ella Allen and Mrs Metarty among early members. The club’s last meeting in 1924 marked ten years of uninterrupted fellowship.
A Texas reader from Proctor asserts he is both progressive and old line in the Jefferson and Wilson sense, arguing constructive minds uphold fixed principles to do needs not yet done. The message frames justice for the weak as essential and cites governance aimed at pioneer collaboration and national harmony.
Mrs George Spink of Minnesota Junction Wisconsin describes a dramatic health turnaround after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits one bottle for improved appetite and six for regained ability to work, noting ongoing benefits including caring for a new baby. The testimonial cites a nationwide survey showing 98 percent of buyers benefited.
Robert E. Smith of Ludington Michigan writes he suffered years with constipation until Foley Cathartic Tablets provided relief. The ad says the tablets relieve constipation and act on the liver and that they are sold everywhere.
Miss Glennie Toff resigns from Comtn che high school to join Austin public schools. Frances Pethany elected to join the faculty, both graduates of local colleges. Prairie dog extermination campaign in Floyd County led by President Prindenstine of the US Bureau of Biological Survey with County Agent T Scott Wilson under the county commissioners.
Mrs. Thettie Owen of De Leon route 3 lox 2 asks readers to testify to her husband R. H. Owen known as Bob Owen who enlisted in Bredford's battery at Pontotec Mississippi and was a bugler. Assistance in proving pension rights is appreciated.
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