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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1924
Page
6
An old notice offers a home on north Comanche with land and improvements at reasonable terms. Also advertised is 150 Engle white hens and young pullets from a top county strain. For details contact Mrs. HL Payne, Comanche Route 4.
Public probate notice in Comanche County Texas for estate of Frank Schuman deceased. Louise Schuman seeks letters of administration in the community estate. Hearing set for July 7 1924 at the Comanche courthouse.
An old advertisement touts Ferrasal as a cure for lingering colon damage after influenza dengue fever and other illnesses. It promises dissolving foul wastes restoring mucosal lining aiding digestion and kidney health with a money back guarantee. A testimonial from W P Bevan of Dallas endorses better sleep and health after three months on Ferrasal.
An old advertisement describes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a local remedy plus a tonic. It claims to prevent frequent colds by strengthening the mucous membranes and immune system. The ad lists F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio, as manufacturers.
Mrs. Harriet Brightman of Comanche studied and visited relatives this summer as she nears her ninety seventh year. Born 1835, she moved to Texas with her family circa 1855 and married Lyman Brightman into 1850s life near Goliad. An aunt to many in Texas, she lived through Civil War service, widowhood, and decades of pioneer work, remains mentally sharp with keen worldly interest and active reading.
Rain fell Sunday morning aiding farmers. The Tinney family hosted relatives in Runnels county from Friday to Sunday. Stewart returning from visits in Runnels county. Thresher began work Monday. Gray and Pridly residents visited. Dee Layman welcomed a newborn daughter. Cora Wilkerson left Dallas after a successful teaching year and plans to return to Comanche in September. Dr F P A Jack and Mrs Cunningham returned from Dallas.
Misses Lalla Gentry and Eugenia Gray spent the weekend with relatives in Hamilton, enjoying time away from home.
Carl White of the Peoples Press in Port Neches Texas hails the anniversary edition as a treasured possession, recalling his Comanche origins and newspaper education under the Chief.
In a June 18 1924 note from Fort Worth Texas G W Jessup praises the Golden Anniversary Edition of the Comanche Chief. The letter credits the paper with fifty years of history making coverage in West Texas and its role in shaping legislation and protecting pioneers.
H. V. Fall, editor of the Texas Commercial News, compliments the Comanche Chief on its beautiful printing and writing. He proposes compiling a story of Comanche from the edition to publish in his magazine with full credit and illustrations from its anniversary issue.
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