Rally for better roads and farming in Comanche county
A local call urges unity between town and country to secure a robust roads program. Emphasizes avoiding graft and waste, promoting efficient public officials, and supporting better farming, livestock, and marketing through improved transportation and shared efforts. Encourages enthusiasm for the cotton, truck, and poultry movements alongside road improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Comanche
Commissioners’ Court
Debate on child labor and junior colleges in rural areas
A editorial argues against child labor and criticizes current junior college bills. It stresses the intelligence of voters, advocates keeping education in rural roots, and warns that restricting junior colleges to cities harms rural populations and national balance.
Spring gardens and regional rain beliefs in Texas
An East Texas editor notes readers want a piece on spring gardens but dry weather hurts seed sales. He contrasts East Texas and West Texas attitudes, noting East Texans fear rain may never come while West Texans plant as if rain will arrive tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Texas
Veret
West Texas
Frugal farming and home garden wisdom from a practical farmer
A practical farmer shares simple, long running advice on backyard gardening and diversification. He argues planting in small quantities at two week intervals keeps fresh vegetables coming, while relying on one crop alone wastes income and risks loss from weather or price shifts.
Newburg School Honor Roll and Attendance Note
Newburg School lists honor roll students Grade 9 or above including Catherine Cunningham 95 Delma Clark 90 William Gandy 4 Mary Hicks 93 Gene Love 98 Charlie Moore 90 A J Johnson 90 Chester Clark 90 J I Maples 96 Bassett Burton 90 Raymond Lewis 90 Vera Reese 90 George Henson 2 Sidney Burton 93 Ethel Love 93 Luella Johnson 81. Perfect attendance names Mary Pogue J B R Maples Bassett Burton Vera Reese George Henson Isla Vancleave. The headmaster reports sickness delayed grades for Mr Baker’s room. School attendance averaged 92 percent and aims higher. School will close May 8. Ballard's Snow Liniment advertised for muscle pain with three sizes 80c 60c and 1.20 sold by Paris Smith. Mar.
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Catherine Cunningham
Delma Clark
William Gandy
Mary Hicks
Gene Love
Charlie Moore
A. J. Johnson
Chester Clark
Maples
Bassett Burton
Raymnd Levisay
Vera Reese
George Henson
Sidney Burton
Ethel Love
Luella Johnson
Mary Pogue
J. BR. Maples
Isla Vancleave
Baker
Ballard
Paris Smith
Mar
Repair shop offers Victrola and machine service
Look Repair work at Singer Sewing Machine Shops handles all kinds of Victrolas and other machines, with service available at the 27 to 28c price range.
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Singer
Advertise Your Surplus Farm Goods in Local Papers
Farmers can profit by small newspaper ads to sell surplus items such as horses cows beehives machinery fruit butter chickens eggs and other goods. Ads connect buyers and sellers at low cost often under a quarter to half a dollar and can pay off across many states.
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Texas
Automobiles and Good Roads Transform Rural Trade
The piece argues that improved roads and the car shorten travel to market from hours to minutes, enabling quick trades via telephone and rapid delivery. It urges farmers to adopt modern business methods to stay competitive and avoid reliance on chance as times change.
Jersey cows and dairy gain for West Texas towns
A Coleman Democrat Voice editorial urges dairy farming as a depression antidote, praising Jersey cows for steady milk and butterfat production. It highlights Falfurias dairy fame and argues rail freight boosts freight and farmland alike, urging a regional poultry and dairy program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Rogers
American Tobacco Company
Jersey
Chamber of Commerce
Falfurias
Texas
Coleman Democrat Voice
Program Outlined For the Big Meet At Mineral Wells
Porter Whaley of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce announced dates May 4 5 6 1925 for the 7th annual Mineral Wells convention. The program planned for March 10 outlines outdoor pageants 550 bands 3500 in prizes and a 7000 delegate banquet with a new 100000 Convention Hall under construction. The motto Work in the mornings Play in the evenings targets 40000 West Texans attendees.
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Porter Whaley
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Mineral Wells
United States
Piano Tuning Offered at Reasonable Price
A note advertises piano tuning and adjustment services at a reasonable price with contact at Paris Smith's Drug Store and L. McBrayer noted for arranging the service.
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Paris Smith
Texas Farm Bureau Members to Receive $5.75 Million Distribution
John T. Orr, president of the Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association, announces a springtime dollar distribution to shipping members by March 25 totaling 5,750,000. The distribution lifts the season’s advance on cotton to 19 cents a pound middling, based on actual weight, grade and staple, bringing total advances to members to 27,951,808 this season.
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John T. Orr
Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Farm Bureau News
Statewide Interest in Bureau Cotton Association Grows
Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association reports statewide adoption with rising deliveries. Readouts show 182,318 bales in 1923-24 and 283,747 bales so far in 1924-25, a gain of 101,429 bales. The data cover 253 counties, with 238 shipping to the association, 219 counties increasing deliveries, and 46 counties new to shipping.
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Texas
Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Association
Gains Three Grades on Cotton Seat Bureau
J R Hudson of Carthage Texas praises the Cotton Seat Bureau noting nine bales gained 80 pounds and improved by three grades over a neighbor’s cotton on the wildcat market. He recalls Ford car ownership growth since 1920 and asks to remain No 1 in Panola County thanking John T Orr. Contract No 13 976.
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Farm Bureau
Panola
County
John T. Orr
J. R. Hudson
Carthage
Texas
County Farm Bureau Cotton Association Contact Open
The county field man invites anyone interested in the Farm Bureau Cotton Association to talk and obtain details about cotton contracts and other organizational matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau Cotton Association
N. H. Payne Field Man for Comanche and Erath Counties
N H Payne serves as field man covering Comanche and Erath counties, representing local interests, coordinating outreach, and managing community affairs. He travels among towns to gather feedback, promote programs, and assist residents with county services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H. Payne
Comanche and
Erath Counties
Veteran editor recalls long Missouri press career
Ajax Fleming, editor of the Clarksdale Journal, reflects on nearly six decades in journalism. He traces early steps from printer's apprentice in Palmyra Spectator to journeyman in Hannibal Courier and notes more than 50 years as a Missouri writer and the state’s oldest active editor.
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Clarksdale
Ajax Fleming
Palmyra Spectator
Hannibal Courier
Missouri Press
Atlanta Constitution
Rev Davis to Preach at Presbyterian Church Sunday
The Rev. Davis an Evangelist from Brownwood Presbytery will preach Sunday morning at the Presbyterian Church. It will be a special service and all are urged to attend. G. E. Henderlite, Pastor.
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Rev. Davis
Brownwood Presbytery
Presbyterian Church
G. E. Henderlite
Card of Thanks for Deeds and Flowers
We thank friends for kindness words and flowers during the illness and death of our wife and mother. May God bless and comfort you in the hours of sadness. Oscar P. Fisher and children.
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Oscar P. Fisher
If you like the Chief tell your neighbor about it
A brief community note urges readers to spread word to neighbors if they enjoy the Chief, reflecting local interest in a public figure or program. It emphasizes informal sharing and neighborly outreach.
Help Wanted in Comanche Kidney Remedy Ad
Comanche residents seek kidney help and trust Doan's Pills for relief. KE H Rogers, a farmer, says a lumbago like attack left him lame until Doan's Pills restored his back and mobility. Price 60c at dealers. Ask for Doan's Pills from Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY.
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Doan
KE. H. Rogers
Dean
Liquid Borozone Heals Fast for Wounds and Burns
Rapid heeling product Liquid Borozone repairs flesh and heals cuts burns or sores quickly with no work loss. Available in price points 30c 60c and 1.20. Sold by Paris Smith. March
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Paris Smith
New Stock of Wallpaper and Canvas at H. H. Hardin Lumber
H. H. Hardin Lumber Co promotes a large stock of wallpaper and canvas with many patterns. Visit before you buy to find appealing prices and selection at 27-28.
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H. H. Hardin.Lumber Co
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Will H. Mayes
University of Texas
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Orient Railroad
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Texas Farm Bureau News
Bureau Cotton Association
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Southern Hotel
Mellenthin
State of
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Rosco
A. Kuykendoll
Leonard
Ben Kubena
East Bernard
Texs
J. D. Ward
Hugo
Oklahoma
A. Schuman
New Braunfels
Henry Lippe
McGregor
H. D. Brown
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Los Angeles
California
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Rowland’s
W. H. Rowland
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