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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1921
Page
1
Mayor Bates urges voluntary participation in Clean-Up Week to promote health and welfare. State health authorities designate Health Week and call for sanitary yards, covered trash, weed control, and safe wells to reduce disease and death.
H F Peagram disposes of his lease and hotel equipment at the Travelers in Leon and plans to leave. Lambert, owner of the Lambert Hotel near Katy station, takes the lease, buys Travelers furnishings, and will run the dining room with the same high standard. Mrs Roy B Young visits Fort Worth, her old home, this week.
The Chief boasts the largest paid subscriber list in Comanche county and claims mailings reach only current residents who value reliable news. It urges advertisers to use its columns to reach reading families willing to pay, asserting the paper’s trust and community importance.
A local sewer bond issue faces strong opposition claims that 320 000 won’t cover the work and that no one will connect. Proponents insist 320 000 will complete the plan and tax impact is under seven cents per 100 dollars. Election set for Thursday March 17 J R EANES.
United States Senator Morris Sheppard could not secure a rail or road passage from Washington as talks with Woodrow Wilson stalled and left a mile of delay unnamed.
The bungalow of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bradley in northeast De Leon was nearly wiped out by a Sunday morning fire. A gas stove left ignited a wall near an unconnected pipe, firefighters saved part of the structure, but the home must be rebuilt. Insured for 1500 dollars. loss exceeds that amount as Mrs. Bradley and children were away in Cleburne.
Mr J Hestand a progressive farmer connected with the state agricultural department planned a talk to local farmers on improved stock and farming profits at Commnele this week but was prevented from addressing the meeting. He said he would return soon to discuss farming interests with a representative citizen body.
A postponed film for this Sunday is replaced by a picture sermon titled Syria the land of religious hatred. The event aims to show the difficulties in foreign lands as Gospel work continues. All are invited to attend and gain deeper insight into religious conflict abroad. Sunday school and morning services proceed as usual.
Mayor urges residents to start Monday morning to sweep and clear all areas including front and back yards vacant lots and alleys to achieve a cleaner Comanche for spring. Community groups will coordinate trash removal and disposal sites.
Mr. Armstrong Cox married Miss Clifford Womble at 6 15 p m Sunday in Fort Worth. The ceremony was at the Methodist church with Rev. FLP Culver officiating. The couple has many Comanche friends wishing them happiness. Cox returned Monday. bride stayed until Wednesday. Wade Everidge Jim Slack Henry Moore and Tom Moore went to San Saba for a fishing trip Saturday returning Sunday.
The Chief promotes its printing department as essential to the county’s business, political, educational progress. It emphasizes its status as the oldest local business institution and asks merchants and readers to patronize for the paper’s growth and community information.
County Superintendent H L Gantz and state supervisor W E James completed a 25 day inspection tour covering nearly 600 miles. Fifty schools will share in state aid after 52 were initially granted aid conditionally, with two meeting funds independently. The officials praised Comanche County for meeting superior rural school standards.
Professor Mahler traveled to Temple Mon day after receiving a telegram reporting his mother's death the previous night.
Otto Pierce 27 a Jonesboro Texas school teacher died in a Waco sanitarium from injuries suffered in a Gatesville basketball game Friday night. His arm broke and gangrene developed.
A. B. Haworth is attending district court this week in Clayton New Mexico, reflecting legal proceedings in the region.
The text argues that Texas residents should not support Governor Neff's plans to extend executive power and undermine free government. It compares his approach to Woodrow Wilson's and warns of higher taxes and curtailed rights. It notes Neff appealing to women and churches, while Democrats resist. It adds that Dr Gray attended the Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth earlier this week.
The Arrow Head staff announce a forthcoming entertainment at the high school auditorium on the 21st. A program of popular and classical music will feature violin and piano performances. Proceeds aid the annual's publication costs. tickets are available in the display advertisement.
President Wilson’s report lists key outlays from the 150 million for war, prepared by ex-Treasury Secretary Houston. Purchases include a dock terminal from North German Lloyd and Hamburg America, Russian supplies, and entertainment of foreign missions. It notes 20,942,525 advanced to Russian sources with 400,000 returned to the general fund.
A rabbit drive held south of town on the Jim Hemsley and Jim Lane ranches yielded 800 rabbits. About 35 to 40 attendees enjoyed a stew prepared by Mr. Frank Adams with neighborhood women providing cakes pies and other treats. It was a successful event and social highlight.
A brief personal ad notes a buyer for a used Ford from W. B. Garner. The message is concise and ends with the seller’s name and a contact cue.
The House of Higginbotham promotes a chicken feed blend priced at 10 pounds per unit with free delivery across the city. The notice urges readers to view ads for Case implements and furniture, stresses proactive service, and pledges constant effort despite droughts or disruptions.
Mrs Bert Parry and her daughter Pauline of Waco visit her parents Mr and Mrs G H Boynton and brother Lon Boynton and wife in the city.
E. V. Fugatt arrived last Saturday in South Bend from Young county where he operates oil field trucks. He plans to return in a few days to the county.
An advertisement offers eye examinations and hints at fitting glasses by J. H. Hoff at Hamilton Drug Co, inviting readers to get proper eyewear.
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