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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1925
Page
5
Citizens propose forming a county fair association to own grounds and equipment. They acknowledge the dry March winds but believe rains and rising spirits will enable a self sustaining fair and regard it as a top town asset.
Essay urging villagers to cultivate a true vision of life rooted in a solid foundation of truth. Emphasizes home school and church roles, warns against rushing to superficial success, and praises service to others. Ends with call to act now in Herb.
A letter from W P A Sloan to the Comanche Chief recalls the paper’s 1877 first visit to his Missouri home. Sloan credits editor G A Beeman and the Gazette’s history of Comanche county for influencing his family’s move and his early printing work with Joe Hill and Sam Vernon.
District Deputy Game Commissioner L. Shaw, serving San Saba and surrounding counties, has secured 101000 acres for conservation and helped establish a 920000 acre Brown County preserve along Pecan Bayou. The effort includes land donations, wildlife protection, and releases of wild turkey and quail as part of ongoing propagation. Shaw, a noted conservationist, has earned recognition for his work and prizes in the Thailand's Magazine Bird Sanctuary Contest.
A weekly roundup notes Vice President Charles Gates Dawes sticking to his anti Senate rules stance and hoping for public support this summer for December changes. It covers Kellogg’s foreign policy role, disarmament talks, possible Weeks resignation, and the inter parliament Union’s Washington visit.
The Comanche area has abundant silica sand and natural gas, with plans to develop glass ware and fruit production. The Waco Times-Herald cites past geologist dreams of ceramic plants between Waco and Crockett and urges action despite Volstead Act concerns. A neighboring city studied glass factory viability, noting craftsmen need encouragement.
The Lamkin Players entertain audiences this week with a clean show and talented cast. Tonight’s program features The Jiggies in London with a double bill on Saturday. Also notes missing letters and a reminder to send more letters next week. Vermifuge advertises White's Cream Vermifuge 35c. Comanche Produce Company highlights top market prices for poultry and eggs.
The report says the White House roof could cave in threatening the executive mansion. Engineers warn the reef-like structure is precarious and needs immediate repairs funded by appropriations. If ordered, the President might visit his father or tour the Middle West while work proceeds.
Comanche residents share a kidney and back ache relief story promoting Doan's Pills. Farmer J. H. Rogers testifies he suffered lumbago and back misery before using Doan's and recovering quickly. Price 69¢ at dealers. Dean's Pills are from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
A 60 cent can of Jankes Roup Remedy claims to cure 200 fowls of roup cholera and white diarrhea with no cure no pay. Advertisement from Wm Reese Drug Company notes poultry and egg market prices at Comanche Produce Co.
Purifying and strengthening medicine for the stomach liver and bowels. Purported benefits and bitter taste noted. Price 60c. Sold by Paris Smith March.
In an attack of acute rheumatism where pain is severe Ballard's Snow Liniment is recommended as a key part of treatment. It is described as a powerful pain reliever offered in three sizes priced at 30c 60c and 1.20 per bottle and sold by Paris Smith.
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