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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1925
Page
4
A reflective column urges local effort to improve Comanche and its county. It stresses self-reliance, conviction, and community action to build an attractive town, noting greatness comes from achievement, not fate or others. Readers are reminded that public benefits require personal work and responsibility.
Comanche County Farm Bureau will sponsor a club boys exhibit at the Comanche County Fair this fall. Attractive premiums will be offered for the best exhibits.
Mrs. Romeo Walker Miss Floy Cunningham and Mr Watter Sennet presented their pupils in a joint recital at the High School auditorium on Friday evening May 1 The event showcased training from Boston School of Expression and violin instruction with highly praised performances from Gladys Cuthbertson Evelyn Gantz Frankie Cloud Romeo Walker Jr Virginia Walker Connie Norrid Natalen McCanly Nita Donaho Isla Norrid Myrt Bryson Dora Kate Palmer Ruby Odom Mary Lee McCurdy Elda Marshall Ian Bo Kemp J McPherson and Donovan Palmer.
We the undersigned warn that our pastures will be poisoned with government bait to kill wolves to protect our stock. The poison will be scattered over the pastures beginning April 27 1925. Signatures include W B Barrett YT A Pettit Mes J H Bryson Bryson Albin BE IL Summer I 8 Sumner Ollie Allen G C Bryson A Greene and others.
A vintage advertisement promotes Herbine as a cure for bad breath poor appetite and feeling blue. It claims one or two doses will set you right and markets it as a great system purifier priced at 6 cents.
County auditor W. D. Carroll invites bids by 10 am May 16 1925 for one 8 speed 60 Best track laying tractor. The commissioners court reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
The piece argues that Mothers deserve supreme honor on Mothers Day and that motherhood shapes nations more than fathers or schools. It urges fathers to influence children, cites Charles Finger on self reliance, and notes Henry Ford's Dearborn Independent aim to spur independent thinking.
Shamrock Texas credits its water project as the town’s greatest achievement in a decade of development. Starting with a 1912 bond and a 100000-dollar bond in 1922, water was finally sourced 13 miles away at Broncho Creek. Engineers deem the gravity-fed system a Panhandle engineering feat, boosting town growth and pride.
Comanche Indians arrive for Mineral Wells convention contesting with Apache and Kiowa groups from Oklahoma. The Comanche delegation plans a nine room setup on Fast Mountain with own cooks and an Indian parade led by W. D. Carroll. Expect about 200 delegates to enroll for the event.
The Methodist Sunday school class of Mrs. J. H. Prater hosted a picnic supper at Rush Creek on Monday evening. About twenty young people attended, led by chaperones Mrs. Will Goosby Mrs. J. T. Ray and Mrs. C. F. Williams. Mrs. Prater missed the gathering due to illness.
Seniors stage play preparations as three weeks remain in the school year. Mr. Coke guides a revived baseball squad after two decisive wins at San Saba. The CHS orchestra bids farewell with thanks to Mr Broad for a memorable year. A library gift from Hugh Clarke strengthens the collection. A joint piano fund concert is planned for May 12 with orchestra, glee club, and Mrs Walker's drama club.
When the bowels are costive the waste matter ferments producing a gaseous condition that is disagreeable. A dose of Herbine removes the impurity quickly and pleasantly. Price 60c sold by Paris Smith. Mar.
P T Cole agricultural commissioner for St. Louis Southwestern notes May 1 report to president Dan Upthegrove that Cotton Belt farmers are in strong shape and planting is advancing. Rainfall ranged 3 to 5 inches from Mt Pleasant to Fort Worth aiding crops. pockets from Corsicana to Comanche saw 1 to 2.5 inches, easing drought but more rain needed for normal crops.
A healthcare promotion claims pellagra symptoms include nervousness stomach trouble head sensations constipation sleep loss weight loss skin changes and despondency. It offers a free booklet The Story of Pellagra and touts a unique treatment endorsed by health departments and hundreds, with Dr. W. C. Rountree of Texarkana Texas as contact.
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