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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1924
Page
3
Reader notice records the Comans, Texas post office and editor Davis K. Doyle. It notes a mailing arrangement or period related to a local publication dated in the year. The item appears as a short period notice from a small town newspaper with basic mailing details.
A fragmented editorials piece discusses forming a Comanche music club for singers and players to enrich local musical life and encourage a youth choir. It blends civic aims with moral guidance about religion, self, and character, quoting Walton and Coke and urging wholesome, faith-aligned community culture.
A compilation of philosophical snippets from William Penn and David Starr Jordan alongside notes on civic duty and local journalism. The piece emphasizes action over complaint, community involvement, and the county correspondents’ role in delivering news to Comanche county readers.
Dr. P. O H. Chitton announces candidacy for representative in the Texas legislature. He has long lived in Comanche and is known in Comanche and Mills counties. He pledges to serve district and state interests and asks voters to consider his bid. Rid your poultry of all insects with free Russell's Dry Dip samples from T. J. Collins' Feed Store.
Advertisement copy promises a ten cent bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds and free sample Foley products sent to Foley & Co address in Chicago. It also markets adding machine paper at the Chief office with pricing 15 cents per four roll or two rolls for 25 cents.
Cambridge woman says the preparation eased chronic pains and enabled a safe later pregnancy after years of illness tied to female troubles. She cites dramatic relief after using the remedy and credits it with restoring home life and health. The ad claims nationwide satisfaction with 98 out of 100 buyers pleased.
A long reflective piece urges readers to avoid straddling fences in politics and to oppose prejudice superstition and selfishness. It recalls Calvary Christ and Dean Inge while stressing public duty and self sacrifice for civilization and the common good. Corner Market closing line promises better prices.
Jeremiah confronts Judah with a solemn warning against sin and idolatry. He is arrested for speaking God’s word, but is defended by elders and saved by Ahikam. The lesson stresses steadfast courage in proclaiming divine messages despite opposition.
The Comanche Chief lists candidates for Democratic primary offices including State Senate Walter Woodward of Coleman and J. J. McClellan of Coryell for the district, reelection bids for JOE HOETSDON and others, District Attorney Jesse Shipman, District Clerk Garnett Gore, Representative Rolton Thomas Renfro Carroll DeLeon, County Judge Rob McCampbell Reese, Sheriff nominees Tom Edwards Montgomery Dyson Harrison Gilbreath, County Clerk Littlejohn reelection, Tax Collector Barks Strickland Williams, Tax Assessor Laury Hensley Wilhelm, McGuire of De Leon, County Superintendent Def Renfro, Commissioner Precincts 1 2 3, Justice of the Peace J J Graham reelection.
About thirty five farmers from various parts of the county met with the extension service yesterday afternoon to hear Jim discuss grasshopper control. He recommended poison bran mash. Formula and method of applying may be obtained at the office of County Agent Barton.
The text argues opportunities often lie behind challenges and urges persistent search to uncover them, stressing that effort yields payoff beyond initial hardship.
A short aphorism attributed to Le Francs de Sales notes that truth spoken ungraciously harms, while holding back can preserve harmony and dignity in discourse. It emphasizes tact in honesty.
Major Frank Ebbert from the Pacific Coast department of the Ant Sntoon League will speak on law enforcement at the Methodist Tabernacle tonight at seven. This afternoon at two he leads a round table with district court area citizens.
A compact note presents an Arabian proverb declaring the tongue as the necks worst enemy. It frames speech as a peril for dignity and safety, underscoring caution in words and public discourse.
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