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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1923
Page
4
Davis K Doyle resumes editorship of The Comanche Chief promising to serve Comanche county with a newspaper that reflects community needs. He notes fall fair planning and urges action on building a sanitarium locally to serve county patients and a tourist park to boost hospitality and business profits.
Capt. Henry Sadler and his wife and children returned after six years away serving overseas. He spoke on European conditions to Lions Club members at a Tuesday luncheon. Guest Mr. H. M. Sadler of Coleman, a former Gatesville resident and former Coryell County sheriff, attended.
James Noll of Connersville Indiana writes that his littl e child suffered whooping cough and Foley's Honey and Tar provided relief. He says when his children have coughs or colds he uses Foley's Honey and Tar and always sees good results. He rejects substitutes and notes the product is sold everywhere.
A speaker praises community efforts to revitalize the town with a fall fair and new facilities. He pledges support for a sanitarium to improve healthcare and expresses desire for a tourist park to attract visitors. He envisions becoming a mascot for a thriving booster group as progress continues.
Poem describes an oriole nest in a pear tree, highlighting its golden sheen, woven web of fiber, and cradle-like comfort. The verses note the nest’s presence from dusk to dawn, its motion with the breeze, and the vivid imagery of blossoms, crickets, stars, and springtime. The author is Leslie Clare Manchester.
A collection of jokes and quips from various papers on topics of women politics and society. The items include remarks about ads for dorsets in Worcester and opinions from San Francisco Chronicle Dallas Times Herald and other outlets. The notes mix humor and social commentary on gender roles and public perception.
Mrs. A. B. Haworth receives notice from Mr. August Hecksher of New York City approving her second operatic play in a six play series for New York City Children’s Theater. The theater is a two and a half million dollar venue opened January first. A national advertising company seeks a Fort Worth representative for orders and inquiries at 215 Dan Waggoner Bldg. Fort Worth Texas for full details.
President Harding approves American Legion plan expanding hospital capacity for disabled veterans. Kerrville Texas gains 500 bed memorial sanatorium lease. neuropsychiatric beds added at North Little Rock Arkansas and Augusta Georgia. 300 beds each. Transfers of 200 Texas veterans to Kerrville. Funding authorized from next year’s $5 million appropriation.
A cobbler welcomes a beggar with shoes then aids a sorrowful crone bearing fagots He lifts a lost child to safety giving milk and guiding it to its mother The day ends with sunset and the hope of a blessed guest fading away
A Hamilton Drug Co. ad touts Martin Blue Bug Remedy a tar oil product for insects on poultry feed promising a money back guarantee. The copy blends religious toned lines and poetry fragments referencing care and endurance.
Madison Bell, famed athlete and coach from Center College, is elected head football coach for Texas Christian University Horned Frogs. Fort Worth reactions are upbeat as Bell returns to lead a strong roster with Pete Wright overseeing operations and a core of last season’s players. Burley McCollum reports from Louisiana after a three month business trip.
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