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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1938
Page
2
The Comanche editor notes strong sales and positive feedback for The Chief newspaper among seniors and students. A visiting Dr Nelson Smith boosts Comanche’s hospital prospects while local residents respond to a larger than usual want ad. The piece also lists gubernatorial candidates, local development by Bill Durham, and weekly civic celebrations.
The Waco Times Herald notes a quirky saying about doctors resisting most things except arrogance. It mentions Utah with five head of cattle per person.
East Second Street from the Post Office north to Grammar School is being converted into a fine street similar to the block just east of the new gymnasium.
Nolan County News notes a former candidate’s expense accounting filled with tallies of sleep lost and miles walked. It lists humorous and improbable items such as kissing babies, donating livestock, and numerous personal anecdotes, ending with a claim of defeat.
A University of Minnesota student funds his education by rearing rats in university buildings. The story highlights ingenuity as a means to cover costs while attending college.
A local note describes a new Welcome Pecans sign financed by Texas Power and Light to be installed at the Highways 81 and 10 junction in Comanche. The article mentions the company will handle erection and electric service at no city cost and notes slogans used by other towns. Historic Bible thought quoted at end.
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