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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1936
Page
5
May 6 report from the State Health Department urges early rabies measures in Texas. Vaccinating all dogs is ideal. when impossible, impound stray dogs to curb spread. Dogs are main source of human rabies, which is 100 percent fatal if symptoms appear. observe biting animals for ten days.
The Motorist's Prayer begins with a plea for a steady hand and watchful eye. It emphasizes driving as a Christian obligation and urges care for others, protection from harm, and gratitude for life while promoting courtesy and awareness of the world.
Officials warn that rabies travels from wound to brain via nerves, making facial bites the most dangerous. They urge immediate vaccination and coordinated public education across Texas towns and counties to control the disease.
A unit of the Second Cavalry from Fort Riley will march into Fort Worth for the Frontier Centennial opening July 1. The detachment, led by Major Frank H. Barnhart, performs Roman riding, mounted wrestling, and daily cavalry drills in a stockade setting. Jumbo the elephant is also being brought in for the event.
Confederate General Stonewall Jackson died after being accidentally shot by his own troops during the Civil War era. The incident led to his death and had immediate strategic impact on Confederate forces.
Soil Conservation Admin stamps rates and conditions for soil building in Texas. Payments cover seedings of alfalfa and clovers up to 2 per acre, green manure plowings with specified crops at 1.50 to 2 per acre, pastures and forest plantings at 2 or 5 per acre, and terraces at 0.40 per hundred feet. Final sign up date May 15.
Collier's published Owen P. White's Texas Roundup praising the centennial celebrations across 254 counties. The article frames Texas as vast in history and culture with a Dallas Central Exposition as a key event, promising a grand, enjoyable show with many exhibits and a memorable statewide birthday party.
Kilpatrick's Hardware advertises bulk and can spray guns and liquid insect killer at reduced prices. The notice highlights affordable pest control supplies and hardware bargains for shoppers seeking value.
Comanche County readers are encouraged by J H Beene now at Texas A M College to plan for higher education. He cites US stats showing only 40 percent attend college and about 3 percent finish, and explains that Texas A M offers work programs that cover most costs. He notes 900 students on campus payroll in 1934 35 plus 500 in project work under Dr Russell. He urges finishing high schoolers to pursue college with early effort.
The first contingent at the Texas Centennial Exposition is "C" Company Ninth Infantry the Balangiga company. The unit's name honors the Balangiga massacre in the Philippine Islands where only four men survived after the attack by natives.
A complete collection of Texas building stones will be shown at Gregory Gym during the Centennial Exposition opening June 1. The stones largely originate from central Texas counties and will interest every contractor nationwide.
The July 30 program of the Texas Grangers at the 25 million Texas Centennial Exposition will include a suitcase racking contest for men. The Exposition opens in Dallas June 6.
Day Implement Co of Brownwood Texas advertises the biggest stock of John Deere parts in West Texas. The notice highlights wide selection, quick service, and ready stocking for local farmers and ranchers needing John Deere components.
County Agent N E Scudder explains strip cropping as a soil erosion remedy. He cites soil conserving crops like alfalfa clovers sudan grass and lespedeza as more effective than cash crops. The Soil Conservation Service promotes strip cropping across 41 states with terracing to protect fields.
The Texas State Highway Department has improved 6000 miles of highway in preparation for the 25 million dollar Texas Centennial Exposition opening in Dallas on June 6.
Tolbert Patterson announces his candidacy for State representative from his district. A native of the district he highlights farming ranching and public education as priorities and vows a broad campaign contacting every citizen. Patterson seeks votes and asks supporters to tell friends, stressing service to the people.
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