This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1924
Page
2
A narrator recalls scenes of a widowed mother and child, quotes John Wesley and Keats, and urges service to others. The piece stresses truth, education, and public involvement, citing figures like Wah Ting Fang and Marshall Field while urging character and self improvement for the common good.
A reflective piece on authenticity and happiness, arguing that people gain true contentment by being themselves. It cites Hanibal as a great general who thrived when obeying and facing discipline, and it ends with a warning about trust and the perils of deception.
The essay traces how colonial settlers valued liberty of thought and press, from Puritans and Cavaliers to Roger Williams. It argues dueling and slavery were challenged by public debate, foreshadows banning war, and urges vigilance to preserve democracy, equality of opportunity, and moral progress.
A Bible lesson outlines Zedekiah’s rebellion against Nebuchadnezzar and the priests' mockery of prophets. It chronicles the siege of Jerusalem, the burning of the temple and walls, the plundering of sacred vessels, and the exile of the people to Babylon with Zedekiah captured and blinded.
The Comanche Chief lists candidates for state and county offices subject to Democratic primary. Names include Walter Woodward for State Senator, J R McClellan and H H Eidson for District Judge, Jesse Shipman for District Attorney, W Garnett for County Clerk, J Bolton Thomas and J R Carroll for Representative, Rob McCampbell for County Judge, Tom Edwards and Bob Dyson for Sheriff, W J Littlejohn for County Clerk reelection, J M Strickland and W Williams for Tax Collector, T N A Hensley for Tax Assessor, F Renfro for County Superintendent, and various commissioners including Volney L Jackson and J Rankin.
London reports that Russia has established women only courts to hear crimes by women and children. Each court employs three female judges a public prosecutor and a public defender. The first case at Jaravay involved Antoneff charged with cruelty to a child and she received a sixteen month sentence.
Notice warns the public that hunters and wood haulers must not trespass or haul wood from Bryson pastures without written contract. Violators will be prosecuted. Chief office 3543p om.
The remark frames duty to neighbors as a responsibility viewed without pleasure to benefit both parties, urging a sober assessment of moral obligation over personal gratification. It emphasizes that true neighborly conduct requires sacrifice, discipline, and adherence to ethical standards.
A proverb asserts you can learn a hundred things from others while you learn one from your own experience. It highlights value in careful observation, shared lessons, and personal growth through lived trials.
A reflective note on culture equating it with knowing the finest expressions and ideas from global traditions. The passage frames culture as the accumulation of the world’s most thoughtful sayings and thoughts.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.