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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1921

Page

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Opposition to the Sheppard-Towner Maternity Bill in Congress

Representative Caleb R. Lawton of Delaware denounces the measure as socialist and dangerous. He cites alleged propagandists, warns of federal control over family life, and argues the home and parental responsibility would suffer if the bill becomes law.

Congress Caleb RB. Lawton Delaware Warrier Stanton Blatch Germany Russia England Europe Middle Eastern America

Comanche Indians Battle Abilene for District Title

Comanche and Abilene High meet in Brownwood on Saturday November 12 at 2 30 pm. Both undefeated this season the district crown is at stake and the town urges all supporters to travel to Brownwood to back the Indians. Coach Adams reports his players in top condition as the Indian machine aims for victory.

Comanche Abilene Brownweed The Indians Austin Brownwood Adams

District Court Finishes Term with Several Guilty Verdicts

The criminal docket was discharged and jurors relieved. Cases tried last week include Fred Reed guilty of intoxicating liquor with 2 year penitentiary, Marion Davis guilty with 2 years suspended, Floyd Burton guilty with 2 years penitentiary, H C Langsden guilty with 2 years suspended, George Hicks burglary not guilty. Grand jury adjourned after returning 61 bills 12 felonies 49 misdemeanors.

District Court State Fred Reed Marion Davis Floyd Burton H. C. Langsden George Hicks

Armistice Proclamation Urges Coman County Observance

Coman residents are urged to close businesses and observe Armistice Day in memory of fallen soldiers. A high school program starts at nine o clock Friday morning and invites the public to attend a testimonial to promote peace and disarmament efforts.

Comanche

Wilson Items and Community Happenings

Warm dry weather continues with no rain. School progresses as Mrs Peters resigns and Miss Beaucamp of Stephenville will teach the intermediate class. Singings at the church house attract neighbors. services planned on the second and fourth Sundays. Local visitors include Mrs Foreman of Thorp Springs, Mr Lee Forney, Miss Alta Denman and Lamkin youths.

Wilson Peters Beaucamp Stephenville Foreman Thorp Springs Lee Forney Alta Denman Lamkin Bolton Elvin Wright Mr. Durham Carlton Eddith Carroll Claud Arthur

Armistice Day Address Cancelled at High School

District Attorney Joe H. Eidson could not attend the Armistice celebration at the high school due to a prior engagement. Edwin Palmer will speak on Our Flag.

Joe H. Eidson Edwin Palmer

Holmans Visit Brownwood After Mother's Appendicitis Operation

Edward Holman and his son Master John Holman left for Brownwood on Wednesday to be with their mother who had recently returned from Temple where she underwent an appendicitis operation. Mrs M McIlhaney and children Mary Lee and Grainger arrived from Wheeler to spend the winter with her father L E Grainger.

Mise Helen Tord Kathleen de Courtney Vurified National Union of the Women's Suffrage Societies C Jaimes Children’s Bureau Serbia Belgium Holland Japan Edward Holman Master John Holman Brownwood Temple M. McIlhaney Mary Lee and Grainger Wheeler L. E. Grainger

Proctor Visitors Called on Jennings Family

Mrs. R. H. Reed and Mrs. C. B. Gugger with their children from Proctor visited the Jennings home last Saturday.

R. H. Reed C. B. Gugger Proctor Jennings

Hicks Returns From Tyler Visit With Daughter

Mrs. 8. J. Hicks came back Monday from Tyler where she had spent eight weeks visiting her daughter, Mrs. Satterfield.

J. Hicks Tyler Mrs. Satterfield

Rich man's castle shields laws from government intrusion

A historical passage defends the Anglo-Saxon heritage as a fortress of legal protection, arguing that such estates must resist government intrusion unless absolutely necessary for public good. It stresses long-standing traditions and the enduring role of this privilege in sustaining liberty.

Comanche Indians Rout Coleman 28 to 0 on Road

Comanche High defeated Coleman 28 to 0 as the Indians dominated most of the game with the ball in Coleman territory. Coleman errors and fumbles prevented scoring, while Comanche tallied six wins in seven games this season and a 0 0 tie with Howard Payne scrubs.

Comanche Coleman Howard Payne Scrubs

Armistice Day Football Game Canceled Then Rescheduled

Authorities in Austin ordered the Comanche Abilene game moved to this week causing Brownwood to be dropped from Armistice Day action. Comanche will face Abilene in Brownwood on Saturday November 12 at 2 30 p m with district honors at stake.

Austin Brownwood Comanche Abilene

Courthouse Florist Sends Chrysanthemums to Chief Editor

The Chief editor received a bouquet of Chrysanthemums from Mr. Payne the courthouse janitor, famed as the area’s champion florist. Gathered from his courthouse lawn, the blooms reflect Payne’s pride in a well kept courtyard despite scarce city water in the hot summer.

Payne Texas

Carter and Gage Tie The Knot At Presbyterian Manse

Charlie Carter and Miss Louise Gage wed last Thursday evening at 8 o'clock in the Presbyterian manse with Rev J A Black performing the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Gage and the groom works for Owl confectionery. The couple enjoys strong family and friend support and a warm well wish from the Chief for their married life.

Charlie Carter Louise Gage J. A. Black John Gage

Henderson Installed as Comanche Postmaster

Mr J C Henderson was duly installed as postmaster of Comanche Monday morning and is in charge of the office. No change has been made in the office force.

J. C. Henderson Comanche

Corn Declared Cheaper Fuel Than Coal by Wallace

Secretary of Agriculture Wallace issued an official statement urging farmers to burn corn instead of coal. He cited high freight rates making corn economical and noted corn at twenty cents a bushel equals coal value, with coal grades varying by district.

Wallace Department of Agriculture

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