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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1924
Page
2
A local column urges Comanche County to diversify exports including grapes berries watermelons and wool while pushing for natural gas dependable water supply and a park. It praises community spirit, notes a key sheep farmer's success, calls for athletic integrity, and supports Interscholastic League reform.
Washington gears up for the December opening of Congress with new senate seats and debates over civil rights, while President Coolidge faces potential supreme court vacancies. Controversy over housing integration intensifies as whites resist and blacks seek legal remedies. The dirigible Los Angeles christening is planned with Mrs. Coolidge and Secretary of the Navy announcing the event.
Dallas reports a statement from Texas Republican leaders and Dr George Tutte dropping a contest to Miriam Ferguson's November 4 governor win. They cite irregularities, voter disfranchisement risks, and high costs with uncertain outcomes and no available judicial remedy at this time.
A Thanksgiving essay expresses gratitude for national progress in education and the republic's safety through intelligent citizenship. It notes Education Week, praise for teachers, and the duty of citizens to support schools. It laments entitlement and urges humility and responsibility.
Following the end of the Newhare school term for the month, the school notes honor roll recipients. The first through fourth grades at Mise Dell Stailes High school and the intermediate grades under Mrs Cha are listed with top averages. Perfect attendance honorees named across grades include Raymond Levieay George Mevsen Lenanningham Farrar, plus many others.
President Coolidge appointed a commission to study farming conditions and propose a stabilization program. The group started work at the White House with informal discussions during his weekend Mayflower trip. Meetings will involve cooperation with the Agriculture Department.
Exsen Germany November 17 Franco-Belgian railway administration completed the transfer of rail lines in the occupied area back to Germany at midnight under the Dawes plan. Most French officials had departed, enabling German officials to resume quarters. Passenger and freight schedule changes will be implemented.
Mr and Mrs R Burrows of Canyon Texas visited Comanche last week with Sam Todd on their return from Santa Anna where Burrows father served as Presbyterian pastor. Burrows, once a jailer and deputy sheriff's son, left Comanche 27 years ago and built a successful career owning three tender yards in Canyon Slaton and Happy Texas.
The advertisement promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment as effective for skin eruptions rain chafed skin prickly heat chigger bites and stings of poisonous insects It claims quick healing and lists three bottle sizes priced at 60¢ and 1 20 per bottle Sold by Paris Smith.
Brown County markets turkeys at 15 cents a pound with last year exceeding 100000 and this year around 140000. Farmers are urged to diversify crops and raise poultry while Armistice Day observations in Austin honor veterans with Alvin Young leading a large parade.
The county court of Comanche County issues a writ requiring the sheriff to publish for ten days a notice concerning Mrs Suste Bo Powers filing for discharge of guardian of Lloyd and Buford Powers. The hearing is set for the next term starting January 1925 at the Comanche courthouse, with all interested parties summoned to appear and respond. Witness dated November 15, 1 JW. Lett Leon, Clerk.
The Comyn community hosts its first Toaster Club gathering with a large turnout of men and women in the domestic science hall. C. S. Dry leads as president. Rev G F Hienderlite speaks on life in Brazil. praise for Comyn’s progress follows, as Fairview school opens under new district consolidation.
President Calvin Coolidge designates November 2 to 9 as Education Week urging governors to issue proclamations praising national educational services. He emphasizes campaigns for public education and vocational training, urging ministers, press, and civil officers to boost support for education and enlightened citizenship.
A Nueces County Texas farmer credits the Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association with enabling cooperative marketing of cotton. He describes delays in price realization, higher final payments, and gains from late-season sales compared with earlier ginning prices, noting the association helped secure better distributions and boosted household funds.
A message from the member expresses gratitude to officers and directors for their splendid service. It notes appreciation from the association and wishes the officers well. The communication references Contract No 15.8 in Merkel Texas.
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A brief profit report notes year end results tied to shipments, referencing a contract number 19.40 and a Bureau, with location Harreld and Route 1 box 6O. The text emphasizes respect for the Bureau and Roegers.
Note Payne mobilizes men for Comanche County and surrounding counties to assist in security and local operations. The movement emphasizes coordinated efforts with regional authorities and residents to address ongoing needs across the area.
An old reader's testimonial touts Doan's Pills as fast kidney relief. The letter credits the remedy with curing back pain and related symptoms, praising the product and its distributor Milburn Co. Buffalo, NY.
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