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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1925
Page
4
The essay argues American public schooling underpins freedom and equal opportunity. It cites the Declaration and Constitution, stresses a non partisan secular role, and urges schools to foster intelligent citizenship through home, school, and church free collaboration. It calls for broader school aims beyond basic literacy.
Readers are invited to a showing of The Merry Willow at the Majestic. The event spans Monday and Tuesday with showtimes listed as evening performances and a possible encore.
Mr and Mrs Jack Isham express gratitude to the man who helped during their daughter's accident last week for kindness and inquiries. They report she is now recovering well.
The notice states that eligibility for the Farm Loan Act has been altered so tenants renting farms are ineligible to borrow. It specifies payment terms as three fourths of a certain rent and two thirds of another, with references to J. D. Bonner and Comanche, N. FLL, indicating the involved parties and location.
A Fort Worth Star-Telegram editorial outlines the confessed judgment in the American Road Co case. The piece aims to present facts clearly and fairly for voters, urging readers to understand the settlement without hedging.
The Texas public learns of $660,000 recovered and widespread waste in highway funds after the American Road Company deal. Attorney General Moody asserts mismanagement and calls for immediate action to restore trust, while the commission and governor resist. The case spotlights overpriced surfacing work, lack of bonds, and profits fueling criticism.
A vintage appeal urges Comanche readers to try Doan's Pills for kidney comfort and backache relief. It cites A. N. Garner detailing nighttime urination and severe back pain improved after using the product from The Wm. Reese Co.'s Drug Store.
Nov 28 report notes Jewell Hallbrooks improving after two weeks of illness. Rev Gilbreath of Dublin preached at the Baptist church Sunday to a large crowd and has an appointment for the second Sunday next month. Bill Green of Eastland visits his son J T Green this week.
Harmony notes from November record Mr and Mrs Luther Rogers visiting Sidney relatives on Saturday night. Several residents spent weekends visiting friends and family. Committees formed to decorate the Christmas tree. Attendance at Sunday school strong though prayer meeting was lighter. Fifth Sunday services planned at Harmony if Rev. Ray is reappointed. Local visits include Z T Edwards family at Mercer Gap and CC A Thomas family. Various neighbors visited Blanket and Hibler families. Thanksgiving week limited by illness and travel as some residents attend events in Rising Star.
Nov 25 news notes describe Mrs Pob McNutt attending her mother Mrs A J Isaac's funeral in Shamrock after the family lived here years ago. Also mention J W Preacher selling his home to John King near Comanche and visits by Frank Askins and daughter from Lamkin.
Newburg Gay school progresses toward full attendance as students pick cotton. Mrs Kilpatrick and Mrs Chatham hosted community entertainment Friday night. Mayors, ministers, and officials spoke, including Mayor Eanes and Rev Boyd. Rev Scarborrough preached Sunday. Clyde Goosby moved from Post City. Mrs Webb Christian visited family. Mrs J B Pogue suffered a toe injury. Sam Chatham rushed to Dublin to aid his ill father.
The article lists students on the Honor Roll for the first month in Primary, Intermediate, and High School grades. It notes many names such as Helen Jones, Catherine Cunningham, Lucile Cunningham, and Lewis Cunningham Jr. Perfect attendance is highlighted for a large group including Gene Love and Bob Burton. The piece mentions plans for a school consolidation with Newburg in the near future.
We thank friends for kindness during our hour of sadness and for the floral offerings. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Griffin Mr. and Mrs. H. I. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. J. Paul Frye Grady Edwin and Robert Lowe.
The county court of Comanche County Texas appointed D C Dingus as Temporary Guardian of the estate of H A Dingus declared non compos mentis. The appointment becomes permanent unless contested at the next term starting January 4 1926 at the Comanche County Courthouse. Interested parties must appear to contest.
Durham Bros advertises 9 by 12 linoleum rugs this week at 15 dollars, down from 17.50 dollars. The copy promotes the store as providing the best floor covering on earth.
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