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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1925
Page
4
The piece laments lack of cooperation amid social and religious strife, contrasts rationalism with faith, and warns that materialism weakens government and home foundations. It cites crime, split families, and the need for character built on belief in God, urging unity and purposeful action.
Public notice from the county court of Comanche County Texas appoints Annie Brown as temporary guardian of Joseph Brown a minor. The appointment will become permanent unless contested at the next term beginning October first 1925 at the courthouse in Comanche. Published weekly for ten days prior to return day.
A narrator relays how humor steadies life against calamities and ego. Anecdotes span youth delivery boys, a judicious joke about a judge, and a church hymn fiasco that nearly broke a meeting with laughter. The piece muses on dignity and self awareness through lighthearted memories.
Late received copy prevented changes for Adams Mercantile Company M. Coleman's Grocery on the Comanche Page and J W Scurry ad in another section. Papers had gone to press already. The Chief urges readers to visit the stores to see the intended messages and look for good bargains.
Jim Hensley, 41, a National Biscuit Company sales agent and Comanche High School Class of 1902 member, died at his Houston home on Thursday August 6. He was the first graduate of the class to die, part of a cohort of 21 graduates with no prior fatalities. He was son of Mrs. Joe Hensley of Fort Worth and Lizzie Campbell his mother.
Mr Hensley is described as a nephew of Lee Campbell of Comanche and leaves a wife and a son, his mother, four brothers and one sister, along with several uncles and aunts in the county.
J. B. Payne former county commissioner is in Central Texas Hospital Brownwood where he has been for some time. He has greatly appreciated the visits of his Comanche friends who have called on him there. Sisters and Brothers of the O. E. S. remember next Tuesday night is regular meeting night.
Short rental notice states a S room house is available for rent with a nearby reference to W. B. Holcomb and a single square description.
Stanton reports no gasoline odor in continuous flow and continues fur cleaning operations.
Mrs. Romee Walker will begin her expression class at the high school next Monday morning. She has spent a large part of the summer in study and preparation and is a pupil of the Boston School of Expression, having studied under Law D. Fallis, a prominent Currie instructor.
A brief ad notes fast finish times at the Kodak Shop and recommends Stanton for cleaning heavy garments. The message emphasizes rapid service and household cleaning needs.
A short, rugged path leads readers to Dixon's Kodak Shop marked by an old beaten trail. The note hints at a local landmark and a familiar route for shoppers seeking photo supplies in the area.
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