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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1924
Page
4
Ota months Davis is listed at Texas for a one year term in a local notice. The fragment notes a promotional or employment context with unclear specifics.
The article discusses drought impacts on cotton and livestock in Comanche County, urging crop diversification to boost feed and value. It highlights local efforts by Comyn and Gustine, livestock improvement programs, and the county teachers institute, plus reflections on civic responsibility and seasonal timing for politics and work.
In a farming county the writer argues cotton is unprofitable under present prices and drought, urging farmers to organize for cooperative marketing and clearer government removal from direct entitlements. He cites potential gains from acreage and production choices, warning against demagogues and radical agitators. He discusses margin trading and market manipulation and calls for practical common sense.
The Comanche Band will perform Sunday at 4 p.m. on the courthouse lawn. The concerts draw large crowds and the program is well liked. Special invites go to residents of the county and neighboring towns. The band has advertised for the Comanche County Fair during recent trips.
A reader recalls hearing a woman hum memories of songs from about twenty five years ago. The piece lists several titles like Little Annie Rooney and The Moon Is Bright Along the Wade, noting how some tunes still surface while others are largely forgotten as years pass.
For skin eruptions rash chafed skin prickly heat and bites Ballards Snow Lotion offers relief. It heals quickly and comes in three sizes one two and four dollars per bottle sold by Paris Sosth.
Elmer Thomas warns against hunting fishing gathering or trespassing on his one mile east of Comanche property without permission and states prosecutions will follow to the full extent of the law.
Mrs Samuel Murphy of Dover Delaware credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with removing cramps faint spells and severe pain after long suffering. She reports improved energy enabling her to work full days and even long hours and says she has recommended the remedy to friends.
The report notes excessive rains in the eastern cotton belt with heavy Texas bursts and light central plains showers. Cool conditions slowed cotton, with some local lint loss and grade reductions but little overall outlook change. Northern Texas sees green cotton benefit, while Oklahoma and Arkansas show varied progress. Tennessee’s cold dampens some fields, Georgia gains on top crop, and the Carolinas weaken with Virginia needing warmer days. Also an unrelated livestock ad for Liquid Borozone with prices.
Swelling from insect bites can be reduced by Ballard's Snow Liniment which counters poison and eases irritation. Available in three sizes priced at 30c, 60c, and $1.20 per bottle. Sold by Paris Smith.
From Manufacturers Record a report by Arno S. Pearse of the international Cotton Federation describes industry gossip in New York trading circles. He notes telegrams extolling top harvests, while acknowledging some are from short interests in the south and that European papers circulated the summaries.
Local ad offers a corner lot in Commache with a good house and barn on a 14 by 16 feet plot in exchange for a small farm. Property noted as well located with east front. location not strictly required. Trade handled by J. R. Eanes & Co.
W. H. Whitlow of Port Arthur Texas reports eight years of good health after taking Tanlac. He says indigestion dizziness and weakness vanished after three bottles boosting his appetite sleep and weight by ten pounds. He praises Tanlac for restoring his strength and energy.
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