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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1912
Page
4
The Comanche County press hails Phillip Hill as new manager of the local business college. Once a student there, Hill is praised as studious and hardworking and urged by the editors for community support to ensure the school’s success.
The notice urges residents to join a community drive in Comanche to advertise and improve the town’s cleanliness. It promises a $300 prize, appeals to pride, and asks citizens to attend an upcoming mass meeting while highlighting the town’s historic reputation for cleanliness.
The Aldermen election last Tuesday was quiet with a strong showing. J. B. Weems led the ticket and, along with Skinner and Smith, was elected. Brightman previously served on the council, while Smith won a second term and Weems and Skinner secured first-time seats.
A notice from Mrs. Da Musgrave of Hanche Texas announces the exclusive agency for a well known world star hosiery and undercar item. Samples will be limited for inspection at the agency.
A brief note expresses gratitude to those who aided the efforts, naming Mrs. E. C. Scitren as part of the acknowledgment and extending thanks to helpers and supporters.
Special Labor Commissioner Wirbel lauds Harmon administration for sweeping labor laws headed by a pioneering workers compensation act. He notes 54 hour week limit for women, nonpartisan judge elections, and anti loan shark protections, with safety and machinery rules expanding oversight.
Harmon argued that corporate wrongdoing is personal and individuals must be punished, not just the corporations. He cited Paul Morton’s rebating case and urged prosecution, while Roosevelt and Teddy championed the common people.
Opponents claim Governor Harmon favors Standard Oil ties. They cite a Buckeye Pipe Line tax value rise from 4 million to 28 million dollars as proof, while taxes on small Ohio property owners were cut by seven million dollars annually during the period.
Taxpaying families in Ohio report tax relief under Governor Harmon with tax reductions ranging from 25 to 50 percent. The query about his progressiveness draws a strong affirmative response from residents who credit the governor for the cuts.
A testimonial from Rosa in Los Matayos describes strong health gains after using Peruna. She shares that in weeks she felt better than ever and thanks Peruna for new life and strength, sending two pictures as proof.
The Comanche High School baseball team defeated McIlhaney College of Stephenville 7 to 2 last Saturday, then beat Downing 9 to 3 on Monday. The junior team beat Gustine 7 to 1 at Creamer. A rematch with McIlhaney is set for this afternoon on local grounds. A girls basketball game vs John Tarleton College will follow.
J B Weems announces peanuts from John Jay variety are for sale at one dollar per bushel at the old Farmer Lumber Yard.
A commentary observes the American taste for litigation as a costly folly. Rival claimants fight over a $1,000,000 estate in a neighboring state, now reduced to about $23,000 after years of legal action. The piece notes the parties have made a heavy investment in experience, not a liquid asset.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes twenty five moons beyond Mars with Mars having two and Jupiter ten satellites. It compares diameters, cites Ganymede larger than Luna, Titan around 3000 miles, Neptune’s moon about 2000 miles, and Luna about one forty ninth Earth size and one eighty first weight, with varying Earth distances around 238000 miles.
A brief note from the 5 and 10 Cent Store of Comanche outlines the current standings in the local candidate contest. It lists participating candidates and their positions, reflecting community interest and shop involvement in the election.
Miss Neva Egbert and Mrs J H Williams appear among bidders with listed scores and amounts for multiple items in Comanche and Sidney. The tally includes names such as Mrs Vermila Hansard Miss Jewel Fritz Miss Alma Hart Miss Myrtle Edwards and Mrs A F Godsey with various small figures.
April 7 to 14 observed as week of prayer for missions. J J Snow of Dallas visits early week and J R Saunders and wife of China visit later. Meetings nightly and from Tuesday afternoons for women. Public invited. Geo. W. Shea pastor.
A scholarship in Draugh on Business Colleges offered with application at the office. Early visit advised to secure a place.
Sale notice lists milk cows available through Elmer Webb at Weem's barn. Contact details and conditions not specified in readable text.
Advertisement notes onion sets at 20c per gallon at C. F. Williams Grocery on the West side. Mentions Governor Harmon’s probable Dallas visit around April 10. Recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs and colds as a prompt cure, available from dealers.
A finder is asked to return a missing item to Miss Dona Hurley at the Exponent office. The notice names Comanche area and requests prompt contact for recovery.
Reverend C. L. Cartwright will address the Wesley Adult Bible class next Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. We desire the presence of every member. Lester Hail president.
FOR SALE One 50 lb can of lard Apply to C. R. Tugele. Also highest market prices paid for chickens turkeys eggs and butter by Martin Co.
A note urges timely purchase of tornado coverage, citing prior annual payments for wind damage protection and urging readers to act before it is too late.
Large southeast front room to rent, nicely furnished, located 31.2 blocks from the square. Apply to Mrs. Guthrie.
J R Eanes and Company advertises itself as a full service provider offering fire life and casualty insurance policies along with real estate loan services. The notice emphasizes personalized service and local expertise in policy selection and loan arrangements.
Advertises the Ridgeway Hotel as the best paying $800 per year hotel in the state. Offers small cash payment and balance on easy terms. Apply to Ridgeway Hotel, Comanche, Texas.
Mrs. Mattie Crabb died March 24 1912 four miles south of Gustine Texas born September 28 1856 in Missouri moved to Texas in the early seventies she married J A Crabb in Bell County in 1875. She leaves eight children and was laid to rest in Union Cemetery pastor H B Dillard officiated her funeral. she was remembered as a devout Christian and devoted mother.
A blaze broke out at a business identified as Aues and Company. Firefighters responded to the scene and contained the flames with no immediate reports of injuries or cause. Authorities secured the site pending investigation.
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