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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1914
Page
2
The Comanche Pub Co publishes The Chief-Exponent with OM H Bell as editor and business manager. Entries indicate Texas post office mailing as second class matter.
D H Cunningham serves as president J R Manes as vice president T J Cunningham is secretary and treasurer Tom H Bell is editor and manager.
Directors listed include D. H. Cunningham, T. J. Cunningham, Tom P. Bell, J. R. Eanes, Paris Smith, E. W. Harris, and V. H. Whodberg, indicating upcoming board assignments or nominations.
A fragmented notice lists stockholders including Tom H. Ingham J R Eanes Oscar Callaway Paris Smith FE Harris T J Williams W H Phadberg L T Cunningham G A Cunningham and others in an incomplete roll.
The notice asks readers to report missed deliveries and promptly inform the paper of address changes, requesting old and new addresses when updating.
The piece corrects a misstatement about a meeting of anti prohibition Democrats at the Court House. It says the Constructive Democrats met by Hilton Burks’s call in Comanche County, while many pros in Texas oppose Tom Ball. It predicts Ball will lose Comanche County and Texas, and notes pro opinions vary within the party. It compares to the Hogg Clark campaigns and urges considering a candidate’s full makeup beyond stance.
A Dallas preacher backed Tom Ball as the pro candidate, while Ferguson is praised as the common man’s choice. The piece notes anti prohibition Democrats in Comanche County and describes recent county and Fort Worth Democratic processes, urging clear records and alignment with pro and anti lines. It ends with a social nudge asking, Do you get us Stevie.
The Weatherford Herald editorializes on Judge Lindsay of Denver who stated one woman in ten in the nation is involved in prostitution or vice. It notes widespread critic ism from Texas journalists while defending the judge’s aim to illustrate rising vice and calls for fact based discussion without taking sides. The piece reflects on whether critics can provide concrete data or merely moral posturing.
A reader contends against the claim that ten percent of women are prostitutes, arguing the figure is overstated and that men bear equal or greater responsibility. The piece insists most women are virtuous, cites Judge Lindsay and a Herald editor, and calls for sober consideration of the social question and its remedy.
Temple residents complain after two young men swindled sixteen local business owners by selling ads on an illuminated board at Central Avenue and Main Street. They paid for one month of lighting before fleeing, leaving the light company unwilling to continue illumination. The Telegram urges advertising with local papers to keep money in the community.
A proposal urges a countywide Free Fall Fair in Comanche this fall to showcase the best of everything raised locally. Proponents note similar fairs elsewhere have proven profitable and enjoyable, and a light rivalry could spur excellence while addressing the county’s stock deficiencies. Real estate agents are invited to voice opinions.
The writer proposes a summer celebration combining Three Days Home Coming, Picnic and Old Settler’s Reunion into a county wide Fourth of July event. Citizens are urged to invite former residents to return and join in a ringing old fashioned picnic and celebration, with readers invited to share views.
The article quotes a hopeful outlook that Old Comanche county will rebound after five difficult years marked by short crops and droughts. It argues the area can recover faster than other parts of the state and notes many residents left seeking relief, with the belief they will return once better times arrive.
Col F T Roehe of the Georgetown Sun is nominated and confirmed as postmaster at Georgetown. Col Lee J Roundtree serves on the National Press Association Executive Committee and chairs the State Committee to entertain the association in Houston this month, with a state tour aboard a luxurious train. Honors are coming fast to Georgetown scribes.
Clarksville Times notes an amendment to route $25000 for Upper Red River road repairs. Critics say funds spent on river navigation projects could improve public roads nationwide.
This ad urges trying Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs or colds. It claims the preparation has gained worldwide reputation for remarkable cures and is sold by all dealers.
Political announcements for justice or constable five dollars for commissioner five dollars for county offices ten dollars for district clerk ten dollars for district attorney ten dollars for senate one dollar five cents for конерега? ten dollars for con?ereg a or similar notices cash must accompany order to insure publication and high class job printing available prices by request candidate cards a specialty.
The notice outlines charging for cards of thanks and church or lodge notices, applies to pay advertisements, and requires advance payment for subscriptions. It emphasizes authority, accountability, and a commitment to correct errors promptly.
The McKinney Courier Gazette notes that employers value a boy's decent habits and gentlemanly behavior. They prefer well behaved applicants over loafers and rowdies and may rate boys by conduct even when refusing employment.
Advertises HERBINE as the required liver stimulant. Claims it activates the liver, vitalizes the blood, regulates bowels, and restores energy and cheerfulness. Priced at 50e, sold by Paris Smith.
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