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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1922
Page
4
The Comanche Chief questions Mr Blanton's stance on increasing clerk hire from fifteen hundred to thirty two hundred dollars per year. It recalls prior calls during Callaway's tenure in congress and asks for the Congressional Record to reveal Blanton's vote and rationale.
A local column denounces the knocker type who travels the country praising America while undermining neighbors. It argues that those from the forks of the creek stay busy working, while the knocker lacks productive work and preys on others.
A heated critique questions the 17th district’s support for Blanton, challenging his sincerity and integrity. The piece claims Blanton published falsehoods before the election and alleges his actions have cost him respect in Congress and among voters. It predicts organized efforts to expose his record across precincts.
The passage questions a member's handling of official paper envelopes typewriter ribbons and other supplies. It suggests he may request excess materials from committees and use them for general correspondence beyond his committee duties.
Robert W. Smith of Holidaysburg warned at a Harrisburg merchants meeting that lawmaking pushes power toward Harrisburg and Washington. He argued local self government is endangered as state and federal authorities encroach, urging renewed vigilance and public defense of liberty.
The Fort Worth Record condemns Democratic county conventions for endorsing Earl B. Mayfield and hindering James B. Ferguson. It argues conventions attempting to influence runoffs violate the direct primary principle and aid opponents seeking to undermine direct primary democracy.
Mrs. Jack Williams and her young son return to their Chillicothe Texas home after spending two months with her parents Mr. and Mrs Albert Greer in town wide move reported.
Miss Annie Harlan of Waco is visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Cage, joining local social circles and calling on friends during her stay.
A large group of about 40 ladies and children gathered at Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Montgomery's ranch home last Friday. The morning featured cotenche stew making while the afternoon included bridge and 42. All reported a fine time.
The Coleman Democrat Voice reports a Tuesday Coleman mass meeting for organizing a Callaway for Congress club. About 200 attendees from across the county learned of the plan. Mr. Hilton Burks and Mr. W. Hemphill spoke, Mr. Callaway appeared, and county-wide chairmen were appointed. Callaway attacked the incumbent congressman as false and ripe for a joint discussion of charges.
Mr and Mrs Otts Williamson and their children visited Brownwood on Monday to see friends and enjoy time away from home.
The Tyler Commercial College in Texas promotes a cotton classing course claiming a ten million bale crop and a four to six week program. It highlights a glass-walled sample room and three story teaching building, urging immediate enrollment with a $53 summer course option and testimonials from farmers and union members.
A candidate thanks supporters in the primary and urges continued backing in the run off on August 26 1922. The message emphasizes remembering the vote and expresses friendship to constituents.
A compact digest notes church services at courthouses and colleges, marriages at the courthouse, and social visits from figures like Senator Richard Coke. It covers new cotton bales on streets, arrivals from Hamilton and Meridian, and local references to oil and coal prospects, plus small ads and sales offerings in Comanche and Brownwood areas.
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