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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1922
Page
4
The writer urges voters to compare candidates impartially, imagining both as strangers and judging by character, intelligence, courage, and devotion to government. If the home man rates 98 percent, don’t be swayed by small faults toward a stranger who might score only 35 percent.
The Brownwood Bulletin letter cites Thomas L. Blanton proclaiming he has spent nearly the campaign limit and now floods the district with a circul ar full of alleged falsehoods. The piece claims Blanton uses proxy Cogdell brothers to sign a document and notes Brownwood News reporting a costly dissemination.
A Texas newspaper criticizes Mr. Blanton for avoiding a joint debate with Mr. Callaway, arguing his reluctance stems from fear of public scrutiny of his claims about congressional record and wartime conduct. The piece cites past refusals, incidents, and a Brownwood News verdict on Blanton’s debate tactics.
The Gustine Concert Band returned from Bertram after three days of fair entertainment. Governor Neff spoke to about 3,000 as Shriners and the band competed in music with the Shriners band. The event featured horse racing, baseball, and crowds from Austin.
The supreme lodge of the Knights of Pythias voted to raise 1 million dollars by member subscriptions to aid the leper colony on Culion Island in the Philippines. Governor Leonard Wood's appeal prompted the pledge, with Toronto chosen as the next meeting place. Mrs. W A Perdue of Haskell Texas visited Comanche to see her parents.
Real estate advertisement inviting buyers sellers and exchangers to use J. R. Eanes & Co for property listings. Emphasizes reaching a broad audience through the agency. Includes contact invitation and service scope for homes and parcels.
J. R. Eanes & Co lists two houses for rent, both described as well maintained and ready for occupancy.
Tells of H Maples age 42 5 ft 8 in brown hair blue eyes left hand off at wrist leaving Cisco for De Leon on August 9 at 6 p m driving a new Ford Motor No 6089285 seat 143497 license 693715. Maples traveled with a stranger described as about 42 5 ft 10 slender brown eyes black hair two gold teeth black slouch hat dark trousers blue jumper white shirt. They were seen with Maples in Carbon and Gorman where Maples disappeared. Call Cisco Police with information. A reward of 100 dollars for Maples body and for murderer’s arrest.
Texas farmers ginners and weighers urged by Chas E Baughman to join a voluntary pledge campaign to avoid wet ginning and improper storage. The 1919 20 crop losses near 30 million dollars spurred promises to store cotton only in buildings, tag and weigh properly, and discourage selling wet cotton. Officials solicit cooperative pledges from farmers ginners weighers and warehousemen across Texas.
The revival camp meeting will start at Suez Wednesday night, August 16, with invitations extended to all. Several local residents and visitors are listed as visiting relatives and spending time with neighbors including Gressett, Gibson, Moore, McNutt, Flanagan, Cottrell, Barrett, and Johnson households over the weekend.
Cotton remains strong despite dry spells as Harmony and Bethel host many residents. Visits include Maud Lowe of Dubin with M L Brown family, Waldrops from Gus tine, Gladys Clark with Opal Payne, and Ethel Ripley with her father in Comanche.
Comanche completes paving on the street off the public square between Higgabothami’s store and the National Bank. The newly opened block enhances the area’s attractiveness and comfort for the two buildings.
Mrs Roland Bush arrives from Greenville with daughter Sybil who stays on for a longer visit while the mother returns home.
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