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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1915

Page

2

Local Officers And Directors Names Listed In Report

The document lists officers including J. R. Eanes as president and Grade Callaway as secretary treasurer. Directors named are Grade Callaway, J. R. Eanes, Geo J. Sullivan, G A Cunningham, W H Thodberg, FE W Harris, and 8 P Smith. Stockholders named include D H Cunningham and several others.

J. R. Eanes Grade Callaway Sec.Treas Geo. Sullivan Geo. J. Sullivan G. A. Cunningham W. H. Thodberg FE. W. Harris 8. P. Smith D. H. Cunningham T. J. Cunningham J. St. Eanes Oscar Callaway Paris Smith E. W

Submarine and Air Power Spark War Fears

The Industrial Record warns that submarine warfare and aviation advances suggest a near inevitability of global conflict. It notes the possibility of a nation declaring war on Mars for territorial gains as a farfetched but implied scenario.

Mars

Blanket community rejects road bond proposal**

Last week the Blanket community defeated a road bond election saying they did not want roads turned into a race track for autos. They preferred slower trips with lighter loads to avoid costs that could raise farm values by attracting passing merchants and travelers in a ford.

Comanche County

Stanley Wins Kentucky Governorship Nomination in Nominating Victory

Former Congressman A C Stanley secures the Democratic nomination for Kentucky governor by about twenty thousand votes. His win is seen as a blow to statewide prohibition with H V McChesney as the opposing candidate. The primary was orderly with three deaths in Breathitt county and several injuries elsewhere.

A. C. Stanley Kentucky Stanley H. V. McChesney Breathitt County The Commonwealth

Cisco Chamber Reports Insurance Rate Reductions

The Cisco Chamber of Commerce report notes a fifteen percent reduction in insurance rates due to a strong fire record and an additional five percent cut for city cleanliness and waste disposal efforts. The reductions reflect the impact of the city clean-up campaign and the new garbage ordinance.

Cisco Chamber of Commerce Cisco

City to collect back taxes with installment plan

City officials announce a phased approach to recovering delinquent taxes. Taxpayers unable to pay in full may use installments while the city earns six percent on collected back taxes. If uncollected, the city faces higher interest costs than borrowing to cover the losses. Some residents criticize the city government, urging public self-reflection on contributions.

Rangers Explain Mexican Deaths Near Rio Grande

A group of rangers were asked to explain the violent deaths of Mexicans near the Rio Grande. They claimed ignorance, suggested heat and sunstroke, and noted it is unhealthy along the border with many unexplained collapses.

Rio Grande Associated Press

Editorial Skeptic Calls For Action On Press Behavior

The Podunk Squealer argues a single reckless editor might provoke more anger in a day than years of praise for press boosting a community. He warns that even a hint of harming someone’s pocketbook can trigger strong, immediate reactions.

Uncivil voices and war talk mix with stock debate

A collection of opinion snippets covers streetwise odds on life in Europe versus Texas, a Jersey man jailed for shooting at a bull frog, and a warning about knee-jerk stock market fixes. The pieces critique unwritten laws, warn against sensationalism, and urge rational constitutional reform.

Jersey United States Europe Temple Mirror Texas Ballinger Raily Ledger

Governor Ferguson and the Texas tax question debated

Opinion pages discuss Ferguson's tax rise vs prior governors. Critics say he shares blame for high spending and waste, while defenders praise education funding and rural programs like the warehouse and marketing bureau to aid farmers against speculators.

Texas Press Ferguson Hamilton Herald Iris Brownwood News

Frivolity column repeats jokes and offers subscription

The column editor thanks readers for last week's reception and repeats the feature. A one year subscription is offered to anyone providing an absolutely original joke. They will pay in subscrip tions for reasonably fresh ones and offer a Comanche brick for "Comanche Prime" jokes.

There Was No Chance Brother Bogus Speech

In a humorous exchange at an experience meeting, Bro. Bogus admits past sins and claims a dramatic transformation. The confrontation with Bro. Grump highlights lingering grudges as attendees question the change and its sincerity.

Bruddren Sistahs Bro Bogus Nickerty Bro. Grump Kansas City Star

Notice of Debt Dispute and Divorce Actions

The document lists a disclaimer by W B Hedges accepting no debts of his wife Nellie Hedges after a date, with signatures. It notes Mrs Nellie Hedges misunderstanding an advertisement in the Sunday Whig and Mr Hedges denying paying her bills. In circuit court there are divorce petitions: Henry Slinger versus Ester Slinger and Marcella Thrower versus Carey Thrower.

Nellie Hedges W. B. Hedges Sunday Whig Mr. Hedges Mrs. Hedges Henry Slinger Ester Slinger Marcella Thrower Carey Thrower Bills

Dallas Municipal Garage Seen 200 Percent Cheaper

Commissioner Shannon says Dallas operates a municipal garage at 200 percent cheaper rates than private garages. He calls the facility a concession to the public and notes substantial savings for city residents.

Dallas Texas Shannon

Slavs Reported Crossing Vieprz River Frontier

The Middleville Sun notes Marion Beneway painted A. H. Bell’s front, and reports Slavs have crossed the Vieprz river, which runs through the Shrdlu valley between Cmfwyp and Vbgkqj.

Marion Beneway A. H. Bell Middleville Vieprz Shrdlu

Higher Frugality Sparks Debate on Buying an Automobile

The passage questions the idea of saving money to purchase a car. It ponders whether delaying spending increases future buying power and contrasts frugality with immediate consumption.

Just the Reason Judge Asked About Detachment in Divorce Case

The Boston Transcript notes a divorce court exchange where the judge asks if the plaintiff is attached to her husband and she replies she is there to be detached. The exchange underscores the aim of legal separation in a personal split.

Divorce Court Boston Transcript Texaco

Wise Me. Why Missouri Stands at Head of Mule Raising

A Missouri paper questions why the state leads in mule breeding noting one paper cites safety as the reason. The other argues the stance is due to tradition and practical farming needs.

Missouri Christian Register

For Sale Ford Touring Car Like New

For sale a Ford touring car in like new condition with shock absorbers and seat covers. Owner selling to buy another automobile. contact Carthage Missouri via phone 158. Press notes a family joke about Ford emblems and frequent mislaying.

Carthage Henry the Eighth

British army men marry more than bachelors says quote

The remark notes married men outnumber single soldiers and asks if Bob Ingersoll coined the line about shouldering a musket for a boarding house.

On Its Way

A terse exchange reveals a character questioning the ability to keep an engagement secret and recounting a confession to a girl with a humorous aside to Pucek.

An Even Match in Life and New Pets

A neighbor unveils a new setter dog as a lighthearted rise of new family and canine companions. The speaker notes a talkative friend with a newborn baby and introduces the neighbor to the scene as life moves on with familiar faces.

Crowded Ely Limited Car Hints at Waiting at Home

A timid Moriarty passenger asks if they can squeeze into a crowded Ely Limited. A companion suggests waiting until they reach home, reflecting cautious etiquette aboard the train.

Moriarty Ely Limited Charlie

Question About Husband's Income At Odd Hour Exchange

A woman asks another about her husband’s income. The reply is uncertain and hints the figure is around three a.m., highlighting nocturnal or unsettled talk.

McGees Baby Elixir Remedy Advertised for Fever and Diarrhea

An advertisement touts McGees Baby Elixir as relief for feverish babies with heat and bowel disorders. It claims to reduce fever, ease stomach troubles, and stop looseness with bottles at 25c and 50c sold by S. P. Smith.

McGee’s S. P. Smith

Reunion at Gustine Honors Hayes Family Milestones

The Hayes family of Gustine marked a large reunion at their homestead east of the town. Mr. and Mrs J L Hayes celebrated fifty seven years of marriage as their descendants spanning fourteen children sixty six grandchildren and forty great grand children gathered. Mr Hayes turns eighty in September and Mrs Hayes was seventy four last May.

Gustine J. L. Hayes Mr. Hayes Mrs. Hayes

Dublin Will Keep Eleven Street Lights All Night

After a conference between the city council and the Dublin Electrics and Gas Co and mayor Baxter's efforts, Dublin will continue to have street lights burn all night. The lights, tested during the reunion, contrasted with prior darkness and business leaders supported the ongoing illumination.

Dublin Electrics and Gas Co Baxter Dublin Dublin Telephone

One Day Cold Cure Promoted by Grove Ad

An old advertisement claims Bromo Quinine laxative brew cures a cold in one day. It urges callers to request the full name and look for E W Grove’s signature. The note highlights relief from cough and headache and a single dose claim. 25

E.W. Grove

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the Comanche Publishing CO Comanche Grand Saline Petrograd Warsaw Dallas News Stock Exchange Albany N.Y Wall Street Leslie She Mexico Doc. Evans Speed Kings Texaco Quality Texas Company General Offices Houston, Texas Bob Ingersoll J. R. Eanes & CO
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