Comanche Publishing Company Staff and Notices
The Comanche Publishing Company lists H. Bell as editor and business manager with officers including H Cunningham as president and J R Eanes as vice president. Directors include W H Cunningham and Tom H Bell. Stockholders are named with multiple Cunninghams and others, and readers are asked to report missed issues or address changes promptly.
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H. Cunningham
J. R. Eanes
Tosanningham
Tom H. Bell
Texas Schools Need Local Support and Investment
A call to patronize Texas schools to keep Texas money circulating within the state and to bolster Texas institutions and communities through continued local investment.
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Texas
Wilbarger County Bans Alcohol Sales
Wilbarger County declares a prohibition on the sale of alcohol within its borders as part of a broader Texas desert region shift. The move affects vendors and consumers, signaling new local governance over liquor distribution and enforcement.
Is It Hot Enough For You Question Repeats
The speaker resents being asked if it is hot enough and loudly asserts a firm affirmative. Expressing distress, they insist the question should not be asked again. The excerpt conveys frustration with repetitive inquiry about heat.
Brownwood to get twelve room privately owned hospital
Brownwood plans a twelve room hospital to be privately owned and controlled by Dr. L. P. Allison, with all physicians privileged to use it, signaling a new medical facility in the city.
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Brownwood
Diaphanous Garments Spark Pacific Fashion Debate
Observers note x ray style or sheer apparel gaining favor on the Pacific slope. If this vogue continues for the fair sex the era may regress to mother Eve’s modesty prior dress norms.
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Pacific
Mother Eve
Comanche County Pride as White-Only Grand Juries
The writer asserts Comanche County has no Black residents to sit on or be indicted by grand juries, contrasting with other counties. He claims this makes Comanche a white man’s country and praises the lack of Black jurors.
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Comanche County
Fatal Fort Worth Car Crash Kills Two Married Men
In Fort Worth an early morning joy ride ended in death for two married men. One wife waited at home, alone at 4:00 a.m. as rescuers brought in the bodies. The article frames the tragedy as a caution about infidelity and risky behavior.
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Fort Worth
Senator Culberson Succeeds. Governor in Senate Race?
The article notes Culberson’s poor health likely ending his bid for re election. It predicts Governor will enter the race with Jake Wolters and Thomas Campbell eyeing the Senate seat. The piece calls the contest a coming battle royal and urges readers to pay poll taxes and prepare for the fun.
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Culberson
Jake Wolters
Thomas Mitchell Campbell
Law bans shipping booze into pro territory
Representative Allison pushes a bill making it illegal to ship alcohol into pro territory by any interstate or intrastate means. Citizens must visit a local oasis emporium to drink, as sharing with others remains prohibited. persimmon beer and sassafras tastes replace former supply. This pending reform promises a dramatic shift, with many already anticipating changes.
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Allison
Oasis
No claim to genius or perfection in faith
The speaker rejects claims of being a newspaper genius and admits no one is perfect. They reference Jesus and the crucifixion, deny following a sanctimonious path, condemn prejudice, and advocate forgiveness as the guiding stance. The message emphasizes tolerance and personal dignity.
Brownwood Seeks Regional Road Cooperation For Shorter Routes
Brownwood officials urge cooperation with Coleman and Comanche counties to divert through traffic from San Angelo by improving bad stretches and installing clear crossroad sign boards. The plan envisions directing motorists to take a nearer route via Abi lene and Brown county's already good roads.
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Brownwood
Coleman
Comanche
San Angelo
Abilene
Brown County
Brownwood Baltletin
The Man Who Delivers the Goods
A humorous verse by Walt Mason extols a man who is universally trusted and welcomed wherever he goes from towns to farms to forests. The poem contrasts him with less reliable workers who hurry, dawdle, or fret, praising the cheerful, dependable figure who "delivers the goods."
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Belibor
Walt Mason
City Building Notes From The Press and Commercial Club
The piece stresses that labor underpins happiness and development, praising the Press and Commercial Club as pivotal to civic fate. It urges boosting the city, conquering local conditions, and reviving dead organizations with new plans to drive progress, industry, and prosperity for all residents.
First bale of cotton arrives with premium price
Bob Swafford drove into town Wednesday with the first bale of cotton gathered in this territory. It brought a price above the 11 cent market and included a $15 premium, signaling strong early demand.
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Bob Swafford
Mr. Swafford
Sipe Springs
Gatesville Merchant Killed in Store Shooting
Frank Battle a Gatesville merchant was shot and killed in his store at about 8 30 Wednesday night. Passers by heard the shot rushed in the store but the shooter had fled. Bloodhounds tracked the killer but no arrests were reported.
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Frank Battle
Gatesville
Battle
Music and Expression Class Taught in Dallas Home
Lila Mattley, a Switzer School of Music and Expressions graduate from Dallas, will teach a music class at A. D. Martin’s residence. The course covers fundamental music principles and technique. Phone A. D. Martin’s residence for interview.
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Lila Mattley
Switzer School of Music and Expressions
Dallas
A. D. Martin
Fox
John Lind The Man In Public Life And Politics
A Baltimore Evening Sun summary profiles John Lind former Minnesota governor and Wilson envoy to Mexico. Swedish born one arm lawyer from Minneapolis. former U S representative. president of the University of Minnesota board of regents. praised for brains and plain speech. Democrats and many Republicans in Minnesota urge him to seek the governorship.
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John Lind
Minnesota
Baltimore Evening Sun
Wilson
Mexico
Minneapolis
House of Representatives
Board of Regents
University of Minnesota
Neck of the Woods
Kana
Sweden
Gopher
Minnesota Democracy’s Rise and Rift Over Lind Nomination
The piece recalls John A. Johnson’s governorship and a Democratic push after his death. Frank Day, longtime party chair, sought a successor, selecting Lind who refused the nomination after ten years in retirement, sparking a party dispute.
Republicans nominate Eberhart for governor in Minnesota contest
The Republican party selected A. O. Eberhart, Johnson's lieutenant governor, to carry the ticket as the incumbent governor is nearing the end of his term. John Lind refused the nomination, arguing ineligibility under a university regent law, while lawyers contested the statute as unconstitutional.
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Johnson
A. O. Eberhart
Lind
Seattle
John Lind
Day
Letters to Minnesota friends oppose nomination at Democratic convention
In Seattle he began writing to Minnesota friends urging action to block the nomination. Twenty or thirty such letters appeared in newspapers before the Democratic convention on July 28, creating the impression that proponents hoped to silence the candidate. Did they succeed?
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Seattle
Minnesota
Lind Refuses Nomination After Acknowledgment Telegrams
Amid heated scenes the Democratic convention nominated John Lind by acclamation and telegraphed the result to him. Lind refused the nomination repeatedly saying he would not serve if elected and sailed to Alaska. Numerous pleas arrived by telegram, including a round robin with 87 names.
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John Lind
Mr. Lind
Alaska
Democratic Party
Alaska trip sparks push for ballot access by Day group
Upon returning to the wharf Frank Day and his supporters posted a bold note to the candidate. They urged reconsideration and pressed for the right to use Day’s name at the top of the ticket, insisting they want the ballot access rather than a full campaign.
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Alaska
Frank Day
Remembrance of John Lind and Minnesota University
The speaker praises John Lind as a remarkable, clean, capable leader. Lund is described as having a big brain and hands that stay clean while guiding Minnesota and its University of Minnesota, which is praised as liberal, successful, and growing under his influence.
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Minnesota
John Lind
Lind
University of Minnesota
University
John Lind Praised for Honest Leadership and Continued Trust
Observers recall John Lind as a governor who ran state affairs openly and honestly. The praise notes his lofty honor and unblemished character, with party supporters urging him to resume administration of state affairs despite opposition claims about a rival.
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John Lind
Eberhart
Constipation Cure Ad Promotes Herbine in 50 Cent Sale
An old advertisement touts Herbine as a remedy to start health by keeping bowels active and removing accumulations. It claims to place the system in prime condition and lists a price of 50 cents with sales by Paris Smith.
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Paris Smith
Comanche Football Team Camps at Winchell Invite Brownwood
Coach Collins leads the Comanche football squad with 25 men toward Winchell for a ten day camp. Captain Vernon Adams and Hugl Park accompany the group. Brownwood High players are invited to join the camp to prepare for fall practice and the season.
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Collins
Comanche
Browny Wood
Winchell
Vernon Adams
Daniel Baker
Hugl Park
Bulleth
Brownwood High School
Winchel
Brownwood
Brownwood Bull Tin
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Appetite Boost
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general strengthener for weakness and loss of appetite. It claims to drive malaria symptoms away and build up the system for both adults and children, noting a serving size of 60.
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Toni Grove
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Comanche Pub. Co
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W. H. Cunningham
T. J. Cunningham
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W. H. Hodberg
D. Hl. Cunningham
Vexear Callaway
If Ev. Harris
T. J. Williams
V. J. Whedberg
L. T. Cunningham
G. &. Cunningham
K. F. Cunningham
Wilbarger County
Holland
City Building Notes
Man
Minnesota Democracy
St. Petes
John A. Johnson
St. Peter
Frank A. Day
Democratic State Central Committee
Comanche National Banks
Comanche, Texas
U. S
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Comanche National Bank
China
Superior
Waco
Memphis
Saint Louis
Pullman
Texarkana
Gus Hoover
Fort Worth, Texas
John F. Lehane
Tyler
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