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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1913
Page
2
The note records that this item is entered at the Comanche Texas Post Office as second class mail matter with Tom H. Bell listed as editor and business manager.
The text lists officers including D. H. Cunningham as president, J. R. Eanes as vice president, T. J. Cunningham as secretary and treasurer, and Tom H Bell as editor and manager.
Directors D H Cunningham T J Cunningham Tom H Bell J R Eanes Paris Smith E W Harris V H Thodberg listed for upcoming board actions and governance duties.
A raw listing of stockholders includes Ningham, Tom H. Bell, J. R. Eanes, Oscar Callaway, Paris Smith, FE Harris, T. J. Williams, W. H. Thadberg, L. T. Cunningham, K. F. Cunningham, G. A. Cunningham.
Readers are asked to notify the paper if they do not receive editions on time and to provide both old and new addresses when changing location to ensure delivery continuity.
A regional ad promotes buying a silo and expanding farm production. It emphasizes selecting quality seed, growing more feed, and raising hogs, heifers, hens, and horses to improve crop turnout and economic strength through cotton and credit.
Readers are urged to plan presents within means this holiday season. Retail tips emphasize priority items and avoiding overspending while still delivering thoughtful gifts.
A New York man split his property among his children to avoid paying income tax, triggering questions about legality and potential tax evasion.
If conditions stay favorable the Comanche county area is on track for the biggest oat crop in its history next spring as farmers anticipate bumper yields and higher production.
A voter asks if paying the poll tax grants the right to choose candidates for governor, highlighting issues around eligibility and election participation. The remark underscores concerns about who can vote and how tax requirements affect access to the ballot.
The Red River county District Court docket lists fifty divorce cases reflecting rising marital disputes. The item notes the surge amid period tensions and hints at broader family law activity in the docket.
Jim Lowry discusses buttermilk and its possible skin benefits but states he has never recommended it as a hair tonic. The exchange highlights his stance against using dairy as a cosmetic hair treatment.
A fragmented report notes an accidental mercury bichloride poisoning linked to a pistol and a person described as a fool who rocks the boat. the involved parties have withdrawn from active involvement.
A pensive reflection ties together Thanksgiving Christmas and the New Year with an upcoming Texas vote. The speaker questions the usefulness of continuous celebrations and political events amid a weary mood.
Reflective note urges letting past failures fade as the year turns. Emphasizes resilience and a positive, forward looking mindset despite lingering clouds. Encourages embracing opportunities and keeping faith in better times ahead.
A Sipe Springs man harvested 1700 bushels from fifty acres of peanuts and sold them for 1819 dollars. He notes the crop outperforms cotton and credit, and mentions extra hay.
Old Comanche county records show 15 inches of rain since September 1. Elder farmers say a wet fall usually signals a good crop year ahead, and residents hope the saying holds true.
The passage notes that several chapeaus appear weather beaten while about two remain in good condition as the selection proceeds.
A reader notes five Black individuals in Dallas jail under serious charges and argues white defendants with influence receive leniency, asserting laws favor the wealthy white population over Black people.
A Texas Black man facing fatal harm charges defends with the unwritten law claim. He is alleged to have killed a white man found with his wife. The claim is challenged as overworked, though authorities say the white man needed fatal harm on multiple charges.
The congressman and author of the parcels post law endorses public control of telegraph and telephone networks. The writer urges rapid parcel post expansion to curb robber express firms by ending high rates and excessive C D D charges, arguing returns should cost a two cent stamp.
The article notes a strong reform wave for good roads in Texas with several October bond votes passing in Caldwell Garza Jackson and Jim Wells counties and only Jefferson county rejecting a large bond. It lists upcoming elections in multiple counties and argues that overall good roads sentiment is rising and likely to yield more bond approvals.
The Dallas News editorial reply praises Dr. Chilton for urging all corporations to obey Texas law. The piece backs enforcement against any Katy railroad violations and questions Attorney General Looney’s motive, insisting actions proceed strictly by law.
The piece quotes opponents arguing that late dances like the Tango and Bunny Hug are unrefined and corrupting. It cites a Medical Review of Reviews criticizing modern dances for suggestiveness, exaggerated movements, sexualized appeal, liquor, and fashionable attire as factors intensifying social riot.
They condemn the cowardly assault on the referee and umpire during the Baylor versus Southwestern Thanksgiving Day football game. A thorough investigation is urged and ring leaders should be punished. Clean athletics must be defended and ruffianism suppressed.
The Ohio Attorney General questioned the Allison bill's reach over shipments into dry Texas precincts and personal use. Texas officials said the law stands valid and will be enforced until a court tests it, with penalties on shippers and carriers, not recipients.
notice from R F Heidiger president Comanche county Farmer's Union calling a mass meeting with Practor Local on Saturday December 13 1913. locals urged to send delegates to elect delegates to state call convention and handle other business. Fraternally yours R F Heidiger
The Cle burne Review defends its role amid criticism of occasional errors. It argues readers undervalue editors as educated workers and that newspapers are more than simple machines, noting many locals lack literacy or discernment to judge press work.
Mrs W H Brill describes a past weak run-down state before using Vinci. She says sleep improved stomach pain lessened and energy returned. She credits Vinci with her stronger health and endorses the product, noting a money-back guarantee via Hamilton Drug Co Comanche Tex.
The author mocks critics who scrutinize typographic details and form over substance. He argues editors prize style and freedom from rigid rules, noting newspapers as public characters. He welcomes persistent critics, promising their presence in future discussions.
The Chamber of Commerce records show November rainfall at 10.15 inches, about one third of the annual average. The note places the month as unusually dry compared with typical yearly totals.
An advertisement touts a laxative product promising liver support and guaranteed satisfaction. It urges readers to try the bottle and mentions a company name with a partial, garbled attribution.
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