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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1914

Page

2

Directors Named in Local Board List

Directors listed include H. Cunningham T. J. Cunningham Grade Callaway J. R. Banes Paris Smith E. W. Harris and H. Thodberg. The partial roster appears in an agricultural or municipal notice detailing board governance.

H. Cunningham T. J. Cunningham Grade Callaway J. R. Banes Paris Smith E. W. Harris H. Thodberg J. R. Benes Oscar Callaway Paris Beith T. J. Williams W. H. Thadberg L. T. Cunningham K. F. Cunningham G. A. Ganningham J. R. Moore

Notice to subscribers on address change and delivery

A notice informs subscribers about updating their mailing address to ensure uninterrupted service. It requests readers to provide both old and new addresses when changing location. The message emphasizes prompt notification to avoid missed MVR paper deliveries.

Fort Worth Mass Meeting Urges European Peace and Better Goods

Citizens at a Fort Worth mass meeting pass resolutions calling for peace in Europe. They urge cotton prices at ten cents per pound and demand adequate food and clothing instead of rain, insisting on decisive action.

Fort Worth Europe

Comanche citizens note dark streets in business area

Comanche residents observe that neighboring towns with populations over 500 illuminate their business districts at night while Comanche streets remain unlit in deep darkness. They state no one’s fault is clear and present the concern as a simple declaration.

Comanche

Bell appointed assistant State Purchasing Agent

Tom H. Bell former editor of The Great Religious Weekly is named assistant State Purchasing Agent by the Governor. He supported Ferguson, a choice the Chieft Exponent endorses and congratulates Bell while complimenting Ferguson on his selection.

Tom H. Bell Great Religious Weekly Bell Ferguson

Senator Sheppard Mobilizes Southern Backers for Relief

The item notes Senator Sheppard marshaling Southern support behind the scenes for relief legislation for cotton growers. It questions how many backing figures Morris might need and suggests Sheppard would require help in Washington due to his slow, often unheeded speech.

Sheppard Morris Washington

Comanche Merchants Consider Resting Room for Country Women

The text argues businessmen in Comanche should create a rest or retiring room for country women visiting the town to trade. It suggests a woman in charge for part of the week to allow mothers to leave babies while shops supply meals and services. The idea is that such a facility would boost local trade and benefit rural visitors.

Comanche

Town Visit Seen as Benefit to Local Women

The speaker notes that the arrival would attract people not seen in years and would greatly benefit the town and especially women of the country. The statement frames the visit as a community uplift with gendered_positive impact.

Call to End Hunting Dangers Amid Rising Deaths

The article notes 111 deaths and 162 serious injuries from the hunting season. It urges banning the sport as dangerous and calls for destroying dogs blamed for three deaths, arguing risk is inherent in all human activity and life has spice only with risk.

Community Betterment Clubs urged in Comanche County

Last week an article discussed forming clubs to aid community progress in Comanche County. The piece stresses local needs and urges farmers to empower themselves, especially women as essential family providers who should learn to obtain and preserve food with outside insight.

Comanche County

Local North Texas farmers urged to trade feed locally

Residents of Co manche county are urged to buy and sell stock feed within the county to reduce waste. The Chief-Exponent ad rates offer 25 or 50 cent ads to help neighbors connect, cutting costs and boosting the local economy.

Texas Comanche County

Debate Over War Bills and Texas Agricultural Revival

Press and politicians discuss the forthcoming National Congress agenda. Major funding for army and navy is debated, while Texas braces for a statewide agricultural campaign led by Prof. Perry Holden to promote diversified farming and cattle tick eradication.

Texas Temple Chamber of Commerce Perry G. Holden State Farmers Congress State Department of Agriculture Extension Department of Prof. Holden Arkansas Oklahoma Cotton Belt

Military needs drive large armies and naval budgets

The author argues that vast forces are mainly justified to sustain a market for steel and supplies and to provide high salaries for officers, noting distance from supply bases as a factor. The point emphasizes economic roles over battlefield utility in maintaining a large military establishment.

Governor Will Welcome Capital Speech Albright Ferguson

Governor elect Ferguson delivers a hopeful Freeport address during B P Swenson of New York visit, signaling readiness to attract finance and builders to Texas and to refrain from heavy use of state authority to push capital.

Ferguson Freeport B. P. Swenson New York Texas

A. & M. College Opposes Special Tax Conference

Commerce Commission representative visits Comanche while A. and M. College declines to join a conference with the University Regents on a special tax levy for state higher education. President E. B. Cushing cites financial burdens and future advocacy after conditions improve.

College Station Texas A. & M. College Board of Regents of University State Normal Schools College of Industrial Arts E. B. Cushing Board Wen University Regents Austin A. & M. Board Commerce Commission Comanche

Grove's General Tonic Claim and Its Tonic Ingredients

The advertisement touts Grove's Whenever You Need a General Tonic as a tasteless, liver friendly tonic. It claims to contain QUINTNE and TRON and to drive out malaria, purify the blood, and bolster the whole system.

Grove

Remedy for sick headache urged by Mrs Bishop

A Roseville Ohio woman describes chronic indigestion and long sick headaches. She credits Chamberlain's Tablets with quick relief during a spell after trying other remedies, and notes the medicine is sold by all dealers.

Jno Roseville Ohio

Public school text edits urged by Mexican education department

The Mexican national department of education orders removal of unfriendly allusions from textbooks used in public schools. They say such references are unsuitable for children and sow odium against others. The St Louis Post Dispatch editorially praises the sentiment and humorously suggests reading it to Pancho Villa.

Mexican National Department of Education Pancho’’ Villa St. Louis Post- Dispatch

Election of Officers at Comanche Lodge No. 154

Comanche Lodge No. 154 held a Thursday night session to elect officers for the term ending July 1 1915. Named were Geo L Sullivan C C Eugene Greer W C I O Tunnell Prelate B C Stailey M of W S P Smith K of R and 8 I C Gage M of F W L Reeves M of E E D Cox M at A W Hl Carpenter IL G J A Gage O G O R Houghton Trustee for 3 years S C Findley Representative to the Grand Lodge.

A. W. Hl. Carpenter G. J. A. Gage O. G O. R. Houghton

To Have More and Better Poultry Guidance

A breeder-focused guide urges maintaining a flock of at least 100 hens with pure bred stock and clean housing. It stresses nitrogenous feed, shade, ventilation, regular egg collection, sun exposure, mite control, and market timing to ensure high quality products.

Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles

The Texas Wonder claims to treat kidney and bladder issues in men and women including gravel diabetes and rheumatism. One bottle provides two months of treatment and is available by mail for $1.00 if not found at a local druggist. Testimonial letters are promised. BE. W. Hall 2926 Olive St St Louis Missouri markets through druggists. tf

Texas Wonder BE. W. Hall Olive Street St. Louis

Hare Harness Repaired At Tilpatrick Shop

Hare and harness repaired at W. W. Tilpatrick & Son's shop. repairs completed and harness restored to working condition.

W. W. Tilpatrick & Son's

Mrs McClain Endorses Croup Remedy For Kids

Mrs W R McCain of Blairsville Pa writes that Chamberlains Cough Remedy easily relieves croup in her son Ray and she keeps it on hand as a positive cure. For sale by all dealers.

Ray Chamberlain Croup

Tailored Suits and Coats Color Change Offer

Tailor service advertises changes to color for suits overcoats and dresses. Includes phone contact 346 and notes for making items look like new. Signed by Barnes and associates.

Barnes

Also Mentioned on This Page

Y. R. Eanes R. Eanes & Co Figanoli Po Gomanche Pub. Co.,Publishers Omanche Rade Callaway J. R. S Jemes Treas Grade Pallaway National Congress Steel Trust Army Navy United States Commonwealth Dr. Price Dr.prices O. B. Smith Jr Interstate Commerce Commission Frisco Commission Smith S. C. Findley Grand Lodge
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