Bank Officials and Shareholders List Details
Editor and Manager Officers J R Eanes president W H Carpenter George Treasurer George Sullivan vice president Directors include W H Carpenter J R Eanes George L Sullivan G A Cunningham E W Harris S P Smith Stockholders list D H Cunningham T J Cunningham W H Carpenter J R Eanes Oscar Callaway Mrs J Smith E W Harris T J Williams L T Cunningham G A Cunningham J R Moore Mrs Bertie Thomas Geo L Sullivan Mrs Bertie Wynn
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J. R. Eanes
W. H. Carpenter
Geo.Treas
Geo. Sullivan
Geo. L. Sullivan
G. A. Cunningham
E. W. Harris
S. P. Smith
D. H. Cunningham
T. J. Cunningham
Oscar Callaway
P. Smith
War Tax Sentiment Echoes Across Nation
The piece notes diverse American reactions to war preparedness and military spending with fear, anticipation, or indifference. It urges speakers of preparedness to enlist, framing the issue as a matter of national resolve and potential profit for some.
Comanche County Citizens Build Roads for Better Highways
The people of Comanche county decide to fund and construct roads themselves, believing a first class highway brings comfort and gains. They begin to invest in road building across the county, recognizing they will reap the benefits.
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Comanche County
Merchant Overlooks a Bet in Quick Store Switch
A woman entered a store and bought an item, then went to another shop for a second article. On returning for her packages she explained she did not know the first store carried it, and noted it would have been sad for them to miss the sale.
McCain’s rose bushes sell out town after ad run
Last week the ad for J A McCain offered rose bushes for sale and 24 hours after publication he reports every in town customer bought. The Chief-Exponent booster notes strong results and a thriving rose bush business.
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J. A. McCain
McCain
Excerpt on want ad guarantees and service terms
A brief note explains that the Exponent want ads guarantee results only for ads accepted under a stipulated price. The policy states they will not publish ads unlikely to yield results and emphasizes avoiding pay for nonperforming listings.
Why Delay Bond Drive for Comanche Roads
Opinion urges Comanche County to issue bonds for permanent, weatherproof roads. argues full funding yields long term value and low interest costs, defends borrowing as cost effective and timely. Warns that piecemeal funding is wasteful while road needs and public suffering demand action.
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Comanche County
America's Pace and the Call for a Simpler Life
An essay argues that Americans live beyond means with luxury and idle consumption. Too few produce real wealth while many consume, predicting a coming reaction. The piece urges a return to a simple, disciplined lifestyle to avert social and economic decline.
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America
Public service role of newspapers and media use
A newspaper serves as a public information medium and a transportation-like avenue for publicity. It argues newspapers must not become biased organs for any single idea or moving force, otherwise they cease to be public service institutions.
Public Service News From Fort Worth Papers
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram relayed diplomatic severance with Germany on Friday at 11 am and repeated it 18 hours later. By Monday 2 pm the paper reported Germany stood firm on submarine policy, as highlighted in Tuesday’s headlines.
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Fort Worth
Service News Stresses Prewar Informed Reporting
In a statement the paper pledges to deliver startling news in advance should war approach, positioning itself as a valued service to readers and the public. The goal is to keep citizens promptly informed through proactive coverage.
County bill to shift school superintendent election fails
A Texas legislative bid to place county superintendent elections under the county school board fails 60 to 61. Rep. Cadenhead voted against the measure. The defeat preserves voters’ choice in electing county superintendents, a goal long sought by teachers.
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Sp. m
Cadenhead
Texas
Delivering the Goods and Advertiser Results
The Chief Exponent asserts its policy of delivering results to attract and retain advertiser patronage. It emphasizes that profits drive its mission to provide prompt job work and measurable outcomes for clients seeking business growth.
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Aanan
Prosperity at stake in railroad wages and service
A railroad editor argues the New York Central Lines pay about 119 million dollars yearly in wages and that maintaining a high standard of transportation requires earnings to cover expenses. He stresses public and railroad interests align for mutual prosperity and urges lawmakers and citizens to heed this stake.
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New York Central Lines
Leslie
Unwritten Law Teaches Blurred Justice in Murder Case
In a Saturday Evening Post critique, a wife who kills her husband is spared murder trial. The piece condemns jury spectacle and emphasizes the legal question should be mental competence and deliberation, not sensational public verdicts. It argues the unwritten law governs US murder cases, not courtroom law.
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United States
Saturday Evening Post
My Dog Judging by Soul Not Surface in Verse
A short poem by Margaret E. Sangster Jr from the Christian Herald contrasts dogs’ judgments of people by character over appearances. It emphasizes that dogs see the heart, not exterior polish, and it applies the idea to human kindness and belonging.
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Margaret E.sangster, Jr
The
Christian Herald
Spotted Dog Tale From Chauncey Depew Collection
Chauncey Mitchell Depew recalls buying a spotted dog from a local dealer. He recounts taking the dog into the woods as rain washed off the spots, returning it to the dealer who asked if the umbrella accompanying the dog was included.
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Chauncey Mitchell Depew
Child Reveals Father Makes Coffins At Sunday School
A Sunday school teacher fainted on a hot afternoon and was aided by restoratives. A persistent voice from a little girl pierced the moment, saying her father makes coffins, prompting a hurried inquiry from the teacher.
Model Child and the Class Correction Tale
Pauline returns home on the third day of school and stories of classmates' misbehavior emerge. Her mother asks if the teacher corrected her but Pauline says the teacher spoke to the whole class except her and claimed all would wait until Pauline was in order. The exchange highlights parental curiosity and a child’s skewed perception of classroom discipline.
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Pauline
Mamma
Papa
Making a Seaport Joke Bridges Gulf Myth
A Vermont traveler on a western bound Pullman quips that Topeka can become a seaport by laying a two inch pipe to the Gulf of Mexico. If locals can suck as hard as they can blow, the city would have a sea port in half an hour.
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Vermont
Topeka
Kan
Gulf of Mexico
Poor Outlook Reported in Morning Hotel Brawl
Report describes a hotel altercation yesterday with two men involved a hotel keeper and a room guest or critic. The scene drew attention from local outlets as witnesses noted the tension and the immediate response by authorities.
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Chicago News
Misunderstood Kiss Confusion Cited by Judge
A courtroom exchange reveals a misunderstanding as a man and woman debate intentions. The judge remarks on the comic misreading, noting the woman mistook a round shoulder for a romantic cue. The scene underscores miscommunication during a tense proceeding.
Freezone promises painless corn removal with drops
An advertisement touts freezone as a painless treatment for all corns and calluses. It claims the Cincinnati discovered compound loosens and lifts corns without pain or skin irritation, with drops applied directly to the affected area and easy availability at drug stores.
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Cincinnati
Local Social Notes and Advertisements
Mrs. J A Stevens visits Gatesville this week while Mr M A Davis returns from Wichita Falls. Jernigan in Gomanche Monday. Zena West visits Myrtle and Flora Smart. Kate Tally visiting her brother on Bee Branch. Rev Wilson of Gustine preaches here Sunday. Hiram Terry and Ruby Parsell wed, now in Stamford. many friends wish them happiness. Dodge and Buick noted. BOROZONE antiseptic liquid and powder sold by S P Smith for wound care and stock use. prices 25e to $1.50.
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Lillian Carmichael
Flora Smart
Hamilton
Wilson of
Gustine
Hiram Terry
Ruby Parsell
Carleton
Stamford
T. R .Helmsley
Bumgarner
S. P. Smith
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Promoted for Coughs and Lung Ailments
An old advertisement advises frequent doses of Ballard's Horehound Syrup to curb lung and chest disorders that may lead to fatal outcomes. The product claims to aid nature and restore normal conditions, priced at 25c, 50c, and $1 per bottle and sold by S P Smith.
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Ballard
Nature
S.P. Smith
Notice of Depository Selection by Comanche County Court
Commissioners Court of Comanche County will on February 14 1917 select a depository for county and school funds for the next two years. Bids for either fund due by 10:00 a m on that date. J H McMillan County Judge.
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Commissioners Court of
Comanche County
J. H. McMillan
Four Woods Hen Sells for 13 1 2 Cents per Pound
A 10 pound hen sold to a local producer at 13 1 2 cents per pound, totaling $1.35, touted as among the county's largest hens for weight and suitable for killing purposes. The note invites readers to beat the price.
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Four Woods of
Democrat Star Route
Gas relief product touts Herbine as liver stimulant
An advertisement promotes Herbine as a marvelous liver stimulant and bowel purifier to cure gas in the stomach or bowels. It is priced at 50 cents and sold by S. P.
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S. P Smith
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the Comanche Publishing CO
Comanche
H. Carpenter
VALEN
the W. Reese Co
Texaco
Texas Company
Houston
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