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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1913
Page
2
The paper asks readers to report missed deliveries and to notify changes of address with old and new locations. It notes that the date beside the name shows paid-through time and that subscriptions end on the first of the month.
A historical piece reflects on innocent relatives bearing the consequences of others crimes. It cites the Becker case and the suffering of Becker’s mother and wife, noting how the innocent endure stigma and distress while grappling with unfinished justice and unexplainable fate.
The district court room gathering featured Peter Radford state president of the Farmers Union W T Louder milk ex president of the Farmers Union and Wm Connally an attaché of the State Agricultural Department. They urged support for the Texas Welfare Commission and allied groups to address rural credits marketing facilities social center initiatives and other farm life issues in Texas.
The piece argues that agricultural prosperity underpins government and urges consolidation of local papers to one strong, efficient news source. It cites Ballinger and Comanche examples, condemns biased enforcement of law, and questions legal fairness toward veterans and race-based disparities, ending with a provocative legal critique.
The piece argues advertising should be viewed as an investment not a cost, emphasizing newspaper media as a proven channel with wide circulation. It asserts that larger merchants gain more sales and staff by investing heavily in ads, and cites Chicago to Comanche as evidence.
A sardonic remark about Daniel E draws criticism from readers who argue against endorsing the act. Debates unfold over morality, legality, and the proper response to the incident.
A public appeal argues newspapers should seek ads for value and profit rather than punishment of rivals or dislike of individuals. The speaker asserts confidence that advertising pays and that withholding patronage harms the owner’s enterprise.
A Brady Standard editorial urges local business leaders to unite with the editor to sustain the newspaper. It argues prosperity and town pride depend on shared effort and respectful collaboration between press and merchants.
The Massachusetts Legislature passes a bill requiring marriage license applicants to pass a health examination proving sound health and no incurable malady. Proponents call it wise for public health and to protect future generations, arguing restrictions on marriage are appropriate.
The Chief Exponent advocates frequent trade journeys by Comanche merchants to every town in the area during spring and summer. He urges meeting, mingling, and presenting mutual interests, stressing friendship and benefits for both sides.
As spring nears, a plan urges a statewide or community wide cleanup to ready premises for summer. With concerns about smallpox and meningitis in parts of the state, organizers suggest setting a date early to improve cleanliness and health.
Editorial argues for Comanche to imitate Fort Worth and other cities by offering Bargain Days with special lines. It suggests the plan is inexpensive to test and has proven profitable elsewhere. The piece urges local merchants to try the concept.
The article argues Comanche should diversify its economy beyond farming and rail trade disruption. It urges establishing small factories and jobbing houses to employ the unemployed, noting abundant silica for glass and clay for brick as latent resources to develop.
The appropriation for the federal building in Comanche passes the House committee on public buildings thanks to Congressmen Callaway and Sheppard and is likely to clear the Senate committee. Though red tape remains, Comanche can expect a federal building soon costing about $50,000.
The Delcon peanut plant runs full time with more than twenty workers. Daily output exceeds 1 000 bushels, and officials estimate sufficient on hand to operate the factory for several months.
The Cotton Belt changes its schedule effective Sunday February 16. The southbound train will leave at 11 10 a m and return by 4 55 p m. The new times are a few minutes different from the old schedule with the southbound departing 10 50 a m and the northbound arriving 4 50 p m.
An advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a throat and lung remedy. It claims to soothe irritated throats and lungs, stop chronic hacking coughs, relieve tickling throats, and taste pleasant. It urges one to continue using it and to buy at all druggists.
The article hints Comanche may soon boast a premier show house in Texas, but the Chief Exponent withholds definite plans until arrangements are finalized.
An advertisement urges use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to treat a cold quickly. It notes the product is thoroughly reliable and available from all dealers.
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