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Comanche Chief 1873 Edits and Local Society Notes
The Comanche Chief notes Texas teacher salary hikes raising average pay for Comanche teachers from 1440 to 1740 dollars annually. It covers large livestock prices, Swift & Company profits, a Kansas City strike impact on advertising, and radio versus newspaper reach during the era. It mentions Flat Top the steer selling for 15000 at Houston Fat Stock Show, with Jim Bob Steen of Goldthwaite as calf owner, and prior 5th place at Brownwood.
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Houston
Texas
Jim Bob Steen
Brownwood District
Kansas City
Fort Worth