Political Calendar Outlines Primary Election Dates
The calendar details key dates for the first and second primaries including fee deadlines, filing deadlines for campaign expenses, notices, absentee voting start dates, and election day. It notes July 25 as the first primary election day and August 8 to August 22 covering second primary procedures. The passage mentions the first railroad in Texas, built in 1851 from Harrisburg to Stafford.
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Manly
Executive Committee
State Executive c Committee
Austin
Secretary of State
Pri
Otain
Elction
Execut Committee
Secord
Texas
Harrisburg
Stafford
Little seeks re election as Commissioner of Precinct 1
F L Little announces formal bid for re election as Commissioner of Precinct No 1 subject to Democratic Primaries. He says his work speaks for itself he has served since election and has more to do and promises to apply experience to further service for the district.
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L -F. L. Little
Comanche County Formation From Coryell and Bosque
Comanche County was created in 1856 from parts of Coryell and Bosque counties in what is now Brown County. The notice records the territorial change and the counties involved in the formation.
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Comanche County
Coryell and
Bosteren
Brown
Child burns victims in Christmas dress up accident
Margaret Stewart five years old daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Stewart Tyler and granddaughter of Judge and Mrs H L Stewart Comanche was badly burned on Christmas Day at her grandparents home while playing dress up. A long dress caught fire from a bathroom stove and her five year old cousin Betty Stewart found her engulfed. Her father and uncle Carl Stewart were burned on the hands while putting out the flames. She remains at the grandparents home.
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Margaret Stewart
W. H. Stewart
Tyler
H. L. Stewart
Comanche
Betty Stewart
Carl Stewart
I M Davis Seeks Reelection as County Treasurer
I M Davis announces his formal bid for a second term as county treasurer. He thanks voters for the year of service and invites contact for any special assistance, urging support and influence.
Burton Announces Bid for County Clerk Re‑Election
J H Burton announces candidacy for a second term as County Clerk subject to the Democratic Primary. He thanks the public for cooperation during his first term and pledges continued dedication and improved service if re-elected.
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J. H. Burton
John Reese Seeks Second Term as Comanche County Sheriff
John Reese announces his candidacy for a second term as Sheriff of Comanche County. He credits law abiding citizens and cooperation with other law enforcement for his past success and asks for public support in the reelection bid.
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Comanche County
John Reese
George Wetzel Seeks Re election for Justice of Peace
George C Wetzel announces candidacy for re election as Justice of Peace Precinct No 1 urging voters to support a second term. He says he has served the public with pleasure and will continue to provide the best service possible if re elected.
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George Wetzel
Justice Peace of Precinct No
Reader For 59 Years Renews Subscription
A letter from F H Cherthie of Hereford praises the Chief’s long run and renews his subscription after reading since fall 1876. He encloses a check, wishes prosperity for Comanche County readers, and notes starting his 60th year in 1996.
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F. H. Cherthie
Hereford
Comanche County
Wilhelm Seeks Re-Election for District Clerk
Ben Wilhelm announces candidacy for a second term as District Clerk. He expresses gratitude for past support and pledges the best service, asking for votes and influence to secure re-election.
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Ben Wilhelm
McCharen Declares Bid for Re-Election as County Judge
Formal announcement by R. S. McCharen seeking a second term as County Judge after his first four years. He cites unfinished issues and asks for voters support and influence in the upcoming primary.
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R. S. McCharen
W P Graham announces candidacy for Precinct No 1 commissioner
W P Graham declares his run for Commissioner of Precinct No 1 citing past near-miss in 4 years ago race. He notes birth in San Saba County, schooling in Williamson County, business studies in Fort Worth, work with H T C Railway, WWI service, and family responsibilities. He asks for support to serve the county and precinct.
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San Saba County
Williamson County
Brander-Draughon Business College
Fort Worth
Austin
H. & T. C. Railway Company
Comanche County
W. P. Graham
Cunningham Announces Candidacy for Precinct 2 Commissioner
L T Cunningham declares his bid for Commissioner of Precinct No 2 subject to the Democratic Primary. He says he has long served the precinct, knows most voters, and will not run an extensive campaign while pledging to work for the county if elected.
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Ereby
Mos
Gines
L. T. (Lewis) Cunningham
Clemons Luker for Commissioner of Precinct No 3
Clemons Luker announces his candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct No 3. He was born and raised in the Graham Chapel community, is 42, married with three children, and has 21 years in farming and livestock with his father Flood Laker. He asks for sincere consideration and help.
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Precinct No. S
T Hos
Graham Chapel
Flood Laker
Clemons Luker
H W Scott Seeks Commissioner Seat in Precinct 1
H W Scott of Van Dyke announces candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct No 1. He previously ran two years ago and reached a runoff with Leverette Little. Local social notes mention Knox City residents visiting in town and Coleman visits by Howell and McNutt families.
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H. W. Scott
van Dyke
Mr. Scott
Leverette Little
Many families visit Comanche for Christmas season
A long list of relatives and friends travel to and from Comanche for Christmas and New Year. Residents host visitors from Dallas Fort Worth Waco Abilene and other Texas towns with numerous stops in nearby towns. The notes mention Mr and Mrs A P Burks Rev A B Gafford and many others visiting kin across the state.
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A. P. Burks
Waco
FP. L. Burks
Gafford
Claude Gafford
Fort Worth
D. J. Gafford
Dwight Brightman
Kansas City
George Martin
Katherine
Lallas
Comanche
Jake Meyers
Gus Meyers
DaMae
Stanford University
California
A. B. Wallace
New Mexico
Jim Dewire
J. W. Roe
Isla Norrid
Abilene
Fannie Palmer
J. G. Taylor
Houston
N. A. Palmer
Berta Taylor
San Angelo
WN. A. Palmer
Tom “Moore
Jim T
Sanjay
Santa Anna
J. M. Childress
Barney Riley
Oklahoma City
Charlie Heflin
Denton
S. A. Riley
Elton McCullough
Sammie Waisman
Dublin
W. H. Novitt
Weldon Webb
Ranger
D. C. Bailey
Coryell County
William Cauley
W. C. Cauley
W. WY. Striplin
Breckenridge
R. A.tupin
J. H. Martin
R. E. Everett
McAdoo
Ruby Hilley
Boonte
Mis = Hilley
John Tarleton
Broyant Mallow
Baby
Brownwood
Chris Imas
E. H. Jones
Medford Wetzel
Winters
Marvin White
Howard Payne College
Snday
E. E. Denny
Sam Hayes
Annie Lucille Hayes
Royse City
W. B. Hayes
Darrel Woodward
Veatrica Allen
Hamilton
Jack Fryar
Ballinger
C. F. Silvas
Bob
Austin
O. G. Brightman
EF. Bruton
Dallas
G. A. Bruton
EK. EK. Anthony
F. E. Anthony
George Hamilton
FE. Anthony
J. E. Bonser
Am. A. Cox
Andrews
Jim C. Cunningham
Wynn Mae Dillard
M. S. Elms
S. L. Smith
Beeville
Aund
Less Dillard
Walter Durham
Eastland
J. Q. Johnson
Tennessee
N. FE. Gardner
Houston Beatty
Downing
Bernice Hensler
Baylor
Coman
Comanche Residents Welcome Holiday Guests Across Texas
Comanche hosts many relatives and friends over Christmas and New Year. Residents greet visitors from Houston Coleman Abilene Waco Fort Worth Dallas Dallas Fort Worth and other Texas towns. Families share holidays with local residents Myra Dora Greene Mrs. J. War ing Mrs. C. W. Williams and others while members from Baylor Howard Payne and the University of Texas holiday in the area.
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Comanche
J. E. Morris
Ross Long
Charles Hoffman
Ben Lawson
Fort Worth
Dore Greene
Pepe Little
Fastland
Comanch
K. R. Little
W. H. Erwin
Nancy Clare
Minerval Wells
Dora Greene
Ed Onster
Austin
Berta Goodson
Tom F. Reese
Dallas
John D. Waring
Laura Lu
Cisco
Dalles
Waring
Nita McCutcheon
Hill Huddleston
I. G. Beveridge
Stephenville
Comance
J. G. Everidge
4. W. Johnson
Non
James Clarke
Guthrie
C. Charles Clarks
J. R. Tiles
R. R. Evans
Dublin
Christas
Comenche
M. Edmondson
Vera Mae Edmondson
Puevell Howell
de Leon
Cleburne
John Cunningham
Bill Lee
Stanley Neely
J. B. Alborn
W. H. Carpenter
Brownwood
Loren Vaughan
J. M. Vaughan
Masters
Baylor University
George W. Masters
Bud Farrar
Howard Payne College
L. W. Bowers
Herbert Adcock
J. E. Mart
R. Wilson
Bert W. Shaffer
Fimo Cooker
Dick Massineill
Blanton Proposals and District Budget Dispute
The article notes Blanton’s push to block federal funding and the District’s request for a federal share of 8.3 million dollars in a 1927 budget of 47.5 million. It mentions Blanton pressing against costs, opposition to meter taxi limits, and district leaders seeking Roosevelt's intervention to secure more federal aid as hearings loom in early 1927.
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Fay
United States
Cub
Budget Bureau
Roosevelt
Congress
Roses for your garden from Mrs. George's Nursery
Comanche Texas area plant seller advertises 20 plus rose varieties described as hardy and free blooming. Customers can select plants with a local pickup right now, phone listed as 104, promising plants that perform as claimed.
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Comanche
Teras
Creomulsion Urges Quick Cough Relief for Chest Colds
An old advertisement promotes Creomulsion as a guaranteed remedy for coughs from chest colds and bronchial irritation. It claims the medicine soothes inflamed membranes and loosens phlegm, promising refund if not satisfied from the first bottle.
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Creomulson
Ady
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F. L. Little
I. M. Davis
County Treasuer
M. Davis
L. T. Cunningham
Ben Kay
Knox City
M. C. Alley
Mrs. Woodrow Howell
Coleman
Carl McNutt
Sam Howell
Sam
Woodrow Apent
Gorman
Che
A. A. Hensler
Aubrey Findle
Nancy
Terrell
Jim Hill
Mia
George Simmons
T. O. Lane
Hico
Jack Gardner
Dick Lane
Bavier Medical College of
J. O. Lane
Lewis Cunningham, Jr
Tarlton
J. C. Helm, Jr
Tarleton
Holmes Mils
Aaron Little
Anton Rawhut
KE. H. Rauhnt
IT. B. Russell
R. W. HW. Hamilton
Misene Camille
Ellelee Swityver
Fden
Switver
Sam Switzer
Majovie Parish
Cowanehe
Alma Jean Wilverson
John A. Mahon
E. R. Ammons
Goose Creek
Len Zent
J. P. Hoff
Florence Raynor
Johnnie Durst
S. E. Stratton
Llano
RB. Cardwell
Russell Carpenter
Angleton
Olidays
Floyd Carpenter
Jeonard Brittain
Herbert Johnson
Fort Stockton
Phil Anderson
Cross Plains
Comanthe
J. M. West
Thornton Barrett
D. Dingwall
Collin
Charles Odell
Charlotte
Wichita Falls
May Cameron
Bryan Boykin
Bend
Jim Boykin
Henry Heath
Brownwool
W. G. EF. West
Carl House
W. T. House
Alma Jean Wilkerson
Ruth Parish
Mex Newman
Bartlett
W. G. Dineus
Yubbee
Merton T
Harris
Amherst
H. C
A D. Easley
J. Ands
J. D. Fasley O
Worth
Blanton
Cora Gan- Gers
Paragould
Ark
Cardus
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