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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1922

Page

5

Announcement Fees For Candidate Notices

Announcement rates apply to listing candidates in this column. Fees must be prepaid: District offices 15 dollars, County offices 10 dollars, Precinct offices 5 dollars.

Election slate for county offices listed in Gustine district

The document names Cyril A. Greene as County Clerk, with associated initials CYRIL A. GREENE N. BE. (ED.) PALMER of Gustine. It lists Hillburn Arthur Miss Leve Roberson W. B. (Dad) Payne Henry Gore Nannie Perry as County Treasurer and Jor H H. Ridson of Hamilton as District Attorney for the 52nd Judicial District.

Cyril A. Greene N. BE Palmer Gustine Hilburn Hip Arthur Miss Leve Roberson W. B Dad Payne Henry Gorenannie Perry 52Nd Judicial District Jor H H. Ridson Hamilton

Notice to candidates on candidate card pricing

The newspaper announces candidate card printing offers with 500 for $1.50 and 1,000 for $2.50. Larger quantities receive further discounts from regular prices to encourage candidates to participate.

Do the People Care About Texas Education, Says Vinson

Dr. Vinson tells the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs that the states education system faces unprecedented jeopardy due to legislative actions and a lax Legislature. He urges a constitutional amendment to fund higher learning independently, noting public concern but eroding faith in boards and graft in politics. The public cares, but politicians have misled them.

Vinson Texas Federation of Women's Clubs

Nagging in the Home Promotes Seeking Comfort Elsewhere

Nora Cole Skinner argues nagging poisons home life and pushes family members to seek happiness elsewhere. She urges self control, bright regard for spouses, and avoiding taking on others bad moods to keep the ideal home welcoming.

Dorothy Hoyle

Voters oppose further funds for Dr Vinson and allies

The public expresses belief in a square deal and support for up building the state but insists education has not been fair and resists further money controlled by Dr Vinson and his group.

Dr. Vinson

Comanche boys lead in wireless telegraphy effort

The article highlights five local youths Loring Vaughn John Hoff Hayne Waring William Mackey and William Stewart who have erected wireless stations and receive daily messages nationwide. It mentions Mrs Hoff hearing a Dallas sermon 150 miles away and notes Ballard's Snow Liniment advertised with prices.

Loring Vaughn John Hoff Hayne Waring William Mackey William Stewart

Higginbotham Leader Visits Comanche for Stockholders Meet

R W Higginbotham head of the Higginbotham firm and Dallas financier visited Comanche for the annual stockholders meeting. He predicted an improving year, urged action over rain talk, and noted his rising role at Security National Bank.

R. W. Higginbotham Dallas Comanche Higginbotham Texas West Texas Security National Bank

Newburg News Highlights Local Visits and Farewell Sermon

Special to The Chief on January 18 reports Charles Cunningham returning to Amarillo after visiting his mother Mrs. W W Cunningham, accompanied by his niece Selma Moore. Walter Hillsman gives a farewell sermon, and several residents attend singing and social visits across the town.

Charles Cunningham W. W. Cunningham Amarillo Selma Moore Emmett Cunningham Goldthwaite Alma Reese Bruce Irving Eura Thomas Comanche Moody Walter Hillsman Percy Wright Sidney Burton Cecil Johnson John Mills Fleming Neely Burton J. S. Vancleave Charlie Schofield Tom Cunningham Roger Vancleave Will Wilson P. W. Levisay John Burton Troy Troy Wright Jim Mills

Citation by Publication in Comanche County Texas 1922

Public notice commands the sheriff to summon H E Harkins and I T flecker unknown residence to appear in Justice Court on February 27 1922 to answer a suit by J A Rogers for debt and contract. Claims totaling 55 00 27 00 and 37 00 assigned to Rogers.

State OF Texas Comanche County Comanche 52Nd Judicial District H2nd J. A .Rogers H. E. Harkins TF. T. Hocker J. A. Rogers McPherson Comanche Texas

Judge Rufus Hardy Declines Texas Congress Run

Washington dispatch reports Judge Rufus Hardy of Corsicana will not seek renomination in Texas Sixth District. A former county and district attorney and district judge, Hardy cites changing times and his long held views on silver coinage and constitutional amendments as factors shaping his political stance.

Washington Rufus Hardy Corsicana Congress Texas Hardy

Pay Your Poll Tax Warns Chief to Citizens and Women

The Chief urges all citizens to pay poll taxes by February to obtain receipts and vote. It emphasizes that property held with a spouse can be taxed and that voting requires the receipt. The piece argues tax reductions justify duties, notes women must pay, and calls for responsible choices in public office.

Texas

Senator Voices States Rights View On Prohibition and Suffrage

A Texas figure argues against federal enforcement of prohibition and woman suffrage while praising Webb Kenyon and state power. He warns the eighteenth and nineteenth amendments threaten state sovereignty and criticizes anti lynching federal bills. He urges future generations to handle grave national questions locally.

Texas Jefferson

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S. T. Moore Nora Cole Skinner Castoria Ballard Paris Smith F. Parks Ahem Newburg News G. ©. Hamilton Justice of the Peace Precinct One Mabie
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