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Comanche Chief May 29 1996 front to 1886 glimpse
The item recalls the May 29 1996 Comanche Chief issue and its 1886 content. It notes editor Sam MacVernon Texas Press Association ties, front page lack of local news, and ads for stage lines and local officials including sheriff district attorney tax assessor county attorney and county clerk. It mentions political endorsements for Governor Sul Ross and a San Antonio Texas Press meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Straley
Sam MacVernon
Texas Press
Greene
Maggie Vernon
Lula Cunningham
Fight
T. R. Hill
Lee Young
E. L. Shropshire
T. L. Hutchinson
N. R. Lindsley
Comanche and
de Leon
U. S. Mail
Joe Hammers
Comanche
J. W. Cunningham
Comanche County
R. W. Camp
Brownwood
S. R. Switzer
J. M. Pressler
T. O. Moore
J. D. Bonner
Sul Ross
Texas
Brazos Valley
Texas Press Assn
San Antonio
Alamo City
Liberty
Alamo
Crockett
U. S. Arsenal
Arnold
Dr. Breckenridge
San Pedro Springs
Floresville
G. W. Tucker
Margie Cotham
Comanche College
Fuller
Lone Star
Dublin
Ben Higginbotham
Higginbotham
Comanche Baptist Church
G. B. Douglas
H. R. Martin
Mercer Creek
Crosby County