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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1913

Page

2

President Cunning Hell Officers and stock holders list

The notice lists officers Directors and stock holders for the paper. It asks subscribers to report missed deliveries and to include old and new addresses when changing location. Subscriptions expire on the first of the month and readers should notify if papers are not received regularly.

Cunning Hell D. H. Cunningham J. R. Eanes Ham Tom HH D. H Cunningham T. d. Cunningham Tom H. Bell J.ranes Paris Smith J. W. Harris V. A. Thodboerg T. J. Cunningham Oscar Callaway

Bargains by Post helps farmers sell produce

The Parcels Post now lets farmers advertise to reach 4 000 prospective buyers daily. The Chief Exponent offers a one cent per word insertion for ads in its classifieds to sell old vehicles land livestock and other farm items. Send copy on one side to Comanche with cash.

Comanche

No Congressional Garden Seed For Us

A written tirade condemns Congress members for sending garden seed to constituents at government expense. The author blasts the practice as wasteful, old stock, impractical for climate, and proposes redirecting funds to the U S Agricultural Department. The piece ends with a sarcastic farewell to congressional seed and a final sign off.

U. S. Agricultural Department Congressional Garden Pauline

Law aimed at forbidding legislative fees from public service firms

Senators Westbrook Vaughan and Collins introduced a bill in the Texas Senate to bar any lawmaker from accepting a fee gift or loan from a public service corporation. The measure, long debated, is expected to become law.

Westbrook Vaughan Collins Texas

Spann bill targets shipping intoxicating liquor to prohibition precincts

Representative Spann introduced a bill in the Texas House making it illegal to ship intoxicating liquor into prohibition precincts. The measure is expected to pass and become law.

Spann Texas

Advertising and public confidence in goods

The piece argues advertising builds buyer trust as a key asset for manufacturers and merchants. It contrasts effective facts based ads with obsolete flashy methods and urges readers to rely on truthful descriptions and fair pricing. It also criticizes dancing funded by public funds and urges private fees for such pleasures.

Boston, Garter Giette Post

Lynching at Cooper over Pec an Gap murder shocks county

A black man was hanged by a mob near Cooper after the death of a little girl from Pecan Gap. Officials and the child’s father pleaded for lawful punishment, but the mob stormed the courthouse and executed the suspect. The writer contrasts Comanche county’s stance, urging whites to relocate there.

Cooper Pecan Gap Fannin County Comanche County Comanche

Fitzgerald returns as Austin correspondent for Fort Worth Record

Hugh Nugent Fitzgerald, formerly with the Dallas Times Herald, rejoins the press as Austin staff correspondent for the Fort Worth Record. He is praised as a top political poster in Texas and a capable writer, with the paper hailed for securing his services.

Hugh Nugent Fitzgerald Dallas Times Herald The Fort Worth

Road Bond Amendment Favored for County Voting Power

Opinion urges the legislature to pass a road bond amendment allowing county voters to approve bonds. Comanche county needs good roads, and bonds offer long term benefits with no greater cost than current piecemeal spending. Advocates claim savings on wear and tear and increased land values outweigh arguments against road improvements.

Comanche County

Woodrow Wilson Praised For Ending Inaugural Ball

The article credits Woodrow Wilson for canceling the inaugural ball, saving the nation from an expense described as substantial and implying broad public approval for his decision.

Woodrow Wilson

Opinion on Chief-Exponent's moral and financial support

A reader pledges support and asks Mr. Merchant for his stance on backing the Chief-Exponent both morally and financially. The inquiry implies a call for endorsement or guidance on public backing and resources.

Texas shows bold thrift against New York cars

Thievery rises in Fort Worth as reports warn that common Texas grit defeats twelve New York cars. Texans boast they raise men and invite readers to come to Texas where safety hinges on what is nailed down or too hot to handle.

Texas New York Fort Worth

Comanche Urged Clean Up Day to Fight Diseases

Readers urged to organize a town wide clean up as small pox and meningitis are reported in several Texas towns and cities. The local call emphasizes sanitation and community effort to ward off disease risk.

Texas

Lawmakers seek residency bars before divorce filings in Texas

Representatives Diffie Spaon Goodner and Coffee filed a bill in the Texas House requiring a twelve month county residency before filing for divorce and another twelve months before remarriage. Proponents call it a good idea that Texas needs more and better laws in this area.

Diffie, Spaon, Goodner and Coffee Texas

National Feeders and Breeders Show Finalizes Fort Worth Plans

Acknowledges annual pass for the National Feeders and Breeders Show in Fort Worth on March 15. Proposes moving Fat Stock Show annual meeting from spring to fall to boost stock quality and attendance due to better conditions and higher attendee funds.

Fort Worth

Fagged-out Women Gain Strength With Vinci

Detroit woman Marie Richter says Vinci cured her winter fatigue nervousness and indigestion and restored appetite and digestion. Thousands report Vinci builds up health and Hamilton Drug Co Comanche Texas offers money-back guarantee if it does not.

Miss Richter Vinci Marie Richter Detroit Mich

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the Comanche Publishing Co. Publishers Mer T.J. Cunningham Bus Mgr MR. Farmer Advertising Washington Washington Society Sec Hamilton Drug Co Dr. Prices Dr. Price J. W. Scurry Advt Chichester Dru Chichester Pink McCrary Procctor O. F Chidren Rambler Cars Rambler Motor Co Fort Worth, Texas Poe First National Bank
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