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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1913
Page
2
Public notice text lists editor Tom H Bell and business manager. Officers include D H Cunningham president B R Eanes vice president T J Manningham secretary treasurer. Directors and stockholders named. Readers urged to report missed delivery and to provide old and new addresses.
A brief notice outlines purchasing a silo and raising hogs heifers horses and hens as part of a farming plan. It emphasizes structural improvements and livestock management without detailing dates or parties involved.
A proposal to adopt the song How Dry I Am as the state song prompts debate on cultural heritage and public identity. Supporters praise its historic value and accessibility, while opponents warn of outdated lyrics and modern relevance concerns.
The silo dairy cow and pigs are seen as pivotal to Comanche County's development, with local planners predicting major economic and agricultural impact as the referenced farming elements align to boost productivity and growth.
Reports flow in of a magnificent corn crop to be harvested this fall in Comanche County. Farmers anticipate full cribs and ample feed, boosting incomes and local buying power.
The saying stresses that thrift matters more than high earnings. Saving even a small amount creates a surplus and builds financial security over time. It emphasizes steady, prudent money management as a path to lasting wealth.
Farmers expect lower costs and better access to feed next year, reducing reliance on credit. Community optimism grows as market signals point to easing shortages and improved cattle and hog nutrition in local farms.
Sunday proved the hottest day of the year so far with temperatures pushing near record highs and the heat swamping residents.
The article casts Uncle Joe Cannon as a rugged scrapper whose fighting spirit resonates with the American public. It notes his gritty persona and public appeal among supporters who admire a tough, confrontational style.
The King and Queen of Spain endorse a Rooseveltian view linking race and death by own action. They are noted as parents of six children born within seven years.
Newspaper invites reader contributions on public matters while requesting concise letters to the editor. The policy encourages civil, well argued input and limits length for readability.
Monday marked First Monday or Trade Day but attendance was light as farmers stay in the fields to profit from favorable weather. The smaller turnout reflected the farming season and ongoing crop work.
The Chief Exponent thanks patrons for last week’s support enabling a sixteen page issue filled with local news and a wide range of advertisements from community businesses.
The Chief-Exponent invites fair criticism and will gladly consider any suggestions aimed at improving the paper and its service to readers, provided they are offered in a proper spirit.
The Fort Worth Record reports on Mayor Milam signing three hundred dam bonds as part of Pantherville s push for a reliable aqua para supply, reflecting the era s harsh press language toward local efforts.
The census finds Comanche county land values up over two hundred percent in the last decade and notes even greater potential under improved conditions. The report predicts continued upward movement in the coming decade with emphasis on further gains.
Luther White and family of Hillsboro are on vacation on the Plains. The group includes nineteen children and requires three autos to transport them, making the party an unusually Rooseveltian family.
A quoted exchange argues a well conducted paper serves a banquet of reading matter. Readers should select what suits their taste and not condemn the whole, since diversity and variety enrich understanding and appeal to different minds.
The Chief Exponent notes continuing commitment to Comanche town and county and urges steady efforts to serve the community's best interests now and in the future.
The skating rink is described as an ideal, properly seated venue for all large public gatherings including religious meetings. Several towns in the state are considering spending to secure a tabernacle sized facility, and the paper urges maintaining the old rink for such use.
The Chief and the Exponent joint effort expands reach for Comanche merchants by 31 to 45 percent while cutting ad costs by a quarter. Readers increase to about one third more for twenty dollars, down from fifty four dollars, as both papers lower page price to twenty dollars and promise continued value in West Texas advertising.
Advertisers are urged to reserve space as The Chief Exponent will publish many extra copies for the Old Settler's Picnic. Rates remain the same as in the regular issue and early placement ensures best service.
The Chief Exponent reports a sworn weekly circulation over 8000 paid papers entering homes. Eighty percent of this circulation serves the immediate trade area and ads are open for advertiser inspection. Publicity and circulation are presented as the key advertising values in West Texas.
The Chief Exponent states it is nonpartisan yet welcomes contributed articles of public importance. It has published and will publish pieces on the 18th Amendment, offering equal space to all sides within reasonable length. The editor will think for himself but will respect readers who disagree, upholding free thought and conscience.
The paper urges strict enforcement of traffic laws including autos at picnics in Comanche. It cites three years of accidents and a recent serious injury when a vehicle struck a community member. Observers say speed near the grounds was excessive despite the driver’s efforts to stop.
The text urges strict enforcement of speed limits, noting most exceed the limit and some run at night without lights. It argues laws exist to protect life, stating one human life is worth more than any money from picnics and calls for action to prevent accidents.
Reports from Bryan College interurban extension moving fast with new steel shipments and an expected early fall operation. Corpus Christi notes a barge freight passage via the inter coastal canal from Houston in five days with a four foot draft. Waco updates on the final bridge span for the Brazos river interurban and a three week completion forecast. Hillsboro describes $300,000 in building improvements including churches, a temple, stores, flats, a station, and bank remodeling amid rising residences. Paint Rock reports wool shipments of 250000 yards with ample supply remaining. Temple notes new brick school structures replacing the old frame and Willow Grove voters approve a 29 cent maintenance tax and $8,000 bonds. College Station promotes Dairymen's associations with prizes at July 28 meeting. Hereford reports alfalfa yields and prices at $15-$16 per ton. San Angelo notes over 200,000 pounds of wool sold and 2,000,000 pounds remain unsold. College Station chemist Frapps completes an agricultural chemistry manuscript. Cleburne confirms Dallas, Cleburne & Glen Rose interurban survey nearing finish with route changes. Sherman reports 200+ cars of 1913 wheat shipped with strong harvest prospects. Mineral Wells prepares for Texas Commercial Secretaries Association in July. Fort Worth notes Burtoncrete Silo presence brings six silos and growing Texas silo industry. Waco Young Men's Business League aims to raise $6000.
The notes describe plans for an August farmers jubilee with amusements and prizes, Matador & Northern railroad grading underway, Motley county rail construction lead, school bonds approved in Richardson for a new building, and Barry Good Roads bonds. Also mentions a June 28 election in Navarro precinct, Jacksonville tomato auction data, grain shipments from Temple, and the Commercial Club reform in San Marcos. Continuous local civic and business updates across multiple Texas towns.
A commercial club is formed and officers chosen: J. T. Rhea president, A. D. Robinson vice president, and A. P. Cole secretary. The new Interstate and Great Northern freight depot in Taylor is finished at a cost of 30000 dollars and ready for occupancy.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot T. Smith announce the arrival of a son born the 26th, weighing five pounds. A social fete at the Easterling home honored Miss Eva Esterling of Hamilton, with contests and refreshments. A Christian meeting at the tabernacle grows in interest, despite weather, led by Stev Fowler of Gober with services at 11 am and 8:30 pm. Heavy rain delays threshing but boosts corn and cotton prospects for a bumper crop. farmers report bright conditions and optimism.
Cure claimed for dysentery by Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Advertisement urges all dealers to stock and sell the treatment.
Miss Kinis Roberson returned home Thursday from Dallas after a serious but successful operation. She is very much improved in health.
During summer months mothers of young children should watch for any looseness of bowels and seek prompt attention to avoid serious trouble. Chamberlain's Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy can always be depended on and is available for sale by dealers.
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