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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1922
Page
4
The Comanche Chief lists Mrs Oscar Callaway as acting editor and the Comanche Publishing Company as publishers with postal registration noted. The document reflects typical newspaper masthead details for Comanche Texas.
The acting editor explains taking the helm at the Comanche Chief after Mr Boynton’s resignation. She cites duty, family duties on a farm, and political involvement, pledging open columns, local news focus, and reader feedback to improve coverage. She endorses Callaway for Congress, praising his integrity, Congress tenure, and stance on war, pensions, and the Federal Reserve, urging county support.
The text contrasts a claimed $375 payment per session with the mistaken belief that each session yields $375 yearly for stationery. It questions fairness by analogizing to a merchant's monthly accounting error always in the merchant's favor.
The letter argues about prohibition, campaign funding and alleged offers to pay expenses for pro and anti prohibitionists. It cites Mr Cunningham and Mr Blanton, church ties, and whether brewers or organizations endorsed or funded campaigns, questioning motives and positions on the 16th amendment and union labor.
The chief notes the initial bow of an old newspaper man in a new field in the Stamford Leader. J. 8. Daley leaves a long record in Erath county where he published since 1888, as his son begins to carry on the work and build on that foundation.
The Star highlights Oscar Callaway's campaign remarks describing debt as a burden to be borne by workers, noting his farm background and belief in linking American prosperity to overseas buyers. He argues for global cooperation to revive Europe and maintain U.S. sales of cotton, grain, meats, and copper.
The San Saba Star praises Oscar Callaway noting his experience, steady judgment, and integrity. It argues he avoided wartime decision by retiring in 1916, yet remains a capable neighbor ready to represent the area in Congress.
The Brownwood News condemns a libelous article from Congressman Blanton targeting J W Cunningham of Abilene. It urges Brown county farmers to back Oscar Callaway of Comanche for Congress, praising Callaway for opposing U S involvement in World War I and championing common people.
Mr. Russell argues Blanton is the sole eligible candidate for Congress besides Callaway who offers experience for the next two years. The submission notes Blanton’s influence was greater when first elected and suggests no one could have less influence now.
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