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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1922
Page
4
The Comanche Chief discusses post office service, Secretary Hughes on school focus, and excerpts from Comanche School Superintendents on successful teaching by W F Rogers and J H Grove. It also notes speculative outcomes for elections and a past senate sentiment test involving Blanton.
In the four candidate race for Congress the ballot lists Blanton Dibrell Cunningham and Callaway after Holland's withdrawal. Callaway is favored by many voters for his clarity and advocacy for working people, with calls he would be the district’s most influential congressman if elected.
During a Tuesday address at Sipe Springs Mr Blanton faced sharp questions including a claim he fainted in Washington when censured by the Speaker. He disputed the insinuation and compared any copies of a 1917 Callaway speech to his own manuscript.
The message emphasizes safeguarding effort and references J. H. Huff with a personal assurance. It stresses commitment to protect the value of one’s labor and hints at a vow to ensure benefits are realized for work done.
The piece argues the primary system gives voters power and responsibility to uncover truth in political charges. It warns against half truths and urges applying plain common sense to judge candidates and refrain from calling all others grafters. It ends by noting a modest dose of horse sense is due.
Gayle Talbot of the Lometa Reporter voices strong resentment toward a high office holder accused of deception and misleadership. The piece recalls Talbot’s Comanche upbringing and notes the editor’s anger at evasions and half truths used to support claims.
The Texas press questions Mr. Blanton's three endorsements in the 17th district and notes none are from papers in his district. The letter on his speaking date dates to 1911 and is from a minister no longer living in Abilene or Texas. Rumors claim Rev C Coleman regrets writing it, suggesting caution before endorsing Blanton.
J B Gates of Blanket visited the Chief on Monday to renew his subscription for a year. The editor notes growing new subscriptions and recalls past meetings with Gates and local figures connected to Coxs Gap, school trustees, and early 1900s local life. Ballinger and Holland-related visits are also mentioned.
A local candidate, a lifelong Comanche County resident and farmer, addresses voters explaining his reasons for running. He cites family roots since 1855, 20 years of business experience, and a pledge to run a clean campaign focused on merit. He promises to be among the best County Clerks if elected.
Former Comanche County man, six years resident of Brown County, is a candidate for public weigher in precinct No. 1. The announcement targets Brown County voters and notes Weems' local ties.
Kerrville Texas July 13 Martin Dies former Congressman from the Second District Beaumont died at Secor Hospital at 3 15 AM after an operation for appendicitis last Saturday He was born March 13 1870 in Jackson Parish Louisiana and moved to Texas in 1876 Dies served as Tyler County Judge and as District Attorney before winning Congress He moved to Kerrville for health reasons and yesterday he fell ill again Funeral services were held at his residence and his body shipped to Houston The Brownwood Bulletin lauds Dies as a hard working and brilliant speaker with a long record of political battles in East Texas and the old shoe string district.
Hon. Thomas L. Blanton planned to speak at Mercer Gap revival services but church deacons ruled a political speech would disrupt the revival. Lacking local contact, Blanton proceeded to Mercer Gap, learned community objection, and left Comanche the next morning.
A local notice urges readers with eye trouble to consult J. H. Huff at once for early correction. It also reports Mrs J A Wright Mrs P C Woodruff and Miss Leta May Woodruff returning to Stilwell Oklahoma Wednesday after visiting relatives.
Mrs. Cecil Gray of Coleman is the guest of her sister Mrs. W H Carpenter.
An Oklahoma officer served Earl Henson with papers at his mother’s White Point home in Comanche. Mrs Henson retrieved their 2 year old twin girls from Breckridge, delivering one child each to her car, while Sheriff Marshall advised Henson to pursue a court suit as his immediate remedy.
Mrs Lon Walker of Waco with her daughter Maurine are guests of Mrs W L Reeves.
Messy OCR fragment notes a couple named Aiken and a newborn born last Tuesday night with unclear surrounding details.
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