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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1914
Page
2
The Comanche Pub. Co. lists its post office entry at Comanche Texas as a second class matter with W M Bell serving as editor and business manager for the publication and years of operation noted.
D H Cunningham serves as president J R Janes as vice president T J Cunningham is secretary and treasurer Tom H Bell holds the role of editor and manager.
DIRECTORS. D. H. Cunningham, T. J. Cunningham, Tom H. Bell, J. R. Eanes, Peris Smith, E. W. Harris, V. H. Mvowberg.
A list of stockholders includes Ingham Tom H Bell J R Eanes Weear Callaway Paris Smith E Y W Harris T J Williams W H Bodberg L T Cunningham K F Cunningham G A Cunningham J R Moore. The fragment outlines ownership but offers no context or actions.
Readers report failure to receive the weekly issue and ask for prompt attention. Please note how to change address requires both old and new locations to ensure continued service.
The piece portrays James E. Ferguson as an unknown farmer and businessman who toppled veteran politician Col. Thomas H. Ball. Supported by major figures and factions, Ferguson campaigned as a people’s champion, defeating elites and press-backed interests to resist corporate control and prohibition hypocrisy in Texas.
The piece argues against frivolous liquor agitation and asserts Texas already has strong regulatory laws. It claims the public reads and thinks, warns against deceiving voters, and calls for a political renewal to remove barnacles from the state, painting a hopeful voyage under a capable, citizenry-driven leadership in Grand Old Texas.
A political column urges Democrats to unite after a bitter Texas election. It praises standing by convictions, condemns coercion, and calls for magnanimity toward winners and losers alike while urging neighbors to cooperate for state progress.
The article praises Dallas development from a small frame-store district to a modern city with 130000 people and extensive paved streets. It credits citizen loyalty for growth and urges residents to support local merchants to keep wealth circulating locally and boost community welfare.
The speaker urges unity across winners and losers and asks supporters to extend friendship, wish success to rivals, and back the nominee with cordial aid. He hopes future fights may align factions, stressing that any errors should be in heart and that the best interests of the country, district, and state require collective support.
The piece condemns harsh names used by Ball supporters against Hon. James Ferguson, calling out "white apron antis" and "hirelings of the liquor interests." It praises Ferguson’s followers as good people in Texas counties and hopes for cleaner campaigns, noting the decisive will of the people.
The piece defends Governor Colquitt from critics in the recent campaign. It argues he would have governed well if left undisturbed by political adversaries who pushed their personal interests through redistricting and prohibition rhetoric.
The speaker credits Colquitt with tax cuts and increased school funding while acknowledging fires floods and other hazards during the era. He contrasts Colquitt’s record with Governor Campbell’s administration praising reforms and better penitentiary conditions though noting deficits and aided by large penalties from the Waters-Pierce case.
The public voices a clear demand for an end to political hypocrisy in Texas and for licit governance focused on the common good. They call for solving marketing facilities for agricultural products, a bonded warehouse law, and other measures to aid the masses, the state's real wealth, while warning to replace officials who ignore the people's instructions.
The piece advocates four year tenure of office and argues that frequent elections disrupt business and harm the poor with repeated campaigns. It urges the Legislature to adopt four year terms and a majority vote system, including a double primary if no candidate gains a majority.
The remark suggests a historic elimination convention in Texas and hints at how future candidates and corporate interests may shape political offerings. It underscores a pattern where candidates must present themselves through such conventions, with potential implications for campaign dynamics and governance.
A declaration arguing that the people alone deserve to choose their leaders and govern their affairs. It rejects boss rule and rings or factions, affirming citizens’ right to decide who serves in positions of honor and trust without guardians.
A public call urges amending the Terrell election law to require a sixty day advance platform announcement and public discussion. It argues current rules block poor men from state office unless sponsored by interests.
The Ball campaign and opponents dispute who authored the post card stating If you believe in God vote for Ball and If you believe in Christianity vote for Ball. Both sides estimate the card cost votes and blame it for defeats of local candidates and cite its source.
The text proclaims Texas has cast off political bondage and halted the draining politicians. It argues revolutions occur about once per decade to shed barnacles on the old ship of state.
The record recalls Capt. Phillips of the battleship Texas who urged restraint after the Santiago battle proclaiming Do not cheer for the enemy is dying as Spanish American War action closed.
A local prospect highlights expected record harvests in Comanche County. The piece urges farmers to focus on cultivation and marketing strategies to capitalize on the strong agricultural outlook.
A heated old quote laments many Democrats in Comanche County who allegedly do not believe in God or Christianity, prompting debate over political and religious alignment in the region.
An old classified style notice promotes Herbine as a liver stimulant stomach toner and bowel purifier. Priced at 50 cents and sold by Paris Smith, the ad urges a cleansing remedy for sluggish feelings.
James E Ferguson born on a Bell County farm near Salado, son of James Edward and Fannie Fitzpatrick Ferguson. He worked on farms, in mines, hotels, and as a bridge worker before studying law, entering practice in Belton in 1897. He built a banking and farming career, married Miriam A Wallace, and announced his best year for Governor on a business platform ahead of the Democratic primary.
The piece extols constant advertising through downturns. A prominent advertiser claims boosting spend in hard times attracts customers who stay when markets recover, noting prosperity follows persistence in publicity and that the harvest comes with renewed demand.
An advertisement promotes Ley's Honey and Tar Compound to ease asthma and hay fever discomfort. It claims a soothing coating calms swollen membranes and reduces choking sensations, aiding natural breathing. Sold by Wm. Reese Co in a yellow package.
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