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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1914
Page
5
Realizing the need for an up to date shelf hardware line in Comanche Velie buggies and our ability to buy best goods for money we ask for your trade on a basis of good service merchandise and right prices We will make the price cash or credit.
A Monday afternoon reception on the courthouse lawn honored Rep. Oscar Callaway re election. Mayor Cunningham presided as Sen. J G Kearby praised him for opposing the pension steal. Callaway spoke on currency reform and opposition to a seven member board. he criticized Norris the Fort Worth preacher and defended his conscience over party loyalty. Telegrams from members including Oscar W Underwood were read.
A skeptical editorial voice mocks local election outcomes and resignations while urging readers to drown sorrows in Hamilton Drug Co. soda. It ribbingly recalls past campaigns, comforts the defeated, and touts the soda fountain as a remedy for political sting.
J Speed Carroll resigns as superintendent citing ill health and leaves for Galveston. A successor has not been elected yet, and several applications have been filed.
Evangelist Haudenschield and Pugh lead nightly services at the skating rink with a strong song service. Stores close 10 to 11 am for the meetings as crowds attend. a quartet soloist Emma Harris and a white choir with shirt waists marked the midweek program. Community interest and good deeds are noted.
Hugh Nugent Fitzgerald praises Oscar Callaway for a bold campaign within his district. Callaway opposed national administration policies he termed undemocratic and attacked congressional pork barrel spending. He stood firm at home and won a remarkable victory.
The Cunningham family reunion, an annual event dating to the county's oldest clan, will be held August 15 and 16 near Uncle Dave Cunningham's home on the Comanche Newburg road. About three hundred family members are expected to attend.
James E. Ferguson urges Texas Democrats at Saturday county conventions to instruct delegates to the El Paso state convention on August 11 to endorse the Wilson administration. He says Wilson's actions deserve no cause for partisan dissension and urges adherence to Baltimore convention principles until a new national convention.
The piece praises Congress member Callaway for sweeping victory in Texas Twelfth District. It highlights his stand on currency, tariff, and Alaskan railway bills, notes he won every county including home counties of opponents, and mentions Comanche and Tarrant counties with near full margins. Supportive readers call him among the state’s top legislators and potential gubernatorial or senatorial candidate.
Drs. Hall and Hall emphasize that children in the four to twelve age range need competent dental care as much as adults. The note calls for attentive services to young patients.
Governor Colquitt issued a statement praising Ferguson's nomination for governor as a mass victory. He says Texans chose a competent man from the ranks, rebuking political bosses and endorsing local option and liquor regulation aligned with Ferguson's platform. He calls for a joint convention in El Paso to unite behind Ferguson's policies.
Local druggists Wr Reese Co touts Liv Ver Lax with claims of positive results in relief products. No further details provided.
A list of license recipients appears under the court house notice including Eddie Riordan with Alma McNutt and others such as L EK Brown with Irene Teeters J C Wilkerson with May Brightman Bige Cox with Bertie Lee Boyd M K Boon with Ruby Hancock Frank Green Gustine boy D A Jones Creamer girl Clark Kenney Gustine boy N B Hicks Newburg boy Kennett Aldridge Democrat girl John Chancey Comanche boy J F Williams Energy boy.
H W Lock and wife transfer part of lot 2 block X DeLeon to O T Tarrance. J C Henderson and wife transfer 1 2 of S W 1 4 block 100 Wrights addition Comanche to T R Helmsley. Ey te Jr and wife transfer 100 acres out of 8 B 1 4 of section 4 BL T CLR B to Ayers. Higginbotham Jr and others transfer multiple parcels in DeLeon including lots in Higginbotham and Lowe additions to Ayers with valuable consideration.
The Comaneate County Hog Growers Association will meet at the Chamber of Commerce on Saturday August 1 with sessions at 10 30 a m and 1 30 p m to transact important business and plan for the first full shipment. A. Knutson president and Robt T Janes secretary urge all members to attend.
Advertises Herbine as a cure for disorders from an inactive liver. It strengthens the liver, cleanses the bowels, and improves overall health. Price 50e, sold by Paris Smith.
Drs Hall and Hall caution that poor dental health signals broader health risks and urges prompt care and prevention to maintain overall wellbeing.
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