Local Political Announcements List Officials and Incumbents
A collection of announced candidates for district offices including District Attorney J R McClellan Gib Callaway representative W T Loudermilk T M Rutherford and others for County Treasurer Jorie W Burks G C Hamilton George Hyde Hulsey and more. Incumbents include County Judge J H McMillan Tax Assessor L H Creamer Morgan Fe Hall and Sheriff Jack Cunningham with several reelection notes. Local precincts 1 through 4 list candidates Proctor MO Wyatt Ed Lightfoot and others.
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Jorie W. Burks
G. C. Hamilton
Geo
Wetzel
R. B
Rube) Waldrop George
Hyde
Hulsey
Ll. H. Creamer Morgan FE. Hall
Jack Cunningham
Mrs. Mary Smith
W. D. Carroll
Merton L. Harris
J. F. Palmer
J. B. Payne
R. W. Fielder
W. T. Dobbs
Hugh R. Lacy
R. W. Neal
Comanche
W. J. Patton
L. M. Truitt
Proctor
W. Wyatt
ED Lightfoot
Rainfall totals and yearly comparisons from local observer
Local observer E U Wiesendanger reports year to date rainfall at sixteen and a half inches. Historical data show 1913 total of 36 4 16 inches and 1908–1913 six year totals ranging from 19 1 2 to 56 14 16 inches. Month by month through June adds detail to this year’s distribution and compares average monthly rainfall to last year.
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E U. Wiesendanger
Kidney and Bladder Remedy Ad From Rogers Drug Co
An advertisement urges readers to try Microline Bladder and Kidney Remedy for relief and cure of kidney and bladder troubles. A month’s treatment is offered for a dollar with a request to write Rogers Drug and Chemical Co. Dallas Texas for a sample bottle and testimonials booklet.
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Rogers Drug and Chemical Co
Dallas
Texas
Sanitary Chief Office Created for Comanche Town
The City Council creates the Sanitary Chief to furnish a wagon and team and hire two men to handle scavenger work for the town. Duties include collecting the license fee and receipts. Good wages offered for a competent man. See the Mayor for particulars.
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Comanche
Fragmented PERT PARAGRAPES and Vintage Quips
A collage of satirical quips touches on war mosquitos in Vera Cruz aunt fables Niagara mediation and jokes about dogs vanity and love. It references a $100000 anonymous gift to Cornell and notes about Roosevelt and Zephyrs rhyming with heifers in a playful, mosaic style.
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Niagara
Teka
Madrid
Teddy
Ohio
Sherman
Vera Cruz
London
Cornell
Roosevelt
Tennessee
Rye
Madame Schumann - Heink
Kermit
W. O. W. Log Rolling Plans Aviator Visit
Private subscriptions are being raised to hire an aviator for the W. O. W. Log Rolling in Comanche on July 15 16 and 17. The ten county association includes Comanche Brown Mills Hamilton Erath Runnels Coleman McCullough and Eastland. Prominent order members and state wide politicians will speak all three days.
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Comanche
Brown Mills
Hamilton
Erath
Runnels
Coleman
McCullough
Eastland
Order
Printing Firms Compromise Over State Pricing Violations
Large printing houses including Dorsey Clark and Coutts Exline Reimers Texas Printing Co. agreed on prices and compromised their cases with Attorney General Loyney, paying a total fine of 35000 dollars.
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Dorsey, Clark & Coutts
Exline-Reimers
Texas Printing Co
Looney
Printing houses urge Texas protest against Looney compromise
The speaker denounces a political deal with Looney, claiming violators of the law have siphoned large sums from Texas counties and banks. Local printers argue a $35,000 compromise is trivial to recoup in a month and urge filing complaints.
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Texas
Looney
No need for calomel with its nauseating effects
Liv Ver Lax promises gentle relief without calomel side effects from the Wm Reese Co., Druggists.
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Wm. Reese
Weed Cutting Day Proposed by Comanche Mayor
I G A Cunningham mayor urges a citywide weed cut on Thursday June 18. Citizens should clear sidewalks ditches and streets by burning or removing the vegetation to protect health and beautify the town. Violating city ordinance by dumping debris is frowned upon and participation now can save expense and trouble.
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Comanche
I. G. A. Cunningham
Remem
Examinations for Fourth Class Postmasters Ordered
An executive order requires competitive exams by the Civil Service Commission for fourth class postmaster offices with annual pay of 150 dollars or more where the current incumbent was not Civil Service appointed. Exams will be held in Comanche on July 18, 1914, with testing possible at any designated point. Applicants must reside in the territory served by the office. Application blanks available at Comanche or from the Civil Service Commission in Washington.
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Commission
Civil Service
Comanche
Civil Service Commission
Washington, D
Ballard's Snow Liniment Advertises Quick Relief
If you have the tech, don't scratch. It does not cure the trouble and makes the skin bleed. Apply Ballard's Snow Liniment. Rub it in gently on the affected parts. relieves itching instantly and, applications removes the cause, thus performing a permanent cure. Price 25c, 50c and $1.00 per bottle. Sold by Paris Smith.
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Ballard
Paris Smith
Rich Oil Royalties Lift Oklahoma Boy To Wealth
Daniel Tucker, an 11 year old African American boy living near Coweta, Oklahoma, earns about 260 daily from oil wells on his land. His guardian reports show growing income, with a 600 barrel well added in March 1914 raising his earnings to over 300 daily. Similar cases exist in Coweta, she notes, though none match the wealth of Muskogee girl Sarah Reetor, whose guardian has a 4 000 000 bank deposit.
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Daniel Tucker
Coweta
Jim Tucker
Eliza
Southwest
Dan
Cushing
Daniel
Jim
Prairie Oil and Gas Company
New Guardian
Negro Bay
Guardian
Sarah Reetor
Muskogee
Chamber to Exhibit at Old Settlers Reunion
The Chamber of Commerce will host a restroom and exhibit booth at the Old Settlers Reunion on July 3 and 4. Those with agricultural or horticultural products should leave them labeled at the Chamber for potential return. Organizers anticipate one of the association’s best reunions with a large crowd.
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Chamber of Commerce
Old Settlers
MeeGee’s Baby Elixir Aids Teething Sufferers
Teething babies struggle in heat with gum pain and stomach upset. MeeGEE'S BABY ELIXIR corrects sour stomach cools and quiets bowels aiding digestion. Price 25¢ and 50cc per bottle. Sold by Paris Smith.
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Meegee
Paris Smith
Chief-Exponent Offers Three Papers For One Dollar
The Chief-Exponent announces a limited time special offering new subscribers a one year trial plus Farm & Ranch and Holland’s Magazine through December 1 for $1.00. This trio delivers Farm & Ranch style content alongside two local interest publications for a single rate.
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Chief-Exponent
Farm & Ranch and
Holland’s
Roadability of the Studebaker Six Described
A passage extols the Studebaker Six for holding a straight course on a country highway. The feature called roadability is praised for steady behavior, not drifting or creeping unlike many other cars.
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Studebaker
Notice from City Marshal on civic violations in Comanche
City Marshal O Handley warns residents of Comanche Texas that violations will be enforced. Prohibits stock over five feet on streets, littering ditches, vehicles parked over 12 hours, unpaid dog tax, undisplayed license numbers, speeding, and dirty properties. Calls for cleanliness and adherence to law to avoid humiliation and expense.
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Handley
City Marshall
Strength for old people a simple remedy for longevity
An advertisement touts cod liver with a claim to restore strength and energy for the elderly. A Boston-based dealer cites a 76 year old customer reporting improved health and ability to walk. The firm offers a money-back guarantee if Vinci does not build you up.
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Boston la
Vinci
Hamilton Drug Co
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