Comanche Pub. Co. Publisher Details
The Comanche Public Company lists OM H. Bell as editor and business manager in this post office registration notice.
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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
2
The Comanche Public Company lists OM H. Bell as editor and business manager in this post office registration notice.
Officers are D. H. Cunningham president J R Wanes vice president T J Cunningham secretary treasurer Tom H Pell editor and manager Directors include D H Cunningham T J Cunningham Tom H Bell J R Eanes Waris Smith E W Harris V H Wphodberg
Subscribers failing to receive their paper regularly and promptly are asked to call the paper. In changing location or address, please provide old as well as new address and names of subscribers.
Citizens worry as traveling beggars, some posing as foreign church reps, arrive with sad tales. Local writer calls for city officials to investigate, establish charity oversight, and refer cases to a formal group to prevent fraud and protect residents.
The speaker argues that aiding only the worthy will protect citizens from imposters and vagrants. They oppose daily exploitation by grafters and insist on directing relief to truly needy individuals while safeguarding the public.
Norman Erb argues government ownership of railroads is inevitable and criticizes big railways and watered stock. He cites Bryan, the New Haven expose, and calls for government operation under a Civil Service plan to reduce salaries, eliminate watered stock, and save the public money.
The Houston philanthropist George H. Hermann donates 285 acres valued at $425,000 for a city park. The column lauds parks as lasting gifts versus marble memorials and compares past benefactors Wim Cameron and Cel Brackenridge. It urges wealthy Americans to fund public spaces for all ages.
A writer argues for shopping locally to boost community benefit and asks shoppers to compare price, quality, and service. He shares a traveling salesman example who buys everything locally to support his small town and suggests readers study offerings to spend at home.
The piece argues endowing playgrounds for poor urban children is nobler than colleges and endowments. It cites Oklahoma City and Toledo examples, urges turning vacant lots into productive spaces, and highlights civic values tied to faith and duty.
A city curfew law led to J T Bolen's arrest for loitering after 8 pm. The boy was jailed overnight, released on $100 bond, and found guilty with a $1 fine plus costs. His father seeks damages against the city and officer Bills, alleging unlawful arrest without a warrant. Attorneys Smith & Palmer will pursue suit if responsible parties are identified.
A note from the Honey Grove Signal endorses J. H. Lowry as a candidate for congressman at large, presenting him as a trusted local figure in the political race.
Advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills clear blood of poisons causing rheumatism and joint pain. Sold by Wm. Reese Co., druggists.
Leading doctors in France use vegetable oil based prescription for chronic stomach issues and constipation. One dose can convince, with severe cases improving within 24 hours. Many people report surprising results. Mayr's Wonderful stomach Remedy is sold here by the Wm. Reese Company druggists.
A brief piece defining a builder as one who elevates protects and circulates wealth within his community. It urges residents to be builders by speaking positively earning respect and focusing on local strength and unity.
A destroyer is defined as one who sees nothing good in his community, habitually finds fault with it, takes money from the community and sends it abroad for his goods, and neither respects nor is respected by the community.
An ad for Foley's Honey and Tar Compound promises immediate relief from nocturnal coughing. It soothes the throat with a healing coating, eases chest tightness, and relieves wheezy breathing.
Ben Nabors pleaded guilty to breaking into Harman Drug Co in Comanche. Judge Arnold gave an indeterminate two to five year term in Gatesville Juvenile Training School but suspended it due to first offense. His guardian is father W E Nabors and the boy is at home with support from DeLeon citizens.
A promotion proclaims Chamberlain’s Tablets as a grand remedy for stomach and liver troubles. The ad asserts the product is widely known and available from all dealers, urging readers to try it.
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