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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1913
Page
8
The article recalls Uncle Dave Cunningham a longtime county landmark and former sheriff who underwent major surgery two weeks ago. It notes his improving condition and hopes for his early return to public life, highlighting his role in Comanche county history and the rugged early days.
The 1912 Texas cotton crop, including seed, sold for about $338 million, a gain of roughly $90 million over 1910. Texas yielded 4,880,210 bales, while U S output fell about 3 million bales from 1911. World demand and prices rose as overproduction in 1911 affected 1912 prices, with 1912 cotton selling around 12.05 cents per pound. Local notes report county yields, sales totals, and community updates from Blanket and Comanche counties, including marriages and local events.
A Paris Smith drug store statement claims Dodson's Liver Tone is a purely vegetable liquid replacing calomel. The ad highlights safety and taste, offers a 50 cent bottle with money back if unsatisfied, and urges buyers to ensure genuineness to avoid imitations.
Comanche's Commercial Grain & Commission Company announces season grain purchases of all kinds. They promise street buyers and a large warehouse, on-site loading, fast handling, and premier scales. They also seek maize heads kaffir heads cane heads hay wool mohair and hides.
Eld. A. M. Fagan will begin a meeting in Sipe Springs Friday night before the Fifth Sunday. Everyone invited.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a Fourth Class Postmaster exam on July 26, 1913 in Comanche Texas to fill a vacancy in Hasse Texas and other offices if available. Applicants must meet age and residency rules and file forms in Washington or at Hasse with proper deadlines.
A compact reflection on urban growth stressing roads, planning, and daily effort. It urges organized, harmonious teamwork to build a thriving town and suggests progress comes from continual, deliberate extension and public spirit.
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