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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1913
Page
12
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City announces for city office including clerk assessor and collector. Candidates J. D. Bonner Mack Moore N A Palmer judge L B Russell seeks re election W L Reeves and for alderman J B Brown among the names listed.
The article recounts Samuel A. Maverick in 1549 era Texas lore, detailing cattle branding practices that gave rise to the term branding a Maverick. It traces Maverick’s land speculation, the 400 head cattle stock, branded calves, and later sale to A Tourant Beauregard while noting his birth in Charleston in 1803 and early Texas involvement.
The article recalls a Texan leader who aided in shaping the storming party path and later helped found the Republic of Texas. He served as a delegate to the 1836 convention that declared independence and drafted the constitution, endured a prison labor sentence, then held state legislative roles and a 1861 surrender negotiation with the Confederacy. He died in 1870, survived by a large family. Maverick became a common American term linked to unbranded cattle and open ranges.
A Mc Gregor Mirror reform appeal urges Comanche citizens to unite and support town progress. It argues welfare rests on collective effort, not a few leaders, and calls for everyone to contribute to public works for a prosperous year 1913.
The case of Sergent Manley, a National Guardsman, who killed Luis Richenstein near President Taft in Dallas years ago, was affirmed by the higher court. Manley must serve 40 years in prison after evidence showed drinking and unruly crowds at the guard line. The editor condemns the murder as unwarranted and calls for stricter punishment.
A public notice states that the policy of distributing free seed grafts is to be abolished. Officials indicate the change will affect farmers and farm cooperative programs. Further details on implementation dates and transitional support are to be released.
A historical column argues that abolishing congressional records would save money and curb leaks. It claims records mainly aid political opponents and are unread by the public, suggesting ending the practice and removing garden seed graft as a first step.
A compact message repeats the slogan “Clean up, clean out and keep clean” as a brief public motto. It emphasizes tidying spaces, removing clutter, and maintaining sanitation.
The article urges enlisting the aid of all school children for a general cleanup. If Monday is impractical, substantial work can be accomplished on the preceding Saturday.
Coleman merchants report a successful dollar bargain day drawing added trade to town as several lines are offered at one dollar. The event boosts shopper traffic and benefits local businesses.
A speaker urges merchants to exhaust all resources before complaining of dull trade. He emphasizes that genuine effort comes only after attempting a judicious, systematic advertising campaign to build up business.
The message urges residents to join a townwide cleaning in the coming Monday March 17 to curb spring fever germs and prevent an epidemic by keeping streets and public spaces sanitary.
The note urges readers to not complain about ads in papers. It argues ads serve a purpose, helping readers profit and offset living costs. Patrons are urged to read and buy from advertisers to solve the high cost of living.
Last week reports note a wagon load of bricks vanished from a main street in Pantherville. The article asserts Fort Worth thieves steal whatever is not nailed down or safe from detection.
The Commissioners Court appointed election officers for two year terms. The list names Presiding Judges and precincts from Comanche Prec. No. 1 to Prec. No. 32, with officer names such as W. R. Soder, C. L. Cox, J. E. Durham, J. L Pittman, and many others across districts like Gustine, DeLeon, Wilson, Sipe Springs, and Van Dyke.
The Chief-Exponent commends readers to the merchants and business men whose ads appear weekly. The paper invites visits to their places of business to inspect goods and buy if quality and price satisfy. They express belief in their goods and urge reader consideration.
The paper asks readers to study the Chert Ex ponent ads and support its advertisers who back the town. It notes high living costs and urges profit from reading and buying locally.
The article notes that a brick house will be sent by parcel post to Chicago for the clay products exposition. About twenty five thousand bricks will be gathered from every brick plant in the country to test the efficiency of the parcels post.
Advertising claim promises a one day cure for colds using LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine. It asserts it stops cough and headache and ends the cold. Druggists refund money if not effective. E W GROVE signature on each box.
A testimonial style notice asserts the remedy has no superior and is recommended by people everywhere. It claims Chambrlain's Cough Remedy is judged by deeds over promises and notes it is for sale by all dealers.
The annual election for Comanche city officers will be held at the city office on Tuesday April 1 1918. Voters will choose one mayor two aldermen to fill expiring terms of H C Rambo and J J Alexander one city secretary one city treasurer one city attorney and one recorder or judge of the corporation court S C Findley is appointed presiding officer MO D Waring Mayor L B Russell City Secretary.
A young dry goods clerk forms a habit of agreeing with customers. When a gentleman buys hosiery for his wife and notes she wears black hosiery, the clerk replies I’ve often noticed that. He has tried to break the habit since.
Patent medicine claim offers relief from constipation with regular bowel movements. Price listed as 50 cents and sold by Paris Smith.
Isaac Newton Jackson born March 12 1824 in Green County Illinois married Elizabeth Barker in Lockhart Texas in 1853. He died at his daughter's home in the city last Friday night and his funeral was held at the First M E church with burial in Oakwood cemetery. He served in the Mexican War and Ranger units in the Civil War and leaves eleven children eighteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.
Two children in the Wylie household in the eastern town section died Friday night and were buried Saturday afternoon after physicians pronounced meningitis the cause. Both children fell ill suddenly, dying within twenty four hours, as the family faced financial hardship.
NOTICE FARMERS Grow Home Raised Seed Cotton seed Ruble s short limb this cotton is recommended for deep sand that has to be planted late Seed 1 00 per bushel Al lenses triumph old original storm proof improved is the best all purpose cotton I have ever raised it picks well and listed as high as 41 per cent last year It took first prize at the Dalles Fair in 1910 Seed 1 00 per bushel I ginned 4 to 9 bales at a time threw out all of the roll and swept out and run 14 of first bale in seed house White and red maize 2 per bushel black husk haffir 2 pers bushel Louisiana honey drip cane seed 7 cents per pound Silver laced Wyandotte eggs 1 50 per setting delivered in the county Will have Durock Jersey pigs for sale about March 15th out of my Fort Worth hogs Will ok orders now for all ot the above and can deliver some Comanche 5 00) each ROBT T JANES sidney Texas
Hon Reddin Andrews ex president of Baylor University and Socialist candidate for governor will lecture on Socialism at the court house Saturday March 15 at 3 and 7 30 p m. All are urged to attend this intelligent forceful speaker event.
A report circulates claiming a former minister who left town killed a child and attempted suicide. The note says the rumor is false with no basis in fact and may stem from a name confusion with another person.
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