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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1913
Page
2
For City Office including City Clerk Assessor and Collector J D Bonner Mack Moore N A Palmer Judge L B Russell for reelection W L Reeves For Alderman J B Brown For Mayor G A Cunningham.
The parcel post, long opposed by retailers, becomes a practical tool for local merchants to widen markets. With a one cent per pound edge over distant rivals within fifty miles, they plan to use the law to deliver small orders to rural customers and beat mail order houses at their own game.
The parcel post will enable country merchants to reach customers directly, shipping next day at lower costs than private delivery. It counters mail order houses by empowering local stores and manufacturers to sell straight to consumers, boosting rural commerce and press-driven advertising.
The article notes rapid changes in Washington officials since the rise of democracy with William H. Lewis, an African American appointed assistant attorney-general by President Taft, resigning from his post.
The piece argues larger cities confront widespread vice linked to publicity and low wages for shop girls. It cites wage levels of six to seven dollars weekly for telephone operators and urges Texas to investigate and consider a minimum wage commission to curb the vice trade and its social impact.
Entries for the ten thousand dollar crop contest must be in by April 1. Over 3,000 contestants from 180 counties are enrolled, led by Ellis County with 217 entrants. Jack County ranks second with 145, Van Zandt third with 97, and Grayson fourth with 81. The Congress provides free bulletins on fertilizers seed selection and soil preparation and offers application blanks from Dallas.
The Dallas News, a leading Texas paper, is accused of bias against William Jennings Bryan. The writer argues Bryan is a virtuous public figure, deserving respect despite occasional faults.
A day passes with a sinking sun over Mexico after a disputed vote. no newly inaugurated president appears as political rivalries, regional tensions, and constitutional delays prolong the transition.
A public health reminder urges eliminating breeding sites to control flies. Cleaning up drains, trash, and standing water can reduce infestations and protect homes and communities. Take action promptly to prevent a larger problem.
Comanche county sand industry draws attention from large interests after hints of a major development. Critics warned to expect a bold move or breakthrough soon as investors watch closely.
Advert encouraging residents to raise pigs peanuts provender hogs horses hens and heifers in Comanche County promises happiness per storybook ideal.
Comanche residents share in the gains from the Chamber of Commerce efforts though not all contribute financially to its upkeep.
The notice claims the new nickel is in circulation with an Indian head on one side and a buffalo on the other. It states the coin will buy the same amount of goods as the old nickel and mocks designers who benefited, suggesting the public pays for that work.
The Farmersville Times runs pictures of ugly spots in Farmersville including backs of stores to pressure property owners toward cleaner conditions. Readers may find the effort unpopular but see it as effective in improving the town’s appearance.
Residents claim an undeveloped oil field in the county’s north may yield both oil and gas. They urge arrangements for expert investigation to verify the indications and potential reserves.
A sales pitch urges planting earnings in Comanche county land warning that other counties rise in value too quickly. It claims property here will hold value, not burn or blow away, and advocates relocation to cheaper lands as prices climb.
The vice president declined a $4,800 reimbursement from Indiana lawmakers for house rent paid during his governorship. The episode prompts commentary on whether he is a statesman or merely a politician, suggesting a more self-interested reaction if he were the latter.
An editorial laments hen trouble causing neighborhood strife. A single Dominecker and brood are blamed for garden depredations and petty feuds. The piece argues residents should keep chickens fenced like cows or horses, proposing a chicken ordinance.
The piece notes a Waco boy jailed for stealing a nickel of ice, a Georgia boy given a long term for a bottle of soda, and a Texas postmaster convicted for using a two cent stamp for himself. It argues the same law would favor “frenzied financiers” if their actions were larger.
The piece argues Comanche should attract various small factories to provide jobs for residents. It mentions a peanut factory broom factory brick plant glass factory and a canning factory as potential additions, noting local raw materials exist and urging efforts to attract them.
Weatherford creamery established last fall ships 7 000 pounds of butter each month and pays out money to 197 patrons who supply butter fat. The operation proves worthwhile as Parker county farmers make some cows cover running expenses with dairy income. Creameries have come to stay in this section.
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