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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1913
Page
5
Teena Publishing Goat explains the aim of a town renewal effort in Comanche Texas. Officials urge citizens to participate in improving homes with trees, sidewalks, and general welfare projects.
A 1912 business prospectus urges merchants to advertise persistently to share in prosperity. The Chief Exponent offers fifteen years of experience to craft ads and aid industrial development, inviting inquiries by telephone for a representative to call.
Three bills before the Texas Legislature aim to grant trunk line railways authority to secure control of shorter state lines by lease or purchase. The Cotton Belt would absorb S. N. & S. T. and the Katy would absorb Wichita Valley, while Santa Fe seeks Concho and Saba Valley lines and several East Texas links. Proponents argue mergers would improve lines and avoid unsafe competition, though opponents worry over consolidation.
The Hico News Review recalls how Comanche streets once had good gravel surfaces for riding, but last week were found full of bug holes with dirt spread over the surface. Rain makes the surface loblolly, contrasting with other towns. The writer expresses hometown pride amid the decline.
Local business leaders are urged to expand beyond stock holdings and support public projects. The note says Comanche’s current commerce matches its population, but calls for active citizen involvement to drive further growth.
Parker Palo Pinto and Tarrant counties approve a road project from Fort Worth Weatherford to Mineral Wells. The U S government commits $10,000, the state adds $10,000, and each of the three counties contributes $10,000. Supporters praise the good roads movement and envision dense kempt networks of cadamized roads across Texas.
A persuasive urge to merchants in Comanche urges yearlong advertising in the Chief Exponent. It argues that steady ads draw local trade and boost profits by year end.
A Dallas County recap notes killings up to 57 for 1911 and 63 for the just closed year. A Texas Industrial Congress cartoon promotes improved farming methods and soil building, citing top corn yields of 1674 bushels per acre and cotton gains, with Col. Henry Exall leading the effort.
A visitor from a neighboring town praises Hico for well lit streets and bright business windows. The letter notes Comadohe's lack of street limits and poor lighting, contrasting it with Hico's progressive merchants and inviting readers to visit.
The highest yield reported was 234 100 bales per acre while the average of contestants was 4 106 bales. The ten year state average was one third of a bale. The rule driven contest followed Industrial Congress guidelines and inquiries to Texas Industrial Congress in Dallas cost only the stamp for a card.
The piece argues Democrats pledge immediate autonomy and eight years to independence for the Philippines, criticizing colonial policy. It praises internal resource development at home, condemns waste in the islands, and contrasts Republican forceful assimilation with Democratic support for independence.
A print shop promises to duplicate any order at the same rates quoted by Dallas, Galveston, Fort Worth, San Antonio, or St. Louis houses, including freight or express. It urges patrons to support a home institution that serves Comanche and keeps money in the community.
A new residence for Jewish working girls opens at 2621 Locust Street in St Louis after two years of work by the Ben Akiba Raid Society. The house offers shelter and support for young women in need.
An advertisement claims heartburn indigestion and stomach distress are instantly relieved by Herbine. It allegedly forces badly digested food from the body and restores tone to the stomach and bowels. Price 50e. Sold by Pairs Smith.
Daniel M. Houser president of Globe Printing Company and general manager of the Globe-Democrat in St. Louis marks his 78th birthday while continuing his long newspaper career. He has spent 61 years in the St. Louis newspaper business working at his desk as usual.
The Comanche County Farmers Union calls a regular session at Downing on January 16 at 10 o'clock. All locals are urged to send delegates. Adv G. H. Moore, President.
B Bush, president of Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain and Denver Rio Grande, will add duties January 1 becoming president of Western Pacific Texas & Pacific and International & Great Southern. His roads total 13,844 miles. An ad promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for hoarseness in children.
Herman May, a student at Tyler Commercial College, spent Christmas with his parents Mr. and Mrs. S. R. May at Newburg.
G D Lofton of Comanche Texas reports two years of kidney and back pain improved after using Doans Kidney Pills. One box notably eased back ache and regulated kidney function. Endorses the remedy and urges others to use it. For sale by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, sole US agents. Remember the name Doans.
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