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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1913
Page
2
The Comanche Chief-Exponent notes mail issues with subscribers, asks readers to report missed deliveries, and discusses street and road repairs. It mentions heavy rains, travel, and rough streets near two depots, suggesting gravel and maintenance would improve conditions.
Jno L Spurlin has been confirmed by the United States Senate as postmaster at Hamilton, strengthening federal staffing in the town.
Monday marked First Monday trade day with a very small crowd as farmers busy cutting grain and chopping cotton.
Judge J M Richards of Weath ford has been commissioned postmaster at Weitherford despite Congressman Callaway’s opposition and recommendation of Norman H Martin for the role.
Crop prospects in Comanche county look bright after timely rains. Farmers expect a splendid season with abundant yields and economic gains as fields respond to favorable weather. Come to Comanche!
The Young Men's Business League of Waco will tour Comanche on June 12 for a trade excursion. Community leaders urge a proper reception and entertainment for the visitors, noting Comanche as the present terminus of the connecting link between Central Texas’ best city and Central West Texas’ best little city.
The Weatherford Creamery, started last October by the Houston Alvin Creamery Company, is expanding rapidly. In the last month it manufactured and shipped 14 000 pounds of butter and paid Parker county farmers 640 dollars for butter fat in one week, signaling strong growth for the young business.
The Sipe Springs DeLeon Goss lease drilling proceeds underground with a large picnic planned at the site on June 11. The Comanche Oil Company hopes for favorable results, as oil or gas discovery would mean much for Comanche and Comanche County.
Report notes South Main and Depot streets in band condition with numerous chug holes and seams, signaling deteriorated pavement and need for repair work in local streets.
The new income tax draws high payments from leading figures. John D. Rockefeller would pay 2 million dollars annually, Andrew Carnegie 600000, William Rockefeller 800000, Marshal Field estate 240000, George F. Baker 200000, Henry Phipps 200000, with Frederick Weyerhauser possibly topping 200000. No income figure has been released for him though he is described as owning vast timber holdings and richer than Rockefeller.
The Dallas News reports Texas population origins with Tennessee leading at 134 702 residents. Tennessee-born in Texas rose by about 4 000 from 1900 to 1910 while other states add counts: Alabama 123 245 Mississippi 84 718 Arkansas 84 125 Georgia 70 510 Louisiana 61 270 Missouri 59 061 Kentucky 48 973 Illinois 32 592 Oklahoma 29 490 North Carolina 18 863 Virginia 17 816 Indiana 17 769 Ohio 16 849 South Carolina 14 914 Kansas 12 960.
A cattle buyer notes strong demand for Jersey cows and heifers in East Texas. With a successful creamery and rising patronage, graded Jerseys can be bought reasonably and shipped locally for solid profits. Farmers have funds or bank access to acquire milch cows with proper care.
The Comanche Chief-Exponent rebukes the Dallas Bulletin for slander about Comanche hotels and touts Comanche establishments as better than Brownwood hotels. It notes Brownwood hosteleries are in a different class and remarks on casino style and local fare as a counterpoint to the dispute.
You can make every dollar count by staying informed through advertisements. The message urges readers to demand value, learn current conditions, and gather tips on worth, quality, and design. Advertisements promise real news that helps shoppers avoid waste and stretch purchasing power.
Cotton chopping and harvesting dominate the season in Texas. Laborers are urged to seek work, with warm call to men seeking jobs and a note that there is work available in the state.
Texas voters face a statewide special election on Saturday July 19 to decide a constitutional amendment allowing a majority vote on good roads bond issues instead of a two thirds requirement. Supporters say it speeds business growth and value of money, urging broad turnout across counties.
Corpus Christi Caller wizardly describes Mr Stayton’s tarpon pursuit in a vivid account. The piece chronicles a two hour struggle with a six foot iridescent tarpon, the exhilarating leaps, grinding reel, and sweat of endurance ending with a gold button proof of victory.
For thirty days starting June 1 the Chief Exponent advertises discounted printed noteheads and envelopes. Prices include 1000 noteheads at 2.00, 2000 noteheads 3.25, 1000 envelopes at 2.00, 2000 envelopes 2.00, 500 items for 1.25, and combos of 1000 noteheads plus 500 envelopes for 3.25 with postage prepaid in first zone for 25 cents more per thousand.
A Katy system delegation led by Frank Trumbull and C E Schaff visited Freeport Texas on June 1 1920 to take over the Houston and Brazos Valley railroad and inspect harbor facilities and the intercoastal canal. Schaffff was named president of the H B V and Katy began active operation.
An advertisement states that Chamberlain's Tablets provide an agreeable movement of the bowels without unpleasant effects and recommends trying them. available for sale by all dealers.
The Texas Department of Agriculture warns destructive grasshoppers are damaging crops in parts of the state. Entomologist Prof Scholl will prepare a circular with tested remedial measures for farmers. Those who faced grasshopper trouble last year or expect an outbreak this spring should request the circular by writing to the department. it will be mailed to all who request it.
W. D. Jenkins appeals to census trustees and parents to ensure every child seven or older or under seventeen as of September 1, 1913 is listed on the roll. He asks districts to report omissions and explains age rules and free schooling for ages 17 to 21 with transfer at district expense.
Will Cunningham youngest son of Mr and Mrs R T Cunningham married Sunday to Miss Porter of Newberg Rev Lewis officiating. Cunningham has lived in Dallas where he works in the automobile business. The bride is described as worthy and the couple receive congratulations from the Chief Exponent and friends.
The Chief-Exponent offers merchants a direct path to Comanche county households. It claims weekly home delivery and stronger reader engagement than window displays. Advertising contact is provided for booking space.
For Mexican Soldiers. We want all of your chickens, butter and eggs, for which will pay the highest market price. Philips & Co., North Side Square, Comanche.
The Chief Exponent urges staying with local printing orders and avoiding out of town suppliers. The message emphasizes practical adherence to locally sourced services and consistent procurement standards.
Mrs Payne will remodel her residence in Comanche making it one of the many pretty homes in the area.
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