Comanche County Public Ledger Details 1912 Staff and Ownership
The Comanche Public Ledger 1912 edition lists Tom H Bell as editor and business manager with officers D H Cunningham G R Eanes and T J Manningham. Directors include Cunningham Cunning ham Bell Eanes Paris Smith E Harris Whodberg and stockholders named. The notice asks subscribers to report missed papers and to provide old and new addresses when changing location.
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D. H. Cunningham
G. R. Eanes
T. J. Manningham
Tom H. Bell
T. J. Cunningham
J. R. Eanes
Paris Smith
E. W. Harris
W. H. Whodberg
Oscar Callaway
FE. Harris
T. J. Williams
W. H. Thadberg
L. T. Cunningham
G.A. Cunningham
K. F. Cunningham
Rebels Hold Out As Huerta Army Advances
Rebels resist in Mexico as General Huerta sends a large force to crush the uprising. The rebels remain defiant against the government offensive in a continuing conflict.
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Huerta
Mexico
Banquo
Unlucky Friday June 13 1913 Mentioned in Dispatch
A note recalls Friday June 13 1913 as an unlucky day with a claim about exceeding speed limits linked to superstition.
Dublin school census shows drop in 1913 pupil count
The 1913 Dublin census reports 640 scholars compared with 760 in 1912, a decrease of 120. The decline led to a $700 reduction in state school funds to the city.
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Dublin
Fort Worth trip ends with broken bottle mishap
A citizen returning from Fort Worth Saturday dropped a bottle of booze on the station platform and broke it. The report notes a stretch of hard luck as July 1st approaches.
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Fort Worth
Parker County Labor Shortage Sweeps Station Area
Local Parker County farmers report a tight labor market with few workers available. Residents question whether a population of two to three dozen workers, often seen around the T and P station, has left town or remains nearby, leaving employers short handed.
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Parker County
Dry Texas prohibition districts near dry coast cities
The passage predicts Texas prohibition districts will soon be drier, with Kansas City Shreveport and Fort Smith described as the near coastlines of drink restrictions. It emphasizes a coming era of stricter temperance enforcement across the region.
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Prohibition
Texas
Kansas City
Shreveport
Fort Smith
Front Office Painted Bright Red to Match Procession
The Chief Exponent reports the office front is painted a bright red not to declare a change in policy but to align with the upcoming procession and add brightness to the area.
Comanche urged to back 4 Hospital and Training School plan
The article argues Comanche should not let the proposal for a four hospital and training school for nurses fail by default. It calls for city and county involvement, noting that other areas in the state are pursuing similar efforts.
County Rabbits Extermination Fund Noted in McCulloch
McCulloch county allocated 500 to rabbit extermination paid for by scalps and the fund lasted about five weeks with roughly 15 900 rabbits killed. Comanche county residents push for a similar appropriation but commissioners have not authoritatively acted.
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McCulloch County
Comanche County
Commissioners’ Court
Voucher funds and pending state payment for schools
County Superintendent Jenkins states the state owes 20 cents per capita on all school vouchers. He says good authority warns no July coupons may be received, possibly delaying payments until August. All vouchers approved by the superintendent are considered good and funds are forthcoming.
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Jenkins
The Chief Exponent Stresses Independence of its News Report
The article notes appreciation for compliments on coverage of the District Sunday School and Epworth League Conference at the Methodist church and reiterates that The Chief Exponent is a newspaper for all the people, not belonging to any clique or faction.
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Epworth
Value of college education debated in political corruption critique
The piece argues education value varies by individual, noting some college graduates or non graduates alike can be fools or philosophers. It suggests character matters more than schooling, and accuses senators and representatives of collusion with trust magnates and misusing public funds in relation to the sugar lobby.
Public officials accused of abusing senatorial franks
A critic denounces officials who misuse senatorial franks, alleging they besmirch office, embezzle power, and raid the treasury to mislead the public. The piece questions what proper action should be taken against such public men.
Peerless Creamery grows as butter output soars
The Peerless Creamery of Weatherford, begun last October, produced 4000 pounds of butter last week. In May they bought 15 080 pounds of butter fat from Parker county farmers at 22 cents per pound, totaling 3317.60 dollars. The Houston Alvin Creamery Co owns Peerless and Manchewa Creamery.
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Peerless Creamery
Weatherford
Parker County
Peerless
Houston-Alvin Creamery Co
Comanche Creamery
Greater effort urged to exterminate the fly in Comanche
The editorial urges widespread use of fly traps and cleanliness to curb fly breeding and disease. It cites physicians warning that flies spread infantile paralysis and other illnesses, urging residents to screen, clean up, trap, and wage ongoing war on flies to protect children.
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Comanche
County dairy payments cited to cut mortgages and boost dairy farming
Erath county plans to pay farmers 168000 for butter fat this year, plus hogs fed on skim milk. Mortgages filed drop from 6000 to under 4000, a one third reduction. Comanche county farmers vent price concerns but are urged to invest in Jersey cows and silos as grass peak season lowers butter fat value and mortgages.
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Erath County
Comanche County
Local paper praised for community service and errors
The Waxahachie Light urges readers to credit the home paper for its school and college support religious ventures charitable actions and praise for achievers. It notes the paper is not perfect due to human error yet remains valuable within its local sphere.
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Waxahachie
Light
Stand by Your Local Newspaper Motto From Brownwood Bulletin
The Brownwood Bulletin extols local papers as community nursers offering cheer and courage. It urges citizens to support the hometown newspaper, believing united backing yields mutual gain and resilience in daily life.
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Brownwood Bulletin
Foes of Progress Speak on Civic Change in Comanche
A Weatherford editorial recalls historic battles for civic reforms from cement sidewalks to free mail delivery and public schools. It urges Comanche to support the Civic League and strive to make the town the cleanest in Texas while targeting prize fountains at schools. The piece argues progress faces nonprogressive foes yet can prevail with community effort.
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J. B. Hutchinson
Fort Worth
Weatherford
Hutchison
New England
Tarrant County
Weatherford Democrat
Comanche
Civic League
Texas
Civic League eyes Cleanest Town in Texas Contest
The Comanche Civic League plans to enter Holland’s Magazine Cleanest Town in Texas Contest this year contingent on broad civic support. Members urge full citizenry aid to improve and maintain city cleanliness, noting volunteers’ time and energy are freely given to a worthy cause.
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Civic League
Holland’s
Texas
Comanche
Whimsical editorials on summer skirts and fashion lines
In a light exchange the Ennis News praises thin airy summer skirts while noting the scissors effect in sunlight. The Weatherford Herald counters with caution about focusing on heavier concerns than young women's attire.
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Ennis News
Weatherford Herald
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Drugstore Claim
Patent claim states PAZO OINTMENT cures itching bleeding and protruding piles in 6 to 14 days with first application giving relief. Drugstore offers money back refund if not cured within the period. Price 60 cents.
Advertising absence hurts store shoppers plans
In readers note that a store advertisement helps planning purchases. When the ad fails to appear or proves unhelpful, customers notice the gap and question its usefulness for their shopping decisions.
Comanche County Farmland Expansion and Farm Values
Federal Census data from spring 1910 show Comanche County with 4,372 farms, up from 3,548 in 1900, and 17,153,936 dollars invested in farm property. Average farm value, including equipment, is 3,924 dollars. Texas total farms reach 417,770 with state farm property valued at 2,218,645,000 dollars and an average farm value of 5,211 dollars.
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Comanche County
Texas
Grain Buyers Seek Your Harvest This Season
Comanche’s Commercial Grain & Commission Company announces it will pay top market prices for all grain types this season. They have buyers on the street and a large warehouse, with on-site loading and top rated scales. They also purchase maize heads kaffir heads cane heads hay wool mohair and hides, inviting partners to offer their produce.
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Comanch¢s
Commercial Grain & Commissio Company
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