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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1913

Page

8

Young Men’s Business League to Visit Comanche by Special Train

The Chief Exponent notes the Young Men's Business League of Waco will visit Comanche June 26 by Cotton Belt train. Hamilton and Comanche are listed as principal stops with plans to welcome the visitors, described as refined guests from Brazos navigation.

Young Men’s Business League of Waco Comanche Cotton Belt Hamilton Head of Brazos Navigation Waco’s

Central West Texas Odd Fellows to Convene in Brownwood

The eighth annual session of the Central West Texas Odd Fellows' Association meets in Brownwood on June 25 and 26 with a large delegate turnout planned. Local preparations include entertaining guests royally. W. D. Carroll of Brownwood serves as District Clerk of Comanche County and is association president. Miss Dora Palmer is secretary treasurer.

Central

Bright Texas Bay to Attend Culver School

Cecil Collyns son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. B. Collyns of 1839 Hurley Street has gone to Culver Indiana to matriculate in the Culver Cavalry school. He is accompanied by his mother who will spend the summer in the East. Cecil Collyns is one of the remaining text from the snippet.

Cecil Collyns C. W. B. Collyns Hurley Street Culver Ind Culver Cavalry School

Rupture Expert Seeley At Crown Hotel in Brownwood

Chicago and Philadelphia truss expert F H Seeley will be at the Crown hotel in Brownwood Wednesday June 20. He touts the Spermatic Shield Truss as government approved and able to retain ruptures with relief and closing of the opening in ten days on average. Charity cases are free and interested individuals may view or be fitted at no charge.

F. H. Seeley Chicago Philadelphia Crown Hotel Brownwood Std Seeley United States England Spain Washington, D. C

Old Age Joys Through Digestive Help

An advertisement for Chamberlain's Tablets claims they strengthen digestion and keep bowels regular, calling them mild and suitable for middle age and older adults. For sale by all dealers.

Chamberlain

New Texas Laws Take Effect July First

The 33rd Legislature enacted 343 laws, 213 to take effect July 1, with several more delayed to July 31 October 1 and December 31 1915. Highlights include home rule for cities over 5000, eight hour workday, gas well capping near Electra, local option on pool halls, stricter train dispatch notices, and reforms in criminal procedure and hazing penalties.

House Senate Texas Electra

Legislative changes reshape Texas insurance and labor law

The new acts authorize mutual fire and other insurance, create an insurance commission with governor appointments, and let any industry insure its property. A 9:30 p.m. closing law for saloons, anti liquor shipments to dry areas, and an employee compensation measure advance July 1. Presidential primary ballots, tougher divorce rules, county library funding, and a fifty four hour work week for women are also addressed with phased implementation.

Railroad Commission Insurance Commission United States

Delinquency Measures Include Girls Training Schools

The article notes lawmakers plan training schools for delinquent girls similar to a boys reform school and detail several new measures. One statute would make drunkenness a misdemeanor outside home under a fine of 1 to 100 dollars. A rural peddler camp rule imposes fines if he refuses to vacate when ordered. Supporters argue itinerant peddlers are prone to theft.

Third Annual Pignig Gorman July 3 4

The third annual pienie will be held at Bass Lake near Gorman on Thursday Friday and Saturday July 3 4. Statewide speakers have been secured for the occasion. Attractions include Ferris wheel rides boating bathing and other amusements. Camping water and wood provided. For details contact W. E. Mason Comanche Texas.

Bass Lake Gorman Gil T. Mason Comanche Texas

When Your Child Has Whooping Cough and May Be Requir

Instructions urge using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to loosen cough and liquify mucus for easier expectoration. Cited as safe and effective with a history of use in epidemics. Available from all dealers.

Chamberlain

Comanche County Auto Shop Bets on Quality Service

Local ad proclaims best equipped shop in Comanche county with top mechanics. It promises work of style and quality and invites customers to bring their cars for service. The brief is signed by The Chief Exponent and lists telephone number 2.

Comanche County Telephone No. 2

Business Inconsistency Draws Fire From Local Press

The Hico News-Review laments town merchants who outsource printing to Dallas to avoid local profits while seeking high margins on goods sold and push for sensational articles. It condemns inconsistent attitudes toward local printing and town growth.

Dallas Hico News- Review

Women in City Look to Ads for Guidance Today

The notice suggests a trend where more women in the city turn to advertised guidance for daily decisions. It highlights a shift in consumer behavior and references ongoing local interest in print ads as trusted information sources.

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