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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1915

Page

2

Chief Exponent Officers and Directors Listed

The Chief Exponent officers include J R Eanes president Grade Callaway treasurer Geo Sullivan vice president. Directors list Grade Callaway J R Eanes Geo Sullivan G A Cunningham W H Thodberg K Harris P Smith. Stockholders name D H L Cunningham T J Cunningham Grade Callaway J R Eanes Oscar Callaway Paris Smith B W Harris T J Williams V Thadberg LL Cunningham G A Cunningham J R Moore Mrs S J Thomas Geo L Sullivan TH Carpenter.

J. R. Eanes Grade Callaway Bee.Treas Geo, Sullivan R. Eanes Geo Jy. Sullivan G. A. Cunningham W. H. Thodberg K. . Harris P. Smith D. HL. Cunningham T.J. Cunninghamn Oscar Callaway Paris Smith B. W. Harris V. Thadberg Ll. T. Cunningham Jg. R. Moore J. Thomas Geo. L. Sullivan TH. Carpenter

Penitentiary Debt, Tax Reform, and Road Engineering Debate

The piece rails at the penitentiary deficit and asks lawmakers to curb debts, proposing six percent returns from insurance company reentry and taxing back taxes. It cites a Gibson bill and urges state reform, plus a bulletin from Texas A&M on earth road construction stressing engineer-led surveys and cost-saving grading. It warns against overwide roads and highlights the value of competent civil engineering for road building.

Austin Penitentiary Board Sologam Texas Senate Gibson Agricultural and Mechanical College

Peanut fed hogs face market discrimination in Fort Worth

Fort Worth packers discriminate against peanut fed hogs from Comanche county, claiming lower lard yield and softer flesh. The Fort Worth market favors grain fed hogs with better prices, while some loads have fared better in St. Louis. Peanut hogs require finishing on corn to harden and hold profit in Texas markets.

Waco Morning News Comanche County Fort Worth St. Louis the News Texas

Commissioners Correct Road Expansion Practice

A historical report notes that a forty foot road has become twenty feet and two thirds of the work is waste. It commends current commissioners for correcting this and reports that many roads are being narrowed.

Editorial stand on Gibson bill and Texas capital appeal

The Brownwood Bulletin opposes amending the Robertson insurance law but supports Governor Ferguson and Gibson bill advocates as sincerely seeking to attract foreign capital to Texas. It argues Texas offers many inducements yet capital remains wary, and urges fair treatment of the governor despite private insinuations.

The Bulletin Robertson Ferguson Texas Brownwood Bulletin

Roosevelt and Hutcheson clash over Progressive ties

The 1918 Barnes libel suit reveals Roosevelt, then a Bull Moose, claiming he led the Progressive party and could unite Republicans while eyeing Wilson and a tougher stance. Hutcheson, a New York Republican, props Roosevelt as the party’s brains and trainer of the elephant amid war and peace talk.

Theodore Roosevelt Hutcheson New York Roosevelt Wilson Barnes Kaiser William House of Hohenzollern Ft. Worth

Feud Ending in Fatal Shootings in San Antonio

The San Antonio feud between John Smith and William Jones escalates when Smith fires on sight on a public street after warning others to stay clear. Jones is killed and bystanders are also struck. Smith is charged with murder for the killings and homicide for the nonparticipants. Smith claims the warning justified his actions, prompting debate on who grants such authority. The incident raises questions about public right to travel and personal peril.

Germany Lusitania United States John Smith San Antonio William Jones Jones Smith Houston West Commerce Tlouston Street Houston Street Avenue C

Do You Want a New Sewing Machine Trade Offer

S. J. Miles offers sewing machines with cash discounts and trade options. Located at the Singer Office.

S. J. Miles Singer Office

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Comanche Publishing Co., Publishers Comanche Wrade Callaway ND Cement Wwe Sane Southweestern Portland Cement Company Fepean Texas Company el Paso Texa En Paso Diick Geare Sre Es Long Tim Bonner J. R. Eanes & Co
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