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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1914
Page
2
The item lists the Comanche Pub Co publishers at the post office in Texas as second class mail matter. Officers include D H Cunningham as president J R Manes as vice president T J Cunningham secretary and treasurer and Tom H Mell as editor and manager.
Directors listed include D. H. Cunningham, T. J. Cunningham, Tom H. Bell, J. R. Eanes, Waris Smith, E. W. Harris, and V. H. Whodberg.
A slate of stockholders includes Decar Callaway Paris Smith EF GY Warris T J Williams W H Whodberg L T Cunningham K F Cunningham G A Cunningham and J R Moore as recorded in the minutes of the recent meeting.
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A list of statewide anti prohibitionists backs Col Ball prompting questions about his true stance. The piece questions whether such backing proves Ball as a better anti or exposes him as a weaker anti and recalls prior criticisms from proponents and editors amid Greenville and Fort Worth reporting.
The text questions Fitzgerald and Ball, asking who met in Fort Worth to discuss a anti prohibition caucus and who influenced Ball's Greenville speech. It hints at prior alignments, sources of Ball’s information, and motives behind opposing nationwide and statutory prohibition, urging readers to reflect without commentary.
The Study Club calls for prompt action on city sanitary conditions. It urges enforcement of state and city food laws, proper market and restaurant screening, and vigilance by women in safeguarding health, noting a stitch in time saves nine.
The Waterland, the biggest ship ever built, arrived in New York harbor last Thursday. A comparison with the Statue of Liberty was drawn, noting the statue stands 151 feet tall while the Vaterland’s masts rise 197 feet, placing the torch below the flag at the main mast.
The Vaterland spans 950 feet, 100 foot beam, 58 000 tons, larger than its sister ship Imperator. The ship features the largest cabin on board, a Ritz Carlton restaurant, a grand dining room for 800, a Roman bath with electric therapies, 300 private baths, and an inbuilt fire department. A third sister ship of similar size will follow.
In this issue KE U Wiesendanger advocates improved sidewalks to all school and church buildings. The article supports his stance, noting current deficiencies and the public interest in safer routes to these institutions.
The piece argues that advertising works through both direct appeal and indirect familiarity, citing John Wanamaker as a model. It warns against wasted ad spend, urges studying patron needs, timing ads to demand, and keeping the business name visible to maintain top merchant status.
The article urges every farmer and youth in Comanche County to raise baby beef and other stock. It cites profitable examples in northern states and cites open winters and pasturage as favorable. It recommends selecting cattle good for both beef and dairy, notes Jerseys for milk but not beef, and encourages raising calves, mule colts, hogs, chickens, and turkeys.
Fifty Cleveland clubs representing about fifteen thousand women endorsed a resolution urging designers and manufacturers of women garments to return to modest styles. The Cleveland club aims to influence fashion trends through a unified civic stance.
The author praises restrained dress as wise and appropriate for respectable women. He condemns current extreme styles driven by Paris and New York fashion quarters, urging American ladies to resist chase of flashy trends and return to mothers' and grandmothers' garments.
Home and State publishes supposed photos of tenant houses tied to James E Ferguson to challenge his claim of providing comfortable homes. It also mentions Tor Ball and the Houston Club rooms accused of selling liquor around the clock, raising questions about prohibitions and Sunday sales.
The Home and State defends Tom Ball's Houston Club membership while noting the club’s prominence. It questions if a consistent pro should belong to an institution that sells liquor in evasion of Sunday and 9:30 p.m. closing laws and demands a clear yes or no answer.
Gov Colquitt declares his intent to run for the U S Senate in 1916 to replace Culberson. Bob Henry has already entered the race and several others including Brooks Campbell Wolters and Burleson are said to be considering bids. Culberson declines to comment as political tensions rise over what may be a tumultuous campaign year.
The Ball campaign committee scraped together its reception list by including Ferguson supporters and Republicans, a practice noted as typical across Texas.
Tuberculosis toll in the United States reaches over 350 deaths daily and progressive weakness from overwork worry and illness weakens lungs. Scott's Emulsion is promoted as a nourishing strength builder to fortify blood and resist consumption after meals. Substitutes are discouraged.
The Commissioners Court will appropriate funds to install a permanent road crew in Comanche county. Road overseers will warn out hands as the crew works in each neighborhood to maximize road improvements. The Comanche County Good Roads Association will assist. If residents along any public road aid the crew, roads will soon improve.
The piece urges Comanche to establish a local building and loan association to spur town development and assist young couples in buying homes. It notes Texas towns often have successful, long established groups, citing Weatherford as a fifteen to twenty year old example with a proven record.
The new editor H. H. Ladd is urged to drop boiler plate pages to improve appearance. The Arrow is praised as editorially ahead of the average weekly with a progressive stance. Congratulations are extended to editor Ladd.
All Oklahoma towns with populations over 4000 adopted the commission system over the aldermanic form. Only Duncan and Enid attempted a return to the old system, and both efforts were defeated. The testimony supports the advantage of the commission form.
W. J. Harris has resigned as census director to run for governor of Georgia. He says it is better to remain in the office he holds than pursue an uncertain future. The remark frames his resignation as a prudent political move.
The Chief-Exponent advocates improved roads to unite town and country. It laments Comanche County having the worst roads in the state and urges action to relieve the burden.
Tom McClure withdraws from the Texas Comptroller race while Chas B. White reenters, declaring his candidacy will be submitted to the Democratic yeomanry of Texas and not to a church body or five-member committee.
Clarksville Bonham and Hon ey Grove enforce cement sidewalk construction to grade lines and specifications. The writer suggests Comanche consider similar measures and asks why it isn’t possible for the city to adopt such ordinances.
Lem Creswell of Runnels County farms 1,000 turkeys to combat insects and earn about 2000 dollars this fall. He urges all farmers in West Texas to raise more turkeys and chickens.
A man named Rye enters the Sunny Tennessee race as a gubernatorial candidate facing fusion candidate Ben Hooper. Rye seeks the governorship with a platform contrasting Hooper’s policy blend.
In Houston a few days ago four thousand names were printed as supporters of Ferguson. The brief item notes the large count of names listed in connection with Ferguson and mentions the event as a local record.
Local debate centers on how long Comanche will stay confined to the lightning-bug circuit as supporters push for broader competition and wider exposure.
Stomach disorders may be avoided by Cham berlain’s Tablets. The advertisement notes many remarkable cures and states the tablets are sold by all dealers.
Dentists Hall and Hall operate an office above Comanche National Bank in Comanche Texas providing general dental services to local residents.
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