Comanche Casts Light Vote Tuesday
The Comanche city area reported election returns shown at the Majestic Theatre with many staying until midnight when wire damage halted updates. The paper notes 634 total ballots with 320 in Comanche No 1 and 314 in Comanche No 2 and lists presidential congressman and amendment tallies with Oscar Callaway leading and Confederate Amendment opposition linked to Socialist vote.
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Chief Exponent
Majestic Theatre
Dallas
Cunningham
Bell
Cardwell
Comanche
Confed
Oscar Callaway
Would Preserve History of Co manche County Pioneers
The Chief Exponent seeks to publish articles on the county history and welcomes pictures of old pioneers and early scenes. Readers would enjoy reading about those who fought the savage red man and blazed the way for present generations.
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Comanche County
The Deestrie Style Play For Methodist Benefit
The Dreestrie Skule presents The Deestrie Style a benefit play at the high school auditorium on November 10 directed by Mrs R W Scurry. About 30 participants promise a show that may surpass former city productions by Mrs Scurry, drawing a large crowd even at admission.
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Methodist Church
Mra
R. W. Scurry
Scurry
Paris Smith Offers Free Gold Watch to Boy or Girl
Community alert asks readers to contact Paris Smith about a gold watch he is giving away, inviting boys and girls to inquire and claim the item.
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Paris Smith
Carnegie Hero Awards Given for Daring Rescues
Dennis P. Morgan of Gustine received a Carnegie hero medal and $1,000 for saving Armanda L. Briscoe from drowning at Watery Grove on September 6, 1910. Alvin J. Miller of Rising Star earned a medal and $1,000 for saving Hugh and Henry Cooper from suffocation on April 5, 1910. The Carnegie fund honors heroic acts as determined by a commission.
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Dennis P. Morgan
Gustine
Armanda L Briscoe
Downing
Alvin J. Miller
Rising Star
Hugh and
Henry Cooper
Andrew Carnegie
Comanche Study Club Discusses Town and County History
Mrs. Jeff Reese hosted the Comanche Study Club on Thursday October 31 with a program led by Mrs. W. H. Thadberg. The meeting included toll call on early settlers growth and development of Comanche town and county, a paper by Mrs. BR. H. Moore, and a rendition of Home Sweet Home by Alma Weel.
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Jeff Reese
W. H. Thadberg
Comanche
Khuirly Indias
BR. H. Moore
Home Sweet Home
Iss Alma Weel
For Sale Farms and Land in Hasse Texas by Mrs Gaines
For sale several farms 69 to 100 acres each and two hay farms with poor land and tillable land. Will take horses as part payment for these units. All improved and in cultivation. Ten and twelve years time offered. Also one house and tract of land in Hasse Texas and several spans of mules. Advt four weeks ag vu.
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Hasse
Texas
Hillsboro
M. S. Gaines
Property Sale Notice in Comanche Area Listings
Several houses and lots in Comanche offered from 500 dollars, up to 1400 dollars. Will take stock as part payment or sell on long terms if desired. See Mrs G W Wisen for particulars advt.
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Comanche
G. W. Wisen
Paitien
Resignation Shifts Elector Nomination in Eleventh District
Mr. Taylor resigned the Democratic presidential elector nomination in the Eleventh District to run for Senator. Hon. Joe Eidson of Hamilton County was named as elector in his stead, but Taylor's name still appeared on ballots in most counties, creating doubt about the full Texas electoral vote going to Mr. Wilson.
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Taylor
Joe Eidson
Hamilton County
Texas
Wilson
Governor Wilson Votes Democratic Ticket in Princeton
Gov. Wilson cast a straight Democratic ballot in an interior engine house booth in Princeton New Jersey. He noted the ballot was large and he struggled to locate the Democratic Presidential electors. He recalled a college memory near a frame house en route to the polling place.
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Gov. Wilson
Princeton
N. J
Wilson
Pig Feeding Practices from Swinehead Advice
The guide recommends one third ground oats and two thirds cornmeal for pigs, notes whole oats perform worse, and warns against double dosing when away. It also favors roots and clover hay for digestion, asserts barley is less valuable than corn and requires 80 percent more barley for the same gain, and advises a feeding floor when hogs stay in one place.
Wintering Horses Profit From Varied Feeds In Cold Weather
An Indiana farmer argues against boarding idle horses in stalk fields due to poor spring condition. He favors sorghum, corn stover, millet and alfalfa, with salt to promote drinking. Straw and corn stover can cause worms if fed alone but mix well. Pennsylvania State College studies draft horse costs, noting long term profitability as horses reach market age.
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Indiana
National Stockman
Pennsylvania State College
Democrats Sweep Indiana Vote Report
Indiana appears to favor Democrats as Governor Wilson nears parity with Taft and Roosevelt across 517 of 1,172 precincts. Democrat Samuel M. Ralston leads over Progressive Albert J. Beridge and Republican Winfield T. Durbin in the gubernatorial race.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Wilson
Taft
Roosevelt
Samuel M. Ralaon
Albert J. Berridge
Winfield T. Durbin
Ohio Is Swept by Democrats
Cincinnati and statewide returns favor Wilson as Ohio leans Democratic. Hamilton County totals show Wilson ahead in Cincinnati, with Taft trailing. Statewide counts report Taft 153,376. Wilson 231,855. Roosevelt 124,651.
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Ohio
Cincinnati
Gov. Wilson
Hamilton County
Taft
Wilson
Roosevelt
Wilson Carries South Carolina by Large Margin
Columbia S C indications show Woodrow Wilson carrying South Carolina by over 50 000 votes over his opponents. All Democratic congressional candidates are likely elected.
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Columbia
S. C
Woodrow Wilson
South Carolina
Wilson Wins In Tremendous Sweep Concession
Washington Times reports Frank A. Munsey’s pastor concedes Wilson’s election by a tremendous sweep.
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Wilson
Washington
The
Washington Times
Frank A. Munsey
Think It Over: Lessons on Advancement and Courtesy
A motivational piece urges consulting the boss for advancement, valuing intelligent hustle and courtesy in business. It stresses persistent effort, mediation as a fair approach, daily task completion, and helping others to ease work today.
Milkman’s Call Described as Scream of Hyena
A Highgate police court complainant likened the milkman’s shout to a hyena scream and a donkey’s falsetto voice, a vivid phrase revealing the passion of the moment and the case before the court.
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Highgate
Eng
The Mediator November issue praised for worker and employer guidance
The Mediator a southwest favorite is reviewed for its November issue filled with essays by leading American writers on industrial unionism the Golden Rule and safer rail travel A. Fressle and Beverett contribute pieces on safety and youth training The editor offers free sample copies from Cleveland Ohio by postcard request
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Akers
America
Ner
Turner
Industrieland
Vion A. Fressle
Beverett
Cleveland
Ohio
Feeding and care tips for horses in winter
The article advises curry combining evening grooming before cold nights, removing mud and bars from manes, and conditioning colts. Wintered horses need careful feeding with laxatives like bran to shed coats, avoid sudden diet changes, and gradually increase grain as work resumes. Regular weekly work and proper protein help maintain strength.
Green manuring promises profits for pig feed losses
A fragment explains that lack of green feed in rye fields reduces growth and profits for pigs. It suggests a patch or green husk rye as a solution to ensure growth and make farming profitable where feed is scarce.
Neely Harris Cunningham Co Contest Social on Callaway Hill
A community gathering described as the merry eleventh hosted by Miss Grace Fitzpatrick on Callaway hill. Contributors included Mrs Callaway Miss Minnie Cunningham and J C Wilkerson with readings and promotions during a Novembersocial hour.
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Neely-Harris-Cunningham Co
Callaway Hill
Comanche
Grace Fitzpatrick
Mr. Stiff
Miss Prim
Mrs. Callaway
Minnie Cunningham
J. C. Wilkers
Notice of Sheriff Sale in Comanche County Texas
Notice of sheriff sale issued November 7 1912 in the case H A Carey vs Emmett Thedford No 3lus. Sale to occur on the first Wednesday in November at the courthouse in Comanche. Property includes two parcels totaling about 130 acres, described by metes bounds, to satisfy a judgment in favor of A Carey and costs.
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State of Texas
Comanche
District Court
Comanche County
H. A Carey
Emmett
Sobbriff
Sobbriff's Sales, On the Firs |Eesday In Vovember <A. di Wiz
Court House
Lowit
Wm. B. Bager
Pat
N. W
J. G
Buebee
Jana
Alexander Axsignes
W.ulst Beer
L. R
S. Fb
Sheree
Kunme
Chedford
Carey
Coming to Comanche Prominent Physicians Offer Free Medical Services
An association of prominent American physicians will provide free medical services in Comanche. The event aims to help residents access care and raise awareness of community health needs.
United Doctors Visit Offer Free Treatment At Hotel
A historical notice promotes the United Doctors touring major U S cities offering non surgical treatment for diseases and maladies. They claim cures for consumption asthma bronchitis cancer and more with medicine diet hygiene and exercise and provide free treatments with a small medicine fee during a hotel visit.
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United Doctors
United States
America
Cotton prices rise as local market hits two cent mark
For the last week cotton has tended higher and today the two cent level was reached. Several bales brought that price in the local market. It is believed prices will rise further before a top is reached as a notable amount of cotton continues to be sold at current levels.
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Debs
Soc
Colquitt
Dem
Andrews
Jes Oo Lassiter
Johnson
Rep
Houston
Pro
Pia
Callaway
Dem Nugent, Soc
Dreestrie Skule
Carnegie
Armanda L. Briscoe
Comanche Study Club
Rae
Lars. Advt
Presbyterian Church
Masonic Temple
Lavaliers
H.il. Ardis
Reese’s Drug Store
G. W. Wilson
Ed Halford
E. H. Jones Floyd Horner P, C. Black
T. R. Burt
Allen Cunningham
John Beaty
Burley
McCollum
R. L. Lane Laurence Lanford
T. A.norwood
Oweeee
A. O. Brannon
C. E. Hicks
S. H. Lewis
J. W. Gore
M. J. Franklin
Henry Wide
L. E. Fielder
V. Garner
J. M. Magnus
P. A. White
L. F. Gleaton
Geo. Morton
W A Bowman
T.j.white
Boland
Wesley Couch
T. A. Spencer
Arthur Lake
Colonial Hotel
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