My McCombs Sizes Up the Wilson Administration
Wm. F. McCombs, Princeton alumnus and former national Democratic chairman, assesses Woodrow Wilson's presidency. He recalls arranging Wilson’s New Jersey governorship bid, describes Wilson’s shift to supreme power, and critiques his administration's balance of powers, patronage, and legislative approach.
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Wm. F.mccombs
Princeton University
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
New Jersey
United States
Democratic Party
Baltimore
McCombia
McCombs
Saiys McCombs
Bryan
Champ Clark
Roosevelt
McComba
Princeton
Supreme Court
Congress
Thomas Jefferson
White House
Tong
Mr. Bryan
Lindley M. Garrison
Congressional Bike
Comanche Postmaster Examination Announced
The Civil Service Commission will hold an examination for the Comanche postmaster position, vacancy due to expiration of the incumbent's term. Salary is $2,500. No public exam. questionnaires will be sent to interested applicants to assist in the appointment. The deadline is November 1.
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Post Office Department
Civil Service Commission
Comanche
District Court Opens October Term with Grand Jury
The district court began its October term Monday with a duly empanelled grand jury. Judge McClellan delivered the charge as District Attorney Joe H. Fidson and County Attorney Holloway assisted in witness examinations and investigations. Petit jurors for next week are listed in this issue. A ceremony last Saturday night united Miss Ruby McDonald and Mr. Dewey Gaddie at Rev. J. A. Black’s home.
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District Court
McClellan
Joe H. Fidson
Holloway
J. A. Black
Ruby McDonald
Dewey Gaddie
Hamilton County
Mr. Black
Wilson's Panama toll bill and the drive for party control
The speaker criticizes Wilson for pushing the Panama toll bill without explanation and argues Wilson sought to dominate Congress and the Democratic Party. He recalls Wilson as an historian who preached constitutional checks yet pursued power, aiming to abolish the party and serve himself.
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Panama
Wilson
Congress
New Jersey
Washington
National Congress
House
William G. McAdoo
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Thomas' Market Lard Sold At 12 Cents Per Pound
Pure hog lard priced at 12 cents per pound with prompt free delivery. Phone numbers listed as 197 235 for orders and inquiries.
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Thomas
Indians Add Another Scalp to Their Belt
Comanche defeated San Angelo 23 to 6 last Friday, with Morgan returning a forward pass 70 yards for a touchdown. Comanche’s defense forced several punt plays and limited Angelo’s scoring as Hill added a field goal and Cunningham fumbled for a safety.
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Angelo
Comanche
San Angelo
Morgan
San Angelo Daily Standard
Boots
Bean
Cunningham
Clark
Blue and Gray Warriors
Carson
O'Hara
Shrum
Hill
Reeves
Boatwright
Cain
Oval
Chalker
Hightower
Mason
Fall Exhibition and Auction of Pure Bred Hogs in Comanche
Breeders of Duroc and Poland China hogs plan a two day public exhibition and auction in Comanche on November 18 and 19 or a week later. Mayor J J Eanes will provide details. organizers promise a fine show and opportunity to buy or exhibit superior stock. Further announcements will follow from the arranging committee.
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Duroc
Poland
Comanche
J. J. Eanes
Death of Judge R A Baird Recalls Comanche Roots
The Healdton Herald reports the sudden death of Judge R A Baird in Healdton Oklahoma on Saturday October 8. Born in Comanche he lived there many years and was once connected with Chief. Relatives and friends in Comanche extend sympathy as the article notes his high esteem among residents. The Herald states full details will appear in the next issue.
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Healdton
Okla
R. A. Baird
Comanche
Herald
Ex-Confederates plan Chattanooga reunion gathering
A meeting of ex-Confederates was held in the courthouse last Saturday to arrange attendance at their annual reunion in Chattanooga Tennessee on the 25th 26th and 27th of this month. The official train will depart Fort Worth at 10 am tomorrow the 22nd. Only eight tickets have been spoken for so far. Ballard's Blood Balm Liniment advertised for rheumatic pain relief is offered in three sizes 30c 60c and 1.20 per bottle through Parig Smith.
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Court House
Chattanooga
Tenn
Fort Worth
Ballard
Bnow
Ty Parig Smith
Mrs Godbold Plans Play in San Saba Nearby
Mrs Godbold arranges a stage production in San Saba and praises her cast for thorough work and strong success. She believes the play will please local audiences as it does elsewhere.
Liquid Borozone touted as flesh healing marvel
A colorless liquid claims to heal wounds cuts sores and galls and is offered as a top medical advance. Ask for Liquid Borozone. Prices listed as 60c 80c and $1.20. Sold by Paris Smith.
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Paris Smith
Comanche to Meet Dublin Here This Afternoon
Comanche grid team, after a Cisco game was canceled, schedules a 4 p m match with Dublin on home turf. Dublin brings a stronger lineup this year and a win would bolster district eliminations for Comanche after their Friday victory over San Angelo. Fans are urged to attend and support, with gate proceeds aiding the team.
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Cisco
Grid Warriors
Dublin
Indians
San Angelo
Cotton Ginned in Texas Counties Through October 3
The gov ernment report shows Comanche county with 2 219 bales this season up to Oct 3, compared with 1 549 last year. Hamilton county reports 6 709 for this year vs 2 788 in 1920, Erath county 2 578 more than last year’s 1 151, and Mills with 1 986 this year versus 829 previously.
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Comanche County
Hamilton County
Erath County
Mills
Grand jurors named for term of district court
The list of grand jurors selected for the present term includes Jeff Morgan as foreman with Walter Durham C A Greene W L Blair Monte Carmichael Lon Foster Will Starkie Ed Reece J C Hooker R L Eaton W A Nunelly G E Seay. Door Bailiff S W Switzer riding bailiffs Jess Harrison Bob Dyson D T Lindley Joe Huddleston.
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District Court
Jeff Morgan
Foreman Walter Durham
C. A. Greene
W. L. Blair
Monte Carmichael
Lon Foster
Will Starkie
Ed Reece
J. C. Hooker
R. L. Eaton
W. A. Nunelly
G. E. Seay
S. W. Switzer
Jess Harrison
Bob Dyson
D. T. Lindley
Joe Huddleston
Doe's Market Ad and San Angelo Ball Attendees
Doe's Market lists sliced bacon at 40 cents and box bacon at 50 cents. Claud George, long connected with the Chief's mechanical department, leaves Sunday with his wife for Cisco to work on the daily paper there. Also noted is a local ball game in San Angelo last Friday with 25 Comanchelles present and several young ladies including Marion Waring, Jesse Thomas, Johnsie Cunningham, Minne Pearl Sanford, Frances Burks, and Louise Burks contributing to the win.
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Claud George
Cisco
San Angelo
Marion Waring
Jesfie Thomas
Johnsie Cunningham
Minne Pearl Sanford
Frances
Louise Burks
Market Briced Bacon Sold At Forty Cents
A fragment notes bacon priced at forty cents and mentions a crowded paper as the delinquent tax list publication delays town notices and upcoming week deadlines.
Fire at Campbell House Causes Roof Loss and Nearby Damage
Prompt delivery of the prompt report notes the fire company responded last Thursday and extinguished a blaze that threatened the Campbell House and adjacent structures. The kitchen roof burned away from a defective flue. other damage remained slight.
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Campbell
Attorneys Eidson Harris Hampton Attend District Court
Lawyer Arthur R. Eidson of Hamilton and Merton L. Harris and A. E. Hampton of De Leon were in the district court this week handling matters of business.
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Arthur R. Eidson
Hamilton
Merton L. Harris
A. E. Hampton
de Leon
District Court
Hog Lard Sale at 12 Cents Per Pound Delivered
Pure hog lard advertised with prompt free delivery and contact by phone 197-25.
St Clairs Attend Higginbotham Store Opening in Dublin
Mr and Mrs C P St Clair attend the Higginbotham store opening in Dublin on the night of the 18th. They described the event as a grand affair though details are sparse.
Salvation Army Seeks District Funds For Needed Relief
Representatives from Salvation Army advisory boards meet in Fort Worth to plan fundraising beyond street drum offerings. They estimate over 95 000 needed district funds and note wartime support shifted public giving to organized county boards.
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Salvation Army
Fort Worth
New Texas
South
United States
W. D. Davis
Bill” Davis
George C. Wood
Artie J. Lloyd
G. H. Boynton
Comanche Board
Comanches County
France
Texas
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Thomas’ Market
Comanche Pos
Angelo Kearby
el, Maeionts Morgan Conch
Sewncctidaahh Bean Fred Mayes
E. Young Frank Mayes
Wynn Myers
Beant O'Hara Montgomery
Shrum Mason
Hightower Reeves
Carson Hill
TRE Niticwsavne Allen Caini
H. Young Boatwright
Cuningham
Allen
Moore
Meyers
Smoot
Scurry
Casey
Crowther
Carpenter
Rowsey
Adams
Miller
Doe’s Market
Oklahoma
Swift
Brother Klingman
Jonathan
David
Central Christian Church
A .Od
Salvation Army Oere
Las
G. C. Masters
Dem Ton
A. B. Masters
America
Lesure
Canada
O Mexico
Masters
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