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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1914
Page
2
An insurance notice touts cotton coverage anywhere for any time with special fire and tornado policy for farm dwellings and barns. It offers payment terms one third cash and balance over one to two years at six percent and mentions investments at ten percent amid a tight money market.
The Gomanche Publishing Company, publishers, filed notice of entry at the post office in Nremanche Texas as second class matter on September 1 1912.
Directors listed are H. Cunningham T. J. Cunningham Gracie Calloway J. R. Fanes Paris Smith KE. W. Harris V A. Thodberg. The names reflect a corporate or organizational board roster.
The list names stockholders including BL Cunningham T J Cunningham Grade Callaway J R Fanes Oscar Callaway Paris Amith E W Harris T J Williams W H Thadberg L T Cunningham K F Cunningham G A Cunningham J R Moore. Readers failing to receive the Junior paper regularly are urged to notify the office and supply old and new addresses for delivery updates.
Texas towns purchase hogs by the car load to supply farmers for next year. Fort Worth Stockyards will provide high grade hogs at the lowest market price to hog breeders. Comanche county farmers may struggle to obtain good hogs locally, and the hog raisers association should arrange to supply hogs where needed.
The Texas Legislature opposed the Governor’s Central Bank proposal, defying populist pressure. Citizens demanded action, and lawmakers chose the prudent path despite potential political cost, prioritizing the state's and farmers’ long term interests over immediate popularity.
Last week’s Chief reports a Topsy community farmers co operative meat market in Coryell county. Local farmers own a butcher shop and employ a man to run it at three dollars daily. He handles slaughter and sales while each member contributes livestock. At year end settlements rebalance shares at market price based on actual meat received versus advances.
The plan aims to provide steady access to fresh meat for residents, arguing it beats purchasing meat and even avoids processing in the fall to stock through the year. The proposal highlights ongoing production to support year round supply and affordability.
A movement by American Red Cross women to supply soldiers in Europe with night shirts is criticized as possibly misdirected if intended to aid cotton growers rather than the troops. The writer notes soldiers could suffer exposure and quotes Will Irwin on wartime odors, suggesting the garments may be for hospital use to avoid demoralization during surprise attacks.
Texans spent about 110000 on two special sessions that produced warehousing laws while 15 warehouses with 500000 bale capacity emerged. The Central Bank and cotton acreage bills were proposed but killed, leaving residents skeptical of any immediate relief.
The governor in a late message accuses the Democratic party of conspiring to worsen conditions, claiming lawmakers deceived him and catered to special interests. He notes cotton prices benefit all Texans and suggests he should quit the party if dissatisfied, while alleging the state spent $110,000 in two special sessions for campaign leverage.
The document argues against the governor’s senatorial race claims and proposed bank measure. It alleges lack of argument, questions the governor’s finances, and warns that state banks would mirror national banks in capital and funding, amid strained prison and state funds.
Bob Milam came back Sunday from Sylvester where he had spent weeks picking cotton. J T Johnson of Comanche traveled the Coleman market last week with a wagon load of ferns and found ready sale for his products.
The excerpt warns that broad proposed laws from national and state legislatures could require farmers to hire lawyers to understand permissible crops and cultivation rules, suggesting a shift toward legal oversight of farming practices.
A State Topics remark argues Japan might seize Pacific islands and asserts the US should mind its own business. The speaker reflects on past imperial acquisitions and calls for disengagement from Oriental affairs.
The Kinney Record notes rising sentiment among Collin county farmers to cut next season's cotton plantings. It argues the farmer should lead by example, accepting loss and not trying to outdo neighbors with more cotton.
In the Hamilton Herald editorial the author denounces critics who seek federal aid, arguing President Wilson’s administration is embarrassed by such clamor. The piece contends Democrats should act with self-reliance, letting the state bear responsibility for addressing the people’s problems rather than appealing to Washington.
The Coleman county community at White Chapel organized the first rural social center with a large crowd and a well-planned program. A 13 member hog club followed to promote hog growing and cooperative buying and selling of hogs and other livestock.
Friends of D T Cunningham Jr learn Dave is running for Chief Inspector of the livestock sanitary commission under the incoming administration. The Free Press and we cannot name a better qualified man for the post or one who has worked harder.
De Leon Free Press notes Comanche county gave the governor-elect a strong majority largely through Dave Cunningham's efforts. The paper praises Cunningham as a county product and hopes he is honored by the incoming administration.
The Fort Worth Stocks Yards Company offered high grade registered hogs at low prices with immunization against cholera. San Angelo Pecos and Fort Stockton formed finance committees to vet applicants and fund car loads, using farmer notes as security. The scheme aims to boost hog production and profit communities for years.
The article discusses public sentiment toward a central bank measure and a cotton acreage limit in Texas. It suggests the governor and legislators acted with duty and responsibility, even as the people opposed the proposals and doubted their legal viability, urging mutual restraint and gracious acceptance of the majority’s view.
The Wacco Tribune notes the legislative episode is over and that the people will not relish further wrangling over what was or was not done, signaling a closure to the dispute and a demand for fair judgment.
Eastland county earned blue ribbons for apples and mill products and received third place money about 100 dollars at the State Fair in Dallas. Hopkins and Denton counties won first and second. Cottle and Wichita counties beat Eastland for third. The county praised the fair committee for efforts and printed thousands of pamphlets to advertise Eastland.
Not only in farm and mill products exhibits but R L Poco near Cisco is making a splendid showing with his fine hogs. O people should be proud of showing made this year.
The Democratic party proposes temporary direct taxation to cover deficits from reduced import revenues due to the European war. Taxes would span beverages including beer and whiskey, financial transactions such as bonds and transfers, cosmetics and chewing gum, and tobacco to fund government expenses. The Republican party opposes the plan, arguing it would starve the government of needed funds.
An old advertisement notes a chest burning sensation and indigestion treated by herbs. It claims the product drives out bad digestion, strengthens the stomach, and purifies the bowels. Price 50e. 8 by Paris Smith.
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