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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1913
Page
2
The Gemanche Gem newspaper notes its September 1 1912 launch by Gomanche Pub Co with TOM H BELL as editor and business manager. It lists officers D H Cunningham R Eanes T J Cunning ham and a board of directors and stockholders. Subscribers are asked to report delivery issues and to provide old and new addresses when moving.
Monday marked the first pay day in Comanche with bill collectors highly active as residents faced debts. The scene showed creditors walking the streets seeking payments and notices.
Monday marked First Monday Trade Day in Comanche with a fairly good crowd in evidence. Vendors and locals gathered for the weekly market, highlighting the town's routine commerce and community activity.
On Labor Day in Comanche the town followed the usual routine with most people working while the Sons of Rest did not participate, staying away from labor.
After November, the North Carolina governor told the South Carolina governor in Texas that it would be a long time between drinks, a playful exchange cited in the report.
Citizens urge faster free mail delivery and request street lights, additional sidewalks, house numbering, and clearer street signs to improve safety and navigation in Comanche.
Coleman and Coleman county residents plan for the county fair to be held in Coleman on October 3 and 4. The event will feature livestock, agriculture, art, education, culinary and home products displays with discussions of upcoming sensational attractions to be announced soon.
Dublin residents joined a citywide clean-up day after entering Holland's Cleanest Town in Texas. About 1000 citizens used hoes rakes and brooms to thoroughly tidy the town while banks and stores closed for half a day, setting a model for others to follow.
The speaker argues Comanche county’s strength lies in stock farming. They urge abandoning cotton and credit reliance, planting feed, and investing in silos to store it. Then they promote raising mule colts, hogs, Jersey heifers, hens, and turkeys to achieve year round income and independence.
The Chief Exponent asserts it has not distorted truths to push a view about Senator Oliver elected from the first district to replace Senator Vaughan. The piece claims Oliver is an anti. the newspaper defends its record and urges readers to trust the accuracy.
The piece hails a Good Roads Day where over two hundred thousand Missourians paused all work to build roads. It imagines extending the plan to Comanche county where each man would work on the road beside his property, arguing it would benefit all without loss.
The writer opposes skin tight pants returning for men, arguing 240 pounds would look melted into the fabric. They say the style would suit only skinny individuals and name several named figures as examples at a State Press meet.
A prominent show sends Fort Worth advance notice and offers about $10 worth of advertising in exchange for running the ads gratis. The publication says space is its stock in trade and not given away, likening it to a merchant not giving coffee and sugar. Refers to daily receipt of similar offers.
The editor notes many requests for free space and explains that without payment they could greatly enlarge the paper but cannot operate for glory. They state good health and that money is needed to pay printers, paper, and ink, expecting compensation for services.
The Chief-Exponent masthead lists its stockholders and directors, defended against any claim they can be bought or controlled by any external interest. The text decries such insinuations as unfounded and ill motives.
The Dallas Signat letter laments the unresolved murder of Miss Florence Brown and argues that the killer cannot escape moral reckoning. It warns the man may fear every sound and face relentless mental punishment, even if law enforcement cannot arrest him immediately, invoking divine justice over human justice.
The piece critiques Diggs and Caminetti for luring young women and questions the future for the women involved. It argues wives’ loyalty tests male morality and calls for harsh punishment for libertines who prey on young girls, invoking divine judgment.
Cleburne Enterprise reflects on true success being measured by kindness to the afflicted and vulnerable. It praises those who comfort the widow and orphan, aid the sick, and care for children and animals, arguing wealth is transient while gentleness and service define lasting worth.
A public admonition urges residents to stop pessimistic talk about hard times. It argues gloom worsens conditions, urges faith and self help, and counsels patience for rains to come and outcomes to improve.
An 19th century style ad promotes HERBINE to ward off malaria with claims it destroys the malaria germ purges impurities and leaves the user bright vigorous and cheerful. Price fifty cents sold by Paris Smith.
Child pale and sickly with nose picking and teeth grinding at night signals worms. White's Cream Vermifuge is advertised to remove parasites and restore health and cheerfulness. Price 25 cents per bottle, sold by Paris Smith.
A discussion on retailers making ads lively and informative. It argues stores should showcase new goods and price concessions to attract customers and deliver accessible value, noting some merchants miss chances to fully feature their offerings.
Old Standard general tonic Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claims to drive out malaria and strengthen the body. Marketed as a true tonic and sure appetite enhancer for both adults and children. Price stated as 60 cents.
An old advertisement promotes HERBINE as a liver correctant to purify the system and boost vitality. It claims to cure yellow complexion and facial blemishes, selling for 50 cents and available from Paris Smith.
J M West announces his move to Dallas and that Mr Drummond will manage the business in his absence. He thanks patrons for past support and asks continued patronage for grocery needs.
The Com Grain and Coal Company advertises several cars of fine domestic coal with a special September delivery price. Free a handsome coal shovel with first order of a ton or more.
Music classes start Monday September 8 at Mrs I C Gage home. For lessons contact mq or call 309. Jennie Blue Tunnell promotes piano instruction.
We are in the market at all times for all kinds of grain hay wool hides and pecans. Com Grain and Com Co.
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