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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1924
Page
4
A reading notes election fallout and community lessons. It emphasizes unity through schooling in Comanche County and praises local civic spirit. The piece cites faith, love, and courage, urging education and character to guide public life.
Capt Benjamin F Wyly died in Austin on August 25 at age 70. Funeral and burial with wife at Oakwood cemetery in Comanche on August 27. He was born January 25 1855 in Cass County Georgia and lived in Atlanta before enlisting in the Confederate Army. He married twice and had ten living sons. The Wyly family moved to Comanche five years ago to live with son C N Wyly. His widow preceded him two years. Attending the funeral were son A T Wyly of Fort Worth and J Ro Wyly and son James of Roswell.
A local commentary praises Mrs. Ferguson's Texas governor win and urges keeping politics free of personal bitterness. It argues suppression of the Klan is fruitless and hopes Ferguson will govern effectively, retire after her term, and set examples on prohibition and suffrage questions.
Special provision for crippled children extends across the nation with 15 states acting. California Connecticut Iowa Massachusetts Nebraska Ohio Wisconsin run state schools for crippled children. Minnesota Michigan Missouri New Jersey New York offer state aid for special classes. Vermont allows home instruction. Oregon requires districts to educate crippled children suitably for general education or civic and vocational intelligence.
Felix D Robertson thanks supporters in Dallas after a primary loss, saying there is no malice in defeat, noting he fought bravely, preserved his self respect, and remains grateful to his home folks and wife. He expresses faith in the people’s decree and asks blessings.
J R Carroll thanks supporters after last Saturday runoff primary. Though he did not win the nomination for representative, he praises his opponent as a high class young man and extends gratitude to all who aided his campaign.
A reflection on shared human continuity across eras and cultures. The author urges that a common humane core persists, though customs vary greatly, sometimes obscured by history, war, and shifting power. A silver thread of humanity persists amid divergence.
The Tenas Farm Bureau News reports bonds totaling 705000 to safeguard employees handling members funds. C U O Moser notes strict limits on collateral and bonds to prevent fraud, while members like L W Wood praise the cooperative's prudent management and orderly accounting. Through August 1 receipts total over 6000 bales with expectations near 400000 for the season. N T Payne, field man for Comanche and Erath Counties.
The weather bureau summary for the week ending August reports abnormally high temperatures, generally dry conditions, and widespread need for rain across the cotton belt. Cotton progress varied, with western Texas faring better while other regions show premature opening and shedding. drought and deterioration noted in Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and nearby areas with rain desperately needed for remaining crops.
J T Gilbreath thanks Comanche County voters for their support in the sheriff race. He pledges to serve all people with equal rights and to make the county as good a sheriff’s office as it has ever had.
A Washington recap notes 439 awards and over 14 million dollars in favor of American claimants against Germany for WWI losses. The mixed claims commission reports 12416 pending claims totaling about 500 million, with 2,044 ready for final action. Germany must pay principal plus 5 percent interest, funds to be determined before payments proceed.
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