Peril in Invasion of State Rights
Martin Dies of Kerrville spoke at a San Antonio luncheon about states’ rights and the reserve powers of the people, accusing Congress and the courts of encroachment. He praised Jefferson and Henry for shaping the Bill of Rights and warned that modern lawmakers violate their oaths while upholding the socialist wave. An incident titled Owner of Book Violates Law closes the report.
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San Antonio
Aaa
San Antonio Bar Association
Martin ‘Mes
Kerrville
Congress
Beaumont
Guater
Dies
United States
Washington
Madison
Patrick Henry
Thomas Jefferson
Henry
Jefferson
Republic
Ian
Wilbo
Sargent Sir
Ktima
Tom Heflin
Jon T Morgan
Tom Watson
Sam Houston
Earth
Morris Sheppard
Andrew Jackson
Amd
John
Calhoun
Cyclone Davis
House of Representatives
Senate
Lamar
Mississippi
American Congress
Texas
United States Senate
Ex Confederate Veterans Are Entertained Tuesday
Mr. G A Burton marked 78 with a surprise gathering at his Hill Street home. Thirteen former comrades toasted him as Confederate flags, mistletoe and memories filled the hall. Meat, fruit and a birthday cake with a Confederate flag token accompanied songs and violin pieces from the era. A list of attendees followed.
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G. A. Burton
Adam Sliger
Sarah
Dixie
Black Joe
Ronnie Bine
Russell
Dad Loftin
Mr Russell
Clayt Carnes
Mr. Carnes
John D. Waring
Eugene Neely
Sarah Neely
Mrs. Bruton
Mart Kleming
Ro W. Garver
D. BL Wilhelm
Adam Stiger
Mat Merury
J. A. Holman
Shad Hiowell
T. B. Brown
A. N. Loftin
W. J. Daveis
J. Dd, Smoot
L. B. Russell
John Db. Waring
Mirs Eugene Nees Vod
Lottie Nolman
John Cunningham
Karl Bruton
Paris
Texas
Committee to Arrange Basketball Schedule Surges Interest
A county committee of teachers from all schools will meet at Conuibehe High School on Saturday December 3 at 10 a m to organize a county boys and girls basketball schedule. All interested teachers urged to attend.
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Conuibehe High School
Fine Hogs on Display at Hog Show Last Week
The Comanche hog show last Friday and Saturday drew many county visitors. Judge Mr. McGee of College Station critique detailed the strengths and weaknesses of entries as Durocs dominated the exhibit. Grand and junior champions were named including Rufus Mason Gustine and Clemens Luker Proctor in various boar and sow classes. The event suggested strong breeding potential and a larger stock show planned for next year.
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Comanche
XL Wagon Yard
McGee
College Station
Clements Luker
Proctor
J. KR. Brooks
Rufus Mason
Gustine
J. D. Couch
R. T. Stephens
Clemens Luker
Rufus Ma
A. J. Mason
Herbert Cunningham
J. R. Brooks
D. J. Mason
Breeding Key to Egg Production in Hens
Texas experiment station results show higher egg output from pullets with pedigreed sires and hens. Five of 15 pullets from pedigreed stock exceeded 200 eggs before Nov 1, while three of 15 from pedigreed cockerels and dams topped 200 eggs. Feed is simple: milo grain and dry mash with bran shorts and tankage, plus sour milk, water, oyster shells, and greens.
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Texas Experiment Station
College Station
Texas No. 4
Comanche County hog show praised for success
Mr Chauncey Merwin county farm demonstration agent assisted in making the hog show last Saturday a success Mr J R Fanes led the show with ease and to the satisfaction of all The affair was a complete success and it is hoped that next year everyone will help to make the stock show a great event for Comanche county
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Chauncey Merwin
J. R. Fanes
Comanche County
Fancy Work and Candy Sale at City Market
The Episcopal church ladies invite the public to a Fancy Work and Candy Sale at City Market at 1 p m on Monday December 5. They seek attendance and patronage from community members.
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The
Episcopal Church
Typewriter Ribbons at Chief Office
Typewriter ribbons available from the Chief office for Underwood typewriters.
Railroads Drive Texas Growth Through 1880s Boom
The Fort Worth Record notes Texas built 6,068 miles of rail from 1880 to 1890 as population rose toward two million. It contrasts past rapid railroad expansion with later stagnation, citing W P Sterley and the shift from cattle era to agricultural markets and dining car menus promoting regional produce.
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Fort Worth
Texas
W. PF. Sterley
Denver
Sterley
Great Northwestern
Bootleggers Seek to Recover Seized Stills in Court
Fort Worth Texas November 26 petitions filed in Federal court seek to recover stills and liquor seized in recent raids. The petitions allege officers lacked proper federal search warrants making arrests and seizures illegal. Most defendants face trials at the current term of the United States court.
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Fort Worth
Texas
United States Court
Houck Maddox Wedding at Bride’s Home
Miss Eula Lee Houck of Sidney marries Mr. Everett Alvin Maddox of Hamilton Texas at 1 15 PM Sunday November 27 with Rev J D Kur sell officiating.
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Eula Lee Houck
Sidney
Everett Alvin Maddox
Hamilton Texas
J. D. Kursell
Interest in Poland China hogs spurs countywide effort
County agents report rising interest in pure bred Poland China hogs after the De Leon Fall Fair and local shows. Meetings led by Earle Patterson and N Neighbors gather farmers across Oliver Springs, Sidney, and Logan's Gap to discuss financing gift purchases, spring litters, and fall auctions to repay notes.
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Merwin
de Leon
N. Neighbors
Oliver Springs
Walter Smith
Earle Patterson
Custer
Sidney
Logan's Gap
Duroc Jersey
Comanche County
Comanche Observes Thanksgiving Day
The town of Comanche observed Thanksgiving with stores closed and business suspended. A sunrise prayer meeting at 7 am at the Baptist church drew a large crowd, led by Pastor Maddox. At 10 am a union Thanksgiving service followed at the Methodist church, with Rev. J. R. Morris delivering an excellent talk and fitting music.
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Comanche
Baptist Church
Maddox
Methodist
J. R. Morris
Death Notice of Mrs. Nannie Cunningham in Electra
Mrs. Nannie Cunningham died Wednesday November 23 during a surgical operation at the home of Mrs. Bettie Helmsley in the city. She was 67, born in Smith County, survived by six daughters and five sons including George Roy and Fisher Cunningham of Electra, and a sister Mrs. Sallie Halford of Wichita Falls. Burial was November 24 in Mountain View cemetery with Baptist funeral services led by Rev. Walker. The Chief extends sympathy to the family.
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Nannie Cunningham
Bettie Helmsley
J. J. Cunningham
George
Roy
Fisher Cunningham
Electra
Sallie Halford
Wichita Falls
Mountain View Cemetery
Mr. Walker
The
Baptist Church
Louise Burka Sets Up Santa Doll Dress Shop HQ
In the 18th century, Louise Burka announces her gift shop as the headquarters for dressing Christmas dolls. She invites customers to leave their orders with her.
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Santa Claus
Louise Burka
Miss Wenona Robertson Visits Meridan Friends
Miss Wenona Robertson of Meridian spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Martin and returned home Sunday.
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Wenona Robertson
Meridian
A. D. Martin
Editorial Meeting Program for Texas Editorial Association
The Texas Editorial Association meets in San Antonio December 8 9 10 with speakers from Ralph Durkee Lee Rountree Dabney White and M M Harris. Events include dinners at the Gunter Hotel Original Mexican Cafe Majestic Theatre outings and Medina Lake trip.
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Texas Editorial Association
San Antonio
F. G. Huntress
Merriman
Ralph H. Durkee
Gunter Hotel
Percy Tyrrell
Tyrrell
San Antonio Express
San Antonio Evening News
M. M. Harris
Majestic Theatre
Charles Leach
H. L. Beach
John F. Lubben
Mary Hunt Affleck
Cur
Texas
Sam H. Dixon
George H. Boynton
St. Anthony Hotel
William Wallace Harvey Rites Held in Rockdale Texas
William Wallace Harvey born in Rockdale Texas 29 years ago youngest son of William and Filen Harvey pioneer citizens of Rockdale Milam county. He lived in Comanche and Dallas before illness forced withdrawal from dentistry studies. He died November 22 1921 after a brief illness and a service led by Rev Forrest Maddox. Knights of Pythias members accompanied the casket to Oakwood cemetery. He is survived by his mother and several Harvey relatives.
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William Wallace Harvey
Rockdale
Texas
William and
Filen Harvey
Milam County
Comanche
William
Dallas Dental College
Roswell
New Mexico
Forrest Maddox
Maddox
Oakwood Cemetery
Knights of Phythias
W. W. Harvey
Chas
Ha . Messrs. Jas. Rogers
J. M. Stewart
J. R. Gille
Wm. Ferguson
Addie
Ada Harvey
Indian Fights on the Texas Frontier Highlights
The Chief presents another installment from BL Deaton on Comanche depredations, noting the history’s value in understanding early Texas hardships. The article promises firsthand insights into pioneer struggles and the dangers faced by settlers.
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Texas
Comanche
BL. Deaton
This
Hamilton
Eines
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Chinas
W. C. Lanford
C. FE. Drennan
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T Len Dalton
Walter Lanford
W. Cc. Lanford
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