Neff Names First Five Appointees for Texas
Governor elect Pat M. Neff announced five initial appointments. Joseph F. Myers of Fort Worth becomes commissioner of the bureau of labor statistics. Maj. Thomas D. Barton of Amarillo is adjutant general. Judge R. H. Hamilton of Port Lavaca is assistant attorney general. Ed Hall of Bryan is banking and insurance commissioner. R. B. Walt Hall of Nacogdoches is private secretary to the governor.
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Waco
Pat M. Neff
Fr. Worth
Neff
Joseph F. Myers
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Maj
Thomas D. Barton
Amarillo
Texas
R. H. Hamilton
Port Lavaca
Ed Hall
Bryan
R. B. Walthall
Nacogdoches
Rural Schools Newsful Hope and Encouragement
The Chief voices deep interest in rural schools as the nation’s future. He praises teachers, urges local tax support for fair salaries, and calls for better school facilities. He notes many leaders hail from rural schools and urges continued support for rural education. J. H. Huff signs, with Christmas greetings from Victor Thadberg.
Commissioner Wallace Calls Newcomers Restricted by Government
New York Commissioner Wallace urges government control over settlement and employment, claiming newcomers are not wanted in cities and pose a menace to the United States. He argues for relocation measures to steer immigrants to specific areas.
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Wallace
New York
United States
Letter to Santa From Kathleen Payne of Gustine TX
A sick girl writes Santa asking for a doll with hair a dish set fruit candy and nuts. She says she will not attend school while ill and hopes to be well by Christmas signed Your little friend Kathleen Payne Gustine Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Santa Claus
Kathleen Payne
Gustine
Texas
Harding Will Reject The Wilson League
President-elect Harding, in Washington last week, has no fixed plan for peace with Germany or a world court. He will confer with top advisers at Marion into January and may reject the Versailles treaty and Wilson League while seeking a non alliance based association of nations for peace.
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Hardinge
Washington
Wilson League
Wilson
United States
Paris
Harding
Association of Nations
Letter to Santa Claus from Raymond Starr in Comanche Texas
A child writes Santa requesting candy fruit and toys, notes being in fifth grade and attending school, and asks Santa to remember orphans. The letter is signed by Raymond Starr from Comanche Texas Route 4.
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Santa Claus
Santa
Raymond Starr
Comanche
Texas
Dr McCollum Appointed County Dental Examiner
Dr. W. McCollum received appointment as Dental Examiner for Comanche county in the U S Public Health Service. He will mainly serve ex soldiers entitled to free dental examinations to restore health after army service. The honor is well received by him and friends. The note also mentions five thousand cases of champagne from France for medicinal use causing alarms.
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W. McCollum
Comanche — County
U. S. Public Health Service Department
McCollum
France
America
Christmas Cheer and Local Happenings in December
Regular correspondence notes merry Christmas wishes for readers and gratitude to God. Rev Rainey filled his appointment while Frank Gaines and Homer Starr returned from Collin County for the holidays. The writer warns of neighbor losses after January first, mentions rats feeding on grain, and reports pleasant weather.
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Rev. Rainey
Frank Gaines
Homer Starr
Collin County
Irregularity Remedy Promises Regular Bowel Habits
An advertisement touts Herbine as a remedy for irregular bowel movements and constipation. The seller Paris Smith offers the product at 60 cents, claiming it restores healthy regularity.
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Paris Smith
Woman credits Cardui for regain in Rock area
Mrs C M Stegall of near Paint Rock Alabama describes a three year illness with pain and weakness. She says Cardui improved her eating sleeping strength and health after doctors failed. She urges others with similar female ailments to try Cardui. Also notes The Birmingham Age-Herald on European emigration and a rag request at Comanche Chief office.
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Paint Rock
Ala
C. M. Stegall
Near Here
New Texas liquor law bill seeks broader official removals
Dallas December 18 news reports a proposed measure by Senator W H Bledsoe and Representative Davis to widen removal powers for liquor law enforcement. The plan lets any resident file charges against county or district officers for neglect of duty in adjoining counties including Travis. A district judge would order indictments and hear the case, removing officers from county, and potentially other enforcement officials. The measure targets lax enforcement amid prohibition.
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Dallas
Texas
W. H. Bledsoe
Lubbock
Davis
Travis County
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Fieté
Comanche Fuel
Ice Company
Kodakers
Dixon's
Kodak Shop
Comanche, Texas
Wood Brothers
Lew
Furni
Wayne Hill
the Rural School
Elgin
Waltham
Hamilton
J. H. Huff
Victor Thadberg
Germany
DR. McCollum
Sion Selebdaibaee
Doséeieed
Birmingham Age-Herald
Europe
Hamilton Drug Store
J. AH. Hufp’s
West
Waldimier
Gardner
Ment
Southland Life Insurance CO
Dallas, Texas
Doerr & Wittliff
A. J. Dillard
Hampton
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