Some Thoughts On Democracy From Charles Eliot
This excerpt presents Charles W. Eliot’s view that democracy rests on strong family life and reforming education to reach every pupil. He urges better teacher training, larger school funding, and a democratic school as a daily joy with public duty, courage, fidelity, and tolerance at its core.
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Charles W. Eliot
Eliot
America
Egypt
Judea
Greece
Rome
United States
Fliet
Turnips Impress In Comanche County Harvest
The Chief highlights exceptionally large turnips from Comanche County farmers. Henry Jaynes's 10 pound turnip from his Sidney area farm stood out with tops still attached. The editor recalls visiting Jaynes's farm last summer amid bountiful melons and strong expectations for local produce.
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Comanche County
Henry Jaynes
Sidney
Jaynes
Local theft arrest and old-timers remark draw small-town notice
Heck Bender of Straddle Ridge reports Og Oaken was arrested yesterday for boss stealing. Dale Lockett, also from Straddle Ridge, comments that he has always been about twenty years behind the times. Kansas City Star notes the exchange.
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Og Oaken Yester Day
Heck Bender
Straddle Ridge
Dale Lockett
Times
Kansas City Star
How They Become Community Assets
An educational piece from the U S Department of Education argues that melting pot ideas enrich schools and neighborhoods. It urges teachers to integrate pupils from diverse cultures to share customs, dances, and folklore while guiding their contributions. Lessons illustrate the Italian girl’s transformation through cooking noodles and greater cultural appreciation.
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America
U. S. Department of Education Bureau
Why Not the Pecan Tree in Lampasas
Lampasas leaders note three cars of pecans shipped in one day from Higdon Senter Fitz Andrew Co and Key Bros. The season's crop was short yet pecans brought good prices and circulation. The piece argues for trees, especially pecan, as essential and beneficial to the town.
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Wace Times-Herald
Lampusas
Higdon-Senterfitz- Andrew Co
Key Bros
Lampasas
Newrich Brags About Income in Exchange
The Boston Transcript quotes a local dispute over income size with Newrich claiming boasting about earnings while rivals misread the true meaning of his remarks.
South makes rapid strides in secondary education progress
Proceedings of the Secondary Commission of the Southern Association in Charleston December 1925 show growing accreditation, higher standards, and rapid development of junior high schools. Public high schools expand, with more schools and better funding, staffing, and facilities across the South.
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South
Secondary Commission of the
Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Charleston
South Carolina
West Virginia
North Central Association
U. S. Department of Education
Comanche Bakery Installs Modern New Dough Mixer
Comanche City Bakery upgrades with a brand new $700 dough mixer. Manager Jake Evans showcases a fire proof dust proof and sanitary machine to keep the shop clean and reputable as it continues serving the town and surrounding area.
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Comanche Bakery
Comanche City
Jake Evans
What Is Education Me
Dr. Wallace Buttrick argues education is self directed and driven by a serious mind to train observation thinking and reflection. He stresses freedom in learning and that character and intellectual mastery matter more than efficiency or worldly gains. The answer serves as a guide for readers as year ends and new resolutions begin.
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New York Times
General Education Board
Wallace Buttrick
Nashville
Tenn
Buttrick
Stark Hours on K MOX Offer Educational Radio Fun
Luther Burbank on the Air announces Stark Hours broadcasting Tuesdays and Saturdays from 7 to 8 P M Central Time. Stark Bro's Nurseries and Orchards Co Louisiana Missouri sponsors. Gene Rodemich and Brittner orchestras, Skouras Theatre artists, and Messages by Luther Burbank feature education and entertainment with limited advertising.
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Stark Bro’s Nurseries
Ovchards Co
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D. P. Lester
Gene Rodemich
Brunswick
Brittner
Skouras Theatres
America
Luther Burbank
Fornia
The Ananias club dinner confession cited
A Cincinnati Enquirer line recalls a wife of 50 years who claims she kept her husband’s love by serving cold boiled ham and salads for dinner five or six nights a week. The remark highlights a gossip lore tone about domestic life and deception.
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Ananias Club
John
Cincinnatti Enquirer
Buyers Of Fruit Trees List From County Agent Pool
D. P. Lester reports buyers of fruit trees since last June, noting some were in the pool organized by the County Agent for stronger orcharding. The list includes H. L. Donaldson, W. D. Norton, A. C. Clemons, J. G. Sanders, J. C. Greer, H. W. Johnson, V. Loudermilk, J. B. Lacy, W. E. Tharp, J. W. Cunningham, G. H. Moore, J. P. King, and many others.
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D. P. Lester
Mr. Lester
H. L. Donaldson
W. D. Norton
A. C. Clemons
J. G. Sanders
W. H. Huddleston
J. CC. Williams
John Scott
S. F. Ballard
Kb. O. Teague
C. BE. Frost
J. C. Greer
H. W. Johnson
V. Loudermilk
W. S. Glover
R. A
N. O. Rees
C. W. Sanders
S. P. Smith
J. P. King
T. C. Ross
J. J. Richards
R. R. Smith
R. L. Carnes
W. W. Helm
J. H. Kemp
S. T. Hilliard
H. Burks
W. L. Turner
C. F. Boynton
F. L. Kemp
D. C. Bailey
C. D. Hartman
Ida Hart
Gore becomes Comanche resident after farm trade
D L Gore father of District Clerk Henry Gore has moved to Comanche living in the southwest part of town. He traded his Indian Gap farm to W N Story for a residence there and has been a resident a little over a week.
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D. L. *Gore
Henry Gore
Comianche
Mr. Gore
Indian Gap
W. N. Story
Observations of Oldest Inhabitant
A quote from the Cincinnati Enquirer notes social ostracism by respectable people influenced a mother’s public dress and behavior, reflecting 19th or early 20th century attitudes toward propriety and modesty.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Love Your Loved Ones While They Live
Poem urges expressing affection while loved ones are alive. Emphasizes speaking, singing, and sharing tenderness before death. Encourages acts of love as a path to brighter living and hope. References divine love guiding hearts and unity.
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Jesse Allen Tinner
Comanche Boy Named UT Engineering Junior Class Officer
John E Hoff of Comanche chosen as secretary and treasurer of the University of Texas College of Engineering junior class for the spring term.
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College of Engineering
University of Texas
John E. Hoff
Comanche
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