Enforcement Muddle Calls for Deeper Prohibition Reform
Governor Sproul argues that enforcement hinges on strict penalties for delinquent officers and a shift from new laws. He warns that branding acts as felonies without broad public support undermines law and praises targeted enforcement over more statutes. The piece critiques Prohibition advocates and the Anti-Saloon League for conflicting goals and enforcement failures.
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Gov. Sproul
Pennsylvania
Wayne Tr. Wheeler
General condition of humanity exposed by Morehouse murders
The text argues that Morehouse parish killings reflect a universal violence rooted in human nature, worsened when organized secrecy like the Ku Klux Klan undermines law. It compares such acts to volcanic eruptions and urges united, lawful resistance to curb brutality.
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Morehouse Parish
Louisiana
Ku Klux Klan
Hooded Brigade
Met Rouge
Slipping From Our Moorings The Constitution and Democracy
The piece argues that the United States is drifting from constitutional representative government toward direct democracy. It cites Federalist No. 10 by Madison to contrast republics with democracies, warns against initiative and recall, and urges renewed recognition of the framers’ intent and the dangers of direct presidential election by popular vote.
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United States
James Madison
Madison
Women Office Holders In Comanche Leave Office January
Comanche sees two women office-holders depart in January Mrs Jennie FE Garrett county clerk and Mrs Mamie N Franklin county treasurer both praised for efficiency and unafraid to put gender aside in service. The piece argues women in office lessen male fear and boost progress for women as a class urging continued female participation in politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Jennie FE. Garrett
Mamie N. Franklin
Garrett
The Irresponsible Judge and Light on Secrets
A provocative editorial denounces secret courts and the Ku Klux Klan as treasonous in enforcing justice via terror. It contrasts bolshevist Cheka methods with Klan secrecy and reflects on modern telephones and letters as signals of changing social courtesies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ku Klux Klan
A Fool There Was at Majestic Theater
The 1922 Majestic showing presents Porter Emer son Browne’s stage success based on Rudyard Kipling’s poem The Vampire. Estelle Taylor leads a vampiric role with Lewis S. Stone Irene Rich and Margot Dan in a lavish all star cast noted for entertaining and worthwhile production values.
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Majestic Theater
William Fox
Porter Emerson Browne
Rudyard Kipling
Estelle Taylor
Lewis S. Stone
Irene Rich
Marporit Dan
Harry Lonsdale
Mahlon Hamilton
Wallace MacDonald
William Y. Mong
Francis Dana
Notice of Trustee Sale for 80 Acres in Comanche County Texas
In Comanche County Texas on February 6 1928 J D Bonner as trustee will offer 80 acres of land out of Josiah Pomeroy survey No 7 at public sale for cash to satisfy a note of $850 with 8 percent interest dated May 22 1918 defaulted payments noted including a $50 paid December 10 1921. Land description includes a 60 acre Chapman tract with exceptions and boundary bearings.
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W. D. Carroll
Myrtle Carroll
Comanche County
Texas
J. D. Bonner
E. D. Orear
Nodaway County
Missouri
Court House
Somanche
Comanche
Josiah Pomeroy
W. W. Chapman
Chapman
Varas
P. O. Mkd
N. W
James Lindsey
Trinity News Briefs Highlight Local Moves and Events
Jan 10 Our school makes good progress with Miss Willie Crownover recovering from illness. J E Mashburn and family move from Port Arthur into the community. Etta Halbrooks visits relatives near Beattie. Road work continues as men stay busy. Sand Hill to hold preaching next Saturday night and Sunday. Turkey Creek singing drew a large crowd. Oscar Vaughen family moving to Spur. Miss Lockie Edwards returns to school after illness.
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Willie Crownover
J. E. Mashburn
Port Arthur
Etta Halbrooks
Beattie
Sand Hill
Turkey Creek
Birth of Jimmie Ruth Cargile in Dallas
Announcement notes the Dec 1 birth of Jimmie Ruth Cargile to Mr. and Mrs. James Cargile of Dallas. Mrs. Cargile formerly Miss Hutth Stack. Also mentions local ads and social notes including Alice Hayes returning from Fort Worth and Mrs. John I. Winter visiting.
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Littl
Jimmie Ruth Cargile
James Cargile
Dallas
Cargile
Hutth Stack
Alice Hayes
Moodiy
Fort Worth
John I. Winter of
Mrs. Tlards Slider
Miss Clara Luman Visits from Sipe Spring Week
Miss Clara Luman of Sipe Spring visits relatives here this week and will return home Sunday afternoon. Miss Ruby Starks has returned from Mason after several days with relatives.
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Clara Luman
Sipe Spring
Ruby Starks
Mason
Comanche County Bank Statement Affidavit 1923
K L Macon cashier swears to the truth of a bank statement in Comanche County Texas dated January 9 1923. Notary Ruby BeB Durham certifies the affidavit with Adama W M Durham T R Helmsley listed as directors.
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Texas
Comanche
J. B. Chilton, Jr
J. R. Banks
Texare
K. L. Macon
Eee Eee Bank
Ruby Beb
Durham
Notary Public
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Comanche Publishing Company Publishers
Mrs
Oscar Callaway
Graham Bell
Oscar Vaughen
Spur
Lockie Edwards
Paris Smith
Chuck Pitts
North Side Square
Smith's Drug Store
Comanche National Bank
U. S
U.S
Banking House
Federal Reserve Bank
U. 8
J. B. Chilton
Eugene G. Neely
John D. Waring
Reserve District No
First National Bank
U. Banking House
Banking
U. 38
Adama
W. M. Durham
T. R. Helmsley
Eee Wen
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