Know Thy Country in America’s Great Progress
A宣 essay extols American industriousness and civic virtue, praising figures like Michael Angelo, McCormick, Gutenberg, Nelson, and Morgan. It urges informed citizenship and previews a series by Agricultural and Commercial Press Service on America’s agricultural, manufacturing, banking, and transportation systems with the first article on transportation forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Egypt
Jerusalem
Greece
Phoenicia
Chaldea
Rome
Michael Angelo
Hill
Northwest
Guttenberg
McCormick
Agricultural and Commercial Press Service
Railways Power in the United States and World Tyranny in Travel
An analysis praising American transportation supremacy, detailing railway mileage and capitalization worldwide in 1911. It compares U S and European rail networks, rates, and wages, noting U S railways hold the lead in economy and service with 38 percent of global mileage and significant ownership and investment figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ameriéa
United States
Europe
Great Britain
France
Germany
Russia
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Switzerland
Austria
Why is woman dissatisfied in the new politics
WOD Lewis argues that women should not seek civic power but remain the moral center of society. He contends the home and motherly influence outweigh legislative authority, warning against hen-pecked government and urging God to preserve civilization through family life. He claims mothers shape destiny more than statutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wod. Lewis
Texas Farmers’ Union
Senate
Arriot
Christendom
United States
Congress
Telegraph and Telephone Systems Crown Modern Industry
A tribute to telegraph and telephone networks as the pinnacle of American invention and organization. The piece notes American leadership in world telephone use, investment, and miles of wire, with statistics: 9.54 million US phones, 24.6 billion annual calls, 20.25 million US wire miles, and about 61 percent of world telephone wire mileage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
Countries
A Divine Covenant and the Call for Woman Suffrage
A sermon arguing that divine design assigns Eve as helper to Adam and that granting women suffrage would alter a covenant not made by women. It warns that altering this sacred agreement risks moral downfall, citing historical examples of civilizations that degraded women and faced societal collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eve
Adam
Rome
Campmeeting planned by Comanche Baptist Association
Local county notes report the executive board revisiting a proposed campmeeting due to late crop harvest. The event would let Shiloh church host separately, with the rest of the association planning its own gathering. A wedding anniversary reception and various social updates follow, including church activities and upcoming sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nirehurly Wisetl
Shilohais
Servis Sibi Lols
Enely c Akro
Joe Ieldie
Wilson Fielder
Comanche Baptist Association
Wid
J. J. Wester
Sipe Springs
Baptist Sanitarium
Geo
A. Curlee
Baggett Creek News Highlights Local Life and Culture
The community reports good health and a light rain with minor damage. Social events include a dance, ice cream supper, and a children's night. Several families visit relatives, with multiple mentions of the Acker, Edwards, Howell, and Jones households. A new baby boy arrived May 31, and June plans include a children's day with large attendance anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baggett Creek
Nettie Harris
Clark Kennedy
Leslie Kennedy
Edna
Katie Head
Dublin
Juanita Stephens
Addie Rambo
Homer
G. W. Acker
Plainview
G. D. Cummins
Isham
Cross Roads
Bibb
Charlie Acker
Robersonville
Charlie
Irvin Gore
T. J. Pittman
T. M. Edwards
Orvel Rogers
Mercer Gap
Joe Rogers
C. M. Albin
Comanche
Local folks gather for closing and picnic near Gap area
Visitors from Comanche and Gorman, including J C Ross and Claude Wells, called on local families. The area hosted a normal school in Comanche and a picnic after the close of the successful local school on Friday May 25. The entire faculty was elected for next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Near Gap
J.C. Ross
Claude Wells
Comanche
J. C. Cox
Gorman
J. F. Redwine
Sipe Springs
W. T. Jones
J. T. Roberts
Bible
Mr. Williford
Hasse
Lena Langston
Comanche Mercantile Co Reduces Wash Dress Fabrics Prices
The Comanche Mercantile Co lowers wash dress fabrics 50e values to 25e 35e and 406 values to 17 1 2e. 25e values drop to 12 1 2e. A large assortment of short lengths offered at reduced cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Comanche Mercantile Co
E Z Seal Fruit Jars Promoted by Kilpatrick & Son
Advertises E Z Seal fruit jars by W. W. Kilpatrick & Son and promotes Herbine as a bowel remedy. Claims health benefits and regularity with a 50 cent price and sale through S. P. Smith.
Get Rid of Your Rheumatism With Chamberlains Liniment
W A Lockhard of Homer City New York states rheumatic pains in arms and shoulders vanished after one application and a single bottle of Chamberlains Liniment cured him. For sale by all dealers. E Z Seal Fruit Jars are better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Lockhard
HomerCity N. Y
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Nelson
England
Morgan
Rock of
Gibraltar
Il—Railroads
Threads of Destiny
Baptist News Notes
Graham Chapel
Sidney News
Rock Church
Paul
W. S. Jones
Harvey Ross
W. W. Kilpatrick & Son
S. P. Smith
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