Kirby speaks for Southern Industries tariff position
John H. Kirby, president of the Southern Tariff Association, argues in Fort Worth that tariffs protect southern products without adding consumer cost. He cites hides versus shoe prices to dispute claims of higher tariffs raising prices, says tariffs should not favor manufacturers but ensure non discriminatory levies for all regions and aims to shield producers and farmers alike.
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Southern Tariff Association
John H. Kirby
Fort Worth
Southern Tariff Congress
Chamber of Commerce
Kirby
Southpqrm Tariff Association
Lamkin Advances School Plans For The Coming Year
Lamkin votes to run a nine month school next year funded by local taxes with private contributions if needed. They will hire a domestic science teacher and seek affiliation with the state university as trustees list W T Hayden D S Miller H Shockley A K Taylor M W McCarty R E Daniel John Tatum and teachers J A Rickard J A Rickard Mrs Elizabeth Keen and Mrs Myrtle McCarty.
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Lamkin
State University
W. T. Hayden
Sunday church services listed for June 12 1921
The notice lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m with O H Donaho as superintendent, preaching at 11 a m by Presiding Elder Rev T B Barcus, 3 p m Third Quarterly Conference, 6 30 p m Senior Epworth League led by Miss Mary Grainger, and 8 p m Bermont service. Invites attendance at all services.
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H. Donaho
Rev. T
Barcus
Brownwood
Third Quarterly Conference
Epworth League
Misa Mary Grainger
Chautauqua Opens in Comanche Tomorrow
Comanche hosts a five day Chautauqua starting tomorrow at 3 PM with afternoon and evening shows. The opening act is the Comedy Male Quartet, followed by various attractions and a final night featuring Quintana and His Band. Local citizens have pledged to bring the event by selling tickets and arranging details. Buy season tickets from committee members for lower admission.
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Quintana
Comanche
Legion plans big Comanche July 4 celebration
The Rector Cunningham Post of the American Legion plans a large Fourth of July program in Comanche with merchants voting to cooperate. Further details will be announced later.
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Cunningham Post
American Legion
Comanche
Legion
Southern association aims to end tariff favoritism
The group describes itself as non partisan and largely Democratic, a southern producers’ association seeking to end government tariff favoritism. It argues all manufacturing essentials are in the South and predicts the region could become a major global manufacturing district.
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South
Kirby
Comanche voters approve bonds for $110000 high school
Comanche residents vote 215 in favor and 141 against bonds to fund a $100000 high school building and equipment. The board will begin steps to select plans and sell bonds, aiming to attract families and strengthen education as a forward step for the town.
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Comanche
Eanes
Terrible famine in China appeal for relief
The Chinese Minister Alfred S. Sze spoke at Orchestra Hall urging relief for North China famine. He noted China has raised about 17 million dollars from various sources but calls for continued outside aid. He warned on the need for American capital to build enduring trade and cited college closures and child aid efforts amid famine and crop failures due to prior wheat exports to Allied armies.
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Chicago
Alfred S. Sze
Orchestra Hall
China
Hse
America
North China
North Dakota
Orient
Woodman Circle Notice for Friday Evening Meeting
Grove members are urged to attend the hall tonight at 8 30 for special business. Mrs Mattie Payne district manager of the Woodman Circle from Stephenville is expected to attend the meeting.
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Woodman Circle
Grove
Mattie Payne
Stephenville
Guatine resident Gene Bennett attends Wednesday dance
Gene Bennett of Guatine was among visitors who attended the dance here on Wednesday night, joining other attendees in the social event.
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Gene Bennett
Visit Notes From Local Family Gathering
Mr. Earnest Funkhouser visits Mrs. L J Kitties at home in a brief social call recorded in local notes.
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Earnest Funkhouser
Hhe Gaunt
L J. Kitties
New Homes and Improvements in Comanche
Local notes detail remodeling and new constructions across Comanche. Mrs Mollie Godbold and J A Egbert have renovated properties, several residents added rooms porches or painting, and work continues on the east side sewer system with side streets graveling.
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Comanche
City
Mollie Godbold
Ira Tunnell
Will Robertson
Grandma Neely
Tom Williams
Val Preston
Iva Hart
J. A. Egbert
J. J. Cox
Claud Cox
Cox
E. E. Anthony
J. M. Vaughn
J. P. Hoff
Eugenia Grey
F. H. Rauhut
Misa Lalla Gentry
Jack Moore
Hi Bride
W. O. Hamilton
Armstrong Cox
Father Is Given 99 Year Sentence
Waxahachie Texas June 2 After two hours jurors in Criminal District Court sentenced J W Campbell 88 year old Midlothian farmer to ninety nine years in the state penitentiary. The jury found him guilty as charged in the first two counts of the indictment regarding an offense against his 14 year old daughter.
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Waxahachie
Texas
Criminal District Court
J. W. Campbell
Midlothian
Mrs Horace Chiltod Returns Home From Visit
Mrs Horace Chiltod returns to Marlin this week after a long extended visit with her mother Mrs V H Thodberg in this city.
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Horace Chiltod
Marlin
Last Honors Paid to Hero of World War
Comanche held a solemn funeral procession for Hyman Todd, returned from World War I service in France. American Legion led the cortege from the Baptist church to Oakwood cemetery with three rifle salutes and taps. The casket draped in an American flag was borne by Rector Cunningham Post members, Dwight Brightman in command.
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Comanche
France
Hyman Todd
American Legion
Baptist Church
Forrest Maddox
Oakwood Cemetery
Cunningham Post
Dwight Brightman
Jamie Clark
New fictitious name law takes effect tomorrow
Comanche residents are warned of a new law requiring firms or partnerships operating under a name different from the owner to file an affidavit with the county clerk and list all owners. Noncompliance carries a fine from 95 to 100 dollars plus a separate offense for each day, affecting many local business houses.
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Comanche
Christian Revival Closes After 10 Days At Central Church
The Central Christian church revival conducted by Rev. C. B. Moore of Brownwood ended last Sunday night after ten days. There were 19 accessions to the church, all but two by confession and baptism. Moore's sermons urged enlistment under the banner of King Immanuel and a life of service. He departed Monday, leaving strong impressions on both the congregation and many outsiders.
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Central, Christian Church
C. B. Moore
Brownwood
Brother Moore
Immanuel
Secretary Albright Visits Comanche With Chamber Support
Secretary Albright of the Brownwood Chamber of Commerce visited Comanche last Saturday and Sunday. He was accompanied by Mrs. Albright.
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Albright
Brownwood Chamber of Commerce
Comanche
Special prices on hay tools and cot ton chopping bees
Todd and Jen advertise reduced prices on hay tools and cotton chopping bees. The notice highlights bargains for farmers and manual labor equipment. The item emphasizes practical farming gear and seasonal sales.
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Todd & Jen
Senators Probe Graft Allegations in Shipping Board Funds
Senate approved a $750.6 million deficiency bill increase for the shipping board after Sen Kenyon accused the agency of extravagance and waste. An added measure directs sale of wooden ships by Oct 1, while salaries for top officials draw sharp criticism.
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Washington
Shipping Board
Senate
Kenyon
Republican
Iowa
House
Lenroot
Wisconsin
General Comptroller’s Office
Virginia
State Engineer Inspects Comanche Sewer Extensions
Dr. Manton M. Carrier sent Mr. B G Eggert to Comanche to inspect the sewer extension work and the city disposal plant. Eggert found the work satisfactory and praised the sanitary condition, promising a favorable report to Austin health authorities. The project is supervised by Mr. B L Dalton of Dallas.
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Manton M. Carrier
B. G. Eggert
Health Department
Comanche
Eggert
Austin
B. L. Dalton
Dallas
Appeals for Chinese Relief in Alabama Request
The city calls for urgent aid for Chinese relief with millions facing starvation by August without outside help. Texas is asked to raise 250 000 dollars to save 250 000 lives. Contributions should be given to Mr E E Anthony county relief chairman at the First State Bank.
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Texas
E. E. Anthony
First State Bank
Anthony
Hanes
Heart Service And Spiritual Armament In Sabbath Faith
A sermon emphasizes heart service over ritual, stating love fulfills God's law and Christ's kingdom is spiritual. It asserts salvation comes by God's grace and Spirit, not human might, and cites the new covenant writing the law on hearts, including the Sabbath commandment.
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Southern Industries
Lumber King
Methodist Church
North
Christian Revival
U. S. Shipping Board
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