Electricity and the spark of individual initiative
The piece credits Thomas Edison at Menlo Park for sub dividing current and a practical incandescent lamp. It argues government should not overreach, praising regulated earnings yet preserving freedom for individual initiative as essential to America’s electrical progress and public service.
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Abrahan Lincoln
Menlo Park
New Jersey
Thomas Edison
Abraham Lincoln
America
Lamkin P T A Hosts Washington Birthday Party
Last week the Lamkin P T A hosted a Washington birthday party at 3 30 pm postponed by rain. A large crowd attended a business session followed by a word building game from the name Washington with 42 words by Sparks and Maxwell and 7 by others. Guests viewed Washington relics in the Economics Department and were served cake and lemonade concluding an enjoyable afternoon.
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Lamkin Red
D. Carmichael
Washington
Sapt. Sparks
Eastern Star School of Instruction Held at Masonic Temple
On Tuesday March 13 an OES school of instruction will be held at the Masonic Temple in Cameron Texas. Mrs Lulu Le Fair Worm Grand Matron and Mr L Bennison Worthy Grand Patron with Mrs Kate Heflin District Deputy and other grand officers will be present to visit and instruct the chapters. Session opens at 9 am and runs through the day and evening with dinner and supper served in the Hall. All members urged to attend. Visitors welcome. COMMITTEE
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E.S. School of Instruction
Masonic Temple
Camarnnche
Texas
Lulu le Fair
L. Bennison
Comanche Circuit to Convene Quarterly Conference at Sidney
Our second quarterly conference will be held at Sidney on Saturday with preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. The business session follows at noon. Sunday services are at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. All church members are urged to attend with written reports. afternoon service at Cottonwood church. J. L. Ray, Pastor.
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Comanche Circuit News
Sidney
Cottonwood
Energy Community Notes Health and Local Activities
The Energy community lists residents on the sick list including Grandma Tate who is improving at her daughter’s home and J W Walker who underwent an operation and is recovering. Indoor baseball teams beat Gustine while Gustine girls won. P T A meetings focus on quilting and family visits. Fat Stock Show plans draw 4 H Club members to Ft Worth. A Pottsville family suffered a house fire with a dead mother, prompting sympathy and quilt material funds.
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Grandma Tate
George Cates
J. W. Walker
Calvin Walker
Energy
Gustine
Ft. Worth
Eva McPherson
Pottsville
McPherson
Monument Ad from C. A. Wells at Grammar School
Direct offer from a major monument manufacturer promising cost savings. C. A. Wells requests an opportunity to present designs at Grammar School location.
Local News Roundup From Rural Area
Charlie Ewell returned from Houston to visit son John Ewell and family while staying with his daughter Mrs Bessie Jackson. A baby girl Betty Joe born to Mr and Mrs Faulkner on February 29 1928. Miss Charlie Brandt of Stephenville visited relatives. Jimmie Thurman born? A. Tally suffered a shoulder bruise when his team bolted while plowing. Grain rising after recent rain. farmers plan corn planting as weather allows.
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Lamkin
Charlie Ewell
Houston
John Ewell
Bessie Jackson
Truman
Faulkner
Betty Joe
Charlie Brandt
Stephenville
Frank Clayton
Jimmie U. Thurman
J. O. Tally
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Texas Power & Light Company
Lamkin P. T. A
Washington Party
Home Abstract & Title Company
BE. L. Stewart, Manes
Comenste
P. O. Bleck
Joseph W. Peacock
Fred S. Merwin
Plains
Butterfield
Travelers Insurance Co
Redmen
J. R. Eanes
Jnc. Dearing
Eastern Star School OF Instruction
J. L. Ray
C. A. Wells
Grammar
Ase’n
Brownwood
R. V. Muse
Comanche County Abstract CO
E. Frost
Chiropractic
Providence
E. R. Green
Comanche
Jessup & Allicorn
Bob Robertson
Ishams Fillin Station
Firestone
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