Fundamentals of life under God's law in business and society
The text argues the Bible is a spiritual guide, not a science textbook, and that God's beginning governs actions and outcomes. It cites improvements in school attendance, health, and economy, noting prohibition's mixed reception but positive health effects, with Dr. Charles W. Eliot endorsing prohibition's benefits.
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Jesus
Comanche
God
Boston
Massachusetts
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard University
Forget Its Age The Chief Newspaper Misdates Founding
A correspondent asserts The Chief was founded in August 1873 by G. A. Beeman and disputes claims of a 51st year. He recounts dates from 1872 to 1878, noting holiday issues shifted publication timing and arguing the volume numbering shows the paper is in its 50th year.
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G. A. Beeman
St. Mary’s
Prohibition in Massachusetts Ten Year Survey
A detailed ten year survey of Massachusetts from 1910 to 1921 shows fewer drunkenness arrests, especially among women, a drop in offenses against chastity, reduced state farm commitments, lower prison population, fewer neglect cases, and a decline in drunken fathers among dependent children.
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Massachusetts
Birth of the Texas republic claim sparks debate on first white child
Col. Claire Merchant of Abilene marks his 86th birthday arguing he is the first white child born under the Texas republic. He cites Aug 31 1836 as his birth date, with the republic born March 2, 1836, while noting earlier settlements at Austin’s colony and other colonies suggest prior births.
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Col. Claire Merchant
Abilene
Texas
Texas Republic
Republic
Austin
Power
Hewitson
Refugio
McGloin’s
San Patricio
San Pat
Trish
United States
First White Child Born Under the Flag Questioned
The speaker argues about white children born in Texas before independence and after March 2 1836, noting that records may show several such births. Col Mercham is cited as possibly the first white child born under the flag known to him.
Dengue Fever Threat Spurs Town Mosquito Drive
The writer urges Comanche residents to organize a mosquito eradication effort after noting dengue fever spreading in Texas. Stagnant water below Anthony lake dam and west end swarms are cited as breeding sites. Recommends oiling pools and open windmill tanks to prevent outbreaks and reduce nuisance.
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Texas
Comanche
Anthony Lake
West End
Sensible Scandinavian Knute Nelson Confronts Railroad Strike
The Minnesota Senator faults colleagues for not resolving a rail strike, urging firmer government protection for workers in railroad shops. He says union demands to take control align with what unions want and insists decisive action now could end the stoppage.
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Nestor
Senate
Knute Nelson
Minnesota
Russia
Comanche the Hub of Texas Center and Local News
Comanche is described as the hub of Texas with a center map projection used by the Fort Worth Star Telegram. Local notes mention Harvey Lumpkin and family visiting from Oklahoma, Howard Cox’s runoff, and R W H Hamilton traveling to San Antonio for optometry board meetings. The county’s first optometrist certificate is clarified as recorded in the county clerk.
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Comanche
Texas
McCulloch County
San Saba
Fort Worth Star- Telegram
Texas Oil
Comance
Oklahoma
Kansas
Nebraska
North Pole
Star-Telegram
Harvey Lumpkin
Harvey
Pearl Hart
Hart
G. R. Hart
Howard Cox
Higginbothams
Miss Meadows
Claude Meadows
Ozona
R. W. H. Hamilton
San Antonio
Boar of Optometry
Comanche County
Hamilton
Election notes show strong turnout and weak Klan impact
Gov Pat Neff won July with 332961 votes from nearly 620000 voters. Senate races outpolled other offices, and runoff shifts favored the senate. An attorney general statement denounces unions dictating government and predicts civil and military action, with a potential Klan role, amid rising anti American sentiment.
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Pat Neff
Marrs
Bentley
Old Backwoods Man Chases Train In Comic Run
A rural man who barely knew railroads chased a departing train with a carpet bag and sprinted after it. He failed to catch the train but claimed he made it puff like hell, eliciting laughter at the station.
Campaign Missteps Spark Runoff Reevaluation
The runoff result shows Cullen Thomas and other nonKlan issue candidates were right. Voters ignored denunciations of the Klan and backed men regardless of the topic. The piece warns the Klan will endure only while abiding by law and politics will hold them to the same standard.
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Cullen Thomas
Mayfield
Bedrock Horse Sense in Rail Strike Case Sparks Outcry
Attorney General Daugherty sues rail strike leaders. Gompers denounces the suit as outrageous, while the columnist argues the real outrage lies in Gompers critique. The piece frames the controversy as a clash between government action and labor leadership.
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Daugherty
Gompers
Mighty Cleaning Service Delivers Dustproof Garment Care
Riley's cleaning and pressing offers suit cleaning dust removal and steaming. For fifty cents they return the suit on a hanger in a dust proof bag and wagon, delivering neat results unseen in larger cities.
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Riley
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L. B. Russell
Col. Mercham
Ku Klux Klan
Bedrock Horse Sense
R. H. Moore
Mistletoe Produce CO
A. C. Motor Co
West Main Street
Ford
Comanche Milling Co
COX & Magness
Comanche, Texas
THE
Dallas News
J. B. Moody
N. A. Palmer & CO
First State Bank
E. E. Anthony
J. F. Tate
H. E. Moore
W. L. Randall
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