Prison letter from Comanche lifer warns youth crime does not pay
Benton Layman, a Comanche resident and Huntsville Prison inmate known as Dizzy Dean, writes from the Walls to The Chief. He recounts a 1933 life sentence for a Glen Rose robbery, urges first offenders to reform, and stresses the pain crime causes families while advocating clemency and a return to freedom.
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Benton Layman
Comanche
Texas
Somervell
Huntsville
Layman
Sipe Springs
Sidney
Dizzy Dean
Benton
Glen Rose
Prson
Comanche County
Somervell County
Jim Tully
Tully
You
Hamilton
Floyd
Dillinger
the Barrows
Eastham
Junior
Will Rogers anecdotes and Texas Tech cornerstone tale
A Texas reporter recalls interviewing Will Rogers at Fort Worth airport and a ride to lay Texas Tech’s cornerstone with Governor Neff. The piece hints at political maneuvering around the Railroad Commission indictments and Austin press dynamics, framing Texas lore and public life.
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Will Rogers
Fort Worth
Amon Carter
Rogers
Austin
State Railroad Commission
Railroad Commission
Allred
Alfred
Texas
Kilpatrick's Hardware Big Appreciation Sale
Kilpatrick's Hardware announces a four page circular featuring low prices across the store. Shoppers are invited to view the circular for deals and discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilpatrick’s
Jefferson Texas a vanished boomtown with grand claims
The article recalls Jefferson once a Texas hub with thousands of residents next to Galveston, hosting steamers, cotton trade, the Queen Mab festival, and early gas and ice plants. It notes civic anecdotes, Linden visitors, and W Lee O Daniel’s remarks on governance and personal sacrifice in politics.
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Jefferson
Galveston
Texas
New Orleans
Arkansas
Louisiana
America
United States
Linden
Gabber and Mrs Gabber exchange sharp banter
A light exchange shows Gabber teasing his wife about fault finding. Mrs Gabber retorts with a witty jab, highlighting their familiar verbal rhythms and playful marital dynamic.
Kilpatrick's Hardware Store Publishes Low Prices Circular
A four page circular from Kilpatrick's Hardware Store advertises low prices on tools, hardware, and household goods. The circular highlights seasonal buys and discounts for repairs, remodeling, and DIY projects.
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Arge Digarly Domyera
Walls
Boyce House
Will
Washington
Huey Lone
Long
Pat Neff
Texas Tech
Lubbock
Governor Neff
College
Neff
Beng
Probab Jr
Probak Jr
Probak
W. Lee O’daniel
Mrs. Gabber
Gabber
Durham Bros
East Texas
Libby
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