Miller’s Firebrand Defense of Religious Freedom in Texas Speech
Miller lauded Barry Miller and lashed at religious prejudice during a Saturday speech in Comanche. He defended his Catholic son’s service, attacked Earle Mayfield, and urged voters to defend constitutional rights and democratic principles against intolerance.
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Barry Miller
Comanche
Bill Carroll
Miller
God
Earle Mayfield
France
America
U. S
Germany
Dallas
Alvin Owsley
con‘Osion Hall
New Orleans
American Legion
Mr. Miller
Charley Culberson
Texas
Ferguson
Mayfield
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Democratic Republican Party
Iself
Union
White House
Congress
Henry
Strong
Atlanta
Bob Henry
Georgia
Senate
Austin
Comanche Mayor Proclaims Armistice Day Observance
Comanche civic leaders urge local businesses to close from 2 PM to 6 PM on Saturday November 11 1922 in memory of fallen servicemen. Mayor J R Eanes appeals to community to pause amid busy season and recognize the supreme sacrifice with a few hours of observance.
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Comanche
Why buy from home merchants rather than mail catalogs
The piece argues for buying locally, noting home merchants offer better information, faster delivery via telephone and mail, and support local roads, schools, and churches. It cautions against postage costs and the risk of unsatisfactory mail orders, urging readers to rely on local ads and stores for convenience and civic support.
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Comanche
Higginbotham
George Tate Dry Goods
Cash Store
Roberson Sisters
Straigh
Dallas
Chicago
Comanche High School to Dedicate New Building
Comanche’s new high school will be formally dedicated on November 11 in the evening. Dr. P. W. Horn of Southwestern University Georgetown will give the dedication address, with five minute talks from the school board, faculty representative, and student body representative. Monday chosen to allow student attendance and an evening ceremony to suit town citizens.
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Comanche
P. W. Horn
Southwestern University At
Georgetown
Elite Tailors Offers 15 Percent Off Overcoats
Elite Tailors announces a short sale offering 15 percent off overcoats for a few days. The promotion highlights a limited time discount aimed at seasonal outerwear shoppers.
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Felite
Tea for Piano Fund Aids High School Piano Purchase
Mrs. McMillan's Grammar School room hosted a Tuesday tea to raise funds for a High School piano. Each class room is to contribute fifteen dollars, with the event raising twenty three dollars surpassing the quota. A PTA team including Mrs Jennings and Mrs Jenkins planned the tea. Pattie Jay Laura Warris and Vera Boiles ran the candy booth. Thelma McDonald and Eilen Dingus handled Victrola music. Elizabeth Scurry and Eleanor Dunlap poured tea while Gayle Cox Dale Williams and Rowena Hunter served tea and cakes. The Chief urges early Christmas card purchases.
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Grammar School
Thelma McDonald
Eilen Dingus
Elizabeth Scurry
Eleanor Dunlap
Gayle Cox
Dale Williams
Rowena Hunter
Fighting the Boll Weevil and Winter Cookout Plans
Farmers urged to destroy boll weevil harboring sites before frost by pasturing cotton stalks and clearing fence corners. Neighbors with extra stock asked to help consume stalks. Subscriptions promoted with chance at cash prizes and new Christmas card designs from the Comanche Chief.
Mayfield Jury Reports No Agreement On Ballot Case
In Mayfield injunction case jurors reported no agreement Wednesday night over keeping Earle B. Mayfield off the November ballot for alleged campaign spending over the $10,000 limit. Ballots in Comanche county proceed without Mayfield's name and voters must write his name or that of George Peddy on the Independent ticket.
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Mayfield
Earle B. Mayfield
Scarborough
Comanche County
George Peddy
Peddy
Central Christian Church Promotes Kindness and Welcome
The church quotes a biblical teaching about judging others and urges members to focus on self improvement. It states the mission is friendliness and neighborliness. It proclaims God is love and Christ can make people free from envy and hate and invites cooperation and services.
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THE
Central Christian Church
God
Christ
Free trousers offer at Blue Tailors till November first
Blue Tailors runs a promotion giving an extra pair of trousers free with every snit until November 1.
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Blue Tailors
Brownwood Hosts Enthusiastic Peddy Club Meeting
Last Saturday in Brownwood an enthusiastic Peddy for Senator meeting featured L. D. Lane who delivered a strong Democratic speech. He urged voters to write Peddy's name in the Independent Ticket on November 1 to secure a true Democrat as Texas senator.
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Peddy
Brownwood
L. D. Lane
Texas
Contradictory Statements in Mayfield Trial Surface
Mayfield denied receiving 200 from Mike McNamara and any authorization for campaign money while McNamara testified to the contrary. Juror Banks and Webster gave conflicting affidavits on juror disqualification. Mayfield admitted Klan membership but said he resigned. Dallas witness Ballowe linked him to closed meetings with large fundraisers and Klan ballots. Mayfield denied knowledge of ballots.
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Mayfield
Nickles
L. M. Ballowe
Dallas
Mayfield Campaign Costs Hit Over Forty Thousand Dollars
Jurors ruled against Mayfield in the injunction case after Judge Scarborough instructed on six questions. The verdict found failures to keep written campaign records and that Mayfield knew of Lady Lyday’s record issues, with expenditures reportedly over ten thousand dollars.
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Mayfield
Scarborough
Earle B. Mayfield
Ben C. Richards
Y. E. Lyday
Cees
Syday
Comanche High Heads to Gatesville Clash
Comanche High School football team left for Gatesville Thursday afternoon followed by an enthusiastic group of Rooters Friday morning. The matchup is expected to be hard fought and a victory would be highly acclaimed if achieved.
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Comanche High School
Gatesville
Elite Tailors Promotes Extra Pair for Durable Wear
An advertisement from Elite Tailors urges customers to order an extra pair to extend wear and durability. The message emphasizes value and practical uses for wardrobe reliability.
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George E. B. Peddy
Mrs. McMillan
Gram
Brown County
Comanche High
Majestic Theatre
Constance Talmadge
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