Triggs Dry Goods to Move into Roddy Building
Triggs Dry Goods Company plans a modern up-to-date store after leasing the Yee building from Roddy Store. Roddy will close Saturday April 13 for remodeling, with Triggs stocking $40 000 to $60 000 in goods including dry goods, gentlemen's furnishings and a strong Ladies Ready-to-Wear department. Cameron anticipates a prideful new retail presence as the move completes.
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Herald
Triggs Dry Goods Company
Yee
Roddy
Albert Triggs
Cameron
Rockdale Welcomes YWBL Organizer To Form Local League
Cameron YW B L leader was invited to Rockdale last Thursday night to organize the city’s business women and girls into a business league. Representing Cameron’s YW B L were Myrtle Caldwell Dahlia Stewart Blanche Aycock Ailleen Ruby Jerusha Rogers Sue Sanders Annie Stalworth Grace Stallworth Ellen Cherry and Mesdames Bigbee and James Mr and Mrs Will Yates W A Bonds and Allen Hooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. W. B. L. Cameron
Rockdale
Cameron
Myrtle Caldwell
Dahlia Stewart
Blanche Aycock
Ailleen Ruby
Jerusha Rogers
Sue Sanders
Annie Stalworth
Grace Stallworth
Ellen Cherry
Mesdames Bigbee
James
Will Yates
W. A. Bonds
Allen Hooks
Miss Willyne Hyde Joins Citizens National Bank as Stenographer
Miss Willyne Hyde of Thorn dale has accepted a position with Citizens National Bank as stenographer. Her baking line experience and stenographic work are expected to make her a valuable asset to the bank’s staff.
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Willyne Hyde
Thorndale
Citizens National Bank
Hyde
Fire damages north Cameron wood house and garden
A fire Monday at noon damaged a wood house at Mrs. William Jeter's North Houston street home in Cameron. The shed and most of the wood were burned but saved before the blaze grew. Five boys quickly responded and helped control the fire, saving the garden which was trampled by high winds and firefighting activity.
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North Cameron
William Jeter
Houston Street
Cheeves Family Attends Temple Funeral of Father
S W Cheeves and family traveled to Temple on Tuesday to attend the funeral of his father who died Monday afternoon. He had been by his father's side since Sunday morning.
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S. W. Cheeves
Temple
Mr. Cheeves
Loyalty Celebration in Milam County Parade Delights Crowd
Milam County celebrates a grand loyalty event on April 6 with a rain added luck. Cameron's Main Street parade features 114 vehicles, Miss Myrtle Caldwell leading with flags, a 28 piece Cameron band, and varied floats including Joan of Arc and Uncle Samuel replicas. The event showcases Red Cross workers, school children, and patriotic groups, ending with an air show by Lt. Christian from Waco and speeches by local officials.
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Milam County
W. G. Gillis
Liberty Loan
Cameron
Main Street
Christian Church
Myrtle Caldwell
Jeff D. Hefley
J. T. Parma
Joan of Arc
Buena Caldwell
Samuel
Henry Ruby
Alliene Ruby
Goddess of
Liberty
Johnnie Mangum
America
Thresa Jensen
France
General Pershing
Delphia Scott
R. P. Fisher
J. C. Rather
Kaiser
Waco
Christian
Court House
Mike E. Lively
Dallas
Capt. Smith
T. S. Henderson
War Savings Stamp Campaign
W. G
A Citizen Soldier Appeals to Texans for War Supplies
A World War I era message from a Citizen Soldier No. 258 urges Texans to provide ongoing support. He describes trench hardships and the necessity of food clothing weapons and equipment, calling home supporters the heart and hope of humanity and the nation’s effort.
Thrift Stamp Sales Rise Across Local Societies
Rockdale business women form a War Savings Society with 34 members electing Mrs E A Camp president and Miss Myra McDaniel secretary. Gause and Yarrellton also organize thrift leagues with 70 and 226 members respectively, purchasing stamps totaling 101.90. Schools, Christian Sunday School and Mexican communities join efforts, led by T B Wooten, Ed F English, and Ramon Cortinas, showing patriotism and growth.
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Business Women
Rockdale
E. A. Camp
Myra McDaniel
Cameron W. E. L. Wrre
Gause
Messrs
T. S. Henderson
Montie Thomas
Marie Gandy
Henderson
Anti Kaiser Society
Yarrellton
Jim Chadwick
T. B. Wooten
Ed F. English
Baileyville
Clarkson
Ad Hall
Burlington
Ben Arnold
Buckholts
Briary
Baron Tarver Grove
Branchville
Maysfield
Signa Phis
Winnie Henderson
Roy Baskin
Cameron
T. A. Hernandez
Ramon Cortinas
E. Vogelsang, Jr
Meeting At Marak Promotes Liberty Bonds
Rev K Kacer of the Catholic church at Marak announced a Sunday gathering at one o'clock to promote selling Liberty Bonds and Thrift Stamps. He urged all liberty loving residents to attend for the drive.
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K. Kacer
Marak
Camp Travis War Gardens Boost Morale and Health
Camp Travis soldiers plant and tend gardens turning spare ground into edible and ornamental plots. A recent health survey shows height and weight gains, improved posture and vigor due to diet, exercise, and sanitary conditions. A laundry- stretching method resolves shirt sizing as supplies stretch. Charlie Duncan transfers from Battery F, 345th Field Artillery, to a new unit with strong support from his fellow men.
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Camp Travis
Charlie Duncan
345Th Field Artillery
Texas
Bohemian Address Delivers Loyalty Message at County Meeting
Gillis, county chairman of the Third Liberty Loan Campaign, spoke to a large crowd. Prof Knizek delivered a Bohemian language address on loyalty to the U S A that drew strong praise from Bohemian patriotic citizens.
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Triggs
Roddy Building
Rockdale Y. W. B. L
Flere
the Christian Sunday School
Ludie Law
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