Ground Glass Story Denied by Camp Travis Leader
Major General Henry T Allen of the Ninetieth Division at Camp Travis debunks rumors that ground glass was found in food served to soldiers or that Menonite preachers were detained for disloyalty. He says investigations found no evidence of such incidents and the rumor-monger is hospitalized with a nervous breakdown.
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Camp Travis
Henry T. Allen
Ninetieth
Allen
United States
Ninetieth Division
Alfen
Ferguson Speaking Date Set for Cameron Audience
James E. Ferguson, candidate for governor, will speak in Cameron on Wednesday April 24 at 3 30 in the afternoon. His Cameron supporters are mounting a wide advertising campaign and expect a very large crowd.
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James E. Ferguson
Cameron
Ferguson
Sunday School Institute In Marlin District
The Sunday school institute for the Marlin district will be held in this city April 23 24 and 25 conducted by W E Hawkins field secretary A very interesting program has been prepared and a large attendance is expected.
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Marlin
W. E. Hawkins
Cameron Band to Perform at W. O. W. Picnic at Sharpe
The Cameron concert band directed by J. T. Parma will provide music for the annual W. O. W. Picnic at Sharpe next Saturday. The 28-piece group has been rehearsing hard and is shaping into a top unit.
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Cameron
J. T. Parma
Sharpe
Serious Shooting Near Cemetery Leaves Man Wounded
Monday night a shooting occurred near the city edge by the cemetery. Wyatt Miller was shot twice by Frank McLaren with a double barrel shotgun while Miller cut a dam on land adjoining McLaren. Miller was hospitalized. McLaren was arrested and bonded on an assault with intent to murder charge. Both men are prominent Cameron businessmen and the incident draws concern from friends.
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Wyatt Miller
Frank McLaren
McLaren
Miller
Sam McDermott
Cameron Hospital
Sheriff’s Department
Cameron
Cameron Boy In France 1918 Letter From Leo Laake
Letter from Leo Laake then with the American Expeditionary Force in France dated March 24 1918 to Matt Bailey Cameron Texas describes life in a bakery company station in a city of about 350000 notes soldiers arriving daily and language struggles improving with time expresses hope to return after the war and sends regards to Cameron friends.
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Leo Laake
American Expeditionary Force
France
Matt. B. Bailey
The
Cameron Herald
Cameron
Texas
Old Cameron
Ah Lnake
Brig. Co
N. A
Milam County Liberty Loan Drive Appeals for Quota
W G Gillis, Milam County Liberty Loan Committee chair, urges Cameron and Cameron Trade Territory to meet their Third Liberty Loan quota. He notes local banks allocate shares, praises small property owners and workers, condemns wealthy evasions, and calls every citizen to subscribe or act as a one-person committee. He cites Rockdale and Ben Arnold meeting quotas and Thorndale oversubscribing, urging Cameron to lead and exceed its share.
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Cameron
Milam County
Rockdale
Thorndale
Buckholts
Burlington
Ben Arnold
Gause Aw
Milano
Cameron Banks
Darkey
Milam
France
W.G. Gillis
Chrm
Liberty Loan Committee
Little River Overflow Spreads Through Milam County Lowlands
The Little River overflowed its banks for the first time since May 1916, flooding Milam County lows after heavy rains in Lampasas and Bell counties. Despite widespread rise, livestock suffered none and crops were minimally damaged as much land remained unfarmed or high enough to avoid harm. By Thursday noon the river was falling and danger had passed.
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Milam
Lampassas
Bell
R. L. Batte
Carrier Pigeon Found Near Cameron With Leg Band
A carrier pigeon with a leg band marked 516 A. J.168. A. was found Monday morning about four miles southeast of Cameron in a farmer’s yard. Postmaster Ed F. English and S. A. Cottle reported the bird to the Signal Service Corps in San Antonio, which had no pigeons with this band. The bird remains in Postmaster English’s custody while efforts to locate its home continue.
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Cameron
Ed F. English
S. A. Cottle
Signal Service Corps
San Antonio
English
Cottle Arej
Inglish
Free Tomato Plants Distribution at The Herald Office
Free tomato plants offered by Mr Free Henry with 1000 plants. After 10 a.m. next Saturday anyone may call at The Herald office to pick up a free bunch of 25 plants. Donation program invites all to take a bunch.
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Herald Office
Free Henry
General Order on Federal Control Suits Against Carriers
The Director General of Railroads issues General Order No. 18 under the 1918 Act. Suits against carriers under federal control must be filed in the plaintiff’s home county or in the county where the action arose to avoid undue travel for railroad workers.
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W. W. Chambers
Herald
Act of Congress
W. G. McAdoo
Railroads
Recruiting Sergeant Coming to Your City
The U S recruiting office announces a recruiting sergeant will visit on or about April 21 1918. Local paper publication is requested and any assistance to the sergeant is appreciated.
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English
U. S
Ice Cream Supper Aids Red Cross at Branchville School
An ice cream supper will be held at the Branchville school house Thursday night April 25 for Red Cross benefit. All Branchville residents are invited and expected to enjoy a hospitable evening with proceeds aiding the Red Cross.
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Branchville
Red Cross
Cameron Minstrel Attendees List at Davilla Friday Night
Among those present from Cameron for the Davilla minstrel Friday night were Dr and Mrs Jas Watson Judge John Watson Mr and Mrs Jim Hooks John Brock W A Bonds McDonald Allen Hooks Jeff Kemp and Misses Jerusha Rogers Ella Joslin Velda Walker and Lucy Brock.
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Cameron
Davilla
Jas. Watson
John Watson
Jim Hooks
John Brock
W. A. Bonds
McDonald
Allen Hooks
Jeff Kemp
Jerusha Rogers
Ella Joslin
Velda Walker
Lucy Brock
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Sunday School Institute
Cameron Boy
R.A
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