Looney Defends Wilson in Milam County Speech
Ben F. Looney former Texas Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate spoke to over 200 Administration Democrats in Cameron praising Democratic national policy and criticizing Joe Bailey. He highlighted the Federal Reserve Bank Act farm loan act and wartime achievements while urging support for delegates to the San Francisco convention and a Democratic world order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben F. Looney
Texas
District Court
Milam County
Looney
San Francisco
U. S. Hearrell
Cameron
Hearrell
Joe Bailey
America
Bailey
United States
Kaiser
Congress
Wilson
Holland's Magazine Subscription Drive Planned by Club
The P T Club will canvas for Holland's Magazine renewals and new subscriptions next week. Fifty percent of proceeds go to the club for buying books for the school library. The offer is $2.00 for three years.
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Holland’s
Holland's
Batte's Store Advertises Cane Seed For Sale
Mrs. A N Green visited Waco this week to see her daughter Miss Louise who attends Baylor University. The item urges readers to compare Batte's Store cane seed before purchasing elsewhere.
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Batte
A. N. Green
Waco
Louise
Baylor University
Tornado Toll Rises Across Mississippi Alabama and Tennessee
A multi state tornado outbreak leaves more than 140 dead and extensive property loss across eastern Mississippi northwestern Alabama and southern Tennessee. Towns like Ingomar Jasper County and Meridian report heavy destruction with numerous fatalities and widespread damage to homes and forests.
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Birmingham
Ala
Mississippi
Alabama
Tennessee
Ingomar
Miss
Jasper County
Williamson
Maury
Carroll
Meridian
Aberdeen
Amory
Deemer Lumber Camp
Neshoba County
Philadelphia
Glen
Columbus
Baker
Bay Springs
Rose Hill
Keownville
Bell Schoolhouse
Starkville
Sheffield
Gurley
Little Cove
Waco
Tennessee Line
Dallas News
Not Climate That Produces Singers Says Mrs Shepherd
Betsy Lane Shepherd, renowned soprano, says climate does not create genius in singers. She cites perseverance and study as the key factors, noting foreign support helps gifted children but that opportunity to work matters most. Her Cameron concert on April 11 will attract many locals.
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Betsy Lane Shepherd
Cameron
Mrs. Shepherd
Naples
Venice
Miss Sallie Kate McLane Spends Weekend at Home
Miss Sallie Kate McLane stayed Sunday at home and returned Monday to Dallas.
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Miss Sallie Kate McLane
Dallas
Longhorn Refining Company Wins Victory in Trade Mark Fight
The Longhorn Refining Company asserts its stake in the oil industry, outlining plans in Tracy field and Maysfield, and stressing shared dividends for small and large stockholders. The piece defends offshore speculation, highlights deep tests, and links oil to transportation needs and national progress.
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Longhorn Refining Company
Mother Earth
Wild Cat
Wildcat
Maysfield
Tracy Field
Tracy- Maysfield Oil & Gas Co
Soldier Bonus Bill Ready by May First
Washington reports Republican leaders tentatively plan to present a soldier relief bill by May 1. The measure includes cash compensation and options for land settlement, home building, and extended vocational training, with two proposed cash schedules and a staged January 1, 1921 start. Revenue likely from a gross sales tax, while Democrats push for taxes on war profits and Republicans split on sales taxes.
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Washington
House
Milam Democrats urged to vote in May 1 primary
Dr. John L. Denson chair of Milam County National Administration Democratic Executive Committee appeals to Milam Democrats to attend Presidential Primary Conventions on May 1. He warns against anti administration delegates and urges unity to back the administration's record in peace and war.
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John L. Denson
National Administration
Democratic Executive Committee
Milam County
Democratic Party
L. Son
J den
National Administra’ Democratic Executive Committee
Mitam County
Longhorn Refining Wins Trade Mark Battle Over Emblem
The Longhorn Refining Company of Cameron defeated Oklahoma Refining and Producing in a trademark dispute. A Washington patent attorney advised that the Longhorn emblem and name can be patented and not infringe the Fort Worth firm’s steer head mark. The company will resume operations and seek capital investments as legal clearance clears the way.
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Longhorn Refining Company of
Cameron
George P. Kimmel
Washington
John Bertrand
Texas
Oklahoma Refining and Producing Company of
Fort Worth
Bertrand
Longhorn Refining Company
Kimmel
Longhorn Refining
Sto
Indiana
Herald
Longhorn Refining Co
All Saints Episcopal Church to Host Bishop Quin
All Saints Episcopal Church schedules Sunday service at 7:30 p m with Bishop Quin coadjutor of the Episcopal Church in Texas as guest. Rector W E Phillips invites neighbors and the public to hear him. The meeting targets white churches with provisions for cooperating colored churches. Batte's Store ad appears nearby.
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Quin
Episcopal Church
Texas
W. E. Phillips
Mississippi Storm Kills Cameron Doctors Niece and Baby
Telegraphic report from Cameron says Dr. John L. Denson and Dr. Tom Denson lost their niece Mrs Oats and her infant in the Bay Springs tornado. The disaster, part of a three state sweep through Alabama Mississippi and Tennessee, left 140 dead and widespread devastation.
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Cameron
John Lo Denson
Tom Denson
Oats
Bay Springs
Sissippi
Joh Denson
Santa Fe
Mississippi
Alabama
Tennesse
Drs
Tom
John L. Denson
Memorial Day Observed by Jeff Rogers Chapter U D
The Jeff Rogers Chapter UD held Memorial Day on April 17 honoring veteran graves with flags and flowers. Graves of Dr T A Pope L W Carothers and W M McCall were decorated, noting service in Mexican and Civil Wars. Also remembered were Edwin Liardy George Luther and Lawless Green. Four Confederate veterans attended.
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Jeff Rogers
U. D
United States
T. A. Pope
L. W. Carothers
W. M. McCall
Edwin Liardy
George Luther
Lawless Green
Andrew McLane
J. BE. Reno
M. W. Mitchell
W. S. Riggs
Thorndale Legion Plans July Celebration
Commander Jeff D. Hefley Jr of the Thorndale Post of the American Legion announced a large July celebration in Cameron with U S Senator Morris Sheppard and Major General Diekman invited to attend. An elaborate program is being arranged with public speakers and political features, and neighboring counties may join the event.
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Jeff D. Hefley, Jr
Thorndale
American Legion
Cameron
Hefley
United States
Morris Sheppard
Diekman
Southern Department
Death Claims Pioneer C. H. Smith of Rosebud
C H Smith a pioneer resident died Monday April 19 at Rosebud living with son Bonie Smith. Born in Alabama in 1844 he moved to Texas at age years and resided here since. Survived by seven children five sons two daughters and his wife who died about four years ago. Services were held in Bell county family cemetery.
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C. H. Smith
Bonie Smith
Rosebud
Bell County
Mr. Smith
Alabama
Texas
Smith
Eugene Smith
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Scores Bailey
Parent-Teachers’ Club
W. Aston
Tracy-Maysfield Oil & Gas Company
Yellowstone National Park
France
FT. Worth
Washington, D. C
ALL Saints Episcopal Church
DR. Tom and
John Denson
Mildred Oats
Jepp Wee Igers
C. N. Green’ & Bros
Thorndale Legion
COM. Hefley
C. N. Green & Bros
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