Edge of Winter Looms Over Rosebud and Cameron
In Cameron a dry town question surfaces as Waco visitors are urged to verify the claim. The Jamestown exposition opens next Friday with President Roosevelt as guest, closing November 30. Local industry payrolls are noted as crucial yet overlooked. The piece discusses child labor, gambling law, and new taxes on malt liquor dealers, plus divisions within the Daughters of the Republic in Texas.
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President Roosevelt
Ino
Uno
Topsy
Missouri Woman Sues Editor Over Obituary Phrase
A Missouri woman sues an editor claiming an obituary stating her husband had gone to a happier home was inaccurate and defamatory. The Bartlett Tribune reports the legal action seeking damages.
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Missouri
Bartlett Tribune
Good Definition of Gossip and Its Global Voice
An extended satire from Kernes County News and San Antonio Express comments on gossip as a universal force. It humorously lists dangers and calamities to claim gossip travels from Dan to Beersheba. A Cameron note disputes applying the definition to Cameron.
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Dan
Beersheba
United States
Kernes County News
Noah Webster
San Antonio Express
Cameron
The Cat Contest Winners List Published
The Herald published the correct cat list after last week's contest. Corine Cox submitted the first correct list and won the Herald's dollar. Other participants included Inc Sapp, Neilie March, Archie McLerran, Mike Coleman, John Hefley, Emma Whitman, Jewel Joslin, and Ruth Henderson.
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Herald
Corine Cox
Jnc. Sapp
Neilie March
Archie McLerran
Mike Coleman
John Hefley
Emma Whitman
Jewel Joslin
Ruth Henderson
Floral Wedding and Poets and Authors Contest
Floral Wedding and Poets and Authors Contest invites readers to name families and teachers with one entry each. Aimed at out of town entrants, it offers a Herald dollar as prize for correct trial answers on both floral wedding and poets and authors questions.
Resolutions of Respect for Deceased Members
Resolutions honor Sov E D Atkin and Sov Dr E J Powell of Cottonwood Camp 191 W O W Maysfield Texas. The committee expresses sympathy, orders minutes to record the resolutions, and requests publication to Cameron papers. Also notes Judge Ed English court over beer sales as public morals issue and calls for law enforcement to keep streets clear after dark.
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E. D. Atkinson
Cottonwood Camp
W.O. W. Maysfield
Texas
Cameron
M. H. McCulloch
T. L. Randolph
J. C. Tyson
Committee
E. J. Powell
Ed English
Judes
Rockdale
Dan Patch
Mrs Caroline Stidham of Jones Prairie Dies at 76 at Home Place
Mrs Caroline Stidham aged nearly 77 died at Jones Prairie on April 10 after a long illness. Born Caroline Jones she married Thos J Stidham who died in the Civil War. Survived by two children Addie Boslick and Ben F Stidham. Funeral by Pastor S H Pollard from Little River Baptist Church.
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Jones’ Prairie
Caroline
Thos. J. Stidham
Addie Boslick
Ben F. Stidham
Stidham
Caroline Jones
Illlinois
Texas
Bhroun
Lucian
Cameron
Black House
Little River
S. H. Pollard
Pace's New Drug Store Announces Jewelry Arrival
Just received a new assortment of jewelry at Pace's New Drug Store, inviting shoppers to view the latest pieces. The listing highlights fashionable rings, bracelets, and necklaces available for patrons during regular store hours.
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Pace’s
Dog S Pup Request From A Minister
A man at the door asked if the speaker’s dog had any pups and expressed interest in obtaining one to give to his minister, noting he usually attended an entire hand.
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Rockdale Messenger
Harpers’ Weekly
For Rent A dwelling house notice
For Rent. A dwelling house for rent. Now is your chance. Apply to Geo. A. Thomas & Sons. 44-tf
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Geo. A. Thomas & Sons
Railroad Managers Run Slow to White House Terminal
A clipped dispatch notes railroad managers moving at a slow pace toward the White House terminal, signaling delays in progress or schedule.
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White House
Cameron Grants Franchise to Cameron Compress Company
City of Cameron Texas approves a franchise for Cameron Compress Company to build and operate a sidetrack on Avenue D in West Cameron Milam County. The ordinance allows construction and operation with safety provisions and notes it supplements a prior 1895 franchise. Signed April 16 1907 by City Secretary Beaty and Mayor Wolf with alderman Hefley.
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Cameron Compress Company
Cameron
Westmeron
State of Texas
Milam
West Cameron
Cameron Whic Compres Company
Beit
Camress Company
Evon Com
C. P. Beaty
Tex
J. B. Wolf
City of
J. D. Hefley
Letter to Tom Sapp on paint cost and wealth
Letter discusses paint pricing with odd phrasing and numbers. Mentions Devoe and a “cost put-on” context. Claims national wealth is 107 billion dollars and references lost franchises.
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Tom Sapp
The Old World and Its Ways by Col William Jennings Bryan
A profusely illustrated travel book recounting Bryan and colleagues year long journey around the earth and Europe. It features 246 photographs showing people in cities towns and villages and daily life. Published by Thompson Publishing Co St Louis sold through solicitors with agents advertised in this issue.
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William Jennings Bryan
The
Earth
Europe
Bryan
Thompson Publishing Co
St. Louis
Uncle Leslie Shaw Urges Workers to Live Economically
After taking a $50,000 yearly post, Uncle Leslie Shaw advises working people to cut expenses and live frugally. He emphasizes practical budgeting and resource management for middle and lower income families.
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Leslie Shaw
Charter Granted for Farmers' Cotton Warehouse Co
Rosebud News reports a charter granted to the Farmers' Cotton Warehouse Co of Rosebud with incorporators P Pieper W F Pagel J D Roper S E Fowler R E Cobb and others. The grounds are purchased and building work will start soon.
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Farmers’ Cotton Warehouse Co
Rosebud
P. Pieper
W. F. Pagel
J. D. Roper
S. E. Fowler
R. E. Cobb
Rosebud News
Rosebud residents pushed to finish 16 miles of roadbed
The Brenham Road project near Rosebud asks the local crowd to complete 16 miles of right of way, eight miles on each side, including depot grounds, with a cash bonus cut from thirty thousand to twenty thousand dollars. Rosebud citizens say they were unaware the town would build the road.
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Rosebud
Baltimore Man Recalls Brief Sermon At Local Church
A Baltimore resident recounts attending a church where the minister delivered a sermon of only ten minutes, an unusually brief duration for the speaker. The account notes the unusual brevity and the attendee’s reaction to the swift message.
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Baltimore
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Foley Sisoney
Cameron, Texas
Devoe
P.S
F. W. Devoe & Co
John Pace
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