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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1927
Page
1
Milam County reporting shows 2500 plus votes in an amendment election with 2037 against and 232 for the judiciary amendment. The Milam County Bar backed the measure but it failed amid active campaigning and accusations regarding lethargy and corporate influence.
A Choctaw Indian from Oklahoma writes Col. Charles Lindbergh naming him To hbionssi Chitokaka meaning Greatest White Eagle and hopes he builds a nest and raises little eagles as he tours the country. The letter will be given to Lindbergh on his arrival in St Louis.
Zeke Alford led Buckholts Bulldogs to a 17 to 5 playoff victory over Prairie Hill in the News Tribune Cup opener. Buckholts advances to face Cavalry and Lott, with a large Cameron crowd hoping for upcoming games.
The Church of Christ in Cameron announces a series of revival meetings starting August 5. Coleman D. Nichols of Stephenville will preach. Services will be on the church lot two blocks north of the courthouse, with plans to build a new building and broad public support.
A. T. Epperson announces an upcoming Radio Shop in the Cammer Tailor building to sell Atwater Kent radios with parts and accessories. The shop will offer complete repair service for all makes and aims to open around August 10th becoming Cameron’s first exclusive radio outlet.
Cameron Gun Club held its regular shoot at Country Club Grounds on Wednesday afternoon. Harris made a high score breaking 22 of 25. Vogelsang 20. Tox 18. Visitors included Paul Webb, W. B. Levy, Mack Fox, Dr. Zellner and Mack Harvey. Regular shoots occur every Wednesday at 5 pm.
Traffic signals are being installed by the Santa Fe railroad at the power plant crossing and near the station. The improvements, long advocated for safety, reflect effort by the commercial club and city council, with the railroad to be congratulated.
Cameron drivers test a newly developed safety device at the gate to the Will Ford farm. Contractor J A Walston says the twenty foot wide mechanism may improve traffic safety at railroad crossings and has filed for patent and submitted to the state highway department. The device expands on the idea first revealed after the Round Rock accident that killed Baylor football stars.
Cameron draws closer to a new hotel as architects confer with a local financier and a party seeking only a site. M. Burns confirms talks with a backer prepared to fund a “our story hotel” in Cameron, signaling renewed city interest.
Researchers trace the English term silk to the Chinese word si meaning fabric, noting historical trade and linguistic exchange that linked the two terms across cultures. The finding highlights how global commerce shaped language.
The Houston Chronicle denounces a vocal minority that defeated amendments, claiming the majority acted from indifference. It argues proponent arguments failed, cites Dan Moody broadcasts, and notes Milam County shows broad opposition with 40 counted boxes' results. It condemns labeling opponents as enemies to progress.
Milam County and the state of Texas defeated all four proposed constitutional amendments in the recent election. Local civic leaders praised the result, urging future amendments originate with the people. Across Texas, 106,952 votes favored the amendments' opponents, with 83,922 against in Milam and nationwide a strong rejection.
Reed Rogers captured first place with a low gross score of 68 at the Nine Hole Golf Association Tournament in Taylor on a 35 par course. Captain Besse of A. and M. College finished second as Cameron entrants including A. Cottle W. Q. Newton Walter Sharpe Alex Triggs Dr. Tom Denson joined Rogers.
Rev H G Kenney calls theology to awaken, denounces worship of a dead God, in a First Methodist Church sermon. He argues belief in God depends on daily living, not creeds, citing Jesus’ teachings as applying to life. The address was delivered on Rev Spi Power’s invitation.
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