The War Debts of the War Stricken Europe
An outline of postwar debt totals for European nations led by England Germany and Austria with France real estate and labor figures. The piece speculates on effects of a 50 to 60 billion dollar increase and how it might fund canals universities and salaries for workers. It references large sums and multiple countries to illustrate economic burdens after conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Germany
Russia
Austria
Italy
Turkey
Europe
New York
Newte
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
France
Harvard
Judge James C. Scott to Retire from Bench
Closing week of Robertson County District Court marks the final term for Judge James C. Scott after a six year period as district attorney and six weeks in Brazos County plus eight weeks in Milam County. Hearne Democrat notes his health improves and a lucrative practice may follow.
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District Court
Robertson County
James C. Scott
Brazos County
Milam County
Scott
Hearne Democrat
Saw Mill Operation Expands Local Industry
Mr. R H Redfield, proprietor of the Electric Blacksmith Shop, has installed a modern saw mill to process lumber for any purpose. He buys rough lumber and trims it for local needs, helping farmers avoid distant orders. Redfield notes a wagon tongue selling at half its usual price, boosting home industry. August Maneth, recovering from appendicitis in Cameron Hospital, is improving and soon returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Redfield
Cameron
August Maneth
Cameron Hospital
Marek Week News Highlights Local Socials and Travel
The weekly Marek news notes cotton farming delays due to late rains. Visits occur in Cameron and Marekville with brief reports on residents traveling to San Marcos, Cameron, and Marak. Social gatherings include a party at the Marak home with several named attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Kopesky
Marekville
Austin Wokaty
Will Kostrum
Cameron
Thyra Marek
San Marcos
Steve Marak
Joe
August Gurecky
Rud Marek
Fred Matus
Agnes Matus
Mary Kacer
Mattie Gurecky
Tom Marak
Rudolph
J. Otts
Marak
Joe Shriber
Felix Matula
John Gurecky
Frank Vanek
Fannie
Carrie
Bessie Marak
Annie Gurecky
Fine Corn Exhibition Near Milano
The Milano Gazette reports an exhibition at J. D. Peeple's store showcasing fine corn grown by G. W. Beard two miles east of Milano. Twenty acre field samples, Bloody Butcher and Strawberry varieties, include ears weighing up to two pounds. Average 32 ears per bushel. claim the corn is among the best in the South and asks if Texas yields can beat Milano's crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Peeple
G. W. Beard
Milano
South
Texas
Milano Gazette
Souvenir Sent to Deutschland by Cameron Compress
The Cameron Compress Company sent a souvenir bale of cotton to Deutschland and received a note acknowledging receipt and confirming safe arrival in Germany. The residence of Mr. John Martin east of the city park nears completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Compress Company
Deutscheland
Germany
John Martin
Fifty Fifty Road Fund Plan for Texas Good Roads
The Shackelford Bank good roads plan would split federal aid 50 50 with Texas raising 291 927 to receive 291 927 more for a total of 583 854 to fund road districts counties and the state can opt in locally. The proposal treats each district that contributes as eligible and aims to accelerate road improvements across the state backed by federal support and self help.
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Shackelford-Bankhead
Texas
America
Marriage Licenses Filed In Milam County This Week
County Clerk records list marriages from Adolf Kramer to Lena Eikenhorauss and J T Caffey to Mamie Catchings among others. Other entries show land transactions in Milam, Williamson, and Rockdale counties totaling 43 to 5512.50 dollars. The County Court convened with Steve Lewis trial for aggravated assault and Judge Watson commenting on docket status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Clerk’s Office
Adolf Kramer
Bernhardine Schwansch
Geo. D. Hooker
Eva E. Hooker
William T. Evans
Irene Dermas
Will Lewis
Helen Mitch
W. Vogelsang
E.vogelsang Jr
Jasper Tinnon
Frank Dymple
Rockdale
T. D. Baker
W. D. Burkhart
Milam
Williamson
Steve Lewis
Consolidation of Tyson, Port Sullivan, and Branchville districts into Branchville No. 64
The County Board of Education approved merging Tyson School, Port Sullivan School, and Branchville School District into Branchville School District No. 64. The new district will offer high school privileges and receive a per capita funding of 7.30 dollars for the coming year. The board also scheduled September 1 to decide whether to appoint an attendance officer to enforce compulsory education laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Education
W. A. Morrison
Tyson
Port Sullivan
Branchville
J. F P. Chadwick
Ben Arnold Man Reports West Texas Drought Woes
Mr Ed Fraizier of Ben Arnold told Cameron court visitors he just returned from West Texas where crops were in poor condition and residents needed rain. He described the drought as unfavorably affecting local farming communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Fraizier
Ben Arnold
Cameron Court
West Texas
Farmers Institute Dates in Milam County
Hon Ed R Kane ex commissioner of Agriculture will hold farmers institutes in Milam County at Burlington Ben Arnold Cameron Rockdale Thorndale Aug 19 2 30 pm Aug 21 2 30 pm Aug 22 2 30 pm Aug 28 2 30 pm Aug 24 2 30 pm The Department of Agriculture seeks closer contact with farmers urging attendance and cooperation to control markets and pests Ladies invited by Commissioner Fred W Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed R. Kane
Commissioner of Agriculture
Farmers’ Institutes
Milam County
Burlington
Ben Arnold
Cameron
Rockdale
Thorndale
Department of Agriculture
Starving population in Forkland faces flood wreckage and hunger
In South Green county Alabama more than a thousand people in Forkland are starving after floods left sour green corn as the only food. Aid offers are limited and locals must cope as the Tombigbee and Black Warrior rivers flood the area. Crops are ruined and credit is gone, leaving farmers unable to feed both families and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forkland
Ala
South Green County
Tombigbee
Black Warrior
Jones Prairie Leader Visits Cameron on Tuesday
Mr. T. B. Stidham of Jones Prairie, a leading citizen of that progressive community, visited Cameron on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Stidham
Jones Prairie
Cameron
Stidham
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Ious
Marek News
Deutschland
Court House
J. T. Caffey
Mamie Catchings
Charley Walzel
Lena Eikenhorst
T. J. Avera
Earle Lankford
B. T. Yager
Maysfield
Ford
de Waal
L. H. Dansby
Rogers
W. D. Woods
Chevrolet
Dave Patillo
Sharp
Will Davis
Sharpe
R. C. Knipp
W. H. Slone
Buckholts
KE. C. Moseley
J. H. Sapp
C. E. Gaston
W. H. McCoy
J. M. Sewright
F. M. Yarbrough
Watson
Jeff Tl. Kemp
Giles Arriett
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