Prairie Wind Storm Leaves Toward Enormous Cotton Loss
Jones Prairie Weekly News reports a severe wind storm damaged barns and caused enormous cotton losses. It notes visits from residents including Brother Spradley, Gladys Pascal, and Miss Mattie Pascal, plus church events with Dr. J. C. Hardy addressing Little River Baptist Church. Community thanks readers for news tips and mentions local social gatherings and visits to Cameron, Temple, and Branchville areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Spradley
West Texas
Lampasas
Little River Baptist Church
Jones Prairie
Gladys Pascal
Mattie Pascal
Robert Sanders
Coleman
A. C. Black
W. C. Weise
Bill
J. E. Lester
Bertha McLerran
Pearl Smith
Adelle Spradley
Nettie Bailey
Sadie Lee Bailey
Myrtle Crook
Myrtle Black
Ethel Weldon
Gladys Jones
Ruth McKinney
Joe Massengale
Jimmie Stewart
Penny Jones
Ollie Black
Lola Anderson
Commodore Anderson
Joe McLerran
Archie McLerran
Edgar Burnett
Eugene Burnett
Hardy Jones
Grady Stidham
Leonard Crook
Webster Spradley
Harvey Crook
William Erck
Jas. Erck
Eldred Massengale
Judson Henderson
Robert Weldon
William Bailey
Ardy
Texas
South
Harry Hammond
Cheeves
Cameron
German fleet defeated in Riga battle
Petrograd dispatch reports the German fleet lost the battleship Moltke three cruisers and seven torpedo boats in the Riga engagement. The German forces reportedly withdrew from Riga Bay after a failed descent near Hervin. barges carrying troops were repulsed and captured.
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London
Petrograd
The
Duma
Moltke
Riga
Riga Bay
Hervin
Gulf of Riga
Goeben
North Sea
Bleucher
Will Open Millinery Parlor This Week In Cameron
Miss Lalla Meyers returns from St Louis with a large stock of new millinery ready made hats and shapes. She plans to open in the building adjoining the Cameron State Bank this week, promising offerings to please even fastidious customers. Her selections aim to draw shoppers from Cameron and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lalla Meyers
St. Louis
Miss Meyers
Cameron
Cameron State Bank
Herald
Governor says University of Texas expenditure must be itemized
Governor Ferguson publicly questions the University of Texas expenditure method for the 711000 appropriation. He endorses Comptroller Terrell's demand for itemized accounts and criticizes President Battle's claim that the board may disburse as it sees fit.
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Austin
Texas
Board of Regents
University of Texas
Ferguson
H. B. Terrell
W. J. Battle
University
Battle
Regents
Court Notes Of The Past Week
Marriages listed include Leo A Strelsky and Katharine Elizabeth Sanford Hugh P Arent and Ruth Gray Henry Jackson and Lula Green Jessie Ellison and Adeline Young Odie Mack and Roberta Franklin George Alexander and Katie Wesley Jim Reid and Laura Smith Douglas Smith and Minnie Brand L E Lamley and Jewel Lucas Charles Smith and Vada Foster Chris Ponder and D Clayton Max Clifton and Edna Belt Real Estate Transfers show deeds filed in county clerk records with buyers and prices including land near Buckholts and Rockdale Auto Register lists local buyers with vehicle makes in Rockdale Cameron and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo
A. Strelsky
Katherine Elizabeth Sanford
Hugh P. Arent
Ruth Gray
Henry Jackson
Lula Green
Jessie Ellison
Adeline Young
Odie Mack
Roberta Franklin
George Alexander
Katie Wesley
Jim Reid
Laura Smith
Douglas Smith
Minnie Brand
L. E. Lamley
Jewel Lucas Charles Smith
Vada Foster
Chris Ponder
D. Clayton
Max Clifton
Edna Belt
Herbert Hearne
Bordiele Hatch
Bible Study Class Meets at Baptist Ladies Church
The Bible study class of the Baptist Ladies Society held a regular session Monday afternoon in the church building with Miss Ada Henderson leading the lesson. Eleven members were present and Mr Rankin of Dallas attended as a visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Ladies Society
Ada Henderson
Russians Lose Novogeorgievsk Fortress In Poland
Berlin reports the capture of the Russian fortress Novogeorgievsk near Warsaw after a prolonged siege. The garrison of over 20,000 surrendered with a large stock of war material. General von Beseler led the assault as German siege guns overwhelmed the stronghold.
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Berlin
London
Novogeorgievsk
Poland
von Beseler
Warsaw
Nicholas
Vistula
Narew
Wkra
Novogeorgievak
Germany facing funds crisis and push for peace talks
Amsterdam reports a secret cabinet conference before the Reichstag reassembly. Karl Helfferich warned that a new war loan would deplete funds and risk bankruptcy, urging preparation for an honorable peace. Bethmann Hollweg urged moderation and peace proposals acceptable to the Entente. The meeting did not adopt a moderation resolution, prompting the Chancellor to threaten resignation if chauvinism persists.
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Amsterdam
Reichstag
Telgegraaf
Karl Helfferich
Treasury
Helfferich
von Bethmann- Hollweg
Barnhard Dernburg
United States
Telegraf
von Moltke
Germany
Examinations Set At Cameron High For September Dates
The next examinations for States and County certificates will be held in the Cameron High School auditorium September 2 3 and 4. The schedule covers Thursday Friday and Saturday sessions with subjects including History of Education Physics Solid Geometry American Literature Psychology Chemistry Bookkeeping Plane Trigonometry Physical Geography Physiology Composition Arithmetic Texas History Grammar Descriptive Geography Plane Geometry Spelling Writing Methods and Management Civics Reading United States History General History Agriculture Algebra. Respectfully yours Jim F Chadwick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron High School
Jim F. Chadwick
English Service at Christaan Church Next Sunday
Luthean minister will conduct an English service at 11 oclock Sunday morning at Christaan Church. An open invitation is extended to all to be present for the worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luthean
Christaan Church
Hearn Hatch nuptials at Episcopal Rectory
The marriage of Hubert Hearn and Bordielee Hatch was held Saturday evening at the Episcopal Rectory with Rev. Hardman officiating. The bride, formerly of Cameron, is praised for fine character and many friends. the groom, a Ben Arnold farmer, is widely known and receiving well wishes. The Herald extends best wishes for their future. A large tabernacle is being erected at Adams Avenue and Seventh Street for the Ham Ramsey union revival, with seating for a vast audience. the meeting starts next Sunday and continues indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Hearn
Bordielee Hatch
Episcopal
Hardman
Cameron
Ben Arnold
Herald
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Temple
Ed Lewis
Ed McCall
Martin Hammond
J. B. Francis, Jr
the State University
O. K’s. Terrell
L. H. Posey
J. D. Harris
Howard Harris
E. H. Noack
Rockdale
J. H. Burnet
W. J. Woods
Elizabeth Cupp
Leacie Smith
J. BE
Simon Tanksley
J. J. Warren
Block
Con
J.R. Slone
W. F. Young
Buckholts
J. O. Roberts
Wm. Ginnith
J. R. Slone
M. N. Hitt
J. R. Frain
Roger Killough
D. H. Harris Et al
E. H. Neahland
Auto Register
H. G. Murphree
Ford
J. D. McNeill
Maxwell
E. M. Aveledge
Annie Bickett
Oakland
Willi Coffiell
R. H. Hicks
Dodge
Mr. Rankin of
Dallas
Empire
F Financial
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