Farm engineering highlighted in county agent report
County farm agent George Banzhaf documents extensive terracing across 65 Milam County farms from December 1921 to November 1922. He notes 132,060 yards of terrace, 2,268 acres of terraced land, drainage on ten farms, and 4,440 yards of open ditches. Demonstrations with water drops begun August 1, 1922, influenced county officials to install drops along a public road. The work is praised as vital for soil conservation and farm prosperity amid widespread hillside erosion.
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George Banzhaf
Milam County
M. R. Bentley
A. & M. College
Crittendon Again Heads K P Lodge Cameron
O W Crittendon elected Chancellor Commander of the Knights of Pythias lodge in Cameron. Officers named include R E Sharpe W Gillis Albert Collins H N Clary Monta Thomas W Chambers Robt Wharton Jeff Kemp plus other posts. Fire Stone plans five customer prizes on December 23 with details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Crittendon
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Cameron
R. E. Sharpe
W. G. Gillis
P. Albert Collins
Anti Tick Protesters Prepare for Friday Meeting
County anti tick group plans to urge the Commissioners Court to halt cattle fever tick eradication. A petition by cattlemen and others will seek cessation of the dipping law. Inspector Raymond Beard will attend with a Livestock Sanitary Commission representative as quarantines and recent court actions heighten tensions over the program. The county has spent about 70 000 dollars in three years with limited progress.
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Commissioners Court
Raymond Beard
Livestock Sanitary Commission
Lighting Equipment Arrives for Cameron White Way
Cameron receives eleven standards for the white way with installation to begin. Four more standards go to the courthouse area and four lights at entrances. Two standards go to the plant property, bringing total to seventeen in the business district. installations supervised by Guggolz. Martin Kilian to install. City aims to light intersections for traffic guidance and hopes to brighten streets by Christmas Eve.
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City of
Cameron
C. R. Phillips
Giles L. Arriett
Court House
C. W. Lawrence
Cameron Water, Power and Light Company
J. B. White
Southwestern General Electric Company
T. T. Hockaday
Martin Kilian
Cameron Plumbing and Electric Company
Guggolz
Neff Unable to Visit Cameron Citing Full Speaking Dates
Governor Pat M. Neff informs Cameron Commercial Club president C W Lawrence that he cannot schedule a Cameron visit due to fully booked engagements. He expresses regret and hopes to visit at an early date, signing the letter with his regards.
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Neff
Cameron
C. W. Lawrence
Cameron Commercial Club
Pat M. Neff
Texas
Hartsfield Named Deputy for Rogers in Cameron
Hartsfield of Buckholts, long presumed ally of Sheriff-elect Drew S. Rogers, is appointed office deputy under the incoming administration. Rogers takes office January 1. Hartsfield’s background includes two races for tax assessor and a prior role as Buckholts constable and deputy sheriff, with a strong record of law enforcement. The Cameron public welcomes his appointment.
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H. H. Hartsfield
Buckholts
Drew S. Rogers
Rogers
Hartsfield
Cameron
Minerva Crude Price Increase Boosts Oil Revenues
Owens Refining of Cameron raises Mi nerva crude price to 1.50 per barrel on December 2. Prairie Pipe Line had linked future crude payments to gravity, shifting market expectations for Mid-Continent oils. The change elevates top gravity oils like Minerva and will add about 3000 dollars monthly to producer coffers.
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Owens Refining Company
Cameron
Minerva
Owens Company
Prairie Pipe Line Company
Prairie Company
Milam County
Miss Georgie Carr Visits Miss Agnes Henderson
Miss Agnes Henderson hosted her cousin Miss Georgie Carr of Waco the past weekend. After a two week absence due to a serious operation, Frank Mohler returned to school Monday.
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Agnes Henderson
Georgie Carr
Waco
Frank Mohler
Milam County Battery Company Moves Quarters
Milam County Battery Station completes new filling station behind the Commercial Hotel and has occupied the building. The improved property enhances appearance and value. Max Fox invites friends and motorists to share in the revived business and better service.
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Milam County Battery Station
Max Fox
Masons attend Texas Grand Lodge sessions in Waco
Messrs. R. H. Redfield T. F. Hardy and J. H. Ireland district officers attended the Grand Masonic Lodge of Texas Grand Chapter and Grand Council sessions in Waco this week with each body meeting for three days.
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Messrs
R. H. Redfield
T. F. Hardy
J. H. Ireland
Grand Masonic Lodge of Texas Grand Chapter
Grand Council
Waco
Mohler Student Returns to A&M After Thanksgiving Visit
Joe Mohler, a student at A. and M., resumed his studies in College Station after spending Thanksgiving with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Mohler.
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Joe Mohler
College Station
J. F. Mohler
New Maysfield School Building Occupied This Week
The new seventeen thousand dollar brick school at Maysfield has been occupied after completion by contractor W J Walston of Cameron. The facility is described as among the finest in the area with grounds improved by gravel and cement walks. Max Collins and Frank Redfield attended the Grand Lodge meeting in Waco, while Miss Ida Lucille McDermott arrived to brighten the home of Mr and Mrs Charles McDermott.
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Maysfield
W. J. Walston
Cameron
Max Collins
Frank Redfield
Grand Lodge
Waco
Ida Lucille
Charles McDermott
Do Your Christmas Shopping in Cameron Buy Early
The notice urges shoppers to buy in Cameron with fourteen days left before Christmas and twenty six days later, promising the best selection and savings from merchants inviting trade territories to patronize Cameron stores for early buying and service.
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Cameron
Milam County Quarantines All Livestock Movement
A fever tick quarantine is proclaimed in Milam County Texas effective December 2 1922. No cattle horses mules or asses may move within or from the county unless certified by an inspector or a permit is issued.
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The
Livestock Sanitary Commission
Raymond Beard
Livestock Sanitary Commission of Texas
Mi‘am
Texas
Milam County
Charity fundraiser aims to raise 1200 for Associated Charities
The Associated Charities in Cameron plans a Christmas appeal to raise 1200 to cover a yearly deficit and fund twelve months of operations. A meeting at First National Bank chaired by Mrs. Cora Cammer formed a finance committee and three fundraising groups to canvass the city.
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Associated Charities
First National Bank
Cora Cammer
J. B. White
H. M. Hefley
W. M. Cobb
Walter F. Sharpe
J. G. West
W. G. Gillis
Giles L. Arriett
Cameron
Ordinance Bans Fireworks in City Business District
City warns the public that firing fireworks in Cameron’s business district violates the law and will be strictly enforced to prevent fire hazards and protect property.
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Cameron
Methodist preacher to speak at Marlin church Sunday night
Rev. C. T. Talley, Presiding Elder of the Marlin district, will preach at the Methodist Church Sunday night at seven o'clock, fifteen minutes earlier than the usual hour. At the close the pastor will announce plans for the coming year.
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C. T. Talley
Marlin
Cameron appoints park committee from finance board
Mayor White named a city park committee at the council meeting. The panel includes O M Smith as chair, George T Graves, and H M Hefley from the finance committee. The aim is to expand park improvements and manage future property acquisitions. Tax delinquencies approaching $3000 were noted, with City Attorney Webb to aid collections and former attorney Burns Jr. having filed suits before resignation.
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City of
Cameron
White
O. M. Smith
George T. Graves
H. M. Hefley
Dan Tyson
Webb
S. M. Burns Jr
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Crittendon
K. P. Lodge
Fire Stone
White Way
Yours Most Sincerely
HH. Hartsheld
Minerva Gil
Milam County Battery Company
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