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Newspaper

Cameron Herald

Location

Cameron, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1921

Page

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Better Relations Urged by Mexican Consul in Speech

Mexican Consul C. A. Casarin urged harmony between the U S and Mexico in Cameron on Sunday. He called for sympathy and cooperation, stressing loyalty to the United States while addressing local officials and Mexican nationals. The event drew representatives from nearby counties and marked one of Cameron’s largest Mexican demonstrations.

United States Mexico Sr. C. A. Casarin San Antonio Court House Honorifico Club Blue Cross Commercial Club J. R. Hays W. B. Skelton Hilly Stedman W. Bradburry Welsome Hearrell Beaval Rafaela Daniel de Gonzales Cameron Luis Gonzales Maximo Cortez Estanislao Villanueva

Skelton Rejoins Auto Industry With Daugherty Motor Co

W B Skelton retired as Milam County Produce manager but now accepts a position with Daugherty Motor Company and will start immediately. He previously served as secretary treasurer of Daugherty Motor Company in 1920 21 and is secretary of the Cameron Commercial Club. His friends welcome his return to the auto business.

W. B. Skelton Milam County Produce Company Daugherty Motor Company Skelton Daugherty Motorcomy Chevrolet Cameron Commercial Club

Mrs W Taber Pioneer Resident Buried Here

Mrs W C Taber longtime Cameron resident and Milam county pioneer died at her daughter’s home in Austin on November 27 1923. She was buried in Oak Hill Cameron beside her husband W C Taber on November 28. She leaves two children Mrs W Ponder of Sweetwater and Mrs Arthur W Taber of Austin who attended the funeral. Local friends mourn the loss of a Christian mother and pioneer.

W. C. Taber Cameron Milam County Arthur W. Taber Austin Oak Hill Taber Russell C. White The Baptist Church Ira F. Key Methodist Church Herald

Odd Fellows Roll Call Held Tonight in Cameron

The Odd Fellows lodge in Cameron will conduct its annual roll call tonight in the lodge room. Secretary Jim F. Chadwick has mailed invitations to all members and requests each member to be present to answer when their name is called.

Odd Fellows Cameron Jim F. Chadwick Oo. Ei Crittendon Milam Lodge Knights of Pythias R. E. Sharpe O. W. Crittenden W. G. Gillis J. R. Justin W. Fred Henry K. R C. B. Triges A. Ww W. Oe M. P. Adams L. Tucker M. G. Cox Fred Henry Lodge Order Jeff T. Kemp Cc. D. Lay

Pry jack shrimp, White tuna fish, sockeye calmon

Giles I Avriett is named in a readable fragment listing seafood items and a person’s name. The text reads like a pantry or market notation with mixed catch types and a proper noun. Further context is not provided.

Pry Giles i. Avriett

Cameron Commission Form Motion At Club Meeting

Proponents of the commission form of government in Cameron plan to discuss the issue at the Commercial Club meeting tomorrow night. A club committee recommended February elect ion to adopt the commission form ahead of February primaries.

Cameron Commercial Club Friends of the Movement

Knights of Columbus to Organize in Cameron

A council of the Knights of Columbus will be organized in Cameron on Sunday December 11. Delegates from surrounding towns will attend with an all day program and a banquet in the evening. Mayor U S Mearrell will welcome visitors as Cameron volunteers finalize plans.

Knights of Columus Cameron U.S. Mearrell Knights In

Election to Reduce Tax Rate Fails at Ad Hall

The ballot to cut the tax rate from 50 cents to 25 cents was defeated at Ad Hall last week. The tax rate remains at 50 cents as proponents failed to gain passage.

Ad Hall

Ferndell Olives Featured in Stock Selection

Ferndell plain and pimento stuffed olives highlighted in stock list by Giles L. Avriett.

Giles L. Avriett

Retail Merchants Association Organized in Cameron

A Cameron Commercial Club meeting approved forming a Retail Merchants Association in Cameron. J W Coleman was elected chairman. Members from multiple firms subscribed, with Finbert McLane as president and W B Skelton secretary. Committees were named to raise funds and plan the refinery site, while talks highlighted benefits of such an association.

Cameron Commercial Club J. W. Coleman Finbert McLane W. W. Chambers B. F. Bonde W. B. Skelton H. M. Hefley One. E. Mangum Geo. Graves J. B. White W. G. Gillis R. H. Mcintosh S. A. Cottle W. O. Triggs Giles L. Arriett J. T. Parma Marshal Foch Hillen Retail Merchant's Association of Texas Retail Merchant’s Association

National Education Week Focuses on School Improvement

A letter urges national Education Week to revive public interest in schools, promote efficient teachers, and train students as capable citizens. It advocates practical curricula including agriculture, banking, salesmanship, domestic arts and science, and stresses the need to reach all social classes.

America Ional Isabelle Messimer

Schools and Social Efficiency in Public Education

Reflects on the public school system's role in broadening minds and improving social outcomes. Stresses the value of education for individual and civic progress within the community.

Central Produce Company Buys Milam County Firm

The Central Produce Company of Cameron has purchased the Milam County Produce Company. Milam County formed recently and began in October, owned by F. A. Green and managed by W. B. Skelton until retirement. M. N. Peter, Cameron Central manager, acquired the property for Central. The deal makes Central the area’s only large wholesale produce business, buying and shipping car lots. Central has operated in Cameron since 1920 and recently bought over $18,000 in pecans from county farmers.

Central Produce Company Milam County Produce Company Cameron F. A. Green W. B. Skelton M. N. Peter

Minerva Refinery Under Construction Near Cameron

Owens Refinery Company of Cameron advances building at Minerva with about 100 workers, offices opened in Cameron, and plans to start crude oil operation by January 1922. John H. Edwards appointed auditor and W A Jones to supervise. former Chickasaw staff join the project as tanks rise and foundations form. Weather delays pipe-laying. storage tanks being built by Serio Company of Ardmore.

Minerva Owens Refinery Company Cameron John S. Owens Ardmore First National Bank Mr. Owens John H. Edwards W. A. Jones Owens Chickasaw Serio Company Ardomre baMteredine Loe Tha Ries Sande McCamey Bradstrest Baggett Henry Lee Drilling Company No Neihous

Cameron Holiday Goods Display Invites Early Shopping

This notice touts Cameron as a Christmas shopping center with a wide, varied holiday stock. It promises practical and economical gifts, inviting shoppers to see Cameron's holiday goods first and take advantage of numerous buying opportunities and inducements.

Cameron

Dare Devil Miller Starred In Cameron Trades Day Drag

A Cameron Trades Day crowd estimated at 2000 to 2600 watched Dare Devil Miller perform the drag of death and other stunts. Miller was hoisted by his feet to the courthouse dome and drawn half a mile in a Buick roadster, reaching 60 mph. Joe Kirk won a goat-roping contest near the Santa Fe depot in 17 seconds.

Devil” Miller J. KR. Hays A.B. Schiller Cameron Motor Company Dare Devil Joe Batla B.greenway Cihanrt Miller San Francisco York Santa Fe Joe Kirk

Lyceum Play Postponed as Cast Fails to Arrive

The Taming of the Shrew planned for the Woe high school auditorium was postponed after players failed to reach the city. The event date will be announced later once headquarters provides information.

Annekred

Wells Hold Steady as New Drilling Planned at Moody

Drilling continues at around 700 feet with all wells maintaining output. The Fogel well averages 22 barrels daily, while Kemp and Hefler plan to begin on their No. 1 Moody next week to drill deeper into the formations.

Fogel Kemp and Hefler Moody

Fire Destroys Sheds at Power Plant

A Monday blaze at the power plant damaged several sheds after grass burning on the lot by an employee. The loss runs to several hundred dollars and is fully insured.

Presbyterial Laymen to Speak at Temple Mission

Visiting laymen from the First Presbyterian Church of Temple will join the Sunday morning service to address the congregation. Pastor A. R. McFadyen invites all to hear the laymen speak.

Sunday Church Services at First Baptist Church

Sunday school begins 9 45 visitors welcome. Morning worship 11 00 and evening service 7 06. Topic for evening service Will Your Belief Alter the Teaching of the Bible.

Milk yon bran shorts sist Baca mais Giles Avriett

Fragmentary text lists names Baca Giles Avriett with unclear context. The readable portion hints at a ledger or roster item but provides no action or event to describe. Further content needed to establish a clear news item.

Bacamais Giles L. Avriett

County School Trustees Auction Sale Of Building

The county board of trustees discussed the sale of a 2405 square building to be used for community purposes. Transfers included Houston to Marek and Tomasek to Buckholts among others. Appointments were made for trustee positions in Shanon and Hartis.

County School Trusters Autevrial County Board of Trustees Camertinix Frusiges Wy. A. Morrison Anieran J. Wallace Yarrelton J. W.kerry Feockduie H. Thomason Sharpe Houston Marek Jess

Rosebud Cherry and Avriett Strawberry Jam Note

Giles L. Avriett appears alongside Ferndell strawberry jam in a brief listing of canned goods. The OCR reads Rosebud maraschino cherries and Ferndell strawberry jam with the name Giles L. Avriett repeated.

Rosebud Ferndell Strawberry Giles L. Avriett

Baptist Teachers Host Church Social in Cameron

Cameron Sunday school teachers under Super J. Martin held a church social Tuesday night in the annex serving refreshments. Rev. Russell C. White urged the teachers to keep aiding the school and community. The event concluded with social games and plans for Christmas charity boxes to Buckner Home.

Cameron Super J Martin Russell C. White Sons of A Church ChriatMes Megran Chrietians Pheacheol Allen Christines Buckner Orhans Mir

Dubinsky Jos Bento Company Brings Strong Shows to Town

The Dubinsky Jos. Bento company drew good crowds this week with performances praised as the best of its kind in our city. They present The Girl Without a Chance, a Saturday matinee of Little Red Riding Hood, and Red of Crazy Bong Ranch, promising clean, new, well balanced theater.

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Noted Fruit Cake Recipe Additions for Baking

The note adds flour to the fruit cake mix and references American Beauty and Giles B. Avriett as related names in the recipe context. It emphasizes using flour alongside the listed ingredients.

Giles B. Avriett

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al‘0 Company Re-En &K Auto Knights OF Columbus Retail Merchants Association YOE High School Central Produc M. Peters ROP Irty Owens Refining CO Crittendon Heads Knights Pythiad Lodge Lyceum A. R. McFadyen First Baptist Church Dubinsky Bento Oo Cee
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