Brazos Bank Robbery Sparks manhunt in Palo Pinto County
Three armed bandits robbed the Brazos State Bank at noon, forcing cashier William L. Simmons to open the vault and flee in two Ford cars. Citizens and sheriff deputies pursued toward Santo, with one car eluding a posse and another robbercornered after fleeing on foot. A stolen car from Fort Worth with a loaded overcoat bearing a name was found. authorities seek identification. In Washington, President Wilson urged tax reform Armenia loan and economy moves in his annual message, while avoiding mention of the League of Nations.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Brazos
Palo Pinto County
Brazos State Bank
Zos
Santo
Tunal
Daniel J. Nash
Nash
William L. Simmons
Simmons
First State Bank of Polytechnic
Washinton
Wilson
Congress
Phillippines
Armenia
League of Nations
Abraham Lincoln
America
Cotton Seed Meal Price Reduced by Local Oil Mill
The R L Batte oil mill cuts cotton seed meal price from 1.85 to 1.75 per unit. An ad earlier printed at the higher rate is corrected and the new price of 1.75 takes effect today, The Herald notes for readers.
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R. L. Batte
Herald
Western Union Boy Receives Uniform and Insignia
Andrew Marburger, a diligent messenger at the Western Union Telegraph Company in our town, has been issued the navy blue uniform cap and insignia and is admired for his smart appearance. Patrons praise his neat bearing and we predict a bright future in the company as he advances in service.
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Andrew Marburger
Western Union Telegraph Company
Andrew
Trophies from the Seas junior B Y P U program
December 12 1920 at 430 pm group on duty No 4. Cyprus presented by Mozelle Bigbee. British Isles by Emory Gunn. papers on Some Island Heroine by Lillye Kate Becker man and Some Island Hero by Alva Howell. Hawaii by Weltz McCown. other Christian Scout reports by Gussie M Hubert.
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Island of
Cyprus
Mozelle Bigbee
The
British Isles
Emory Gunn
Lillye Kate Beckerman
Alva Howell
Hawaii
Weltz McCown
Gussie M. Hubert
Milam County Fees Dispute Over Census Basis
Milam County officials challenge a Texas law on minimum county fees arguing populations have risen since 1910. Attorney General opinion held fees must follow the 1910 census, despite Milam reaching beyond 37,000, with calls to amend the statute to use the last federal census.
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Texas
Roy Baskin
Milam
Askin
Baskin
Milam County
W. W. Caves
Methodist Choir Organizes New Officers and Plans
The Methodist church choir formed a new organization with Mrs. W. A. Bonds as president Miss Louise Adams as secretary treasurer and Mrs Ira F Key as pianist while Paul Metzker will direct. He outlined Christmas music plans and the choir will meet 7:30 p m after prayer meeting.
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The
Methodist Church
W. A. Bonds
Louise Adams
Ira F. Key
Paul Metzker
Metzker
Mr. Metzker
T. F. Hardy
C. N. Green
W. H. Triggs
R. H. McIntosh
Walter F. Sharpe
A. C. Freeman
Roy Baskin
R. S. Boykin
G. O. Wharton
Leland Green
W. O. Triggs
P. O. Adams
L. H. Kidd
Jeff T. Kemp
A. S. Epperson
Wm. M. Cobb
H. W. Hefley
A. M. Lankford
Fatal Horse Accident Kills 15 Year Old Boy Near Belmena
Rufus Hunt, 15, son of Mr and Mrs I T Hunt of Belmena, died Sunday night from injuries after the horse he rode fell while crossing Belmena creek. He died at home Monday after burial preparations and funeral services were held at Walker’s Creek Baptist church. He is survived by his parents and sister Lelia.
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Rufus Hunt
I. T. Hunt
Belmena
Belmena Creek
Hunt Home
Lelia Hunt
Walker's Creek
Walker’s Creek Baptist Church
The
Herald
Christmas Stocking Fund Benefit at Cameron Auditorium
The Cameron Herald urges donations to the Christmas Stocking Fund with A D Powers offering ten percent of one day’s proceeds from the Auditorium Theatre. Friday December 10 is set as Christmas benefit day, with ten percent of all earnings allocated to the fund. Each twenty five cents spent yields one tenth for the drive.
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Cameron Herald
Cameron
A. D. Powers
Auditorium Theatre
Powers
the Herald
Cotton acreage cut plan adopted by southern bankers meeting
Memphis delegates from banks merchants and farmers approve a 50 percent cut in cotton output for 1921 and reduce planted cotton area to one third of cultivated land. A township organization will enforce pledges of reduction and bankers will enforce by withholding credit from noncompliant farmers. Enforcement aims to start immediately with complete adherence by January 15. Landowners to share in crop results on a percentage basis.
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Memphis
Tenn
Dec. S
Milam County Oil Field Emerges as Major Shallow Pool
Milam county shifts into oil prominence as Tracy Rockdale field expands. Dozens of shallow wells 300 to 450 feet yield oil while leases settle and new refineries and rack boost Thrall and Tracy development. Prominent companies and geologists anticipate vast potential in Milam county.
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Milam County
Tracy-Rockdale
Thrail
Texas
Murphy No. 1
Vance
Thrall
Orrade
Rockdale-Tracy
Rockdale
Tracey Shallow
Dixie Winner Drilling Company
Temple Texas
E. K. Williams
Temple Telegram
Golden Eagle Oil Company of
Fort Worth
Dr. Cook
North Pole Fame
Moon Valley Oil Company of
Dallas
Oklahoma-Texas Petroleum Products Company
Dr. Wallis
Tracy
Gould
Darton
Mattison
Hager
Elliott
Dewey
White
McGee
J. M. Schlitz
Oil &Gas Company
Cameron
Sharpe
Brother Seeks Lost Kin Lafayette Ramey in Cameron
J H Remy of Stecker Oklahoma writes to Cameron Herald asking help locating his brother Lafayette Ramey who lived near Cameron from 1896 to 1898 and may be residing elsewhere now. He notes the possibility the man holds valuable property unknown to his kin and asks readers with knowledge to notify him.
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The
Herald
J. H. Remy
Stecker
Oklahoma
Lafayette Ramey
Cameron
Okla
Cameron Herald
Texas
Kennon Exhibits O I C Hogs At Cameron Stock Fair
C B Kennon won first prize with his O I C hogs at the Cameron stock fair. The Herald corrects an error in premium lists noting the hogs are not Chester White but the famous O I C breed from Ohio. Kennon says the hog is the best for the country and this week killed two of the breed weighing 400 pounds each at one year old.
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C. B. Kennon
O. S
Cameron
Herald
Kennon
Chester
Fountain Pen Found in Cameron Street Stroll
A fountain pen found on Cameron streets this morning is available for return. Owner must visit The Herald office, pay for this advertisement, and provide identification.
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Cameron
Herald Office
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Western Union
Methodist Choir
Texas Oil Gazette
Oklahoma Texas Petroleum Products Company
KE. M. Putnam
Oklahoma and Texas Petroleum Products Company
C. B
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