Farm Bureau Calls For Cotton Acreage Cut In 1921
Dallas Feb 2 Following is the report of the Texas Farm Bureau Federation resolutions committee at its first annual convention The delegates praise rapid growth and strong finances of the new federation federated with the American Farm Bureau Federation and note 35000 members in 33 Texas counties The text urges a large reduction in cotton planting in 1921 to avert disaster and cites support from A M College extension service federal and state agriculture departments banks and the press Continued on page 4.
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Texas
Texas Farm Bureau Convention
Texas Farm Bureau Federation
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American Farm Bureau Federation
A. & M. College
Federal
State Departments of Agriculture
Department of Warehouses and Markets
Press of Texas
Farm Press
Weekly Press
Daily Press
Texage
Farm Bureau
Dr G B Taylor Opens New Eye Clinic Suite in Cameron
Dr G B Taylor eye ear and nose specialist completes outfitting of a new office suite in Cameron Located over the Palace of Sweets the space occupies almost a full floor Two patient bedrooms a dedicated operating room and glasses fitting area are included A large reception room with scenic decor and mirrors plus a pet squirrel cage add a welcoming touch The redesigned suite aims to provide near patient care and improve attention during treatment operations and recovery
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G. B. Taylor
Cameron
Palace of Sweets
Taylor
Shooting near Burlington leads to arrest of Ed Gill
Ed Gill, a 50 year old Black man, was arrested by county officers early this morning about 80 miles from Cameron after a shooting incident Monday afternoon near Burlington. Walter Stebener, shot twice, is in Cameron Hospital in critical condition. Gill had escaped prior to arrest though he reportedly expressed willingness to surrender.
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Ed Gill
Walter Stobener
Burlington
Cameron
Shhriff L. L. Blaylock
Blaylock
Gill
Walter Stebener
Cameron Hospital
Sheff L. L. Blaylock
Chas. Sens
Sheriff’s Office
Minnie Gill
Stoebner
Stoeener
Stobener
Constable Sons
Winchester
Sheriff’s Department
Cameron merchant Klawansky returns from eastern markets
W Klawansky Cameron dry goods merchant came back Sunday from a two weeks trip to the east where he visited markets to purchase goods for his Cameron business. Shipments have been made and he hopes to have purchases in the house early. W F Harper of Jones Prairie was in Cameron Wednesday transacting business with friends.
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W. Klawansky
Cameron
Mr. Klawansky
W. F. Harper
Jones Prairie
Kramers Order Locks Every Bonded Liquor House in United States
Prohibition Commissioner Kramer issued a nationwide instruction to fifty Prohibition Directors to refuse all liquor withdrawal applications until further notice. The move follows Attorney General Palmer’s revocation of wholesale liquor permits, with sacramental wine and small retail druggist withdrawals allowed. Industrial alcohol is unaffected. Wayne B. Wheeler of the Anti Saloon League welcomed the ruling, saying it would curb bootleggers.
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Washington
Kramer
United States
Prohibition
Palmer
New York
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League
Caldwell Home Destroyed by Fire in Caldwell City
A fire Sunday afternoon consumed the Caldwell home owned by Mrs. C. A. Caldwell and occupied by John Story and family. Fire started from a heater near the living room, spread to the roof, and was uncontrollable before firefighters arrived. The home, erected in 1895, carried $1,000 insurance. no household goods were insured.
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Caldwell
Thomas
Hefley Heights
K. P. Lodge to Initiate Seven Candidates Monday Night
Fred Henry announces seven candidates will be on hand for the K. P. Lodge initiation meeting in Cameron Monday night. Full attendance urged. The Herald will later report Jay Howell Griffith's Austin wedding details.
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K. P. Lodge
Fred Henry
Cameron
T. A. Howell
Roy Griffith
Austin
Jay
Herald
Cameron Machine Shop Installs Large Power Punch and Shear
The Cameron Machine Shop and Garage installs a double end power punch and shear this week. The 5400 pound, twelve foot high machine has a 50 inch diameter gear wheel and can punch ¾ inch steel and cut ¾ inch thick soft steel up to six inches wide. Manager Joe Michalki says the upgrade will greatly improve capacity for heavy work.
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Cameron
Gerage
Joe Michalki
Revenue Collector Visits Cameron For 1920 Tax Returns
Postmaster Lloyd Mitchell announces Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue will visit Cameron on March 4 and 5 to assist taxpayers in filing 1920 individual income tax returns. Service is free of charge and offices will be in the Federal building.
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Lloyd Mitchell
Internal Revenue
Cameron
Department
Federal
Fordson Tractor Price Reduced
Edsel B. Ford announces a price cut on the Fordson Tractor from 790 to 625 dollars effective immediately. Chambers-Hefley Motor Co reports stock tractors at the lower price and notes broader Ford product price reductions as material costs fall and new facilities come online.
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Edsel B. Ford
Ford Motor Company
Cameron
Chambers- Hefley Motor Company
Mr. Ford
Chambers-Hefley Motor Company
Herald
Ford
Presbyterian Church Sees Strong Sunday Attendance
The pastor notes good Sunday services and a record Sunday school. Members prepare for Laymen's Convention in Waco on Feb 17 and 18. Plans for revival meetings begin March 14 with Rev T W Currie of Austin preaching.
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Waco
T. W. Currie
D. D
Austin
H. R. McFadyen
Presbyterian Girls Club Meeting Resumes Activities
The Presbyterian Girls' Club met on Tuesday February 1 at four o'clock with the vice president leading. They located the Love Chapter 1 Corinthians 13 and discussed a Missionary Survey piece before planning picture book projects for a children's hospital and arranging a grand feast on February 28.
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Presbyterian Girls’ Club
Friend-O-Man
Methodists Close Successful Two Weeks Meeting
Seventy three additions to the Methodist church followed a two week revival ending last Sunday night. Rev J E Morgan presided until Friday night, then Rev Ira F Key continued services through Sunday. Key reports the meeting satisfactory and Cameron’s church left in good spiritual condition. Morgan drew large crowds. Key starts a revival in Buckholts next week with Sunday services at the Cameron church.
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Methodist
J. E. Morgan
Texarkana
Ira F. Key
Key
Morgan
Cameron
Buckholts
Baptist Church
Pioneer Woman Mrs Della Laird Dead At 66 Years
Mrs Della Laird a Milam County pioneer died suddenly at 11 am Wednesday in Cameron while seated in her room. Born December 4 1854 she lived near Tracy thirty years before moving to Cameron eighteen months ago to be with her sons. She was widow of Net Laird and survived by six children and several siblings and grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday at her home with Rev S B Culpepper. burial at Murray Davidson grounds in Tracy.
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Della Laird
Milam County
Cameron
Net Laird
Laird
Tracy
James
Robert
Preston Laird
C. W. Baggett
Mrs Ida Baeza Dead At 29 Funeral This Afternoon
Ida May Baeza aged 29 died Wednesday afternoon at 4 30 in Cameron where she had lived six years. She is survived by her husband D Baeza and three children aged eight months six and eight. Funeral conducted by Rev H R McFadyen with burial in Oak Hill cemetery. The Herald extends sympathy to the bereaved.
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Ida May Baeza
Cameron
D. Baeza
H. R. McFadyen
Oak Hill
Herald
Governor Neff urges repeal of suspended sentence law in Texas
In a message to the Legislature Governor Neff calls for repealing the suspended sentence law and strengthening the Dean law. He cites a wave of crime and argues against district attorneys allowing guilty pleas with concurrent sentences. He also seeks amendments to the Dean Dry Law to address a Supreme Court ruling on purchases under prohibition laws.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Neff
McLennan County
Committee On Criminal Jurisprudence
House
Black
Govrnor Neff
Dean Dry
Supreme Court
House Kills Move to Give the State New Constitution
Austin, Feb 2 The Texas House refused to pass a joint resolution calling for a constitutional convention by a 32 to 79 vote after a week of debate. The measure would have prompted a new state constitution and its defeat effectively ends the effort.
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HOUSE
Austin
Texas
Satterwhite
Carson
Roundtree
Brazos
Senate
McNealus
Dallas
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Dean Dry Biel
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