Be Our Town A By J B Ww
Opinion piece reflecting on progress in Cameron Texas with history, quotes from Abraham Lincoln, and a call for unity and development. Encourages collaboration and planning to raise Cameron to a modern, thriving city. Mentions local figure May contain regional notes and historical references.
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Abraham Lincoln
FP. G. Wells
Lincoln
Woodrow Wilson
War Department
Adjutant-General of
Massachusetts
Republic
Urge Revival of Band As Committee Pleads For Voted Funds
The city council taxation committee considers restoring a municipal band funded by a 10 cent band and park tax once diverted to park debt. A former resident, Mr Devers now directs the Ennis band and seeks to lead the local group after winning three state prizes. The club urges the tax to support the band rather than levy on property owners.
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Chamber of Commerce
S. Peyton
Devers
Ennis
Scouts Celebrate 19th Birthday Week Across Nation
Boy Scouts of America mark their 19th birthday during February 9–14 1929. Troops from multiple areas gather at Knights of Columbus Hall with leaders Joe Lindle Frank Hanel Pete Mikula and Larry Hackabeil. Friday recalls the Scout oath with 600000 boys and 200000 men renewing commitments as 8 15 pm ceremony. Saturday offers all day camp and hike led by Chas Pollard. Sunday 3 30 pm anniversary program at Yee High School. Exhibit at Lyons Dry Goods Show Window. Court of Honor Friday Feb 15 at Yee High School awards badges. Public invited.
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Boy Scouts of America
America
World Brotherhood of Boys
Joe Matula
Larry Hackabeil
Knights of Columbus
Joe Lindle
S. M
Frank J. Hanel
Pete Mikula
United States
Chas
Pollard
Yee High School
Lyons
Lyons Dry Goods
Matula Cash Grocery Opens Under Cash System
Felix Matula and Company opened the New Cash Grocery last Saturday. Weather hindered opening but early sales were strong under the cash model. Matula notes reduced credit losses and bookkeeping costs, with promotional grocery prices this week.
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Felix Matula
Mr. Matula
Matula
Mack L Harvey Marries Miss Patterson in Dallas
News from Cameron reports Mack L. Harvey formerly of Cameron wed Miss Patterson in Dallas on Tuesday. Harvey works in the Dallas insurance business, and the couple will reside in Dallas.
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Mack L. Harvey
Miss Patterson
Dallas
Cameron
Mr. Harvey
Packard Shoes For Men At Cheeves Bros Store
Sam Cheeves announces Cheeves Bros Store has stocked a large complete line of Packard shoes for men and young men. Special values offered on these shoes. New fresh stock for men and young men in all walks of life.
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Packard
Cheeves Bros
Sam Cheeves
Herald
Ruins Found Near Gause Mark Early Milam Missions
Spanish priest Rev Gabriel Tous reports discovery of ruins near Gause Milam County identified as Our Lady of Sorrows first built in 1771. He suggests Mission of Defense on Little River and notes Our Lady of the Candles remains mysterious with aged walls uncovered. History Club plans markers for all sites.
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Milam County
Gause
San Gabriel
Cameron
Gabriel Tous
Waco
Spain
Our Lady of Sorrows
Miiam
Seville
Tous
Little River
History Club
Opening Day Milk Plant Boosts Local Dairy Trade
The American Milk Products Company received 1200 pounds of milk on opening day at the new plant in Cameron. Officials expect daily milk sales to reach 10 000 pounds with pasteurized milk and cheese production beginning, as cows on local farms start commercial dairy income. The 53-cent per pound butter fat price is noted as favorable.
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American Milk Products Company
Marshall
Cameron Papers
Cameron
Tempest and Sunshine at Tempe Little Theatre
The Little Theatre presents a four act Southern drama Tempest and Sunshine directed by Joe Lindle at Knights of Columbus Hall on Monday February 11 1929. Cast includes Tempest Mrs Joe Lindle Sunshine Francis Kuhn Joshua Middleton Bill Richter Richard Wilmot Pete Mikula Mammy Sue Faty Turner Bobaway Alfred Ondrej Hugh Stanton Pete Kunz Joseph Dunn Vince Matula with high reader interest noted.
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Little Theatre
Tempest
Sunshine
Knights of Columbus Hall
Joe Lindle
Mary J. Holmes
Francis Kuhn
Joshua Middleton
Bill Richter
Richard Wilmot
Pete Mikula
Mammy Sue
Faty Turner
Bobaway
Alfred Ondrej
Hugh Stanton
Pete Kunz
Joseph Dunn
Vince Matula
Tempest and
Cameron Auto Paint Company Drives Local Furniture Refinishing
The Cameron Auto Paint Company under Gaston Barmore operates a Cameron plant offering Duco and lacquer finishes. It provides high quality furniture decoration and refinishing at exceptional prices, reflecting strong local demand and ongoing business growth.
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Cameron
Cameron Auto Paint Company
Gaston Barmore
Barmore
Boy Scout Week Marking 19th Anniversary Nationwide
The observance runs February 8 to 14 marking the 19th anniversary of the movement in the United States. A English Scout’s good turn started the program in New York City on February 10. About a million scouts and leaders now spread the Oath and Law through communities doing daily good turns.
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Boy Scouts of America
United States
Boy Scouts
New York City
Western Union Opens Atlantic Cable to Azores for Trade
Western Union announces commercial use of the trans Atlantic cable linking Newfoundland and the Azores effective February 5. Carlton says 1928 cable traffic rose 11 percent from 1927, with excess capacity between the Azores and Europe aiding faster international communication and traffic growth. He notes expansion of overseas service and night letter extension expected to boost world business.
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Western Union
Atlantic
Newfoundland
Azores
Cameron
Newcomb Carlton
Western Union Telegraph Company
Germany
Spain
Italy
Africa
Carlton
Drilling Resumes on Johnson Test Well Near Thorndale
Promoters Michalka and Clark restart operations on the Johnson test well four miles north of Thorndale after delays. Leasing spreads 6–7 miles with values from 3 to 5 dollars per acre as royalty deals emerge around the well. Oil shows continue from the drill stem while observers note rising activity nearby in Sharp area.
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Thorndale
Michalka and Clark
W. T. Johnson
W. O. Ellison
Sharp
Man Cut Foot While Clearing Brush For Texas Power Crew
Jack Hearrell of Cameron suffered a deep cut to his foot while his crew cleared brush for a high line project for Texas Power and Light Company near Austin. An axe struck his foot during brush removal for surveying instruments. he received treatment at Seaton hospital in Austin.
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Jack Hearrell
Cameron
Austin
Texas Power and Light Company
Seaton
Jack
Elmo Vaughn Continues Big Clearance Sale
Elmo Vaughn Dry Goods Company announces an ongoing clearance sale with merchandise across all lines marked at actual invoice cost. Vaughn emphasizes truthful advertising and notes many items are being closed out or sold at cost throughout the store.
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Elmo
Lyon Hose and Shoe Sale At Cameron Store
Lyon Dry Goods Company announces a sale on hose and shoes this week. Mr. Lyon, an active merchant, invites shoppers to visit Cameron store, noting his two years in town and growing local popularity.
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Lyon Dry Goods Company
Mr. Lyon
Lyon
Cameron
Streets Club Urges Cameron Marking of Streets
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting, E S Hutcherson and W R Hoover presented a plan to mark Cameron streets. A motion to form a committee to confer with the city council was carried, aiming to secure council support for the project. The council has previously discussed the matter and is believed to be favorable now.
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Cameron
Chamber of Commerce
E. S. Hutcherson
W. R Hoover
Earnest Vogelsang Sr Buried at Burlington
Funeral services for Earnest Vogelsang Sr 91 Confederate veteran and Texas pioneer were held January 31 1929 at Burlington with interment in the Burlington cemetery. He was born December 15 1838 in Oldenburg Germany came to Texas in 1850 and helped farm in Milam and Washington counties. He served as county commissioner and justice of the peace and is survived by his widow four grandchildren and a daughter-in-law.
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Earnest Vogelsang
Feee
Burlington
Vogelsang
R. Kalkbrenner
Env. Lutheran Church
Texas
Green Brothers
F. Ohlenbusch
John Stoebner
Fred Fricke
W. Kuhn
Arthur Charlott
Edward Schuetze
J. A
Meta Vogelsang
Oldenburg
Germany
Austin County
Fritz Vogelsang
Ben Arnold
Milam County
Marie Wilkens
Fritz, Jr
Washington County
J. A. Vogelsaang
Earnest
America
F. Vogelsang, Jr
Erwin
Egon, Monroe
Irene Vogelsang
Milam County Plans Tick Eradication Effort discussed
A Milam County committee reported on a Monday meeting with livestock sanitary inspectors and federal officials to discuss tick control. Officials noted high infestation in nearby counties and emphasized eradication as essential to cattle shipments and livestock movement.
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Milam County
Commissioners’ Court
Chamber of Commerce
Livestock Sanitary Commission
T. S. Henderson, Jr
Raymond Beard
Milam
R. F. Krenek
Federal Bureau of Animal Industry
R. B. Dennis
Federal Bureau
Bell and Falls
T. N. Cross
Lee County
Dennis
Bell County
Falls County
Krenek
Lavaca County
Lee
Burleson
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Matula Cash Grocery
Little Theater
BOY Scout Week
Johnson
Elmo Vaughn
Lyon Hose and Shoe Sale
Mark Streets Club
E Vogelsang, SR
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