Peonage Convictions Hit Willacy County Officials
Corpus Christi, Feb. 6 Five men including Willacy County Sheriff Raymond Teller were found guilty of peonage by a federal court jury. Others convicted or acquitted included Justice Floyd Dodd and former deputies Frank and Carl Brandt, with County Attorney R F Robinson among acquitted. Sentencing deferred pending records review to determine motives and possible penalties.
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Corpus Christi
Raymond Teller
Willacy County
Raymond Telfer
Justice of the Peace
Floyd Dodd
Frank Brandt
Carl Brandt
L. K. Stockwell
C. S. Stockwell
R. F. Robinson
R. G. Reisdorph
Lloyd Burnett
United States
L. H. Masterson
Teller
Dodd
Sheriff Teller
Frank Stockwell
Willacy
J. C. Hutcheson
Hastings Seeds 1927 Catalog Offers Free Seed Packets
Hastings 1927 seed catalog promises six free seed packets of five flowers. The catalog, touted as The Standard of the South, features 112 pages of photos, color covers, and practical culture directions. Request by postcard to receive it by return mail.
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Hastings
Fouth
America
Salts for Kidney Health Promoted in promotional notice
An advertisement urges readers to use Rad Salts to flush clogged kidneys and relieve back pain. It claims the drink neutralizes urine acids, reduces bladder irritation, and prevents kidney-related illnesses by cleansing kidneys and purifying the blood.
Milam County Farm Bureau Sees Seed Price Cut
Notice to members announces reduction of Certified Planting Seed to 1.50 per bushel delivered. Members are urged to contact District Representative G. C. White in Cameron to place orders early to avoid disappointment. Directors listed: Robert P. Lehman W. W. Kyle H. Reaves A. A. Bailey John Stasa.
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Milam County Farm Bureau
G. C. White
Cameron
Robert P. Lehman
W. W. Kyle
É. H. Reaves
A. A. Bailey
John Stasa
Texas Disease Comparative Report Shows Decline in 1926
The state board of health reports a notable drop in communicable diseases in 1926 compared with 1925 and 1924. Dysentery and typhoid fever fall sharply due to sanitation and water supply improvements. Tuberculosis case rate continues to fall, with a 1.0 percent decline for the year.
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The
State Board of Health
Diseases Show Increase in Texas 1926 Report
The report notes malaria scarlet fever and smallpox rising over 1925. Diphtheria chicken pox and trachoma stay near same, with malaria up 19.8 percent from 1925 and down 14.5 percent from 1924. Smallpox up 31 percent with 1898 cases in 1926. Texas malaria is contrasted with United States death registration area figures.
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Texas
United States
District of Columbia
Health And Death Statistics Of The Nation Reported Death Toll
According to United States Bureau of Census figures, the nation recorded 1 219 001 deaths in the period cited. The data reflects mortality patterns and total fatalities across the United States.
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United States Bureau of Census
For Sale or Trade De Forest Radio at Cameron Furniture
One De Forest Radio offered for sale or trade. See James L. Coleman at Cameron Furniture Company. Listing reference 40-tf Cameron Furniture Company.
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James L. Coleman
Cameron Furniture Company
City Council pledges restraint to meet past debts and fund 1927 goals
The statement explains paying off pre 1926 indebtedness using 1927 revenues will not ruin the city's credit but requires strict economy. It notes 1926 borrowing of 141000 and hopes for a debt free year with limited 1927 work, aiming for street improvements within tax limits and asks citizen cooperation. The mayor Judd G. Davis and officials sign the note.
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Cameron
Uhre Chy
Council
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G. Hastings Co., Seedsmen
Atlanta, GA
First National Bank
Finance Committee
Judd G. Davis
J.C. Joseph Logan Green
J.B. White
W. O. Triggs
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