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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1907
Page
4
Reports show Lent observances for Catholics in Texas while Galveston reports over 3 000 000 bales of cotton this season and Waco plans a 100 000 cotton fair next fall. The House passes Camp’s bill allowing the attorney general to inspect corporate books and a law bans C O D liquor unless a 5000 tax is paid. Roosevelt and Bryen visit Autio to address lawmakers.
The Camron Herald discusses heavy trade in Fort Worth with mentions of oats corn and vegetables like potatoes and peppers. It also notes the paper’s openness to receiving diverse clippings and letters for publication. The item touches on the Harry Thaw murder trial and Evelyn Nest Thawon’s testimony before marriage, with defense arguments claimed as temporary.
Texas officials and farmers including Mesis W. W Kyle J. A. Tooudtsteene Milano and M. W. Brown Rockdale urged a fairer tax method at the Commissioners court. They argued land values vary with improvements and location, criticizing uniform rendering and calling for changes by the board of equalization in June.
The piece argues Texas lacks a dedicated agriculture department to introduce methods for boll weevil and grain pest problems. It suggests a departmental move, despite constitutional questions, to study local conditions and apply Texas soil based experiments. It notes dairy experts from the North and calls for Texas grown research.
Hon. E. A. Camp introduced a bill requiring corporations and officers to permit the Attorney General to examine books records and documents with power to copy. Violations carry fines and possible charter forfeiture or permit cancellation with an emergency clause endorsed by Judge Duncan.
Short community notes report Superintendent Graham Gillis visiting Hanover and Liberty schools. Ola Rae Stewart returns from Cameron Ad Hall and Salem visit. Mrs R M Westbrook recovering from multiple illnesses. Cupid brings news of Will Spaulding and Lola Barmore’s marriage amidst friendly wishes for their future. Winter arrives with cold weather in Frisco and Texas. Southerner column.
R L Batte sues Sante Fe for damages from a cattle shipment to St Louis. verdict for plaintiff $247. Sneed and A A P face a similar cattle shipment dispute. verdict for defendant.
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