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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1923
Page
14
The Civic League on February 2 urged citizens to plant a pecan or elm tree in the city park as a memorial and to beautify the playground. A committee will choose locations, with the city paying for maintenance. contact Mrs. Morrison, Mrs. Arthur Baskin, or Mrs. Geo. Graves to participate.
The piece notes opposition to Senate Bill 258 called the Public Utility Bill. It argues it concentrates control in a central Austin board, burdens small utilities with a 0.5% gross receipts tax, and funds a statewide regulator, diverting money from local needs. It warns of reduced local self-government and excess state oversight.
Washington reports preparations to contest Earle B. Mayfield’s U S Senate win in Texas. R B Creager, Texas Republican chairman, Luther Nickels and Scott Woodward meet to enlist the National Republican Committee, citing Kelly K clan lines and alleging the Texas administration blocks Peddy. The dispute centers on ballot placement and party loyalties.
The Texas senatorial campaign produced a complex ballot fight. May field secured Democratic nomination while E. P. Wilmot, a banker, was initially set by Republicans. Wilmot withdrew and a joint ticket of Republicans and dissatisfied Democrats backed Peddy. The Secretary of State refused to certify the ballot commission name.
C. W. Palifuse of Somerville Milam County has joined White House Motor Co in Cameron as a salesman. Formerly manager of a cattle yard in Somerville he is described as a capable businessman and well known in Milam County. He is remembered by longtime neighbors in Maysfield.
The Cameron Herald previews its March issue with a story on General Robert E. Lee visiting Camp Colorado on Jim Ned creek in Western Texas before the Civil War. He toured army posts and held the rank of colonel in the U S Army at that time.
The Santa Fe railway agricultural department will hold a livestock demonstration in Cameron on Tuesday March 13 at 8 30 am for farmers and residents. The Earth paper notes the Santa Fe collaborates with Texas A and M College sending experts Professor Evans on Dairying and Professor Ward on Hog Raising to discuss the farming industry.
Professors Edson and other extension staff will discuss poultry raising and related subjects. They urge farmers to ask questions and bring problems. Women are invited. A separate session for boys and girls will be led by district agents John Eagan A L Smith and T B Wood. Santa Fe officers will ride with the party. The train will stop at the Santa Fe station and the meeting begins on arrival. Results from similar trains are cited as encouraging. Farmers encouraged to attend to ensure success.
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