25 Feb 1926
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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1926
Page
1
The piece links the sale of Crown Jewels by Russia to fund American farm tools for peasants, noting the end of czarist grandeur and a return to rustic labor. It recalls dances and fiddles of the 1920s, and laments car tax noncompliance across Milam County while urging prompt auto tax payments for road funding.
Green Brothers store in Cameron purchased a large consignment of rugs for its furniture department. The firm, longstanding in Cameron as one of the city’s oldest businesses, reports drought conditions did not curb sales and expects growth in 1926. They frequently advertise in Cameron newspapers to promote specials and wares.
Letha Howard has accepted a position in Waco and left on Sunday, marking a move that changes her local commitments and routines. The exact role and destination city are confirmed, with departure occurring this past weekend.
The new steel and concrete two way bridge over Little River, built in twelve months, is due for traffic about March 10 at a total project cost of 236000 dollars. It replaces the old 1883 bridge, dismantled downstream, and features extensive trestles and a creosoted lumber and steel framework. Built by Thomas and Ratliff with county oversight, the project was funded by bonds and federal and state aid.
Readies March 12 program with entries like Turkey in the Straw and Arkansas Traveler. J L Clinton leads program while Judge Jeff T Kemp and others judge and arrange. Jig dancing added for older entrants amid a square dance parade after the contest.
Fred B. Cable of First National Bank relays a notification from the Internal Revenue Service that G. G. Yates will be in town March 1 and 2 to assist citizens in filing their tax returns under the new law.
Belton cotton mill owner Mr. Felton is asked to address Cameron business men at the commercial club meeting next Monday night on prospects for a Cameron mill Cuero mill recently enlarged and stock likely to be raised up to 250000 or 500000 for a Cameron mill F B Cable chairs the industry committee and handles meeting plans
The Cameron Methodist church announces a revival starting Sunday March 7 led by Rev. Homer Fort of Eddy. Under Rev. R B Marshall, the campaign will run about two weeks in the new $100000 church building, with local talent handling song services and broad cooperation from Cameron churches.
The Cameron Seed Company will open Saturday in the south half of the former Henne and Meyer building. Dr G B Sutton, former City Sanitary Officer, will own the store and offer seeds flowers bulbs and related items. A shipment of seed corn is expected for the opening.
Mrs. Alex Triggs and Mrs. A L Peterson traveled to Waco on Tuesday for unspecified engagements.
Milam County trustees met in the District Court Room for a cooperative session led by W. A. Morrison. County Superintendent Kathryn Robbins urged careful teacher hiring, census accuracy, and adherence to compulsory school laws for 1926 1927. The gathering named a long list of trustees and set plans for a Rockdale county meeting March 19 20 and ongoing improvements in school reports and co operation.
Carpenters finish work on a new Cameron Furniture Company funeral home run by Coleman and Eplen. The firm buys motor equipment from Henne Company and plans March 1 opening with Chas W Price as undertaker and James L Coleman Jr in charge. Expanded showroom, chapel, embalming room upstairs, modern and well equipped.
Jeff D Hefley opens a new cash and carry store in the Hefley building beside the Henne and Meyer old stand this Saturday February 27. The store invites name suggestions with a $25 prize for the best chosen name and $5 for a runner up. Customers pay cash and carry their purchases with bread as a promised extra.
J. H. Williams, the Negro farm agent for Milam County, reports a pledge of fifty acres of land by county farmers for a cucumber planting urged by the commercial club. The club considers establishing a casting station for cucumbers, an industry that has proven lucrative in many areas of the state.
Brashear won double the interest paid against the Dallas Trust and Savings Bank and co defendants United States Bond and Mortgage Company and Connecticut General Life Insurance. The court held the split interest scheme usurious and unlawful under Texas law. The decision affects loan and mortgage firms operating in Milam County and across the state.
County auditor Giles L. Arriett reports that 17500 dollars for road resurfacing has been spent on 50 miles of highways including Milano, Rockdale and Port Sullivan roads. He praises the quality of work on the Milano road and the Cameron to Maysfield segment.
A fragment notes Miss Dorothy Fischer enjoyed a pleasant visit at the home of Mr and Mrs Love Pete. Details are limited and no further context is available.
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