Anti Bucket Shop Bill Speech by Col Looney Before Texas House
Col Looney testifies before the House Jurisprudence Committee in support of the Jenkins Anti Bucket Shop Bill. He paints gamblers as ruinous to farmers, cites personal losses and a suicide, laments bank failures, and contrasts farmer interests with lobbyists. He notes differences between house and senate anti free pass bills and cites exemptions that render the measure patchwork.
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Col
the Looney
House Committee On Jurisprudence
Lincoln
Farmers of
Texas
Calvert
Ess
McGregor
House
Senate
Conference Committee
Atty Gen Davidson Replies On nepotism bill in Texas
The attorney general, in response to Mark Smith, county attorney of Waxahachie, contends the nepotism bill does not affect pre existing appointments and takes effect ninety days after legislative adjournment. He explains the term hereafter targets appointments after the act takes effect.
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Davidson
Mark Smith
Waxahachie
Home Mission Society Meeting Encourages Women’s Involvement
Monday at 4 PM the Home Mission Society of the Methodist church met at the parsonage for the first time with new officers. Attendance was strong and the gathering was engaging, signaling a successful year ahead in their work. The society urges every Methodist woman to join and contribute.
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Home Mission Society of the Methodist Church
The
Methodist Church
Home Mission Society
Pay up your subscription to the Herald
A brief reminder note urges readers to settle their Herald subscription balances, highlighting overdue payments and the need to avoid service interruptions. Local offices remind residents of payment options and deadlines.
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the Herald
Milam County Press Association Meets at Rockdale
Milam County Press Association convened in Rockdale on Monday February 25 at 2 pm with J B Moran as chairman and Jones Martin as secretary. All county papers attended as exchanges of information and stand against free pass bills and new postal laws harming press freedom. Resolutions condemned patronage of trust printing and the group endorsed Commissioner Lane’s plan to issue bonds for road improvements.
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Milam County Press Association
Rockdale
J. B. Moran
Jones Martin
Texas
Eome
Commissioner Lane
The Call For A Cameron Business Men's Club
The author recalls a past Cameron business group that served the city by maintaining a rest room and promoting local progress. They credit organized effort with opening a road from Cameron to Ben Arnold along Sap road and urge the formation of a new business men's club to report on Cameron and spur industry. They warn against fear of dissent or missed opportunities.
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Cameron
Ben Arnold
Sap
Texas
Business Men’s Club
Home Mission Society Elects Officers for Next Year
At a Home Mission Society meeting officers for the ensuing year were elected. President is Mrs. Jeff D. Hefley, vice president Mrs. D. Monroe, second vice president Mrs. J. F. Piaster, third vice president Mrs. J. M. Weaver, secretary Mrs. J. R. Young, treasurer Mrs. H. F. Smith, corresponding secretary Mrs. A. W. Taber, press superintendent Mrs. R. S. Boykin, and agent for our homes Mrs. C. P. Beaty.
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The
Home Mission Society
Jeff D. Hefley
D. Monroe
J. F. Piaster
J. M. Weaver
J. R. Young
H. F. Smith
A. W. Taber
R. 8. Boykin
C. P. Beaty
Berlin men scout Cameron for creamery site
Twelve gentlemen from Berlin Wisconsin arrived in Cameron last Monday. Mr R F Pool guided them to inspect the Gause country on Tuesday. Two men are said to be seeking site for a creamery as local advantages boost value and farming prospects.
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Berlin
Wisconsin
Cameron
R. F. Pool
Gause
Governor honors Mrs Stoddard as college regent again
Gov Campbell names Mrs Helen M Stoddard regent of the College of Industrial Arts in Denton. She has held the post since the institution's start, marking a third consecutive honor from a governor and the WC I U.
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Campbell
Stoddard
College of Industrial Arts
Denton
Toddard
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