Weather and politics sketches from a Texas press
The snippet notes floods in Arkansas and mild western fuel shortages as farmers seek hog killing weather. It records Thos. B. Love of Dallas elected House speaker on Tuesday and Bailey defeated by 125 votes in Travis county primaries. It warns readers to prepare for February and comments on advertising Texas resources amid political wrangling.
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Thos. B. Love
Dallas
House
Travis County
Bailey
Bryan skating mishap leaves two with broken arms
Mrs Allplin and Will Howell fell at the Bryan skating rink last Thursday and each broke an arm. Col Peeler withdrew from the race for speaker of the House on Monday, leaving the field to Love and Terrell.
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Col. Peeler
House
Love and
Terrell
Bailey Letter From Jones Prairie Held Back By Printer Shortfall
Mr. John Bailey of Jones Prairie submits an anti Bailey document containing his views but printers are unavailable, delaying publication. The note notes his stance and cites the publishing setback.
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John Bailey
Jones Prairie
Dallas News New Year issue highlights Dallas as manufacturing city
The New Year’s edition of the Dallas News showcases Dallas’s strong spirit and enterprise, framing the city as an emerging manufacturing hub and revealing its evolving industrial character.
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Dallas News
Dallas
Cameron merchants gear up for spring trade
Cameron merchants prepare for a busy spring season as they plant expectations and stock in the old reliable Cameron Herald community trade page.
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Et Cameron
Cameron Herald
Government plan sends troops to the Philippine Islands
The United States proposes moving all Negro troops to the Philippine Islands for service. The decision is offered as a hopeful, speedy solution to the Brownsville unrest, with climate cited as favorable for peace.
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U.S
Mpon
Philipine Islands
Brownsville
Rail tragedies rise as travelers meet grim fate on tracks
A terse, garbled note suggests mounting railroad disasters with fatalities. The fragment hints at a person deciding to end his life while traveling, reflecting a somber pattern of deadly incidents on rail lines.
Bailey opposition ends for now in Cameron Milam region
The Cameron Milam county press urges dropping the Bailey re election issue and backing Cameron and Milam county. The editorial criticizes Bailey for demoralizing youth and endorses E A Camp against Bailey. A strong letter from R P Matocha argues Bohemians oppose Bailey, but printers limit publication.
New Year Thought Cited From LaMartine and Fred Bender
The message recalls a sentiment from La Martine about recalling good over evil. It also mentions the Cameron resident Fred Bender who would say at night for privacy, “Now daughter pull down the blinds and lets talk of things not people's failings.”
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John D. Rockefeller
Lamartine
Fred Bender
Cameron
Rosebud News Fewer Business Changes at Year Start
The Rosebud News reports there were no business changes in Rosebud on January 1, noting carpenters busy adapting to expanding merchants but no departures to Cameron or bankruptcies.
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Rosebud
Texas
Cameron
Busy People Remember Rev J A Challener Founder
The Rev J A Challener pastor of the Christian church at Bryan and former Cameron pastor was remembered by his members on New Year's Eve night. The pure food law took effect on January 1.
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J. A. Challener
The
Christian Church At
Bryan
Cameron
Captain Richard Hobson Lectures in Temple
Captain Richard Hobson of kissing fame gave a lecture in Temple last Thursday night outlining his experiences and views for local audiences.
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Richard Hobson
Kissing
Temple
Trucker in Mexia Sells Eggs Chickens and Produce
A Mexia truck farmer bought a $750 automobile and now tours the city selling eggs chickens and produce. The driver is seen around town promoting farm goods and transportation.
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Mexia
Texas Builds 701 Miles of Railroad in 1906
A Texas report shows 701 miles of railroad completed in 1906 marking a major expansion of the state’s rail network. The growth indicates growing commerce and settlement in the era.
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Texas
Attempt to Wreck a Train Near Thorndale
Sunday night nine railroad ties were placed on the I and N track near Thorndale. The first train arrived slowly and a wreck was prevented. If the Flyer had followed a dangerous crash would likely have occurred. Sheriff Holtzclaw and R L Lowe searched with dogs from Riverside farm but could not follow the trail due to dry grass.
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Thorndale
First National Bank Elects Officers and Directors
At a stockholders meeting, Jno N Bradshaw was named President and J C Reese Vice President. H M Hefley became Cashier with E P Lester as Assistant Cashier. Directors include Mrs M E Hefley, J N Bradshaw, H M Hefley, R F Pool, and J C Reese.
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First National Bank
Jno
N Bradshaw
J. C. Reese
H. M. Hefley
E. P. Lester
M. E. Hefley
J. N. Bradshaw
R. F. Pool
Dissolution of Partnership Blinka and Stach Buckholts Texas
Notice states the partnership Blinka & Stach in Buckholts Milam County Texas dissolved by mutual consent on January 7 1907. Debts owed to the partnership now go to Thomas Blinka and all claims against it must be presented to him for payment. Thomas Blinka has assumed all outstanding obligations and accounts of the firm.
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Thomas Blinka
Frank Stach
Buckholts
Milam County
Texas
Blinka & Stach
Hadi
Hotel Sold in Cameron Purchase Near Davilla
Mr and Mrs M Hitt of Davilla purchased the Massengale hotel the brick store adjoining and a dwelling in Cameron from the Hefley brothers. The deal includes 276 acres of land valued at 8280 dollars about 30 dollars per acre. Location near Davilla.
Land Sale Involving 351 Acres To Three Buyers
T S Henderson and E D Thompkine sold 199 acres from the Reed Survey between here and Ad Hall to Osker Pillings for 3000 dollars and 152 acres from the same survey to Frank Tomek for 5000 dollars.
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T. S. Henderson
E. D. Thompkine
Osker Pillings
Here
Ad Hall
Frank Tomek
Honor Roll at Marlow School December List
December honor roll at Marlow school lists ROOM 1 pupils Annie Ainsworth Mattie Aine worth Flossie Walston Beulah Wilson Vivian Hobson Willie Burnett Ethel Wilson Laura Ethridge Bertha Ethridge Okie Wilson. ROOM 2 pupils Jimmy Posey Archie Allison Sedelia Walston Claud Morgan Jesse Coward Leonard Morgan Robi Ainsworth Maggie Morgan Virgie Coward Wilkie Coward. W. C. Taber, Teacher.
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Marlow School
Annie Ainsworth
Mattie Aineworth
Flossie Walston
Beulah Wilson
Vivian Hobson
Willie Burnett
Ethel Wilson
Laura Ethridge
Bertha Ethridge
Okie Wilson
Jimmy Posey
Archie Allison
Sedelia Walston
Claud Morgan
Jesse Coward
Leonard Morgan
Robi Ainsworth
Maggie Morgan
Virgie Coward
Wilkie Coward
Citizens National Bank Elects Officers and Declares Dividend
At a Tuesday stockholders meeting Citizens National Bank elected H F Smith as president T G Sampson as vice president Oxsheer Smith as cashier and directors H F Smith T G Sampson J M Sampson B J Baskin and Oxsheer Smith. A 10 percent dividend was declared and $8 000 added to surplus bringing total surplus to $18 000.
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Citizens National Bank
H.F. Smith
T.G. Sampson
Oxsheer Smith
H. F. Smith
T. G. Sampson
J. M. Sampson
B. J. Baskin
Oyster Roast and Fish Fry Travel Plan to Corpus Christi
Sap Bates to the Coast reports a Mid Winter Oyster Roast and Fish Fry at Corpus Christi and Rockport on Jan 13 1907. The Saap railway sells round trip tickets to these points for 5.30 with night train 44 from Cameron at 10 25 p.m. and day train 42 from Cameron at 8 40 a.m. on Jan 12 1907, limited to Jan 14 1907.
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Corpus Christi
Rockport
Saap Railway
Cameron
E. E. Dimaline
New Photography Backdrops and Chairs Offered
A. D. Backateom announces updated photography services with new backgrounds, chairs, and modern novelties for high quality portraits. Apply now for sessions and improved grade photographs.
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A. D. Backateom
For Rent 50 Acres Truck Land Near Court House
For rent a 50 acre tract suitable for trucking near the court house with sandy soil. Apply to G. M. Burne at Cameron Drag Store for details.
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Court House
Good Sandy Coil
G. M. Burne
Cameron Drag Store
Undertaking Department Relocates Stock and Services
The Undertaking Department reports moving coffins from the Hefley building upstairs over the furniture store. An experienced undertaker is in charge and available day or night. Three hearses are noted along with contact at Residence 147 Plane 106.
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J. M
J. D. Hefley
Local hardware prices entice shoppers with heavy discounts
Kelly offers axe and nails at low prices with 30 pounds of nails for a dollar and 30 pounds of staples for a dollar. Trace chains and files priced low, Curry combs cheap, and a Red leather throatless horse collar valued at 2.50. Broad assortment includes backhands plow lines single and double trees plow points sweeps and more. Call and inspect our stock.
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Kelly
Local General Store Ad Highlights Household Goods
Seed oats and garden seed, farm supplies, stoves and heaters with stove pipe, plus hardware, groceries, furniture, tinware, glassware and queensware offered by the store.
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R. P. Matocha
Room
W. C. Taber
Tron Beds
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