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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1926
Page
5
William Montgomery Brown, once Bishop of the Episcopal Church, arrived in Newark to speak the next day and declared he would foment revolution in Hell if driven there for exercising his intellect. He named Ingersoll Paine Washington and Jefferson as allies and vowed to rise against established authorities.
Amarillo resident H. L. Mauldin writes Amon G. Carter questioning charges against him and criticizing state finances under prior governors. He cites multi‑million deficits, penitentiary borrowing, cotton prices, highway management, and a noted contract with American Road Company, urging accountability.
A letter from H. L. Mauldin of Amarillo dated Jan. 3, 1926, promises lifelong subscription to the Star-Telegram if the state's finances improve by the time Fergusons depart. Mauldin asks, “Who wouldn't give up a contract on these terms?” and signs off with humor about better times and a long commitment.
Tax Collector Roy Law and assistant processed Thorndale poll taxes as rain hampered turnout. Two day total payments reached 11 765 dollars with Friday at 8 668 dollars and 3580 or more voters in the precinct. Many more payments expected before month end deadline for property tax penalties and voter qualification ahead of the year’s primary and general elections.
Mrs. M. W. Mitchell is ill and many friends are wishing for her speedy recovery with optimism she will be up in a few days.
Telegram from Kemp Dodge of Houston to Judge Jeff T. Kemp announces the death of C. P. Dodge in Memphis and burial in Houston. Dodge formerly lived in Cameron and was cashier of the First National Bank. Also mentions Frostproof Cabbage and Crystal Wax onion plant prices and Sewell Company seed shipments. Eber Flinn and Boy Law helped collect taxes in Rockdale last weekend.
Atlanta leaders urge Georgia and the Cotton Belt to cease relying on Northern and Western food imports. They say 25 years of imports cost the region billions, warning that rebuilding home food production will cut city bills and empower farmers to grow cotton or tobacco later. Plans for 1926 call for setting aside food and forage acres and promoting home gardens to curb expenditure.
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