Democrats Name Smith-Robinson as Their Ticket
The Houston convention spotlighted Gov. Smith and Sen. Robinson as Democratic standard bearers with robust support for Smith. Friction over Prohibition sparked debates on religion and platform choices while Texas hospitality and dry forces shaped a hard fought but harmonious campaign tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith-Robinson
Cov. Smith
Robinson
Arkansas
New York
Georgia
Missouri
Alabama
Tennessee
North Carolina
Illinois
Gov. Smith
Franklin Roosevelt
Smith
Kansas
Gpv
Democracy
al Smith
Kansas City
Texas
Houston
South
Pat Harrison
George
Cordell Hull
Mississippi
We Tammeny Tigers
Brennanites
Eutecide
Resolutions
Dan Moody
Texas Deleggies
Shaver
Mivery
Ciis Etsyore
Toxda
Louisiana
Ines Fonli
Dixie
Jones Prairie Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
A lively Saturday party at Jim Fontaine home featured neighbors and guests while a group of youths allegedly helped themselves to watermelons and Mrs Bell's cakes. Rosa White and Maudie Canady visited Ollie Mae Smitherman Sunday. Smitherman hosted Maudie Canady Saturday night. Fort Worth visitors Mrs William Bailey and family stay with relatives. Mrs Carl Black hosted last week in San Marcos. Miss Dulce McCall visited Bill Fontaine. Alfred Wall joined Carl Black for Sunday dinner. Archie McLerran left Tuesday for a Galveston Houston vacation. Edna McKinney and her mother cited in passing notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Fontaine
Rogues
Mrs. Bell
Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Events
A series of brief social notes recount visits and gatherings across the community. Families from Houston, Austin, Rosebud, Cameron, and Detroit share time with local residents, with church services, a zone meeting, a Junior B Y P A social, and a July 12 box supper at Jones Prairie school house noted among the activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones Prairie School House
Wisconsin dairy interest eyed as ticks bite ends
Mr. West spoke on county tick eradication prompting Wisconsin dairy farmers to back new milk plants in the area. He noted Marshall Texas already secured a 150000 dollar milk industry funded by northern donors and, with East Texas Chamber of Commerce officials, found Wisconsin’s climate favorable for dairy, predicting higher profits from feed crops and daily products.
Death of Milam County resident Joe Winkler at home
Joe Winkler aged 64 died suddenly at his Pettibone home on Monday shortly after four in the afternoon. A Milam county resident for 45 years, he is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter Joe Jr and Vronk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Winkler
Pettibone
Mr. Winkler
Milam County
Joe Jr
Vronk
Political Announcements in the Herald for Democratic Primaries
The Herald lists cash in advance rates for political notices and announces candidates subject to Democratic Primaries on July 25. Names include SAM HEFLEY, C M BEARD, L T L BLAYLOCK, J T PRUETT, R R TYSON, JOHN WATSON, W G GILLIS, PENN WOLF, JERE OT KEMP, MRS K K ROBBINS, J FRANK COOK, L B FERES, J M RALSTON, RS WAESLEY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Obituary fragment for Winkler and Mrs Edward Willard
Obituary notes the passing of Winkler and Mrs Edward Willard and mentions two grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winkler
Edward Willard
Miss Iva Wilson Visits Sister at State University
Miss Iva Wilson spent the weekend in Austin visiting her sister Misa Lucille Wilson who is a student at State University this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iva Wilson
Austin
Misa Lucille Wilson
State University
Thompson Dairy Seeks More Afternoon Milk Customers
Registered male for service at $2.50. Cows must be brought to the farm. We can take a few more afternoon customers for milk. Our milk test shows higher than any other dairy.
Commercial Club hears Dr. West on tick eradication
Dr. M. West, representative of the Live Stock Sanitary Commission of Texas, spoke to the Commercial Club Monday night and provided information on eradicating ticks. He outlined measures and emphasized regional livestock health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. West
Live Stock Sanitary Commission of Texas
Commercial Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carter Glass
Virginia
Josephus Daniels
New Jersey
New England
Gov. Moody
Democratic Party
Woodrow Wilson
Ai Smith
Jimmy
Wilson
Daugher
Walker
Galveston
S. M. Burns
Cameron, Texas
Gresham
Temple
Jones Prairie
J News
R. K. Fontaine
Rosa White
Maudie Canady
Ollie Mae Smitherman
William Bailey
Fort Worth
Carl Black
San Marcos
Miss Dulce McCall
Bill Fontaine
Alfred Wall
Carl Black and Wife
Archie McLerran
Edna McKinney
Anderson
Judge Fontaine
Dobson
Little River Church
Rufus Love
Tom Stidham
F. C. Schrader of
Morgan
J A. Bailey Home
Mrs
Carlton Crook
Burlington
W. T. Johnson
Marrietta
Rosebud
J. A. Bailey
Fred Schrader
Cameron
Rodney Fontaine
Dulce McCall
Arthur Tyson
Calvert
S. S. Hickman
Russell Bailey
Sam Louise and Daughters
West Texas
Mrs. Dehay
Son
Dallas
Walter Houston
Marlin
H. B. Crook
J. S. Hickman
Ethel Hickman
Walker's Creek
A. H. Brook
Detroit, Michigan
Aetna Love
Connie Mae
Gause
Congressional
County
Precinct
Sam Hefley
C. M. Beard
L. Tl. Blaylock
J.T. Pruett
R. R. Tyson
John Watson
W. G. Gillis
Penn Wolf
Jere OT. Kemp
K. K. Robbins
J. Frank Cook
H. B. McClellen
Leila M. Woolley
Roy Law
Homer Nabours
Lilian Atkinson
L. B. Feres
Justice Peace
J. M. Ralston
Waesley
Chas. C. Dockery Chas
Sens
W. L. Hazlewood
H. A. Fuchs
J. M. Angell
Chas. Maas
N. H. Butts
A. Hairston
Amy
First National Bank
Cameron, Terenas
U. S
Federal Reserve Bank
Fr. B
Cable
D. M. West
Firestone Cord
Oldfield
Oldfield Fabric
Pjre
Kelly Springs
Dr. LeGear
Ian Milam
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!