Farmer Jim Discusses Candidacy in Texas Courtyard
Hon. James E. Ferguson spoke to a fair crowd at Rusk Texas on July 6 about his gubernatorial campaign. He outlined prison reform, pledging to inspect prisons and farms, reward good records, and appoint only farmers to convict-farm roles. The event drew 200 voters, with a Palestine band and Dixie played at the close.
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Rusk
Texas
James E. Ferguson
R. McClure
Tom Ball
Supreme Court
Palestine
Birthday Celebration at Hamilton Home Honors Mrs Hamilton and Truman
A Thursday birthday gathering at Mr and Mrs Ed Hamilton marked Mrs Hamilton and their son Truman. Guests enjoyed a river outing with cream and cake after the feast. Notables present included families Camp bell Mowdy Borman Willlie Davila Erma Tennie Lola Odom Odoms and Russell siblings.
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Ed Hamilton
Willie of Davila
Erma
Tennie
Lola Odom
Lela Wilson
Etta
Caren Russell
Messis
Oak
Ottis Odom
Alabama Turtle Sent From Old Home To Milano Resident
Dr. L. W. Kirkland, of Milano, received a sizable turtle from Alabama described as a gopher by locals. The reptile digs deep underground and is noted for being non aggressive, leaving observers unsure whether it is a terrapin or tortoise.
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L. W. Kirkland
Alabama
Burlington News Notes of the Week
Local item roundup items include Barclay visitors at Baptist church. The 4th of July crowd in Burlington set a record and the Barclay Burlington baseball game ended 16 to 3 in favor of Burlington. Attendees also report Ferguson Rally in Cameron and various townspeople visiting.
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Barclay
Baptist Church
Burlington
Ben Arnold
Cameron
Ferguson
Will Clark
Jack Allen
Samples
Lee County
D. M. Nichols
Chas. Mass
J. F. Wingo
Clarkston
John Nolan
Williamson
Dallas
Smith
H. B. Terrell
George Logan
Rountree Ranch
Emma Shanehan
Sterling City
Minnie Henderson
Repair Levee Plan Takes Shape in Hefley District
Messrs J D Hefley of Randle Lake farm J J Copley of San Antonio John Hicks of Rockdale Alex Beesley of Tracy Louie Jenness of Tracy and Dr Lyons of Tracy visited Cameron on Monday to agree on rebuilding and strengthening the Hefley Improvement District levee. The aim is a flood‑proof embankment using expert builders to protect crops from future water damage. Cameron had strong turnout for the Burlington picnics and news.
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J. D. Hefley
Randle Lake Farm
J. J. Copley
San Antonio
John Hicks
Rockdale
Alex Beesley
Tracy
Louie Jenness
Dr. Lyons
Cameron Monday
Hefley Improvement District
Herald Man
Mr. Hefley
Terrell Praises Milam County Support for Bid for Office
H B Terrell, long-time legislator, urges unity in Milam County and across Texas while defending his record. He notes opposition from some friends but says he will avoid a press feud to keep Cameron and Milam County peaceful. He cites broad pro Trell support and vows a constructive administration if elected.
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the Herald
Milam County
Enterprise
Cameron
Ball
Franklin
Morris Sheppard
Senate
Texas
Cone Johnson
Poindexter
H. B. Terrell
Large Milam County Land Deal Involving 1500 Acres For 17000 In Crockett County
A major land transaction concluded last week between J R Pettit of Milam County and S P Shinner of Bexar County traded Pettit’s roughly 1500 acres of black land in Milam for a 17000 acre Crockett County ranch. Pettit’s land valued near 100 dollars per acre, totaling about 150000 dollars. W E Gaither, Milam County land man, handled the deal. The Crockett ranch is described as among the best in the region.
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Milam County
J.R. Pettit
5S. P. Shinner
Bexar County
Mr. Pettit
Crockett County
Pettit
W. E. Gaither
West
Fourth of July Party for James Coleman’s Young Guests
A lively Friday evening Fourth of July party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. James Coleman on Hefley Heights drew thirty or more young guests. Progressive conversation and summer refreshments filled the jovial event with many local youths enjoying their best time. An out of town guest was Lois Apperson of Rockdale.
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James Coleman
Hefley Heights
Lois Apperson
Rockdale
Mrs Sisson and Two Daughters Guests in Home
A brief item notes Mrs Sisson and her two daughters visiting as guests in a local residence, with no additional details about location or occasion provided.
Ball Campaign Speech Draws City Audience
Hon. T. H. Ball prohibition candidate for governor spoke to a large crowd, mostly city residents, urging prohibition support and vowing to drive out liquor if elected. The event followed a Houston poker and money gambling accusation involving Mr Ball, with many voters hoping for denial or clarification but none offered.
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T. H. Ball
Greenville
Eton
T. S. Henderson
John M. Mathis
Brenham
Mathis
Mr. Ball
Chester H. Terrell
House of Representatives
Louis Wortham
Fort Worth
J. W. Link
Coke Burns
J. W. Cawthon
John Henry Kirby
Houston
Kirby
D. Mathis
Ball
Mr. Mathis
Burlington Fourth of July Picnic Attracts Large Crowd
The Burlington fourth of July picnic drew at least fifteen hundred attendees. The Burlington band provided music and Judge Mathis of Brenham spoke for over an hour endorsing Governor Ferguson. Dinner followed at one o clock with ample, reasonably priced food. County candidates spoke in the afternoon about their qualifications and plans for office.
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Burlington
Mathis
Brenham
Ferguson
Rome
Oe Eer Ie Coaapai Tna
Bell County Woodman Rally a Success
The Bell County Woodmen held a county wide rally in Belton to close their membership campaign. Ocker led the largest delegation while hundreds registered at the Chamber of Commerce. Speeches by Graham Gillis and Will Harris followed a vehicle parade and a 300 plus candidate class was initiated.
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Bell County
Woodman
Chamber of Commerce
Carnegie Library
Ocker
Rogers
Denaville
Little River
Belton
Troy
Pendleton
Mysteries of the Lodge
Temple Mirror
Picnic Date Changed Near Rockdale
Wylie Williams asks The Reporter to announce the neighborhood picnic four miles north of town on Cameron road now set for Thursday July 16. The event, previously planned for Friday the 17th, shifts due to a conflicting date. Citizens are invited to bring baskets and attend. candidates may speak.
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Wylie Williams
Cameron Road
Rockdale
Forty two Club entertains at Hearrell home
The M. W. and M. Club met at Mrs. U. S. Hearrell's home Thursday morning at nine. Guests included Mesdames R. D. Brown and Howard Baskin. Honor score went to Mrs. Gilbert Arriett after ten progressions. Cream and cake followed. The next session is the third Thursday in July with Mrs. Hubert Hefley at five in the afternoon.
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M. W. and M. Club
U. S. Hearrell
Mesdames R. D. Brown
Howard Baskin
Giles Arriett
Hubert Hefley
Milano Reader Mr McKnight Joins Herald List
Mr. S. B. McKnight of Milano route 2 visited the city on Monday and joined the Herald list of readers.
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S. B. McKnight
Milano
City
Herald
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Farmer Jim
Col. Ball
Burlington News
Burlington Pic
Fourth of July Party
Prohibition
High Stakes
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