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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1922
Page
1
Milam County groups meet to organize a county wide Milam show combining Rockdale and Thorndale exhibitions. Officials aim for 7500 attendees over three days with 2000 daily revenue and concerts and concessions to finance the event. Construction of exhibit buildings is recommended to support the countywide display and premiums.
Bible School at 10 a.m. led by Superintendent E Wade. Preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Ladies Aid meets Monday at 4 p.m. Everybody invited. T. F. Weaver is pastor.
The death of L. J. Hefley was reported in McAllester Oklahoma at noon. His body will be sent to Cameron for burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. He was a pioneer citizen and father of H. M. Hefley of Cameron.
Earle B. Mayfield, candidate for United States Senator, addressed Cameron Democrats defending his prohibition record and denying a 1916 gambling fine. He attacked Sterling P. Strong, noting Strong withdrew in favor of Bob Henry, and pledged repeal of the Esch Cummings act if elected. About 500 attended with Rev. Ira F. Key introducing him.
Cameron scores seven runs while Jacksonville is shut out after seven to zero. Pittman Peel and Mulcahy have two base hits. Henderson hits a three base shot. Clevenger Harston and Odom each pitch. Harston takes loss. English steals a base. Umpires Wet and Bonner. Time of game one hour forty five minutes.
Ed R Bentley, candidate for superintendent of public instruction, spoke on the Cameron courthouse lawn to a large gathering. He praised Milam County’s support and argued for economy and businesslike administration while criticizing the free textbook law. He contrasted with his opponent S M N Marrs, who he says avoids public discussion of educational issues.
Eight days remain before the July Democratic Primary on July 22 as candidates in Milam County boost efforts. Vying for tax collector, incumbent Bill Alex Bonds faces R S Wiley, while sheriff sees L L Blayloci opposed by Drew B S Rogers and R R Tyson. Tyson previously ran in 1918, losing by 240 votes. Continued on page 3.
The Southland Farmer argues that July 22 primaries in Texas empower voters, favor democracy over party names, and boost independence by choosing candidates who reflect common people’s wishes. It praises farmer and worker engagement and urges all Texans to vote wisely in primaries and November elections.
In Waco Cameron’s Comets defeated Jacksonville 7 to 0 after Clevenger kept the Bears to four hits. Harston pitched well until the sixth when Cameron mounted a rally, with Henderson leading the attack and Partain and Peel keying the offense. The series moves to a fourth game Thursday with Littlejohn facing Cameron on the mound.
Milam County field showed no deep test wells or new locations during the week. The Baggett and House well on the Henry farm produced about 33 barrels daily from 700 feet, while the shallow area saw a potential new horizon at Moore farm drilled by Fogel and others around 800 feet. some operators are temporarily shut down but expected to resume.
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