Ferguson rally closes Milam County campaign with speakers
Ferguson supporters bring a large Democratic rally to Cameron's courthouse lawn on Friday night. W H Blanton of San Antonio and Lon Curtis of Belton headline as principal speakers. Organizers expect several thousand attendees, with a 7 45 band concert preceding speeches and a lighted platform.
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San Antonio
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Belton
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Curtis
Cameron
Tax cut pleases Milam County voters despite opposition
The Milam County community is urged to support Mrs. Ferguson for governor as a 12 cent tax cut lowers the ad valorem rate, claiming savings exceed ten million overall. Critics Moody and Hatcher oppose the reduction, arguing it harms schools, while urging Democrats to vote for Ferguson and rebuke a so called klan influence in the race.
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National Banana Yee Banana Week Prize Contest
Nationwide banana festival weeks roll in late July with Cameron Fruit Company offering a golden-ripe Unifruit bunch for the best banana cooking receipt. Winners and receipts will be published in the Cameron Herald and the monthly Frat Dispatch magazine.
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Cameron Fruit Company
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Pavement Plan for City Streets Debated by Council
A citizens delegation urged the council to apply a tar and asphalt treatment on Csi eron streets at 23 cents per square yard. The city would need to build the bar. Property owners would pay for the work as the council takes the matter under advisement.
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Reward Offered for Fire Extinguisher Theft
A five dollar reward is offered for the arrest of the thief who stole a new fire extinguisher from the Herald office or for the extinguisher’s recovery.
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Milam County Readies for Primary Election
Milam County voters prepare for the Saturday July 24 primary. Campaign gatherings feature Ferguson Moody and Davidson supporters with rallies, speeches, and candidate endorsements across Cameron Gause Thorndale and Belton. Estimated turnout about 6 500 of 7 000 with Ferguson favored in first round. Polls open 8 a m close 7 p m at the Cameron courthouse.
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Lynch Davidson
Cullen Thomas
Moody
Thorndale
Paul Webb
Davidson
Richard Kritz
Dr. Elnahonn
Belton
Court House
O. L. Kidd
T. S. Henderson, Sr
W. G. Gillis
Moulton Cobb
W. W. Chambers
J. B. White
J. K. Freeman
W. H. Blanton
Mrs. Ferguson
Edgar Witt
Waco
Cameron
Dunlop Tire Dealer Here Starts Effort to Increase Sales
The Barmore Motor Company, Gaston Barmore manager, has secured the Dunlop tire agency and begins a campaign of advertising this week. The firm will handle all tire sizes and a large stock of tires, with plans for a wide sales effort in Cameron.
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Barmore Motor Company
Gaston Barmore
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More Motor Company
Cameron
Prison Terms Handed Down in Milam County Courts
In district court this week six men were convicted and sentenced. Harry Gronick received two years for forgery. Willie Smith two years for felony theft. Willie Smith two years for forgery. Ben Ligon two years for arson. Leland Holder five years for burglary. Leland Holder two years for felony theft. Berry Daniel two years for automobile theft. W. L. Isaacs eight years for assault and attempt to murder, with a suspended sentence.
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Jack Lewis
Dist Whey
Harry Gronick
Willie’ Smith
Willie Smith
Ben Ligon
Leland Holder
Berry Daniel
W. L. Isaacs
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Mrs Kirby Boles and Miss Nelta Stone Vacationing in Cool Colorado
Mrs Kirby Boles and Miss Nelta Stone are enjoying a vacation in Cool Colorado with leisure moments and scenic outings.
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Nelta Stone
Cool
Colorado
Klan Meeting Promises Political Talk In San Antonio
San Antonio Klansmen called a Friday night session at Pecan Grove Klavern No 31. Imperial representative L P Bloodworth signed the call promising a Fort Worth minister would discuss conditions in the community and state. A note told recipients not to share the letter with other Klansmen. The meeting was described as political and later framed as not political by some.
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Pecan Grove
Klavern
L. P. Bloodworth
Fort Worth
Sam Graham Promoted to Expert Degree in Curtis Salesmen
Sam Graham, a popular salesman for the Saturday Evening Post, Ladies Home Journal and Country Gentleman, was notified of his promotion to the Expert Degree in the Curtis Salesmen league. He receives prizes including stationery and a gold bar, with the Master Degree as the next goal. The Curtis program notes that only about 600 of 42 000 reach the Expert Degree, marking Sam's achievement. He hopes Camero n residents will support him on the path to Master.
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Saturday Evening Post
Ladies Home Journal
Country Gentleman
League of Curtis Salesmen
Sam
Curtis Publishing Company
Earry
Cameron
Ptck
Derres
Henderson and Cobb Address Moody Speech at Ben Arnold
Henderson and Cobb spoke at Ben Arnold Saturday night to about 74 people. Cobb attacked Jim Ferguson while a large portion of the audience supported Ferguson. Henderson said the Klan issue is dead and urged party reconciliation and inclusion.
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Cobb
Moody
Ben Arnold
King
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The
Cameron
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Iidivs
Jim Ferguson
Ferguson
Ferguson speakers praise governor and roads plan across county
An active week of speeches boosted Mrs. Ferguson with W. W. Chambers J. B. White J. K. Freeman W. H. Blanton touring towns including Minerva Ben Arnold Tracy San Gabriel Gay Hill Rockdale Cavilla and Cavilla. Speakers praised the governor’s administration and criticized critics while highlighting tax cuts and road construction benefiting farmers. Milam County era hard surfaced roads would rise with Moody suits cited as progress.
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Minerva
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W. H. Blanton
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Blanton
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Moody
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Christensen Purchases Greenhouse in Cameron
Christensen of Chicago buys ALG Reo Greenhouse and takes control. A florist by trade he has worked with brothers before arriving in Cameron and has many friends there. Mr and Mrs Louis Krough and Louis Jr visited the Crosses from San Antonio. Krough has returned home while Mrs Krough and Louis Jr stay longer.
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Chicago
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Contol
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Cameron
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Louis Jr
San Antonio
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Krough
Mayor Tobin Supports Moody Then Says Sacrifice If Needed
The San Antonio mayor John W. Tobin publicly backs Dan Moody for governor but warns Moody may be sacrificed to elect a constable on the ticket. He argues party unity matters and machine integrity could be disrupted if Moody remains atop the slate.
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San Antonio
Dan Moody
San Antonio Express
John W. Tobin
Moody
Ingle
Constable
Eer
Cilia
State Tax Reduction Real Aid to Farmers
The automatic tax board cut the ad valorem tax rate, easing burdens for Milam County residents with an expected savings over $20 000. Governor Miriam A. Ferguson and Comptroller H. Terrell supported the reduction. Treasurer Gregory Hatcher opposed, while Dan Moody criticized potential impacts on rural school appropriations.
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Austin
Milam County
Miriam A. Ferguson
Ss. H. Terrell
Gregory Hatcher
Dan Moody
Ferguson
Terrell
Moody campaign speakers rally for Moody in Milam County
Campaign events for Dan Moody included speeches by Wm. R. Rogers T. S. Henderson Sr. and O. L. Kidd in Buckholts San Gabriel Gause Baileyville Ben Arnold and other towns. They attacked Ferguson administration while praising Moody as the leader, noting past appearances for Mrs. Ferguson in 1924.
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Milam County
Wm. R. Rogers
Moody
T. S. Henderson, Sr
Buckholts
O. L. Kidd
San Gabriel
Gause
Mouriton Cobb
Baileyville
Ben Arnold
Mr. Cobb
Cobb
Jim Ferguson
Ferguson
Gillix
Kidd
Governor Ferguson
Deputy Brown Improves After Buckholts Shooting
Deputy Chas A. Brown, shot last Wednesday at Buckholts, is improving at Cameron hospital and expected to recover. Suspect T. J. Harris, a farmer who fired at Brown and was wounded in the legs by Brown, is also improving and expected to recover.
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Buckholts
Cameron Hospital
T. J. Harris
Brown
Mrs Susie Slone Vacationing in Fort Worth
Mrs Susie Slone spent her vacation in Fort Worth with plans to visit local attractions and enjoy the city’s dining and shopping options during her stay.
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Susie Slone
Fort Worth
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