Democrats to urge Tariff Commission in化
Washington May 29. Administration press statement by House Ways and Means Chairman Kitchin says the Rainey tariff bill will be included in the general revenue bill. The measure aims to boost dyestuff production in the United States to lessen German reliance and distribute duties to protect competition.
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Tariff Commission
Revenue
Washington
Adminon Mediares
Marty Leader
Kitchin
House Ways and Means
Lll
Solery
House
Trades Day Set For June 3 By Tribune Notice
The Tribune notes a correction from May 27 and states Trades Day will occur on the last Saturday or first Monday of each month, with June 3rd confirmed. The Commercial Club promotes premiums to attract winners and urges readers to watch for the upcoming circular.
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Gam
Commercial Club
Tribune
Cameronians Entertained at Hefley Heights Home
Mr. Moulton Cobb hosted the Cameronians last Thursday night at his parents home on Hefley Heights. Progressive sand games provided entertainment and at the end tea, cream, and cake were served.
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Mr. Moulton Cobb
Cameronians
Hefley Heights
District Conference At Teague Portends Milam Honors
The Marlin district of the Methodist church held its district conference in Teague last week. Claude Franklin from Thorndale and O D Baker of Gause were the two licensed to preach. Delegates elected include W S Watson Glasener Jeff T Kemp and O D Baker, with the latter two from Milam County.
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Methodist Church
Marlin
Teague
Jeff Kemp
Cameron
Teauge
Thorndale
Claude Franklin
O. D. Baker
Gause
W.S. Watson
Mr. Glasener
Jeff T. Kemp
Milam County
Large Collection Of Indian Relics Assembled By Linke
Wm J Linke of Duncan community gathers a substantial collection of Indian relics including tomahawks scalping knives about four hundred arrow heads and various battlefield and hunting tools. The items were found across Austin Fayette Milam counties and other campsites. Linke has spent years building this prized assortment.
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Wm. J. Linke
Duncan
the Gabriel
Ice Cream Supper Planned at Davilla Tabernacle
There will be an ice cream supper at the Davilla Tabernacle Friday night June 9. The event is given by the Woman's Missionary Society of Davilla. Each candidate present may announce. Everyone is invited.
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Davilla Tabernacle
Woman’s Missionary Society of
Davilla
Proclamations to the People of Milam County
Milam County Judge John Watson proclaims July 4 1916 a day of patriotic celebration and Preparedness Display across Milam County. Rockdale hosts a monster parade inviting Cameron and its citizens to participate with floats and automobiles in a show of national loyalty and support. Mayor Sam Hefley of Cameron endorses the effort and calls for broad local turnout.
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Milam County
United States
Rockdale
John Watson
Texas
Cameron
A. D
L. S
Sam Hefley
Kilkares and Sigmas Host Spring Afternoon Social
Miss Ertelle Westmoreland hosted Kilkares and Sigma Phis on a Wednesday afternoon. Guests enjoyed dainty handwork, then conversation with old friends and new arrivals, followed by a salad course and refreshments. Special guests were Mesdames W. W. Frazier, A. C. Strickland, P. B. Wells, J. H. Thomas and Misses Frazier, Florence Gill, and Clara Thomas.
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Ertelle Westmoreland
Kilkares
Sigma Phis
Mesdames
W. W. Frazier
A. C. Strickland
P. B. Wells
J. H. Thomas
Misses Frazier
Florence Gill
Clara Thomas
Gause group forms oil and gas venture near Brazos river
The Bowling brothers of Gause form a local prospecting company, buy a drilling rig, and drill a well on the Critchfield property about four miles northeast of Gause near the Brazos river. Flowing gas wells nearby suggest potential oil discovery in paying quantities.
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Messrs. Bowling of
Gause
Critchfield
Brazos River
Mr Laland McGinnis Heads to Helena for Interior Studio
Mr Laland McGinnis departs Cameron for Helena Montana to join the Helena Interior Decorating Studio. Mrs McGinnis will join him a month later in that city.
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Laland McGinnis
Cameron
Helena
Montana
McGinnis
Preparing for an Emergency in the Mexican Expedition
Brigadier General John Pershing reports shifts in forces to act quickly if needed. Carranza commanders in Chihuahua mass 20,000 troops and Juarez garrison near El Paso has reinforced positions. Department leaders admit confusion over Carranza’s ultimatum and the Mendez Washington arrival.
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San Antonio
Texas
John Pershing
Mexico
Frederick Funston
Carranza
Chihuahua
Juarez
el Paso
Department
Manuel Mendez
Washington
Wilson
Senate approves river and harbor bill for 43 million
Washington May 29 The Senate passed the river and harbor appropriation bill carrying about 43 million dollars by a 35 to 32 vote after amendments. The measure now goes to a conference as Debates over a 30 million substitute failed by one vote. Democrats voting for the substitute included Ashurst Gore Hastings Lane Pomerene Shafroth Thomas and Tillman.
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Washington
Senate
Hollis
Hasting
Lane
Newlands
Pittman
Pomerone
Taggart
Thomas
Thompson
Kenyon
National Waterways Commission
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Clarke
Commerce Commission
Waterways Commission
Army
Ashurst
Gore
Pomerene
Shafroth
Tillman
Stag Party Held for Rob Pool by Misses Sprinkle
The Misses Sprinkle hosted a six oclock dinner Friday evening for their nephew Robert Pool and twelve friends. Guests found seats by mint filled boats paddled with names. Purple and white Senior class colors decorated the table with larkspur centerpieces. A menu of sardine cocktail chicken salad ham and sides followed by dessert. Toasts were given by George Hefley as toast master. Attending were John Henderson George Hefley Jack Adams Claude Triggs Coley Turnham Mike Coleman Lawless Green Edward Shaw Walter Thomas Walter Dossett Max Plaster and Dan Tyson.
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Sprinkle
Robi
Pool
George Hefley
Messrs
John Henderson
Jack Adams
Claude Triggs
Coley Turnham
Mike Coleman
Lawless Green
Edward Shaw
Walter Thomas
Walter Dossett
Max Plaster
Dan Tyson
Ice Cream Supper Planned by Woodmen Circle
The Woodmen Circle of Ben Arnold invites all residents to an ice cream supper on June 10. Proceeds support community activities and members will host the event at the local hall.
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Woodmen
Ben Arnold
Walker's Creek News Happenings
Local briefs from Cameron and area list residents visiting, shopping, and attending events. Names include John Dobbins Eugene Burnett Rosa Lee Henderson Myrtice Rogers Harvey Dobbins Jas Hooks Elwood Chamberlain Claude McCall Nellie Kennon and families with trips to Cameron Ben Arnold Maysfield Temple and graveside activities noted.
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John Dobbins
Cameron
Eugene Burnett
Jones Prairie
Rosa Lee Henderson
Dave Clifton
Myrtice Rogers
Jas. Hooks
Harvey Dobbins
Ben Arnold
Tom Gould
Leslie Woods
Maysfield
Elwood Chamberlain
Temple
John Partridge
Claude McCall
Winifred Henderson
B. F. Rogers
Clarence Kennon
Nellie
Theodore Henderson
Osie Harper
Fire in Stribling House Kept to Small Damage
Last Saturday at noon a fire started from a defective fuse in the house of Mrs. Stribling. Firemen detected the blaze early, extinguished it quickly, and only minor damage occurred.
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Germany
Blue Bonnets
Dixie Girls
Bonnie Brougher
The
Emma Atkinson
Anna Lou Baskin
Reba Cheeves
Grace Eplen
Louise Gillon
Lucile Hooks
Maurine House
Annette Aber
Kilkares and
Allen Hooks
Will Peel
Milano
Will Springer
BILL
Robert Pool
Walker’s Creek
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