Prize posted for Dallas to Hongkong flight race
A $25,000 prize for a Dallas to Hongkong air race, to be flown within 144 hours with no more than two stops, was deposited by William L. Easterwood Jr. The entrants include S L Kendricks and Tom Hardin, both veteran pilots, flying the Miss Dallas twin motor plane funded by local Dallas citizens.
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Dallas-Hongkong
William L. Easterwood, Jr
Dallas Trust and Savings Bank
Dallas
Hongkong
China
S. L. Kendricks
Kansas City
Tom Hardin
Goode & Foster
Love Field
Kendricks
Hardin
Temple Telegram
W. &. Easterwood, Jr
William Erwin
C. ©. Weischer
Easterwood
Jess Easterwood
Navy
Panama Canal
William P. Erwin
Picnic at Wayside Park Draws Big Turnout
Last Friday afternoon members gathered at the Christian church at 6 to travel to Wayside Tourist Park for a two picnic. A large attendance enjoyed a picnic lunch with plenty of good eats. Games were played with supervision by Mrs Wallace Jones and Miss Grace Eglen.
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The
Christian Church
Wayside
Wallace Jones
Grace Eglen
Mrs Martha Cargill of Galveston Dies After Illness
Mrs Martha E Cargill wife of the late Wallace Cargill died at a local hospital Thursday morning June 2 after months of illness. She was born 1860 at Jones Prairie and moved to Galveston 18 years ago with her husband. Burial plans were set for Cameron with services in Cameron and Little River church. Her children and many relatives attended including Mrs Janie Richardson Waco and Jim and Pearce Cargill among others. Pallbearers included T F Hardy Dan Tyson and Judge John Watson. The service honored her life as a devoted mother and Christian.
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Martha E. Cargill
Galveston
Wallace Cargill
Cameron
Coleman Eplen
W. T. Massengale
Little River Church
Little River
Dr. Harvey
Cargill
Lon Moseley
Economists urge potato diet shift in Japan to ease food crunch
Economists urge substituting potatoes for rice as Japan’s main diet to cope with rising population and limited arable land. Crocodile meat is liked by African natives, though many white travelers find it inedible. Minneapolis firemen have rescued numerous foolish cats from poles and trees, with a halt after 20 more rescues planned.
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Japan
Minneapolis
Stop That Itching With Blue Star Soap and Remedy
An advertisement for Blue Star Soap and Blue Star Remedy claims to cleanse affected skin and stop itching. It targets cracked hands poison oak ringworm sore feet and shin sores with a claimed remedy power. Priced 60 cents and one dollar per jar. Manufactured by Star Products Co Camelson Texas.
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Star Products Co
Cameson
Texas
Curry School Closes Amid Successful Term
The Curry school taught last year by Miss Nora Duncum and Mrs. E P Werner closed last Friday after a successful term. Both teachers were unanimously elected to teach at Curry again next year. A pupils’ play highlighted the closing event and drew a large attendance.
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Curry
Nora Duncum
E. P. Werner
Builders Class Meeting Yields Ice and Cake Social
The Builders Class of the Christian Sunday School met with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Burke for a regular monthly session. A brief business period produced no plans to enlarge the class. Afterward, games were played and Mrs. Burke with helpers carved orange ice and angel cake. Guest Miss Norma B. Woolley attended.
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Christian Sunday School
Ray Burke
Burke
Eleanor Howell
Verna Beth Beard
Ray Burke Jr
Norma B. Woolley
Richmond
World record claim by Corporal Attenborough in weight lifting
Corporal Will Attenborough of the British Royal Horse Guards claims a world record by lifting 415 34 pounds with his left hand. The report notes the feat was achieved recently and highlights the unusual single handed lift as a record claim.
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Will Attenborough
British
Royal Horse Guards
Midshipmen Derives From Naval Cadet Quarters
About two centuries ago trainees for naval commissions stayed amidships on the tower deck, giving rise to the term midshipmen for cadets. The origin ties to their living quarters and position on ships.
Emancipation Day Celebration Program
A city Emancipation Day program outlines a 12 o clock parade forming at the Colored School and marching to Roger's Park with prizes for decorated cars or rocks. A 2 o clock dinner, music by the band, and musical segments led by Prof. O J Thomas follow along with scripture reading by Rev. P R Humber and a reading of the Emancipation Proclamation by Miss Queen E.
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Colored School
Roger's Park
Ledbetter Park
Sapp R. R
O. J. Thomas
P. R. Humber
J. W. Williams
Memorial Day program details and speakers listed
A Cameron event program lists Mayor Judd Davis as welcome speaker and Rev G T Bur ey as respond ent with music segments. Hon J B White editor gives address, plus Cameron Male Quartette and Prof W L S Booker appearances. Athletic events Cameron vs Lott and Cameron vs Giddings at 4 30 p m with committee chairmen named.
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Cameron
Lott
Giddings
French midinettes emerge at noon from shops and factories
The term midinettes refers to working girls in France, named from midi meaning noon, as thousands emerge from workplaces at midday.
Tax lien foreclosure citation for Milam County
The State of Texas commands the Milam County sheriff to summon unknown heirs of Frank McCullough Dora Brewer and R A Risser by publication for four weeks. They must answer in Milam County District Court Cameron on September 5 1927 to recover 305.28 in delinquent taxes 1911 13 15 16 20 21 22 23 24 25 with interest penalties and costs on the property described as 100 acres out of James McLaughlin Abstract No 36 now held by Dora Brewer per R A Risser deed. The court seeks foreclosure of liens and sale writs and other relief.
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Milam County
Frank McCullough
Dora Brewer
R. A. Risser
District Court
Texas
Cameron
State of Texas
Milam
James McLaughlin
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V. G. Gillis
Cameron National Farm Loan Association
Cameron, Texas
L. Meyers
S. P. Cross
Chas
Frank Green
C. N. Green & Brothers
Martha Cargill
Curry School
S. S. Entertainment
S. R. Cotton
Palace of Sweets
I E. A. Wallace
First National Bank
Porter
C. C. Porter
Minerva, Texas
Chas. Aycock
Geo. Avery
Brooks Williams
Baskets
C. A. Thomas
Stafford Gordon
R. A. Woodard
L. V. Murphy, Jr
Marshalls
8. C. Woodard
L. V. Murphy, Sr
Monday Gordon
Treasury
Charlie Harmon
State OF
County of
Penn Wolf
Milam Co
Tex
Posey’s Model Bakery
Essex
Ford
Nash
Horstmann Brothers Tire Store
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