Army Vocational Work Appeals to Young Men
Sergt A J MoJarvis oversees the local army recruiting station promoting vocational enlistment with free education, food, shelter, clothing, and a three year term. Recruits may earn 30 to 140 dollars monthly and a 390 dollar bonus after enlistment, with immediate payment for re enlistments. A sample letter from Camp Vail celebrates trade training, telegraph work, and career prospects under the new wartime plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. MoJarvis
War Department
Sergt. Matariis
United States
Cameron Graduates at University of Texas Commencement
Austin honors Cameron area students at the University of Texas commencement. President W B Bizzell spoke as degrees were conferred including Bachelor of Arts 238 and a range of engineering and sciences. 26 Teachers diplomas awarded. 23 graduates joined Phi Beta Kappa.
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Austin
Texas
University of Texico
Cameron
Redidigit Roberta Yr
Hest Vinson
Anniversiy
W. B. Bizzell
The
Agrimiterai and Mechanical College of Texas
Phi
Beta Kappa
University of Texas
Cameron Plans Sanitation Drive Led by City Officials
Mayor Hearrel announced funds raised to implement a sanitation program for Cameron aligned with state health standards. Ichthyologist S I Hildebrand of the Fish Department in Austin advised on mosquito control including oiling, drainage, and fish placement. W W Culver will oversee the Cameron campaign to improve cleanliness and health.
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Cameron
State Board of Health
Hearrel
S. I.’. Hildebrand
Washington
Hildebrand
Fish Department
Austin
W. W. Culver
Kolba Named Assistant Manager at Big Elk Refining
Frank Kolba, eight years with Cheeves Brothers in Cameron, becomes assistant general manager of Big Elk Refining Company. John Bertrand announces the appointment. Kolba and Bailey plan a business trip to Colorado, Nevada and Montana to promote the refinery's development and capital interests.
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Frank Kolba
Cheeves Brothers
Cameron
Big Elk Refining Company
John Bertrand
Kolba
Mr. Kolba
Guy Bailey
Colorado
Nevada
Montana
Law Sprinkel Mercantile Co Changes Hands in Cameron
The Law Sprinkel Mercantile Company has been sold to W A Wilkerson and Roy Storrs of Cameron. The sale ends last week with stock invoicing begun Monday. Previous owners were Sam W Law Roy Law and Tom Law. New management will continue home implements wagons groceries and same business model.
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Law-Sprinker Mercantilempany
W. A. Wilkerson
Roy Storrs
Cameron
Sam W. Law
Roy Law
Tom Law
Mr. Wilkerson
Milam County
Yarrellton
Hansford County
Law-Sprinker Mercantile Company
Tom
Sam
Law
Ad Hall
Chautauqua Series Closes Strongly in Cameron
The Redpath Horner Chautauqua ends its 1920 Cameron run with strong attendance and a new contract for next year. Tickets target 500 season passes at 3 dollars each as merchants back the venture and expect robust sales to continue.
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Redpath-Horner Chatauqua
Cameron
Chautauqua
Jess Punch
America
Milam County Dem Exec to Set Primary Ticket
W. W. Chambers, chairman, calls all candidates for county and precinct offices to file by June 19 to be listed on the Democratic ticket for the July 24 Nye June Primaries. The County Executive Committee meets July 21 at 10 a.m. to assemble the ticket and assess primary expenses.
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W. W. Chambers
Democratic Executive Committee
Milam County
Chambers
Aton
W.W. Chambers
County Court Notes From Texas Trials and June Jurors
The County Court of Texas reports Joe Bishup found not guilty of theft after trial Monday. J A Williamson convicted for practicing medicine without license, fined $40 and thirty days in jail. County jurors for the June term selected and summoned for service in Cameron County. Also listed is a For Sale notice: milk cow with heifer calf, sold by J W Coleman.
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State of
Texas
Joe
Bishup
Stante
J. A. Williamson
Split in Republican Party Over League of Nations Threatened
The Republican camp faces a rift over the League of Nations as irreconcilables led by Borah demand a non ratifying plank with reservations. Crane and others press for a measured approach, while Watson acts as peacemaker amid party tensions before the national convention.
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Republican Party
Chicago
League of Nations
Stis Borah
Maho
Brandegee
Connecticut
Aml McCormick
Illinois
W. Murray Crane
Massachusetts
Watson
Inrana
Degparty
Crane
Galveston Martial Law Proclamation Backed by Cameron Citizens
Citizens of Cameron telegrammed Governor Hobby praising his martial law order in Galveston to protect public rights and freight movement. The move followed a longshoremen strike. National Guardsmen took control and port activity was disrupted. Governor Hobby defended the action as constitutional to preserve public welfare amid violence and potential insurrection.
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Govenor W. P. Hobby
Cameron
Galveston
National
Jacob PF. Wolters
Boston
Covlides
Garry
Leonard Wood
U.S
N. Green
Moenrued
West Chorge
H. M. Hefley
Fy Pont W. FP. Reid
Hinds
Interurban Route Survey Planned From Waco to Cameron
A preliminary survey of the proposed Waco to Cameron interurban route will be undertaken next week. Frank Elder announced in Cameron that funds would be subscribed to support the survey. The Commercial Club, with T Henderson as show committee chair, leads the project, seen as a practical venture to develop the region and attract towns along the route.
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Waco
Cameron
Frank Elder
Elder
Encoura
Commercial Club
T . Henderson
Mr. Elder
W. Wade
Dallas
Fred A
Yale
The
Yaleesay
Texagtrir Railway Company
Waea
Cameron Vis
Ce Commercial Club
Los Angeles Surpasses San Francisco as Nation's Largest City
Los Angeles has overtaken San Francisco to become the nation’s largest city in ten years growth, reaching about 575,480 people and outgrowing Milwaukee, Washington, Newark, Cincinnati, and Mentena. San Francisco totals around 400,000 with growth about 80 percent, while Los Angeles expands by 256,248 percent over the decade.
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Washington
Los Angeles
San Franches
Louie
Census Bureau
Milwaukee
Washinton
Newark
Cincinnati
Menteana
San Francisos
Sage Francisci
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Sprinkel Company
Ed. L. Tucker
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Weatherford
Hico
Francis Tucker
Mrs. Patterson
Hice
Indiana
Will Ae
Ray Jenness
Wied, Walker
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Miliin County
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