Health campaign praised amid Texas public works debate
Our Town endorses health regulation efforts and sewer extensions in Cameron, stressing cooperation and considering a city rental to fund extensions. It highlights Riverside Tourist Park, Ferguson rally plans at Rockdale, and contrasts Jim Ferguson’s populist appeal with established political power, urging voter participation.
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Science of Public Health Administration
Texas
Cameron
Treasury
Cameron Girls Plan European Tour With Armstrong Party
Miss Harriet and Agnes Hende n will tour Europe returning to America in September. They depart Cameron by land to Montreal then sail June 19 aboard the S S Antonio for Le Havre. With six friends they visit Belgium Rhine cities and rejoin the Armstrong party in Paris to tour Italy Switzerland and more. Dean Miss Marshall of Baylor University leads the party through Septembers return to New York and Philadelphia.
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Harriet
Agnes Henden
Europe
America
Cameron
Montreal
Canada
Winnie
Mary Lake Henderson
Boyd Wells
Austin
Tom Henderson, Jr
Waco
Mises Harriet
Agnes Henderson
St. Louis
Detroit
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington D. C
Atlanta
New Orleans
Miss Marshall
Baylor University
Baptist Revival Ends With Large Increase
The Baptist Revival concluded after ten days with 85 new members, about 80 converts for baptism. Pastor E S Hutcher son received high praise from the Cameron church and the Texas Baptist Board for his calls to redemption. The meeting featured Mark Short of Fort Worth leading songs and the Booster Band of children.
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E. S .Hutcherson
Young Preaers
Texas
Cameron Church
State Baptist Board
McIntosh Family Return From South Texas Motor Tour
Mr and Mrs R H McIntosh along with Katharine and George F Childress returned Tuesday evening from a south Texas motor tour.
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R. H. McIntosh
Katharine
George F. Childress
South Texas
Hear Jim Speak On Leadership Butchered By Wariness
A terse call to set aside doubts and attend Jim’s speech next Tuesday. The speaker, framed as a steadfast fighter for workers on farms mills and in factories, pitches the address as a chance to hear a principled critic of office seekers even if listeners disagree.
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Jim
City government tightens spending under debt pledge limits
City officials face a tight budget in 1926 with about 12 000 available for expenditures, limited by revenue pledges to repay prior debts. The council authorized a 5 000 loan and secured 2 500 from Citizens Bank plus 1 000 from First National and Cameron Bank, while bills totaling around 4 720 were approved. Opponents warn the policy blocks borrowing power and threatens essential services and health work.
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Finance Committee
J. C. Joseph
Citizens Bank
First National
Cameron State Bank
Joseph
Wm. R. Rogers
J. B. White
Cameron Banks
Logan Green
Triges
Joseph Tuesola
Cit
Board of Equalizers Gets New Members
Mayor Judd G. Davis announced Tuesday the appointment of F. C. Fahrendorf C. R. Phillips and Van Tyson to complete the board of equalization for 1926 assessments. The board is likely to be sworn in at the council's next regular meeting and begin work thereafter.
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Judd G. Davis
F. C. Fahrendorf
C. R. Phillips
van Tyson
Board of Equalization
Last Date to File for Offices Sets Saturday Deadline
Saturday, June 19 is the final day for candidates to file for the primary ballot. So far only two county officials face opposition, with little expectation of challenges to others. After Saturday, tickets close and ballots are prepared for printing.
Lions Win Ball Game on One Hit in Pitch Duel
The Lions Club defeated the Schumacher nine in a one hit game Friday June 11 at Lawless Green Athletic field. Leland Denson got the lone hit for the Lions while Van Perkins and Red Alford pitched strong. Perkinfs allowed three hits as the Lions capitalized on errors for all runs.
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Lions Club
Schumachers
Leland Denson
van Perkins
Red Alford
Lawless Green Athletic Field
Schumacher Nine
Lions
Perkinfs
You High
Mrs Bennie Winfield Attends Fort Worth Visit and Friend’s Wedding
Mrs Bennie Winfield and her son Samuel returned from a pleasant visit to Fort Worth relatives. While there she attended the wedding of her friend Miss Blanche Herman to Mr Adolph Bernstein of Austin on Friday.
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Bennie Winfield
Samuel
Ft. Worth
Winfield
Blanche Herman
Adolph Bernstein
Austin
Ralston Seeks Justice of Peace Nomination in Milam County
J M Ralston a former justice of peace for Precinct 1 announces candidacy for the same office in the July 24 primary. He has broad precinct and district support and cites faithful service and years of official work in Milam County. He seeks voter backing and appreciation for any aid.
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Ralston
Milam County
Stock Law Election Planned for Milam County Areas
An election set for Saturday June 19 will decide if stock law rules extend to Milano and Gause sections of Milam County. Proponents urge a strong turnout to test support while opponents doubt the need, noting livestock at large causes annoyance and damage. Officials expect high interest and multiple voting locations.
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Milano
Gause
Milam County
Elsewhore
Cameron
Cause
Elliott Atkinson and Bride Visit Milam Relatives
Elliott Atkinson and Miss Mildred Dewody wed June 10 1926 in El Dorado Arkansas. The couple spent days in Galveston and Houston before traveling to Cameron to visit Milam County relatives and friends of the groom who was born and raised there.
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Elliott Atkinson
Hubert Atkinson
Atkinson
Maysfield
Mildred Dewody
el Dorado
Arkansas
Galveston
Houston
Cameron
Milam County
Cameron High School
Robert McLane Grocery Company
Reunion travel notes for Dr J M Dollar and Mrs Sue Baskin
Dr J M Dollar and Mrs Sue Baskin returned Tuesday afternoon from the Birmingham Confederate Reunion and visits to relatives in Mississippi, according to local notices.
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J. M. Dollar
Sue Baskin
Birmingham
Mississippi
Friends of Governor Jo Hold Big Rally in Rochdale
Preparations are underway for a mass rally in Rochdale on Tuesday June 22 to hear Ex Governor James E Ferguson speak for Miriam A Ferguson’s gubernatorial bid. The event targets Milam Bell Burleson Lee Robertson and adjacent counties with 20 000 attendees expected at Fair Park. RR Tyson will introduce Ferguson and H C Meyer chairs the gathering.
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Ferguson
Rockdale
James i E. Ferguson
Fair Park
Jim Ferguson
Dan Moody
Dan
Jim
Rochdale
James E. Ferguson
Miriam A. Ferguson
Milam
Bell
Burleson
Lee, Robertson
H. C. Meyer
RR. Tyson
Sulphur Springs
Judge Ed F English Seeks Re election for Cameron Precinct 1
Judge Ed F English, candidate for a second term as Justice of the Peace of Cameron Precinct No 1, announces his bid for the July 24 election. A Confederate veteran and longtime Cameron resident, he has previously served in the Texas Legislature and as Cameron postmaster, asking supporters across the precinct to rally behind him.
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Ed. F. English
Office of Justice Peace
Cameron
Judge English
Post
Texas
English
Emancipation Day Observed by Milam County Negroes
Milam County and nearby areas plan Emancipation Day celebration on June 19 with a parade through Cameron and programs at the new school auditorium led by L. V. Murphy and George W. Sledge. Circulars have been mailed statewide to announce the event.
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Milam County
Countie
Cameron
L. V. Murphy
George W. Sledge
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Wiley
Denson
Jackson
Cheeves
Tindall
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Adams
Lf Burke
M Alford
Ss H. Walker
Thompson
Jenness
Parma
McLaren
Hamilton
Simmons
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M Ralston
Justice OF Peace
J. M. Ralston
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