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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1924
Page
4
Official publication details for the Cameron Herald Publishing Company of Cameron Texas. Lists officers president vice president secretary treasurer and directors with subscriptions at 1.50 per year. Editor and Advertising Manager named.
The Herald prints Democratic primary candidate listings for July 26 1924 including Governor Lynch Davidson Congress Luther Johnson State Senator Harry P Jordan Edgar Witty Legislature W K Galbreath J D Crispwell Flatorial Representative C M Beard District Judge John Watson County Democratic slate Jeff Kemp O Hugh es Mrs Katherine Robbins Sheriff Drue Blaylock County Treasurer Sanford Gore B Fares Tax Assessor Miss Lelia Woolley County Clerk H M Roark Lilian Atkinson Tax Collector Roy Law Justice of Peace J M Ralston Constable Precinct 1 Ed English Brig Dawes praised for applying business principles to government.
The candidate argues he can save taxpayers 810,000,000 annually by cutting state expenses, while rivals mock the claim and say tax reductions are impossible due to growing needs and larger future appropriations. Davidson says savings come without cutting essential appropriations. he does not propose cutting needed dollars.
The J Senior League meeting outlines June 2 events with scripture readings prayers and discussions. Notable leaders include Bill Baskin Rosa Baskin and Mike Wier along with Maurine Clinton Beatrice Ryland Elisabeth Adams and Joe Hefley.
Red Pepper Rub promises fast relief from chest tightness and congestion. The ad claims penetrating heat from red peppers eases colds, rheumatism, backache, and sore muscles within minutes and urges purchasing Bowles Red Pepper Rub at drug stores.
Henry C Ledbetter died at his home two miles east of Cameron on Tuesday, June 24, 1924, aged 83. Funeral held at his residence, Rev H R McFadyen officiating, with interment at Devil's Bend family burying ground. Survived by three sons Jack Will Ledbetter, a daughter Mrs Waymon White, several grandchildren, two sisters Mrs Jennie Porter and Mrs W A Barclay. Ledbetter was the eldest son of Isaac and Julia Ledbetter, a longtime Milam County family. He was a Methodist and known for his peaceful farming life.
Paul Schwinge of Austin and Albert Schwinge of Houston visited friends near Cameron last week. Albert, a four year bookkeeper at Second National Bank of Houston, takes his annual vacation in his car with his brother from Austin. They visit Milam county, sons of Oscar Schwinge who once owned a fine farm near Ben Arnold.
New Shkim and several women including Mrs Jeff Kemp Mrs Bond Wells Miss Winnie Herder Ene and Elizabeth McDermott traveled to Bryan on Wednesday for the Hoods brigade reunion.
Roger Gilliland of Tracy traded in Cameron Saturday. The best line of window shades in Cameron at C. N. Green & Bros. Misses Velda Walker Louis Adams and Bessie Wiley students at Southwest Texas Normal School were at home last weekend for a visit to their respective parents and friends.
The Cameron crowd heard a heated exchange on the Ku Klux Klan with Prof. Stewart defending the flag after a Klan presence. Judge Gillis rebutted the charge, affirming jury rights and legal counsel regardless of charges. The event featured songs and skits at Klantauqua with Invoca tion by Rev. Davis.
Mrs Jas J McNamara of 723 Ave I in Galveston reports severe indigestion and headaches resolved after using Golden Meal Discosveltiel and Favorite Pills. She notes rapid improvement and plans to continue the regimen with two more bottles. Obtain Dr Mieres Reach nearest dealer for the remedies.
Rev. J. T. Rentfro linked to a pink lingerie mystery on the San Antonio river headlines the final Klantauqua lecture on protecting pure womanhood. An enthusiastic audience applauded the judge's closing remarks.
The Houston Chronicle prints Joe Eagle’s opening address for Congress in which he condemns the Ku Klux Klan as a secret, corrupt, and dangerous political force. He argues the Klan seeks power, enforces discrimination, and harms churches, trade, and social harmony while pledging to represent all citizens without allegiance to any secret group.
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