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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1906
Page
4
The Maysfield Telephone Co outlines direct routes to Branchville Jones Prairie Baileyvike and others with prompt service and charges only for time beyond ten minutes. No party line. routing instructions emphasize avoiding delays and unnecessary extensions.
A local voice in Cameron discusses politics, taxes, Prohibition, and public works. It calls for thrift in campaigns, notes on street improvements, schooling, and charity events, and mentions notable figures and upcoming visits. The piece references Dave Henderson and local offices, plus statewide rail policy ideas in Ohio.
A.W. Taber, formerly manager of the Cheeves and Favorite Dry Goods stores, serves his first term as tax collector. He announces in The Herald his bid for a second Democratic nomination, noting that some people do best by staying apart.
The note cites street light needs, a library's future, and local campaigns in Cameron. It mentions a March press greeting, upcoming street construction on O K, praise for local electric lights over Bryan, and Mr John H Bickett canvassing the county to know residents.
Robt Todd announces his bid for a third term as Milam County sheriff, noting his Georgia birth and long residence in Texas since childhood. He is portrayed as a well loved and revered local official and urges support for his administration before retirement.
WT Massengale, a longtime Texas resident known to Beat 1 voters, seeks the Beat 1 constable seat. He has 8 years experience as deputy sheriff and jailor, earning a reputation as a fearless officer who halted several jail deliveries. His formal announcement appears in the proper column.
J. Be Holveclan notes in The Herald announce Mr Holtzclaw a candidate for Milam County sheriff. He is Rockdale city marshal and eight years Belton marshal, well known in the county and ran for sheriff four years ago. Also mentions Cam ej on March 12 meeting of Central Texas Press Association. Memorial services planned for Editor McAnnally.
Miss Susie M Best promotes education by mail in the Times-Democrat urging students to study languages and a wide range of vocations by mail. The piece touts teaching options from Spanish and Greek to Latin and Hebrew and lists careers from teacher to chauffeur as available through mail instruction.
Atlanta February 26 President Harvie Jordan of the Southern Cotton Association urges spot holders to demand 15 cents per pound, basis middling, for the balance of the current crop. He cites New Orleans convention endorsement and warns against rushing to market, noting tighter supplies next year and the need to hold for a higher price.
The Waco Times-Herald endorses the Fort Worth Record critique of Jordan’s 15 cent cotton plan. It warns that farmers must curtail acreage to prevent prices from falling as supply exceeds demand, praising Harvie Jordan but stressing production must stay below 1904 levels to avoid a cotton shortage.
Mr. Robert McIntosh notes February sales higher than last year as Cameron merchants anticipate a strong spring. Roddy Bros. expect to double last year’s business after markets that show price gains, while Gaston Sprinkle Mercantile Co plans a record sales season. Adams & Triggs report a 50 percent rise with road crews expanding in March. Tom Young of Georgetown faces execution for the murder of Alma Reeves.
We are authorized to announce J M Ralston as a candidate for re election to the office of District Attorney for the 20th Judicial District comprising Milam Brazos and Robertson counties subject to Democratic party action at the general primary on the fourth Saturday in July 1906.
The Democratic Party will decide on Sheriff candidates at the general primary on the fourth Saturday in July 1906. E Holtzclaw is a candidate for Sheriff Milam County and Robt Todd seeks re election, subject to party action.
The county announces Jeff Kemp as a candidate for re election to the office of County Clerk subject to the democratic primary on the fourth Saturday in July 1906.
Tax Collector announces A. W. Taber as a candidate for re election as Tax Collector of Milam County subject to the action of the democratic party on the fourth Saturday in July 1906.
Authorized notice lists Joe Luce C V Huffman John Gambell and W T Marsengale as candidates for Constable Precinct No 1 with Democratic primary action on the fourth Saturday in July 1906. Also F F Wingo listed for Constable Precinct No 2 with the same primary date.
The announcement states A C White seeks the office of Justice of the Peace for Precinct No 2 subject to Democratic primaries. The notice is authorized by the relevant election body.
The Taylor Journal notes A B Ainsworth as a candidate for County Commissioner Precinct 3 in sub primaries. It remarks the uproar and noise around the race, comparing Railroad Commissioner Colquitt to others and suggesting Colquitt leads early in the governor race.
Receivers of the Kirby Lumber company will start four mills running night and day, adding five mills in total and boosting output by more than 500000 feet. The Browndell mill is finished and will produce an excel lent product. Other night starts include Silsbee Cail and more on the Santa Fe line. The Bessmay mill has operated day and night for some time. Robbers attempted to blow up the DeLeon bank Wednesday night but failed.
An eccentric Hollister advertisement from Madison Wisconsin touts Olden Nuggets for various ailments in a bold claim style. The copy promotes Golden Health and renewed vigor with a tote for constipation and indigestion and mentions live and kid troubles in a generic, period advertisement tone.
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