Peanut farming urged by Texas Industrial Congress for profit
A Texas Industrial Congress letter extols peanuts as highly profitable for farmers, noting last year’s average $1 per bushel and up to $40 per acre in combined nut and hay value. It recommends sandy loam to black land soils, proper drainage, lime, ridge planting on poor drainage, and intercropping with cowpeas, with Cameron Cotton Oil Company planning peanut crush mills and markets across Milam and nearby counties.
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Texas Industrial Congine
Texas
Industrial Congress
Milam
Alls Counties
Cameron Cotton Oil Company
R. L. Batte
Cameron
More Food Campaign Means More Plants
Milano Gazette notes large shipments of truck and food crops from Milano. Sweet pepper cabbage and tomato plants are in demand and sweet potato slips receive special attention. Plant shipments from Milano are likely to continue another month. Born to Mr and Mrs Ben Atkinson a boy Monday night.
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Texas
Milano
Milano Gazette
Mrs
Ben Atkinson
Milano School Enrollment Rises to 213
Milano school district official G E Mullins reports 213 students eligible for the Milano school this year, about 25 more than last term. The Milano Gazette notes a small year to year increase over several years, signaling a larger instructional load next term.
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G. E. Mullins
Milano
Milano Gazette
Mr and Mrs Pardo Visit Houston on Wednesday
Mr and Mrs Pardo traveled to Houston on Wednesday night for reasons not specified in the brief report.
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Mrs. Pardo
Houston
Public Speaking at Courthouse Saturday Afternoon
County demonstration agent Mr George Banzhaf announced a 2 30 PM lecture at Cameron Courthouse on feeding and farming with a speaker from A and M College. The event targets farmers in the county and promises information on increasing feed and food production this year.
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George Banzhaf
Cameron
Herald
Court House
A. & M. College
Court House Happenings Marriage Licenses and Juries
Marriage licenses issued this week include J. T. Bentwell with Emmma Williams and several other couples. Auto registers list new registrations from Cameron, Thorndale, Gause, Hollier and nearby towns. Jury commissioners for Milam County announce names of Petit Jurors for the April Term 1917, with all excuses to be made in person to Judge John Watson.
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J. T. Bentwell
Emmma Williams
Osee Pye
Augusta Gilleland
Sam Williams
Emma Shelton
Hunter
Mattie Mil
Auto Registers
M. Druesdon
Thorndale
Chevrolet
Lon Hudson
Rockdale
Overland
Ac “Es Luce Jr
Cameron
Dixie Flyerm
Engelbrecht
Ben Arnold
Hollier
H. BE. Hanness
Buckholts
A Reichel
Emer
District Court
Milam County
Texas
E. Cast
J. G. West
D. M. Scarbrough
M. E. Ashley
T. S. Duncan
E. T. Roberts
A. W. Bickett
Geo. Blanchett
J. H. Davis
W. W. Prewitt
C. T. Bradshaw
Robert Wagner
C. Bb. Gilliland
H. L. Harris
Sam Houston
T. D. Ferguson
W. T. Johnson
J. B. West
Robi. Isaacs
John Watson
Court Terms See Multiple Theft Forgery and Murder Cases
The docket lists State v Don Case and State v W L Whiteley for May 5 to May 11, including several murder cases State v Andres Montez State v Rob Robinson State v Louis Johns and State v Tom Parker. Also noted Steve Cherry horse theft 2 years suspended and Sam Smith burglary 2 years in prison.
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Crimnal
State
Don Case
W. L. Whiteley
Andres Montez
Rob Robinson
A. M. Hobbs
Louis Johns
Tom Parker
Cecil Wilburn
Steve Cherry
Sam Smith
Real estate transfers filed this week in Milam County
County Clerk records show multiple property transfers with buyers and amounts. Purchases include Buckholts blocks 28 parcels, Cameron additions, Thorndale parcels, and Davis and Jose Leal grants, ranging from 75 to 4,000 dollars.
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W. S. Henderson
J. C. Mauldin
J. R. Williams
Buckholts
H. M. Thomas
J.W Coleman
D. Monroe Grant
Henry Bennett
Milam County
Jose Leal Grant
T. S. Henderson
Steven Polter
J.T. Arnold
Cameron
Lucia Askew Ormsby
Mrs. Mo
Chas. Michalk
Thorndale
Elimar Horstmann
H. E. Hannes
I want your Job Printing. 'Phone 221. Matt. B. Bailey.
Classified line item states contact details for job printing services with a phone number and a person named Matt B Bailey. The fragment suggests a small newspaper notice or ad promoting printing work. No dates or locations are provided.
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Matt
B. Bailey
The Herald Celebrates Thirty-Nine Years Of Service
The Herald marks its thirty-ninth birthday with thanks to readers and Cameron merchants for support. The paper admits occasional errors, pledges to truth, and praises local merchants and subscribers for building Cameron and Milam County. The issue extends best wishes for a larger Cameron and a better Herald.
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The
Herald
the Herald
Cameron
Milam County
Union Social at Baptist Church Draws Local Women
Fifth Monday Union Social at the Baptist Church featured a program with Ruth Sprinkle, Mary Orr West, Olive Henderson, Annie Mae Walden, Katrine Cone and Mrs. B. Blaylock among performers. Mrs. J. M. Dawson of Waco gave an inspiring address. Attendees mingled in the primary room over sandwiches and iced punch.
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Baptist Church
Ruth Sprinkle
C. D. Lay
Mary Orr West
Olive Henderson
Annie Mae Walden
B. B. Blaylock
Katherine Cone
M. L. Pardo
J. M. Dawson
Waco
Sweet Potato Grop Is Certain Money
The Gazette endorses sweet potatoes as the best crop for the year citing easy cultivation low seed costs and large yields. It notes no canning needed for storage and urges planting plentifully and building storage to hedge against flour price rises.
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the Gazette
South
Milano
Bridge Club Sessionin Pleasant Hefley Heights Home
The Bridge Club gathered Friday afternoon at Mrs Allen Hooks home on Hefley Heights for a delightful session. Floral decorations brightened the reception area as three tables of players enjoyed a pleasant afternoon with sweet peas awarded to Mrs Rush Thomas and a salad and ice refreshment course. Guests included Mesdames J R Young Charlie McDermott Jim Hooks and John Newton.
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Bridge Club
Allen Hooks
Hefley Heights
Rush Thomas
Mesdames J. R. Young
Charlie McDermott
Jim Hooks
John Newton
No Presbyterian Service in the Evening May 6
There will be no preaching service at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening May 6. Congregations are urged to attend the union service at 8 oclock in the Methodist church under the Gideons’ interest. W. R. Hall, Pastor.
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Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
Gideons
W. R. Hall
Redpath Horner Chautauqua Set for June
The Redpath Horner Chautauqua travels to town next month with a promising program noted as better than any yet offered Camer on. Residents are urged to prepare to attend and enjoy the upcoming talks and performances.
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Cameron
Grand Germania Ball Promises Fine Music and Fun
A grand ball will be held at Germania next Wednesday night with good music secured. The public is invited and visitors and terpischorean devotees are assured a generally good time.
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Germania
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Francis Chevalier
H. Carothers
Ella Hays
R. E. Robertson
Nellie Scott
M. O. Keiler
Ford
J. D. Link
Chevro
D. W. Key
Gause
E. E. Ashcraft
Thos. H. Graves
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