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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1924
Page
1
The piece denounces a proposed public school bill banning any theory contrary to Bible teaching, arguing against legal enforcement of religious interpretation. It also notes Cameron Sunday school turnout surpassing targets and critiques political figures Governor Neff and Ferguson, linking election attitudes to Prohibition stances and local party dynamics.
In State of Texas vs Jim Davis the jury found Davis not guilty of unlawful transporting intoxicating liquor. On the witness stand County Attorney Jack Lewis asked who supplied the whisky. Davis refused to answer, citing self incrimination. The court ordered the question answered, Davis again refused, was found in contempt, fined 100 and jailed until continued on page two.
Invited by the Lion's Club and the Commercial Club the Salty District Singing Convention will meet in Cameron on May 18 the third Sunday. It will have morning and afternoon sessions with a noon dinner provided by Cameron residents. Citizens are urged to support the event under Cameron's slogan The Friendly City with baskets of glad cats. Judge John Watson oversees arrangements and will convene a planning meeting Thursday in the district courtroom.
Mayor Judd G. Davis announced a possible meeting to consider selling the sewage disposal plant bonds voted in December 1922. An election authorized 25 000 for the plant near Little River, while council debated sewer connections and paving delays delaying asphalt payment and street base work.
Raw water bacteria per cent 2000 colony forming units. Treated water bacteria per cent 80. May 5 raw water bacteria per cent a colony forming unit. Treated water bacteria per cent BE BO COGS. Bais ei tiscereae ei ae J E Robinson chemist.
Edward Ailes Flinn a Milam County resident and civic leader died May 1 1924 at his Cameron home after a stroke Born October 5 1874 near Calvert Robertson County the son of John Edward Flinn and Katherine Ailes he built a life in Jones Prairie Cameron and Corpus Christi as a farmer merchant and bank director He served on school boards and led Red Cross work in Milam County His widow and six children survive with brief funeral rites held at the First Baptist Church Cameron.
Milam County delegation remains uninstructed as auto loans show four day mortgage total of 6127.90. Projections suggest annual car mortgage volume could reach 651,484 with cash payments and upkeep raising county auto costs substantially each year.
Cameron American Legion plans bring a Texas produced entertainment extravaganza by the Waugh Shafer company with 16 shows and rides. Firemen share in the event as Legion officials vetted the act and arranged hosting by A. E. Bentley. The lineup includes Bluey Bluey the comedy figure, a wild west segment with top riders, a black troupe minstrel show, music acts, and athletic exhibitions. Milam county delegates prepare for a May 27 state Democratic convention in Waco, voting 76 to 5 for an uninstructed delegation to the national gathering.
The Methodist revival draws big crowds both morning and night as Rev. King Vivian delivers sermons. Last Sunday's topic Read the Bible inspired strong responses with 36 forming family covenants and 70 agreeing to daily Bible reading and prayer. Alfred R. Wells presents notable music with a junior chair balloon stunt to promote events. Services are at 10 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. daily with a Mother's Day sermon next Sunday.
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