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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1922
Page
1
The paper presents 10 remarkable short stories by William Allen White, famed for depicting small town life. Readers gain humor and heart interest from stories that highlight Emporia Kansas and American everyday characters.
Voters are instructed to write Earle B. Mayfield of Bosque County on the Democratic ballot for United States Senator. The guide explains correct spelling, placement, and ink, warns against omissions or initials, and notes Mayfield is the sole name allowed in the Democratic column.
A revival meeting at the Baptist church in Cameron attracts attention in the city and neighboring towns. Rev. Russell C. White preaches with L. E. Payne of Abilene leading the choir. This is White’s first revival since becoming pastor. Mrs. Ida Powell of Maysfield visited Cameron, while Mr. and Mrs. Howard Redfield moved to Waco for their new home.
Barrie B. Mayfield's name will not appear on Milam County ballots for U S senator due to unsettled litigation in Dallas and Corsicana. County Judge Jeff T. Kemp sought guidance from the Attorney General but no instruction arrived before printing. Mayfield remains the Democratic nominee and may be elected by write-in, as suits likely delay certification statewide.
A Methodist church announces Sunday services with morning and evening programs. The morning sermon titled The Duty of Believers concludes a four part series on practical application. The evening sermon is The Smallest Thing Ever Discovered delivered by IRA F KEY.
Activity climbs in Milam County as new wells go into operation weekly. Blake Smith et al. drill a feature well on Cooper farm in the northern area, producing at least 5 barrels from 670 feet. Owens Petroleum No. 12 Henry yields about 15 barrels, and Newell Oil and Gas resumes drilling Niehous No. 6.
Milam County Commissioners Court voted to resume tick eradication efforts for another year after a special session led by Judge Jeff T. Kemp. cattlemen including Sam Mewhinney urged enforcement. new Milam County Livestock Association officers were elected with Hedin Camp as president and Walter Newton as vice president. A committee to assist the county inspector was named, with members such as Will Longmire and Geo. T. Graves.
The Posey test near Round Rock reports gas in multiple depths and a 10 foot sand showing oil and gas at 1260 feet. Despite extensive drilling under Guiberson and Hamill Brothers, major companies avoid acreage around the well as geologists cast doubt on production prospects. Milam County remains hopeful for a future big gusher.
Max Fox, owner of Cameron Battery Service, is building a drive in filling station on the rear vacant lot behind the Commercial Hotel. He will merge the battery business with the new filling station and has purchased pumps and fixtures for the project.
J. D. Dobbins a Cameron pioneer grocery merchant has opened a wholesale feed store in the former Gunn grocery building. Dobbins has purchased Gunn’s grocery stock and announces the new feed venture this week. He will handle all kinds of feed in large quantities.
A Cameron committee led by Penn Wolf appeals to residents to back Yee High School football, noting $750 debt from equipment and urging purchase of season tickets. The piece urges civic backing, cites Rockdale as a model, and lists local social notices about residents’ weekend activities.
Pedestrian rules are listed with fines and duties for crossing and interacting with vehicles. The draft includes penalties for damages from collisions and tire cutting, horn signaling at crossings, and night crossing lighting requirements. A note references continuation on page 8 with a mention of drag racing by pedestrians and a nervous driver.
W. B. Skelton was elected to a third term as secretary of the Commercial Club at a directors’ meeting last Friday night. The group discussed budget reform, debt reduction, and committee appointments while planning weed control and tick dipping cooperation with authorities.
The Wests Wallace Morrison families enjoyed a lively overland trip to Salado, their former home, last week.
Missa Velpo Merchant and her sister Frances of Alvin arrived in Cameron Friday afternoon for a pleasant visit with their uncle Rev. Ira F. Key and family. They departed Monday to visit relatives in San Antonio before returning home.
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