Milam County Cotton Crop Falls Behind Harvest
Milam County has gathered 46,091 bales of cotton as of October 18 from the 1926 crop, with rains delaying harvest. Texas counties ahead of Milam include San Patricio Ellis Williamson Hidalgo McLennan Nueces and Cameron. The estimate foresees a 70,000 bale county crop, about 50,000 bal es vin ned by November 1, and roughly 20,000 bales remaining to be gathered if the 70,000 figure stands.
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Texas
Milam
Federal Bureau of Commerce
Milam County
San Patricio Ellis
Williamson
Hidalgo
McLennan
Nueces
Cameron
Milam County Fiddlers Broadcast Thrills Radio Land
The Big Four fiddlers from Milam County Uncle Mike James Tom Choate J L Clinton and T A Howell delighted Radio Land from Waco station with a 30 minute program. Mrs Howell Ray Mabry Will Schiller and other music helped. fans nationwide sent telegrams and long distance calls. The broadcast led to promises of a return engagement and thanks to Edgar Wilson for organizing the event.
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Radio Land
Milam County
Waco
Mike James
Texas
Tom Choate
J. L. Clinton
T. A Howell
T. A. Howell
Ray Mabry
Will Schiller
United States
Cameron
Howell
Mike
Choate
Big Four
Edgar Wilson
American Legion
Wilson
Chillis to address Baptist Bible class in Cameron
W G Gillis a Presbyterian layman and Bible student will speak to the Baptist Sunday school class taught by F B Cable. John Ryan, class secretary, invites members and others to attend Sunday's lesson in the Sun day school building beside the main auditorium. The unit studies Egypt’s children leaving Pharaoh’s land and the early leadership of Joshua succeeding Moses.
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W. G. Gillis
Presbyter Iaa
Baptist Sunday School
F. B. Cable
Cameron
John Ryan
Egypt
Pharoah
Andy Gump Seeks Cameron Office In Milam County Race
Local legend Andy Gump runs for Lieutenant Governor and for representative in Cameron Milam County. He garners one vote in Cameron and one vote in Gause as part of his unusual campaign. His loyal following is noted in Cameron and Milam County.
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Andy Gump
Cameron
Barry Miller
Gause
Sam Hefley
Andy
Milam County
Hutcherson Completes Three Years at Church
Rev. E S Hutcherson marked three years as pastor of the Baptist church in Cameron. Over the period total additions reached 358 with 1090 men, starting from November 1923. Debt was cleared, cash balance improved, and the church rose to 28th in Texas for contributions.
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Baptist Church
E. S. Hutcherson
Hutcherson
Cameron
Texas
Grady Houston Assumes Confectionery Management Here
Grady Houston takes charge of a local confectionery formerly run by John M. Tue and altered hands several times. He operates the business with a complete line of candies fruits and nuts and prepares for the Christmas trade. Cold drinks and a first class fountain will continue.
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Grady Houston
John M. Tue
Veaton
Houston
Howsley
Fall
Mia and Jim Both To Run For Senate Says Will Rogers
Will Rogers reports in Austin that Mia and Jim plan to run for both Texas Senate seats in 1928 to avoid sharing one salary. He notes meals with Governor Moody and Colonel House’s influence, predicting more honest counts and elections tonight.
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Mia
Jim
Senate
Will Rogers
Calvin’s
Dan Moody
Colonel House
Court to appoint Constable and count ballots cast
Judge Leff T. Kemp ordered a commissioners court meeting for Monday. The court will appoint a constable at Jones Prairie to replace the late R. H. Jones. J. E. Lester is likely chosen after votes written on the ballot by county voters following Jones’s death. About 2000 votes were cast in the county last Tuesday.
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Court
Leff T. Kemp
Commissioner Court
Jones Prairie
R. H. Jones
J. E. Lester
Jones
Democrats Have Little Opposition in County
In a light turnout general election fewer than 2000 votes were cast countywide with the Democratic ticket winning by an overwhelming margin. Cameron led the Democrats with 35 votes, Republicans totaling 3. Rockdale yielded Moody 159 and Hymes 12 votes. Forty-eight boxes returned to county judge Kemp by Wednesday night, indicating most amendments passed with strong majorities.
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Republian
Buckhous
Cameron
Kemp
Rockdale
Moody
Hymes
Rugs Shaped Like Dollar Bills Seized by Custom Officers
Custom officers seized two woolen rugs resembling American dollar bills made in Reece as a violation of laws against currency imitation. J Fenimore Cooper chose to start writing after reading a poorly written novel.
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Reece
J. Fenimore Cooper
All Right to Kill Stirs Norris Trial Commentary
Frank Norris, preacher, argued during the Dr J Frank Norris murder trial in Austin that killing can be justified if not done with hate. He discussed jury selection, claiming intuition guides his choices and describing indicators he would deem unacceptable for jurors. He also referenced biblical stories of Haman and Mordecai.
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Frank Norris
Fr. Worth
J. Frank Norris
Austin
Norris
Dexter Elliott Chipps
Chinns
Yente
Haman
Hamon
Mordecai
Uncle Mike Champion Fiddler Proves Good Motorist As Well
Texas fiddler Uncle Mike Champion James assists Edgar Wilson's car stuck in mud near Rosebud on a Monday night. After aiding the vehicle, Wilson loses control on a slick road and the car ends in a ditch as they head to Cameron. Youths spend the night in Rosebud awaiting early Tuesday return.
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Mike
Mike James
Fidder
Texas
Cameron
Edgar Wilson
Waco
Mr. Wilson
Rosebud
Moody Dominates Cameron In Gubernatorial Primary Returns
Dan Moody edged out rivals with all but eight votes in Cameron where Democratic strength was high. County totals show light turnout with 54 votes at the Cameron box and scattered results across 30 boxes. Republican Col Hervey E. Haines trailed in the city, while Democrats held broad loyalty to the ticket.
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Dan Moody
Cameron
Hervey E. Haines
Jeff T. Kemp
Camron
Cameron Dr. Butte
Conan
Baptist Church Revival Opens Sunday In Fort Worth
Rev. W. R. White of Southwestern Seminary will lead an eight day revival at the Baptist church starting Sunday morning. The series targets church members with strong participation expected. the full notice appears in the church paper.
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W. R. White
Southwestern Seminary
Fort Worth
the Baptist, Church
White
Jim Lester Elected Constable in Jones Prairie Vote
Jim Lester of Jones Prairie was elected constable in the general election to succeed the late Richard Houston Jones. Lester won in Tuesday’s vote and will assume the office after the election results are certified.
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Jim Lester
Jones Prairie
Richard Houston Jones
Mr .Lester
Armistice Day Observance Planned by Legion 10
Legion 10 officers prepare an Armistice Day program at 10 a.m. Thursday November 11 at the courthouse with T S Henderson delivering the main address. A simple service with music prayer and song honors war dead followed by a noon dinner in the park or former Ariett store building. A football game Cameron nel Rockdale and a band concert precede the day’s events ending with a street dance. hundreds of ex service men expected.
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Court House
T. S. Henderson
America
Arriett Store
A. F. Mitchell
Rockdale
Cameronnel
Verve
Midnight Serenaders to Play French Lick Orchestra at Legion Dance
A seven member orchestra from French Lick Indiana the Midnight Serenaders will perform for the annual Legion street dance here on November 1. Monk Alford leads the event with ceremonies in the courthouse morning meal for service men at noon and a possible indoor venue at Wayside if rain moves the outdoor plans.
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French Lick Springs
Indiana
Monk Alford
Court House
Avriett Grocery
Ballot Nominee Jones Dies Before Election Day
The ballot listed Mr Jones as the party nominee for office and he died on Sunday before Tuesday’s election. Mr Lester received 103 votes and is expected to be named constable by the court on Monday to appoint and canvass the results.
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Jones
Lester
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