Art Exhibit For School Here Monday Through Thursday
An exhibit of fine art prints will be shown Monday to Thursday at the former Arriett Grocery building. Loaned free to the school for the Picture Fund, the display aims to enrich rooms with world treasures. A highlight is Hope by George Frederick Watts, housed in London's Tate Gallery.
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Arriett Grocery
George Frederick Watts
Tate Gallery
London
G. F. Watts
Homer
Walter Scott
William Behnes
Phidias the Greek
George Frederic Watts
Big Farmers Meeting Planned in Cameron Wednesday
A meeting of farmers is called for Wednesday November 17 in Cameron district court room to discuss reducing cotton acreage. Signed by John Angell of Ben Arnold the call invites all farmers and Cameron business leaders to attend and cooperate in forming a Farmers Association and cutting acreage.
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District Court Room
Cameron
John Angell
Ben Arnold
Rose Marie Great Musical Success Coming to Temple
Arthur Hammerstein presents Rose Marie at the Temple theatre Tuesday night, November 16. The musical comedy blends melodrama and comedy with lively dances, colorful settings, and the famous songs Indian Love Call and Totem Tem Tem. Strong chorus and orchestration mark the production as a major entertainment pick.
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Arthur Hammerstein
Week of Prayer Led by Missionary Society Leaders
The Methodist Missionary Society conducts a Week of Prayer with events led by Mrs. Henry Davis Mrs. H N Tate the Junior League and Mrs WW C Triggs The Armistice service is set for Thursday morning at 1 o clock Circle two plans a Doll Fair with a 10 cent entry fee and prizes entries include Baby Negro Old Boy Biggest Prettiest Flapper and Character dolls An announcement will give the fair date and location.
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The
Methodist Missionary Society
Henry Davis
H. N. Tate
WW. C. Triggs
Circle Two
J L Clinton Praised For Fiddler Work In Broadcast
A letter from an old friend praises J L Clinton cashier of the Texas State Bank and Trust Company for his fiddling on a radio program from Waco with the Milam County fiddlers. The note compliments his talent and humorously compares his banking skill to his musical skill, mentioning Cameron Texas.
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J. L. Clinton
Texas State Bank and Trust Company
Waco
Cameron
Texas
Mr. Clinton
Milam County
Federal Reserve Bank
Lynn P. Talley
Grand Jury Meets and Names Foreman and Members
The grand jury convened Monday and named N. M. Bullock as foreman. Joining him were J. C. Joseph, Don Slocomb, Emory Crump, Marvin Charles, H. M. Morris, John Echols, M. E. Ashley, R. B. Mays, Harry Yarvis, Chas Maas, and Will Wilson.
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N. M. Bullock
Foreman
J. C. Joseph
Don Slocomb
Emory Crump
Marvin Charles
H. M. Morris
John Echols
M. E. Ashley
R. B. Mays
Harry Yarvis
Chas Maas
Will Wilson
Voter Turnout Reported 1605 Cast in General Election
The general election total vote cast was 1605, noted as the smallest tally in recent years and indicating subdued voter participation.
Local post plans Cameron building for ex soldiers
The Cameron American Legion post aims to erect a permanent meeting hall with a fund of 1000 dollars raised from an 8506 gift by A. F. Mitchill, the former post commander. Mr and Mrs Mitchell helped start the program, with hopes to add more funds soon and complete construction in two to three years.
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the American Legion
Cameron
Poste
A. F. Mitchill
Mitchell
Dust Clouds Cause Fatal Storm Squeeze in Paraguay
A severe storm in Paraguay recently produced dense dust clouds that suffocated numerous people, causing a large temporary evacuation and prompting emergency services to respond to collapsed communities and injured residents.
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Paraguay
Cotton Use Urged to Lift Southern Prices and Prosper
A writer argues the South must act to raise cotton value by wrapping with cotton bagging, using cotton for sacks and rope, and adopting cotton wear. He cites past Farmers Alliance efforts, calls for boycotts against jute bagging, and notes his own move to order cotton bags for mills. He also recalls Governor James S. Hogg and cotton weddings as examples of cotton culture. The piece ends urging united action among farmers to improve markets and prices.
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South
Texas
India
Farmers Alliance
America
New England
United States
James S. Hogg
Wire Bridge
Milam
Hoge
Cameron
Japan
China
Sallie
Terrell
State Bureau of Markets
Cooley Burke Wedding Held at Marlin Home
Miss Marguerite Cooley daughter of Mr and Mrs W B Cooley of Marlin wed Earl Burke in a Nov 7 1926 ceremony at the bride's parents home. Rev Dolihire officiated. The couple planned to reside in Cameron after a stay in Dallas.
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Marguerite Cooley
W. B. Cooley
Marlin
Earl Burke
The
Baptist Church
Dolihire
Mrs. Burke
Dallas
Cameron
Presbyterian Auxiliary Completes Study and Plans Prayer Week
The Presbyterian Auxiliary finished the Home Mission Book study last Monday in circle sessions. Circle two met with Mrs. G J Sutton and circle three with Mrs. Dan Tyson. the group will meet at the church next Monday to begin the two week of prayer observance and a special three day program is planned.
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Presbyterian Auxiliary
Home Mission
G. J. Sutton
Dan Tyson
Skating Rink Opens in Cameron on South Crockett Street
BE. L. Crockett opens a roller skating rink in Cameron next to Jack's Place on South Crockett Street. The new amusement venue will bring pleasure to skating fans with doors open each morning, evening and night except Sundays.
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BE. L. Crockett
Cameron
Jack's Place
South Crockett Street
Bronze Tablet Marks Old Town Site On Brazos Bridge
A bronze tablet for Old Nashville the first Milam County seat has been received by the Commissioners Court and will be placed on the new steel bridge over the Brazos River on Highway 43 north of Gause. The inscription notes Nashville as the capital of Sterling C. Robertson's 1834 colony and the home of George C. Childress, author of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
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Nashville
Milam County
Commissioners Court
Brazos River
Gause
Kemp
Texas
International and
Great Northern Railway
San Antonio
Milano
Cameron
Sterling C. Robertson
George C. Childress
Gohmert Offers Big Bargain List For November Trading
Gohmert's Variety Store in Cam advertises a half page sale for November with hundreds of items and a wide selection. The store promises many bargains not listed in the circulars and plans a large line of Christmas merchandise.
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Gohmert
The
Herald
Cameron
Santa Claus Arrives as Cameron Furniture Opens Toyland
The Cameron Furniture Company announces Santa Claus has arrived in Camer and opens a new upstairs toy department. The store promotes its layout and staffing, noting the gift goods are ready in the new department and will be handled by competent clerks. It claims to be the first store to announce Santa’s arrival.
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Cameron Furniture Company
J. W. Coleman, Jr
Santa Claus
Mode Baker Wedding Honors Miss Johnie Mode John Wesley Baker
Miss Johnie Mode wed at 1 20 pm Saturday November 6 at the Presbyterian church with Rev Craven conducting the ceremony. Bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Made of Marlow a clerk with Marlow County Abstract Co. She wore a midnight blue charmeen gown and carried pink roses. Groom is son of Mr and Mrs Ben Baker and a young farmer of Marlow.
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Johnie
John Wesley Baker
Ben Baker
Armistice Day Program for Cameron Soldiers
Legion men of Edwin Hardy post will be in Cameron Thursday for the Armistice Day celebration. A free dinner for ex-soldiers is served with Cameron housewives assistance, followed by a big street dance. Hon. T. S. Henderson will give the patriotic address. The ex-soldiers will dine at the Monroe building and attend a Rockdale football game in the afternoon. The Midnight Serenaders from Indiana will provide music for the evening dance coordinated by Monk Alford. Public exercises begin with a 10 a.m. concert on the public square at fore noon.
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T. S. Henderson
Monroe
Rockdale
Monk Alford
Serenders
Indiana
Court House
Armistice Day Observance Closes Cameron Businesses
Cameron will close Thursday for Armistice Day with banks and many stores shutting all day. The Commercial Club Retail Merchants Association and Lions Club endorsed the closing led by Mics Delphyn Scott. A district court Armistice service will be led by T. B Henderson, a free ex-soldier dinner will be held in the Monroe building, Cameron faces Rockdale in a football game, and a street dance by ex-soldiers with the Midnight Serenaders will cap the day.
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Cameron Business Houses
Commercial Club
Retail Merchants Association
Lions Club
Mics Delphyn Scott
Busiess
Cameron
T. 8. Henderson
Monroe
Arriett Grocery
Rockdale
Hope Lutheran Church Buckilolts Divine Services Notice
Hope Lutheran Church Buckilolts invites all to Divine services with Holy Communion in German at 10130 on Saturday and Sunday. Pastor W. Freierl extends congratulations and best wishes to the Marlow family on their anniversary. Herald notes this community greeting.
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Divine Serviers
W. Frierl
Tas tures Rare Seal Pouch Creature Described
A fragment notes a peculiar animal with a duck like bill and seal like pouch features, described as among the rarest fur bearing creatures. The text presents a quirky, unclear description of a platypus type figure in historical terms.
Cakes Patch Lovers Across the World
London bakers bake icing laden treats used to patch up lovers quarrels. Tons of these cakes are sent yearly to South Africa Australia Singapore and other destinations, reflecting a sweet diplomacy in confectionery trade.
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London
South Africa
Australia
Sungapore
World
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Rose Marie
Temple
Missionary Society
Local Post Planning
R. L. Batte
Cooley-Burke
Lottie Bigbee
Mateer
J. €. Burke
Presbyterian
Old Town
Unis
Cameron Furniture Co
Toyland
Camer
Slisiness
Hope Lutheran Church
Buckilolts
Marlow
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