West Point Rules Spark Marital Change and Public Debate
Cadet Paul Capron Jr defies academy rules by marrying Marguerite Gillespie, leaving West Point to seek a newspaper job in Boston. The piece also reflects on ancient Sparta, tariffs, steel profits, domestic buying, a pricey New York jewel offer, stock market volatility, Rothschild wisdom, and the Goodyear Zeppelin dirigible, all framed by a national press voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Paul Capron, Jr
Marguerite Gillespie
Capron
Miss Gillespie
Poultry Show Opens in Cameron Friday
The Milam County Poultry Show starts Friday morning in Cameron November 15 and runs through November 16. The Cameron Commercial Club promotes the event with co operation from George Banzhaf and Minnie Bartholome, offering prizes from Cameron merchants and inviting out of town exhibitors after the Cotton Palace in Waco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Cameron
Wm. Cobb
Cameron Commercial Club
Waco
Camers
Miam
Cobb
George Banzhaf
Minnie Bartholome
Cameron Merchants
Cotton Palace
Veterans Observe Armistice Day in Cameron Dinner and Game
Armistice Day events in Cameron included a dinner for more than 300 veterans at the Knights of Columbus hall led by Mrs. B. Pi Matocha. Royal P. Jeter gave the address praising wartime service and peace efforts, with Dr. John L. Denson discussing hospital benefits for ex servicemen. The Yeomen lost 18 to 0 to Southwestern University reserves in the afternoon football game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
B. Pi Matocha
Knights of Columbus
Royal P. Jeter
Jeter
John L. Denson
Denson
France
United States Navy
Ea Parma
J. D. Baskin
Yeomen
Southwestern University
Cameron Banks Set Four P.M. Closing Start Date
The Cameron banks announce daily closing at four o clock beginning Friday November fourteen. The Cameron State Bank First National Bank and Citizens National Bank urge patron cooperation and note staff will welcome an early departure. Bank books must be balanced and daily detail work concluded each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Herald
Cameron State Bank
First National Bank
Citizens National Bank
Nilam Women Win Prizes at Houston and State Fair
Milam County club girls led by Malitta Rinn Hilda Tag Edna Laffere Rena Griffin Val Verce Louise Cass won trips to the State Fair Encampment and multiple Houston Exposition prizes. Awards included first prize canned fruit for Louise Cass $3 and several other top placements in categories such as underwear record book and history linen dress and pickles with prizes ranging from $1 to $5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malitta Rinn
Hilda Tag
Edna Laffere
Sharp
Rena Griffin
Val Verce
Louise Cass
Minerva
Milam County
Prosperity Among Americans: 290 Earn Over Million
Treasury statistics show 290 Americans reporting incomes above $1,000,000 with a combined total of $600,000,000. Eleven individuals earned over $5,000,000 each, totaling $95,000,000.
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Treasury Department
Wealth of U.S. tycoons tops hundreds of millions a year
The passage notes large American incomes reaching 50 million dollars annually for several men and at least one exceeding 100 million. It links these fortunes to stock holdings that yield corporate income.
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America
Horning Brothers Prepare Hatchery Installation in Cameron
Equipment for the Horning Brothers new hatchery arrives in Cameron for installation. The Lexington operators plan to start by December second in the Mondrck building beside Howell music store with a factory representative assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horning Brothers of
Lexington
Cameron
Mondrck
Howell Music Store
Horning Brothers
Taxed earnings fund new properties and stock dividends
The article notes individuals invest earnings into properties and issue stock dividends while paying income tax under a Supreme Court decision. The item reflects 1929 syndicate content highlighting tax implications and corporate finance actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Singing Convention to Meet in Cameron on Sunday
Preparations are under way for the Salty Singing Convention to be held in Cameron at Yee High auditorium on Sunday, November 17. Milam county singers and visitors from far regions will attend. plans to entertain guests are advancing. Carence Jackson serves as president of the convention and local organizers invite the public to attend and assist in welcoming visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Milam County
Yee High School
Carence Jackson
Grand Jury Holding Session May Report To Judge Friday
The Grand Jury in session here continued its Thursday work and is expected to render a report possibly on Friday. The jury began its work Monday for the November term, with no district court cases tried this week and the docket to be taken up next week.
Transforming Influence of Christ Sermon At Rockdale Church
The Christian Church announces a Sunday school at 0 45 a m and a morning service at 11 a m with a sermon Transforming Influence of Christ The public is invited to evening worship in Rockdale There is a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m led by Mrs Joel B Hardigree.
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Christian Church
Rockdale
The
Joel B. Hardigree
Yoemen Set for Key Football Tests in District Race
Coach Perkins plans a series of three crucial games for the Yoemen this week and next. Cameron Friday and Monday November 18 trigger a march toward the district title with a trip to Brenham on November 22 likely the toughest test. Caldwell’s earlier win reshaped the standings but the Yoemen still aim to clinch the championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins
Cameron
Bryan
Franklin
Brenham
Caldwell
Ramsey Transferred to Crockett Church from Cameron
Rev. P. J. Ramsey, pastor of the First Methodist Church in Cameron, has been transferred to the First Methodist Church in Crockett as announced at the Palestine conference session. Rev. C. A. Limberg will replace him in Cameron and will be welcomed next week. Ramsey will deliver his farewell sermon Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. T. Ramsey
First Methodist
Cameron
Crockett
Ramsey
Palestine
C. A. Limberg
Rev. Ramsey
First Methodist Church
Camerot
Grand Jury Meets For November Term
The grand jury for the November term of District Court convened this week. Foreman J. L. Barmore of Maysfield leads the panel, with members Kay Moore J K McWilliams P Gandy A D Henderson J L Barmore Kp K Hall M BE Ashley W H Bailey B N McBurnett KK D Kelso L W Bailey W A Bonds.
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Kay Moore
J. KE. McWilliams Co
P. Gandy
A. D. Henderson
J. L. Barmore
Kp. K. Hall M. BE. Ashley
W. H. Bailey B. N. McBurnett
KK. D. Kelso
L. W. Bailey
W. A. Bonds
J. L. Barmore of
Maysfield
Cameron Parents Day Observed With School Visits
Friday November 15 is Parents Day in Cameron schools invites. Parents and friends may visit during school hours to meet teachers and see surroundings. Cameron PTA executive board met Wednesday at 9 am at president Mrs. H. E. Garner’s home and approved the constitution and by laws presented by Mrs. E. A. Wallace.
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Cameron
The
Cameron P. T. A
H. E. Garner
E. A. Wallace
Armisti Holiday Guests Attend Time Home Event
Miss Clyde Baskin, a teacher at time home for the Armisti holiday, hosted guest Miss Aline McKenzie of Denton who also teaches at Bartlett.
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Clyde Baskin
Aline McKenze
Denton
Bartlett
Suit Grows Out Of Personal Difficulty And Signing Bill
The case of J A Jamison versus W W Cox in district court began Tuesday. Jamison sues for damages from signing a lie bill allegedly coerced by remarks about one of Cox's daughters. The trial drew a crowded courtroom and spectators as the matter proceeded.
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Suit
Bill
J. A. Jamison
W. W. Cox
Jamison
Cox
Christian Revival Concludes In Town Meeting
The revival led by Rev. Joel B. Hardigree at the First Christian church in the Presbyterian building closed Wednesday after a week of sermons on Growth Love Salvation and fellowship. The event featured Rev. J. P. Love and concludes with plans to continue in Rockdale from November 14 to 24 to support State Missions.
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Hardigree
Rockdale Church
Joel B. Hardigree
First Christian Church
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Choir
C. S. Hayes
Tex
Mr. Hayes
Rockdale
Friends
the Christian Church
Cotton Ginning Reports Compare 1929 and 1928 Yields
Gro vey H. Albert of Burlington, special agent for the Department of Commerce Bureau of Statistics, reports 36 704 bales ginned by November 1, 1929 versus 60 661 bales for the same period in 1928. The 1928 total near 69 000 bales, with about 9 000 bales unaccounted. Estimation suggests the 1929 crop will be slightly over half the size of 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grovey H. Albert
Burlington
Specia
Department of Commerce
Bureau of Statistics
Episcopal Church Evening Prayer and Sermon Schedule
The Episcopal Church announces Evening Prayer and Sermon at 7 30 p m on Sunday November 17 with Sunday School at 12 45 a m.
Mrs G C Walters and Children Visit Temple
Mrs. G. C. Walters and her children spent Monday in Temple, enjoying a brief outing and completing errands in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Walters
Temple
Scout Service Building Character Highlighted by Harris
Stanley Harris national scout organizer spoke to the Lions Club on character building through inter racial and national youth work. He cited reduced crime where scouting is strong and urged attendance at a temple banquet honoring Melvin Jones with details managed by Ray Burke and W. O. Newton.
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Stanley Harris
America
Lions Club
Harris
F. E. Jackson
Texas
South
Scout Movement
Martin
Temple
Melvin Jones
Ray Burke
Cameron
W. O. Newton
Delphya Scott Joins San Benito News as Writer
Miss Delphya Scott former assistant editor of the Cameron Enterprise and longtime Cameron writer has accepted a position with the San Benito News. She began her work there on November 6 and will contribute to the weekly paper known for its high standards in the valley.
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Delphya Scott
Cameron Enterprise
San Benito
Purina Feed Display At Milam County Poultry Show
Purina Feeds will be showcased to exhibitors and visitors at the Milam county poultry show this Friday and Saturday. Mondrik Brothers, invited to provide feed for the event, advertise the product’s benefits for poultry and dairy cows in this issue of The Herald.
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Milam County
Mondrik Brothers
the Herald
Mrs G N Smith Dies At 67 In Jones Prairie
Mrs G N Smith 67 died at her home in Jones Prairie on Thursday November 7. Funeral services were held Friday November 8 at Little River church with Rev R Dobson officiating. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by husband and four children Hubert Smith Mrs Archie McLerran Mrs Dewey Black all of Jones Prairie and Mrs Alfred Wall of Baileyville.
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G. N. Smith
Jones Prairie
Little River
R. Dobson
Green Brothers
Mrs Booth Dies In Cameron Funeral Sunday
Mrs Sarah Jane Booth died at her Cameron home on Thursday November 7. Funeral services were held at her step-son Hammond Peed's home at 2 PM November 8 officiated by Rev J Love. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery with Green Brothers in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Jane Booth
Cameron
Hammond
Rev. J. Love
Oak Hill Cemetery
Green Brothers
Bowman and Watsons Attend Aunt’s Funeral in Moreville
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Bowman and Dr. and Mrs. James Watson traveled to Moreville Monday for the funeral services of Mrs. Watson’s aunt and Mr. Bowman’s aunt.
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J. M. Bowman
James Watson
Moreville
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Cameron Banks
NILAM
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