Trade Briefs Highlight Bargain Bonanza and Store Growth
John Zalesky announces November to Christmas extraordinary bargains at his popular store with a large half page ad. Max Collins notes a successful close out sale on men’s goods while J R Hays, co-manager and ad writer, crafted the big sale ad. The quarter page spread confirms the ongoing sale through the holiday season.
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John Zalesky
the Herald
Mr. Zalesky
Max Collins
J. R. Hays
Hays
Zalesky’s
Humble Oil ad promotes Flashlike gasoline and local stations
The Humble Oil and Refining Company via agent W. B. Skelton displays a large ad in The Herald for Flashlike Gasoline. It highlights fuel value, power, and economy with the white goose poster shown on Texas billboards and lists area Humble stations. W. B. Skelton is credited for aiding motorists and customers.
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W. B. Skelton
Humble Oil and Refining Company
Cameron
Herald
Chambers Agency
New Orleans
Humble
Texas
Skelton
Thanksgiving Foods and Special Prices Ad on Main Street
A large store ad on Main Street promotes Thanksgiving foods and fruits for sale. Felix Matula and Company announce exceptional prices and list fruits for Thanksgoing, aimed at housewives. Read this page for details and deals.
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Main Street
Felix Matula and Company
Bank messages urge financial independence for readers
The Herald prints weekly notices from Cameron banks, including First National Bank and Citizens National Bank, offering guidance to depositors and the public. The papers claim following bank advice could expand financial independence across a larger portion of the population.
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Cameron Banks
The
Herald
First National Bank
Citizens National Bank
Sam Houston’s Political Career and Death
The article recounts Sam Houston’s rise after Texas annexation, his U S Senate seat beginning March 30, 1846, his 1854 Christian church membership, 1856 presidential consideration, 1857 gubernatorial defeat, his last Senate speech February 21, 1859, oath refusal leading to deposition March 18, 1861, retreat to Independence Texas, and death July 25, 1863 in Huntsville Texas.
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Texas
Houston
United States
Christian Church
United States Senate
Confederate States
Independence
Huntsville
Final Farewell for William Collier in Cameron
1890 obituary notes he leaves a wife and five children, 25 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Burial was at Walker's Creek Cemetery Wednesday evening with many friends present. Survived by wife and children including Mrs J W Cook Lott, Mrs J M Aycock Cameron, Lee Collier Hubbard City, George Collier Cameron and Mrs J B Aycock Temple.
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Walker’s Creek
J. W. Cook
Lott
J. M. Aycock
Cameron
Lee Collier
Hubbard City
George Collier
J. B. Aycock
Temple
Wortham pioneer N. A. Lucas dies at 71
N A Lucas 71 longtime Wortham resident died at his home after moving from Alabama in 1898. He leaves a wife and eight children including J E Lucas and A L Lucas of Rockdale J D Lucas of Ft Worth Hattie Adams Malone Jewell McCarthy Trinidad Colo Annie Turrentine Littlefield Violet Lucas Wortham and N A Lucas Jr Wortham Funeral held at home led by Rev J F Rogers with burial in local cemetery
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N. A. Lucas
Wortham
Lucas
Alabama
J. E. Lucas
A. L. Lucas
Rockdale
J. D. Lucas
Ft. Worth
Hattie Adams
Malone
Jewell McCarthy
Trinidad, Colo
Annie Turrentine
Littlefield
Violet Lucas
N. A. Lucas Jr
J. F. Rogers
MRS MARY ETHEL BROWN DIES IN CAMERON AT 4:30 A M
Mrs Mary Ethel Brown of Somerville died in Cameron at 4 30 oclock Wednesday morning funeral arrangements were by Green Brothers She was daughter of Mr and Mrs J O Armstrong of Somerville
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Mary Ethel Brown
Somerville
Cameron
Green Brothers
J. O. Armstrong
Infant Willie Boeker Jr. Died in Vogelsang
Infant son of Mr and Mrs W C Boeker of Vogelsang dies November 20 interment in Vogelsang cemetery with Green Brothers in charge.
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Willie Boeker Jr
W. C. Boeker
Vogelsang
Green Brothers
Obituary Note From Cameron Remembers Local Resident
A Cameron resident who lived there for many years was widely respected and loved by those who knew him. The Herald extends sympathy to his bereaved relatives.
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Cameron
the Herald
Hardy Lewis 30 Dies After Two-Year Illness
Hardy Lewis son of Mrs. C. M. Mullins died November 13 1928 after over two years of ill health. A member of the Church of Christ he faced illness with patience and faith saying he was ready to go if it was God’s will. Burial services were held November 14 in the Church of Christ auditorium with Brother A O Cooley of Waco delivering comforting words. He leaves his mother six sisters and many relatives and friends.
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W. H. Collier
Maysfield
Texas
Annie B. Williams
Church of Christ
Hardy Lewis
C. M. Mullins
A. O. Cooley
Waco
Hardy
C. M. Mullimax
Cameron
Nix
California
S. M. Carter
Houston
J. M Brock
Bessie Lewis
Guido Mullimax
Emma Brautigan
Funeral services held for W A Williams in Cameron
Funeral services for W A Williams aged 59 who died at his Cameron home on Sunday November 18 1928 were conducted at his brother C M Williams home by Rev H G Kenney with Green Brothers directing. Interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery. Born July 24 1869 in Wabash County Illinois he came to Texas in 1878. He is survived by his wife and three children.
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W. A. Williams
Cameron
C. M. Williams
H. G. Kenney
The
Presbyterian Church
Green Brothers
Oak Hill Cemetery
Mr. Williams
Wabash County
Illinois
Texas
Brady family spends Sunday with relatives in Waco
Mrs. R. B. Brady and her children visited relatives in Waco on Sunday, sharing time with family there.
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R. B. Brady
Waco
John Hays
Johnnie Mae
Bobbie
Miss Cora Brashear Ill in Temple at King’s Daughters
Cameron friends learn Miss Cora Brashear is ill and being treated at King’s Daughters Hospital in Temple. The message notes her condition and expresses concern from her local circle.
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Cora Brashear
King’ Daughters Hospital
Temple
Cameron
Cotton Palace attendance noted by local residents
Mrs. Conn Miller Cyrus Miller Mrs. James Childers and Matt Hitch attended the Cotton Palace Thursday, marking a social glimpse into the event with neighbors present.
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Conn Miller
Cyrus Miller
James Childers
Matt Hitchcock
Cotton Palace
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F .N. McLaren
M. D
Burlington R R
White Hall
Edison
J. G. Matula
Hudson Hotel
Milano
Blinky Four Orchestra
San Francisco
Cal
Mable Mann
Yarrelton
Santa Fe Road
Aaron's Switch
R. L. Batte
North Cameron Furniture Co
J. L. Hayman
Tex
P. L. Marburger
Lehnert and Seidler
R. G. Lehnert
Gause
Turnham
R. Brennan
Remington
D. H. Collins
Cameron Herald
Gus Evans
Sam McDermott
Ben Winfield
C. F. Gyllenb and
Yee High School
Herald Office
William E. Barron
Iola, Texas
Bess DuBois
Horstmann Place
H. G. Chamberlain
August Horstmann
IDEAL
Branchville
Delco
A. J. Smith
Calvert
Pike Road
Louis Faichtinger
Cale
Winter Patent
Kromerk Sole
Childrens
Xmas
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