Antiquated diction in post Civil War western papers criticized
A column argues that 19th century journalists used elaborate jargon to cover lack of facts. It cites a Reese River Nevada Reveille sample and mocks ornate phrasing and often obscured meaning, noting such prose was common in funeral orations and political satire rather than clear reporting.
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Reese River
Nevada
Reveille
Slippery Gulch
Sacramento
The
Herald
County Meeting On Resource Development In Cameron
A county meeting on Community Resource Development will be held Monday October 13 at 2 p.m. in the First National Bank conference room in Cameron. Jack Jones of the Texas A&M University Extension Service will conduct the session to discuss new programs. Committee members community leaders and interested citizens are invited to attend.
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First National Bank
Cameron
Jack Jones
Texas Agricultural Extension Service of
Texas A&m University
Milam Banks Show $6 Million Rise in Deposits
Milam County banks report deposits of $66,332,511, up from $59,664,777 a year earlier as of October 15 1974. Nationwide call reports indicate Texas banks improving with condition ratings from the U S Controller and the Federal Reserve Board as of Sept 30.
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Texas
Milam County
U. S. Controller of Currency
Federal Reserve Board
Mayor Blake Reprimands Council Over Street Paving Questions
Mayor Blake chided the council for publicly criticizing him over paving llth and Cleveland streets, saying the project was approved and funded by the council minutes and property owners who paid expect street paving. He urged unity and noted HUD funds for west Cameron streets.
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Blake Chides
Council
Gene Blake
Llth
Cleveland
Blake
Ed Magre
HUD
West
Cameron
Felix Matula
Matula
Poison Center Opens At S and W Temple Demonstration
A comprehensive new poison control system is demonstrated today at Scott and White Hospital in Temple. POSINDEX, the treatment phase of the program, is described as the most complete single source of poison management.
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Scott and White Hospital
Temple
Central
Texas
Center For
Texas Bank
Ugg
N. Third Street
Building permit reminder from city inspector Bigbee
City code officer Ed Bigbee warns residents contractors that a building permit is required for construction changes, signage, or occupancy alterations. Applications, plans, and fees are due at 109 N Central with legal descriptions and zoning conformance. Violations carry fines up to 200, with daily offenses possible.
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Ed Bigbee
Bigbee
N. Central
KofC To Mark Columbus Day Radio Address
Harold B. Darby announces a Columbus Day address by Dr. John W. McDevitt on KMIL at 8 05 a m Monday October 13 The event highlights the Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight speaking on In God We Trust for a 1 2 million member Catholic fraternal service organization.
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KMIL
Harold B. Darby
Cameron Council
Knights of Columbus
Cameron
Darby
John W. McDevitt
God We Trust
Free Glaucoma Screening Set For Sunday
A free glaucoma screening will be held at Rockdale Elementary School cafetorium Rockdale on Sunday afternoon October 12 from 230 p m to 5 p m The program is open to residents of Rockdale and surrounding areas aged 35 and over Early detection can arrest the disease and save sight The test measures eye pressure with anaesthetic drops and a tonometer and takes only a few minutes with no driving impairment afterwards.
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Rockdale
Cameron Arts and Crafts Show Set For Saturday
The Cameron Arts and Crafts Show runs Saturday in City Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with demonstrations at the city library. Local artists display oil paintings, metal sculpture, Indian jewelry, purses, glass blowing, watercolors, and quilts, while library demonstrations cover decorations and weaving. Food booths offer dishes from several local clubs and groups.
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Cameron Arts and Crafts
Richard Bush
Mexico
Perry Holder
Colonial Nursing Home
History Club
Lutheran
Kolaches
J. T. Gilbert
Postal Increases Set To Take Effect December 28
The Postal Service announces new postage rates effective December 28 Containing a 3 cent rise for a first class letter from 10 to 13 cents and a 2 cent increase for post cards from 7 to 9 cents Parcel post rates rise about 10 percent Postmaster General Bailor had delayed the changes until after Christmas and had not fixed the date.
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Postal Service
Benjamin F Bailor
Prisoner Edges Away From Milam Jail in Cameron
Larry Rosemond of Cameron escaped Milam County jail after walking with a deputy to the courthouse to empty trash. He, jailed for burglary of guns from Wied's Hardware, vanished when he slid his trash can aside and left unseen. Guns were stolen from the Cameron shop with some recovered at Rosemond's home.
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Milam County
Larry Rosemond
Cameron
Carl Black
Rosemond
Black
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Rogers Planters National
Rosebud
Gene Lumpkin
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Buddy Fuller
Westlake
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