Armistice Day celebration noted by American Legion
Milam County reports about 40 000 bales ginned by October first with 82 251 in the state up to October 1 and 4 564 in 1925 for the same period. Crop expected to exceed 60 000 bales with continued hot weather boosting yield and large acreage. Cameron gins about 14 000 bales signaling above normal output. Market recovery lifts prices to about 13 cents, boosting optimism among farmers and merchants.
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Milam
Cameron
Cotton conferences urge drastic action to curb cotton surplus
The article reports national and local discussions urging drastic action to reduce cotton production from a sixteenth to a thirteen million bale level. Leaders advocate orderly marketing and acreage cuts, noting India and Egypt rising as competitors while Cameron's club seeks action to aid farmers and the county’s agriculture.
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Cameron
Radio Program Arranged for Waco Station
A radio program set to broadcast from the Waco station on Monday night November 1 from 8 30 to 10 p m. The cast includes Uncle Mike James of Houston Tom Choate of Buckholts J L Clinton and T A Howell of Cameron performing old time fiddle music.
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Waco
Wilson
Edgar
Mike James
Houston
Tom Choate
Buckholts
J. L. Clinton
T. A. Howell
Cameron
Cotton root rot conference in Temple October 21
A state conference on cotton root rot will be held in Temple on Thursday October 21 with Milam County farmers invited. The event aims to mobilize Texas citizens to combat the disease now affecting about 70 counties and to urge funding for research from the 40th Legislature.
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Temple
Milam
Herald
Chamber of Commerce
Texas
J. J. Taubenhaus
Texas Agricultural and Experimental Station
West Texas
Texa
Peytons Visit St Louis See World Series Games
Mr and Mrs G S Peyton returned to Cameron from St Louis where they spent part of their vacation They saw the Yankees and Cardinals in three World Series games and arrived amid heavy traffic They enjoyed the trip and a fan like Mr Peyton welcomed the chance to witness the games.
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MR. and
Mrs. Peyton
ST. Louis
G. S. Peyton
Cameron
Loui
Yankees
Cardinals
New York
Peyton
State University figure Alton Baggett visits Cameron
Alton Baggett from State University spent the weekend in Cameron for undisclosed activities.
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Alton Baggett
State University
Cameron
Aged Negro May Die In Fall From Wagon
Caesar Rim, 60, of Jones Prairie, was thrown from a cotton truck when it hit a low telephone wire. He sustained a fractured skull and broken ribs, and doctors say he is not expected to recover.
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Caesar Rim
Rim
Jones Prai
Dobbins Dry Goods Store Sets Friday Opening
J. D. Dobbins prepares for a Friday morning store opening with a sweeping stock markdown campaign. The campaign includes extensive in-city advertising and double page ads in both newspapers, highlighting large price reductions on dry goods.
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J. D. Dobbins
Dobbins
Levy Announces Unusual Sale At Cameron Store
W B Levy announces a Saturday morning gin sale at his Cameron store with prices to indicate. He bought his advertising matter locally and will run the sale until stock is reduced and funds raised for maturing obligations. The big ad and circulars were bought from the Herald plant. Citizens are urged to inspect the circular for details.
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W. B. Levy
Levy
The
Herald
Cameron
Armistice Day Plan For Cameron Legion Event
The American Legion in Cameron hosts Armistice Day activities starting at 10 in the district courtroom with S. Henderson Sr. delivering the principal address. Free lunch for ex soldiers follows in the city park, with A F Mitchell heading the lunch committee and Monk Alford directing the street dance.
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American Legion
Cameron
District Court Room
A S. Henderson, Sr
A. F. Mitchell
Monk Alford
M. Akers
R. H. Walston
J. D. Kirk
van Perkins
Southern Veteran Describes Texas Confederate Reunion Trip
A Southern Veteran recounts a trip to Port Arthur Texas with delegates Dr J M Dollar and himself. Mrs Hallie Wofford served as sponsor for Camp Ben McCulloch No 29 U Cor. They departed Cameron October 5 and reached Houston two hours late. Continued on page 7.
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Port Arthur
Texas
J. M. Dollar
Cameron
Hallie Wofford
Ben McCulloch
U. Cor
Houston
Rogers Hornsby Returns to Texas to Honor Mother
Rogers Hornsby, fresh from guiding the St. Louis Cardinals to the World Series title, arrives in Austin to pay final homage to his mother Mrs. M. D. Hornsby, who died as his fame peaked. Crowds greet the Texas hero as he heads to his mother’s funeral home, balancing sorrow with sports triumph.
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Texas
Rogers Hornsby
St. Louis Cardinals
New York Yankees
M. D Hornsby
Rogers
Cardinals
Colorado River
Hornsby’s Bend
Hornsby
Katy
St. Louis
Robbins Bros Circus Cancelled Date in Cameron
The Robbins Bros Circus four ring show scheduled for Monday October 18 in Cameron is cancelled along with other Texas dates. City Marshall Slocomb received a management letter saying the show returned to more profitable territory due to low cotton prices. The management regrets not filling the Cameron date and fans will be disappointed.
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Robbins Bros
Cameron
Texas
Marshall Slocomb
Rebecca B Atkinson Pioneer Woman Dead
Funeral services for Mrs. Rebecca B. Atkinson of Milam County were held at the Presbyterian church in Maysfield with Rev. Ernest Sansom. She died in Cameron after years of declining health and coma, survived by her children and grandchildren. She lived in Milam County 57 years and helped found the Maysfield church with her husband Elliott D. Atkinson.
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Rebecca B. Atkinson
Milam County
Presbyterian Church
Maysfield
Ernest Sansom
Ireeting
Lilian Atkinson
John Atkinson
Waco
Alabama
Texas
Elliott D. Atkinson
Elliott Dr. Atkinson
Little
Ecure
Huin
Lilian Abtly
Ahn
Cameroon
PL Atkinmeron
John Atkinacon
Mary
Myr
Lula Cooke
Count Brothers
N. Hult
Neron
Chas
Tweir
Nice
Hone Hare
Green Brothers Undertaking Firm
W.L. White
H. L. Yeager
J. 3. Barmore
J. G. Davis
Giles Avriett
J. de. Mangum
Miss Jessie Waits Visits Sister in Cameron
Miss Jessie Waits of Maysfield spent the weekend with her sister in Cameron, returning home Sunday.
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Jessie Waits of
Maysfield
Cameron
Yeomen Open Conference Fight at Lawless Green Field
Yeomen under Coach Perking open district championship against Granger Friday at 3:30 on Lawless Green field. Fresh from a 46 to 0 win over Rosebud, the team aims for a decisive victory despite losing some lettermen from last year.
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Yeemen
Perkins
Granger
Yeomen
Rosebud
Perking
Uncle Mike James to Broadcast Fiddle Program Thursday Night
Uncle Mike James, 73, state champion fiddler, will perform on the Ameri can Legion program in Cameron tonight with two broadcasts starting at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. A letter from James to Edgar Wilson confirms the plans and thanks local editors for coverage. The program includes traditional tunes like Dixie and Bonnie Blue Flag with a few changes anticipated.
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Edgar Willson
Cameron Texas
Mames
Providence St
Houston
Texas
Waco
Dixie
Sallie Johnson
Sallie Goodin
Forks
Patricks
M, J
Correction fixes injury report for Billie Copus
A correction clarifies Billie Copus suffered a broken ankle while on the job and has been working daily. The Herald notes Copus is recovering rapidly and thanks readers for understanding the earlier error about his condition and business status.
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Copus
the Herald
Cops
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