Ben Nabours to Manage Big Farm in Brazos Bottom
Ben Nabours longtime deputy in the County Sheriff's office and County Jailer resigns to take over a large Brazos bottom farm near Burleson county. He will receive a handsome salary and furnishings. the note hints at Society of the Folding Arms active in Burleson county. Nabours has served faithfully for years.
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Ben Nabours
Burleson County
Brazos
Nabours
Society of the Folding Arms
Nahours
Cameron Friends Wish Lee Success in New Location
Friends in Cameron express regret at his departure and extend good wishes for success in his new location.
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Cameron
Lee
Sermon Series Considered After Ten Commandments Close
The Presbyterian church reports regular services next Sunday. The Ten Commandments series ended last Sunday night and the pastor is considering a new series on the Sermon on the Mount.
Removal Notice from Houston Avenue Harness Store
I have moved my harness store and shop on Houston Avenue to the building back of Cameron State Bank. F. J. Beckerman, 24-
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Houston Avenue
Cameron State Bank
F. J. Beckerman
Notice to Tax Payers For City Tax Collection Dates
Notice to taxpayers lists visits to specified places on indicated dates to collect taxes. It urges readiness to meet the collector in January to avoid rush and notes that voters reaching age 21 after January 1, 1919 or before December 31, 1919 must obtain a free exemption certificate. Payments must be in person or via legal agent.
Fuel oil demand grows in Pittsburg district
Texas leads in oil output as a Pittsburg dispatch estimates fuel oil consumption in the great industrial district at two to three million barrels for the coming year. Current annual use tops two million, with 300 major industrial buyers and growing demand for oil as coal and gas substitutes. This expansion challenges coal barons and benefits American petroleum producers.
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Texas
Pittsburg
Beaver Refining Company
Coal
America
Petroleum Producers of America
Presbyterian leaders head to Texas State Synod meeting
Rev H R McFadyen and Mayor Jno McLane travel to Commerce to join the State Synod session. Delegates will discuss union with the U S A branch, the school drive, and the potential relocation of Files Valley Orphanage.
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H. R. McFadyen
Jno. McLane
Commerce
Presbyterian Church
State Synod
Texas
Files Valley
Ark-hunting sage travels to Cameron amid flood talk
H. M. Whites of Minerva visited Cameron yesterday to handle urgent business. He described crossing the river as dangerous while noting his community was heavily flooded. Whites said he came to Cameron seeking Noah and the Ark.
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H. M. Whites
Minerva
Cameron
Jokes and anecdotes from a bygone era piece
A collection of humorous vignettes and quips featuring a mayor, a private, a young couple, and social scenes. The jokes touch on drink, marriage, uniforms, and mistaken identities with brisk, period voice. It captures light wartime humor and social foibles.
Cotton Rain Delays Harvest As Community Notes Roll In
Heavy rains slow picking with most corn still in fields. Perry Baker of Union Ridge reports 12 bales picked and plans to pick more. Local residents visit Bartlett, Thorndale, and East Texas seeking cotton workers. deaths and sympathies noted for Forrest Boles. Best be certain and not guess. you can save through W. S. S.
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Milam
North Texas
Perry Baker
Union Ridgve
Perry
Rufus Graves
Bartlett
Mr. Spencer
Thorndale
Joe McQueen
Texas
Forrest Boles
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