Hoovercrats claim financial ruin and campaign woes in Texas
Moody leads bolters charging the Hoover Republicans with neglecting new areas and failing to deliver promised funds. He claims Texas is lost for Hoover and criticizes religious prejudice tactics. The piece notes GOP links to black figures and a circulating Klan paper while reporting Milam County cotton prospects and a potential crop surplus with rising prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Ss. Moody
Bolters
Republican Party
Moody
Texas
Hoover
Milam County
Milam County rally features Lieut. Governor Barry Miller
Lieut. Governor Barry Miller speaks on the courthouse lawn at eight o clock Friday night in a county wide rally of loyal Democrats. The event caps a series of speeches for the national ticket and urges turnout to confront opposition and secure another Democratic victory in Milam County. Typhoid toll rises. public water declared pure while warnings urge against shallow wells. Health officials appeal for cooperation and readers to heed a joint statement by Dr. Epperson and Dr. Sutton. Sidewalks in Cameron become watchword as extensive street improvements pour thousands into home curb and sidewalk upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Miller
Court House
Miller
Milam County
Jefferson
Epperson
Sutton
Thorndale hears talk by county attorney on democracy
County attorney A J Lewis spoke to a large Thorndale gathering about Democratic history and Southern ideals. He supported Governor Smith as a presidential candidate, praised his New York governorship, and urged voters to back Smith while noting Smith’s stance on prohibition. He urged religious tolerance and to vote on November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Lewis
Thorndale
Lewis
Democratic Party
Thomas Jefferson
Smith
New York
Houston
Three Day Rodeo for Cameron Opens October 25
Manager H M Akers of the American Legion announces a three day rodeo starting October 25 and running through October 27 in Cameron. The Hames Shows with 15 cars begin October 22 and operate for a week alongside the rodeo with nightly carnival acts. A new stock of rodeo stars and attractions are promised, with Akers noting progress from a star previously seen at Madison Square Garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Akers
American Legion
Legion
Hames
Carnival Company
Henry Karhunsaari Returns To Cameron
Henry Karhunsaari, fresh from wins in Kansas and Oklahoma, returns to Cameron to challenge in the middleweight division. He says he is in peak shape and can throw any man in his division. The Legion lacks a hall but hopes to secure a venue for upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Oklahoma
Finn
Cameron
Henry Karhunsaari
Waino Ketonen
Comets
Legion
Henry Om
Presbyterian Auxiliary Bible Study At Church
The Presbyterian Auxiliary met at the church for a Bible study with a large attendance. Mrs. Ben Atkinson led the lesson ably from the Book of Luke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Auxiliary
Ben Atkinson
Dance at Wayside Inn Spotlighted for Saturday Night
Elwased Cammer notes the first big dance of October at the Wayside Inn will draw many attendees. J. D. Lewis is a popular favorite with dancers as the event this Saturday night aims to kick off the cool weather social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Lewis
Wayside Inn
Elwased Cammer
Mr. Lewis
Gillis Speaks For Ticket At Lockhart
W. G. Gillis delivered a campaign address at Lockhart to a large Democratic crowd. The judge, in demand across the state, praised Democratic support and condemned the Republican party before the public. A. F. Mitchell of Cameron accompanied him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Gillis
Lockhart
Judge Gillis
A. F. Mitchell
Cameron
Mrs W H Triggs Laid To Rest In Cameron
Mrs. W H Triggs died October 15 1928 after a long illness at her Cameron home. Funeral services were held at the avenue church Tuesday at 3 30 p m with Rev Ramsey and Rev Key officiating. Interment followed in Oak Hill cemetery. Surviving are her husband six children and seven grandchildren. The Triggs family traced roots to Missouri and Texas with ties to Galveston New Braunfels and Southwestern University.
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Cameron
W. H. Triggs
Mrs. Triggs
Triggs
At Ene
Ramsey
Methodist Church
Ira F. Key
Galveston
The
Key
Rev Key
Oak Hill Cemetery
Green Brothers
W. A. Bonds
Gile Arriett
Jim Baskin
Monte Thomas
D. K. Hall
Ellora Monroe
C. N. Green
T. F. Hardy
Oxsheer Smith
Rush Thomas
William Henderson
Fritz Fahrendorf
J. K. Freeman
Dan Tyson
Jeff Kemp
Arthur Baskin Liwood Cammer
D. H.slaughter
Charles McDermott
George Graves
Walter Sharpe
Roy Baskin
Hubert Hefley
T. J. Denson
Judd Davis
Montgomery City
Missouri
Alexander Albright
Texas
Methodist Episcopal Church South
New Braunsfels
Southwestern University
Georgetown
Taylor
Round Stock
Democratic Speaking Dates For County Campaign Schedule
The central committee released this week’s speaking dates across counties. Events include W G Gillis O L Kidd John Watson at Burlington Thursday October 18, W W Chambers Sam Hefley at Buckholts Saturday 3 p m, Paul Webb at Gause Saturday 3 p m, J K Freeman GC M Beard at Milano Saturday 3 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Committee
Burlington
W. G. Gillis
O. L. Kidd John Watson
Buckholts
W. W. Chambers
Sam Hefley
Gause
Paul Webb
Milano
J. K. Freeman
GC. M. Beard
Sharpe
Beard
A. J. Lewis
Ben Arnold
W. C. Davis
Bryan
Rockdale
Bill Hames Carnival Here for Rodeo Fete
The Crimson Special will head to Cameron early Sunday with 15 carloads of fun for the American Legion Rodeo opening Thursday. Bill Hames Shows brings 300 performers and a larger, new lineup for a week long stand October 22 to 28, featuring a top minstrel cast and Clifton Phelps among the acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crimson
Cameron
American Legion
Bill H. Hames
Fair Grounds
Sill Hames
Hames Company
Carnival
Clifton Phelps
Boy Wonder
Charlston
Joe Daniels
Simian
Dr Newton Attends Clinical Congress in Boston
The editor reports Dr. W R Newton of Boston is at the Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons. He will stop in New York for a surgical clinic on the return trip and is pleased with the congress program. He predicts Governor Smith will likely carry Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Newton
Boston
American College of Surgeons
New York
Newton
Smith
Massachusetts
Funeral Attendees From Around Texas Visit Dallas
Dallas mourners from a wide area attended the funeral. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Albert Triggs and two sons George William and Montague of Mineola, Mr. and Mrs. William Baskin of Bastrop, George Albright of Dallas, Miss Sadie Fincher of Georgetown, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hanna of Houston, Mrs. Hanna of Yoakum, Mr. and Mrs. D K Hall and Mrs. Bain of Ad Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Leiber of Houston, Mose Cox of Taylor, and Mrs. Thompson of Ben Arnold.
Ralston Endorses Smith in Milam County Speech
J M Ralston a former county attorney spoke for the Democratic committee in Milam County at Thorndale praising Governor Smith as a great American. He contrasted Smith with Hoover, accusing Hoover of detachment from the common people and criticizing Harding and Fall in the era of Wilson and Republican corruption. O 20 Graham introduced Ralston and A J Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred KE
Smith
Herbert Hoover
Thorndale
J. M. Ralston
Hoover
America
Warren G. Harding
Ralston
Judge Ralston
Coolidge
Harding
Wilson
Josephus Danie
Fall
Republican Party
Bragg Family Visit Noted in Elgin This Sunday
J S Bragg and his daughters Misa Earl and Nadine were seen visiting Elgin this Sunday, according to local observers. The trip highlighted family ties as they toured area landmarks and engaged with residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.S. Bragg
Misa
Earl and
Nadine
Elgin
Democrats Urged To Contribute Funds For Campaigns
Citizens urged to donate to the National Democratic Campaign Committee led by Giles L. Arriett. The note lists numerous individual contributions, seeking checks sent to New York, with receipts bearing Governor Smith and Senator Robinson portraits.
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Giles L. Arriett
New York
Smith
Robinson
National Democratic Campaign Committee
Jeff
Kemp
C. M. Zarosky
Philip ‘Hubnik
Frank Slavik
Rev. KR. Kacer Pe
Misa Terezin Picha
Joe Janicek
John Bartek, Jr
John Trdy
Anton Obsnider
Loo R. W. Kostrum
Kasper Lazek
Louis Tepera
Dehn Gurecky
Noelle
B. R. Thompson
Ey Total Ideda Taaek
Ioe i
Lieutenant Governor Mil ler to Key Democratic Rally in Cameron
Thousands are expected for a Cameron rally Friday night where Lieutenant Governor Barry Miller will deliver the principal address to Democrats. T. S. Henderson Jr. will be master of ceremonies and O L Kidd will introduce Miller, with speakers including T L Tyson and Sam Hefley organizing arrangements. The event caps a week of county campaigning as adjoining counties send delegates and local Democrats fill the platform. The Pioneer Band will play in the square before the eight o clock start. side walks of New York will be in demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Miller
T. S. Henderson, Jr
Mr. Miller
O. L. Kidd
W. G. Gillis
T. L. Tyson
Robertson County
Morris Sheppard
Hearne
Sam Hefley
Cameron
Burlington
O .L. Kidd
John Watson
Miller
Thrge
Mr. Henderson
Pioneer Band
J. T. Parma
Sidewalks of
New York
Judge Watson urges Milam County Democrats to back Smith ticket
District Judge John Watson spoke to a large Democratic gathering in Gause and urged voters to vote straight for the party on November 6. He praised Governor Smith for the presidency, defended party nominees, and criticized Harding Coolidge era corruption while noting he opposes prohibition but supports Smith and Democrat Morris Sheppard. Watson will campaign further in the county in the remaining days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Smith
John Watson
Gause
Judge Watson
Ife
Harding
Coolidge
Milam County Cotton Ginned Total for 1928 Report
Milam County records 41 480 bales ginned to October 1 1928 including half bales compared with 41 217 bales to October 1 1927 Grover H Albert Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam
Grover H. Albert
Lets Contract For Brick Veneer Home
K. L. Brod has under construction a brick veneer home in West Camer on adjoining the site of his pre home. Contractor Chandler is contract and is being assisted by Brod in the construction of this six room modern home with all conveniences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. L. Brod
West Cameron
Chandler
Brod
Fred Jackson and Ray Burke Visit Marlin on Business
Fred Jackson and Ray Burke traveled to Marlin last Thursday to conduct business. They met with local officials and discussed potential projects and partnerships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Jackson
Ray Burke
Marlin
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Fellowship Forum
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Baptist
United States
Mr. Hoover
Washington
J. M. Akers
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Gillis
Ticket At
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Dr. Newton
Dallas
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