Red Cross Roll Call and Public Health Mission
The piece recounts the Red Cross wartime role and postwar public health mission, highlighting its work to boost morale overseas, provide clothing and care for civilians in France, and educate mothers in home hygiene. It cites Paderewski on American spirit, notes infant mortality linked to ignorance, and details Milam County Nursing Service September activity surveying 240 children, diagnosing 92 cases of trachoma, fitting glasses, and school health work.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross
France
Wes
Paderewski
Poland
America
The
Redross
Onthly
Milam County Nursing Service
Childs Health Conference
Hearrell Visits Austin on Street Paving Project
Mayor U S Hearrell returned from a trip to Austin and Llano to review paving plans and inspect materials with engineers. He reports favorable readings and plans to pave Cameron streets. He bought government motor equipment for street work and motorcycles for fire, police use to curb speeding.
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U. S. Hearrell
Austin
Llano
Hearrell
Liano
Cameron
Fuastin
United States
Fire Department
Democrats Close Milam County Campaign With Big Drive
Milam County Democrats press a vigorous campaign sendoff with speeches by Congressman Tom Connolly of Marlin and local leaders. Officials facing opposition include six Milam County seats. incumbents tout record and seek re election while praising Democratic guidance and fiscal diligence.
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Milam County
District Court Room
Tom Connolly
Marlin
Connolly
State Democratic Committee
O. L. Kidd
Jeff T. Kemp
John Watson
E. A. Camp
Rockdale
Thorndale
Jack Lewis
W. W. Chambers
Fala
Marlow
W. G. Gillis
Will T. Yates
W. A. Bonds
Lelia Wood
J. N. Butts
X. Ws StoNer
Henry Reaves
Democratic Party
Yaling
Commissioners Court
Er. W. A. Bonds
Lelia Woolley
J. H. Butts
C. K. Phillips
Mayor Advances Paving Plans and Election Drive
Mayor A. S. Hearrell outlined a city paving program and urged a petition drive to place a property tax levy for funding. A committee was requested to circulate petitions, with next Friday night’s meeting set as the follow up. The Cameron civic scene also covered Buckholts road bids, Armistice Day plans, and cotton seed market chatter.
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A. S. Hearrell
Commercial Club
Hearrell
Cameron
Tom Denson
Civic Improvement Committee
Giles Arriett
Buckholts Road
Meridian
James Watson
William Rogers
Ellis County
Rogers
A. H. Baskin
Waxahachie
Auditorium Theater Opens in Cameron with Promising Programs
The Auditorium Theatre in Cameron begins operations and announces its upcoming week of programs. Run by the Texas Photoplay Association, it aims to present first class plays with nominal admission. The pipe organ is not yet installed. Edward Emerline of Colhan Colorado will relocate to Cameron as his future home.
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Cameron
Texas Photoplay Association
Manary, i
Edward Emerline
Colhan
Colorado
Voting Call Echoes Through County Officials
A call to voters to remember county officials and cast ballots as Democrats urge participation in the polls, stressing support for progress and civic duty.
Milam County Plans First Hog and Poultry Show
Milam County schedules its first annual hog and poultry show on Wednesday November 24 at the stable pony site opposite Jeter Lumber. Commercial Club plans promise cash premiums for top displays and aim to boost county stock raising by inviting all farms in Milam to compete.
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Milam County
Commercial Club
W. M. Cobb
Milam County Education Board Sets Meeting and Exam Dates
Milam County Board of Education schedules regular session for November 1 1920 at 10 50 a m in the county superintendent's office. Examinations are set for November 5 6 December 8 4 January 7 8 February 4 5 March 4 5 April 1 2 May 6 7 June 3 4. Schedule covers arithmetic physiology music and more across Friday and Saturday sessions. State aid lists several districts with specific grant amounts pending inspector visit.
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County Board of Education
Milam County
United States
Duncan Jay
San Gabriel Coh
San Andras
Liberty Hill
Cay Hill
Fairview
Watson Branch
Hoo Pleasant Hill
Oak Hill
New Salem
Oakville
Buckholts
Corinth
South Elm
Ben Arnold
Briary
Alee
Thorndale
Jim F. Chadwick
New Methodist Church Project Opens In Cameron
P G Silber of San Antonio architect and Hoke Johnson of Waco contractor began work in Cameron on a $100000 Methodist Church. Rain delayed start but crews will lay the foundation soon. Worship will occur at the American Legion hall during demolition.
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P. G. Silber
San Antonio
Hoke Johnson
Waco
Cameron
American Legion
Stricken Wilson Addresses Republicans on World Peace Pact
President Wilson spoke at the White House to pro League Republicans urging completion of the war's moral work. He warned against new imperialistic schemes and stressed united action to prevent future conflicts. Delegation said his voice choked with emotion while reading his reply to their address.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Germany
Hefley Theater Nears Opening in W. T. Hefley Building
Progress on the Hefley Theatre in the W. T. Hefley Building adjoining the Palace of Sweets is rapid. Manager Sam Hefley hopes the play house will open by month’s end with a large, fireproof interior, cooling heating system, and a pipe organ planned. Also reports a local boy recovering well after tonsil and adenoid surgery by Dr. G B Taylor.
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Hefley
W. T. Hefley
Palace of Sweets
Sam Hefley
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Tom Connoly
Milam
NEW Photo House
Supt
Chadwick
W. C. Lemis
Rogers the Hub
Ruth
CK Methodist Church
Hefley Theater
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