Air power and geopolitics span the globe
Arthur Brisbane reflects on aviation feats from the Graf Zeppelin to Schneider Cup speeds and sees rapid air expansion as essential. He warns that Jerusalem riots threaten British authority in Palestine and notes shifts in opinion toward Sir Phillip Snowden. An Washington pilot, aided by a farmer, seeds 68 acres in 1 hour 40 minutes using a seed sack from the cockpit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
San Francisco
Bellingham
Wash
Henry Ford on Prohibition and Agricultural Modernization
A historical note discusses Ford's stance on prohibition, his claim about stopping auto manufacturing if booze returned, and his support for prohibition. It argues Ford's sincerity and longstanding reputation, noting his readiness to aid prohibition and the shift toward modern agriculture through mechanization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Ford
Prohibition
Three Die in Hotsy Totsy Speakeasy Murders
In New York a gunman killed three men at the Hotsy Totsy speakeasy. Two waiters and another witness saw the shooter, and Commissioner Whalen said they would see nothing more after the killings. The piece notes the mob silenced witnesses to protect profits and warns about stock brokers and seats on exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Whalen
Stockbroker's clean business nets profit on every trade
A stockbroker runs a highly profitable operation by buying and selling as ordered, ensuring a profit on each transaction. The description portrays a consistently lucrative practice with disciplined execution and rapid turnover in the market.
Cameron Schools Open With 1093 Enrollment in 1929 Term
Cameron district begins the 1929 school term Monday September 9 with 1093 students on the first day and expectations for higher attendance as rural communities boost enrollment. Superintendent T A Fisher praises the student body and lists Ada Henderson and Yee High teachers, noting staff from Cameron, Temple, Belton, Austin, and Smithville with principals and coaches named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
T. A. Fisher
Yee High School
Lucille Dickard
Ruston
Fannie Lou Davis
Basset Watson
Gladys Gray Smithville
A. M. Neely
Temple
Jary Blanche Pitts
Denton
Beulah Annette Nagle
Austin
Kathryn Robins
Virginian West
Velda Walker
Guy Newton
Mary Lake Henderson
L. V. Perkins
Ada Henderson
Ivy Armstrong
Belton
Blanc Hensly
Anderson
Ethel Jenkins
Kathryn Sprouil
Ben Arnold
Blanche Wiley Leander
Winnie Henderson
Dallye Young
Irma Porter
Rochdale
Jim Childress
Jersey Cattle Herd Purchased by Tucker and Colgin in Milam
J C Tucker and P C Colgin visited Houston and bought 11 fine Jersey cows from J A Herring herd. The registered BTB tested cows stem from Eminients and Silver Tail Fox lines. Dairying gains attention in Milam as Tucker Colgin plan to build a premier herd amid rising cattle sales locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Tucker
P. C. Colgin
Houston
Jersey
J. A. Herring
Mr. Herring
T. B
S. M. Messer
William H. Cooke Leaves Rockdale for Memphis Posting
William H. Cooke known as Bill Cooke associate editor and advertising manager of the Rockdale Reporter for three years has departed for Memphis Texas to take a role at the Memphis Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H
Bill) Cooke
Rockdale Reporter
This Week
Memphis
Texas
Memphis Democrat
Wise brokers and the duty of restraint in trade
The saying urges restraint in gambling by brokers and emphasizes discipline in education. It then discusses public health, warning that measles can devastate indigenous communities in weeks, noting that white men dismiss it as a trivial child’s disease.
Aged mother barred from son’s grave at Belleau Wood
In Belleau Wood near Chateau Thierry US forces fought the Germans and Joseph V. Salac, Milam county’s first World War death, lies there. Washington grants funds for American Mothers to visit graves in France but his mother Katherine Salac is too old to travel. She laments she will not see her son’s grave and hopes for such loss to end.
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Belleau Wood
France
Chateau Thierry
Joseph V. Salac
Milam County
Washington
A. I. Mitchell
Katherine Salac
Congress
Old France
Council Tables of the Nations
Reorganization for Lions Club Here in Cameron
The Lions Club in Cameron has reorganized with a meeting at the Methodist church selecting officers and directors for the new term. Officers include J. C. Martin as president and John C. Young as vice president, with a long membership list and plans for an essay contest for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Cameron
Methodist Church
J. C. Martin
John C. Young
Ben F. Reichert
J. P. Love
Lion Tanner
T. A. Fisher
Ray Burke
J. D. Baskin
E. Jackson
L. van Perkins
Ben Reichert
F. E. Joiner
M. G. Manning
W. H. Carson
Walter F. Sharpe
W. J. Watson
G. A. Gott
J. H. DuBois
J. B. White
E. S. Hutcherson
Hubert Hefley
F. E. Jackson
S. P
Rev Hardigree Named New Pastor at Cameron Church
The First Christian church of Cameron called Joel B. Hardigree of Columbus Georgia to its ministry. He arrives after six years as pastor and two years at Central church in Columbus. He will preach both services next Sunday September 15.
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First Christian Church of
Cameron
Joel B. Hardigree
Columbus
Georgia
Hardigree
Cameron Church
Central Church
Arthur A. Hyde
Texas Christian Missionary Society
Temple
Hubbard Church
Mr. Hyde
Christian Church
Don Eplen
J. C. Brashear
Minster
Cameron Firemen Hear Praise At Veterans Banquet
Cameron firemen were praised for service given without pay and at risk. The annual banquet at Knights of Columbus Hall drew about 100 attendees including City Council members, Mayor Chambers, Jack Lewis as toastmaster, and former officials.
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Cameron Fire Department
Mac
Cameron
Public Service
Knights of Columbus
Chambers
Jack Lewis
Arthur Baskin
R. L. Batte
Thorndale
Batte Industries
Will Caldwell
J. B White
Cameron Herald
Frank Richter, Jr
Frank Hubert
A. E. Smith
Newport Cafe
Notice to subscribers on payment deadlines
Subscribers of The Herald are asked to check their paid date and remit promptly. Unpaid subscriptions cannot be carried on the list under postal rules. Expirations fall in the autumn. payments are easier then. Subscriptions expiring and unpaid will be discontinued. The publishers.
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The
Herald
Rum Factory Breakup Near Brazos Ends Stills Case
County officers seized three large stills and destroyed eleven barrels of mash in Falls County near the Brazos River. Two young men were captured and released on $500 bond after a hearing before Justice of the Peace Howard. Officers Beckworth Barton and Winfrey led the arrests reported by Rosebud News.
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Falls County
Brazos River
Justice of the Peace
Howard
Grand Jury
Bill Beckworth
Henry Barton
Red Winfrey
Hernandez Indicted in Pavalak Death
Antonio Hernandez youth of Peru faces trial in District Court for the murder of Josef Pavalak a 60 year old grocer beaten to death with a hammer. He is also indicted for robbery with firearms along with Monico Linares in separate indictments returned by the Milam County grand jury.
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Antonio Hernandez
Peru
Josef Pavalak
Milam County
Antonio
Monico Linares
Rochdale
Santa Fe
Maysfield
Blaylock
Ralph Mayfield Hurt in Fall From Moving Car
Ralph Mayfield nine year old son of Mr and Mrs John Mayfield was seriously injured Saturday afternoon when he fell from the back of a car on railroad tracks near the S A & P depot. He was rushed to the hospital with a fracture near the base of his brain. Vernon Mayfield was driving the car and several boys rode in the back when an unexpected turn caused Ralph to fall onto the tracks.
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Ralph Mayfield
John Mayfield
Vernon Mayfield
Ralph
Methodist pulpits hear Rev L H Mathison sermon
Rev L H Mathison presided as elder and preached at the Methodist church Sunday morning, delivering a sermon to congregants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Mathison
Methodist Church
Milam County Eyes Health Association and Nurse
Milam County women and officials met in the County Court room to discuss forming a County Health Association and employing a County Nurse. The group plans to urge the County Council of Parent Teacher Associations to dedicate time at Cameron on September 27 to discuss the effort, with Bracey of Austin expected to attend. The association would oversee tubercular stamp sales and county health activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Dubois
Milam County
Graham Gillis
Red Cross
Pansy Nichols
Austin
Texas Public Health Association
Parent-Teacher Associations
Cameron
Bracey
County Health Association
Young Woman Killed by Lightning Near Davilla
Mrs. Will Parker, 20, of Brownwood, was instantly killed Thursday at about 3 PM near Davilla Milam County while drawing water from a well during a thunderstorm. She held an iron chain and lightning struck the curb, ending her life. The body was sent to Brownwood for burial with her father I L Parker accompanying.
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Will Parker
Brownwood
Davilla
Milam County
M.E.T
Santa Fe
Concrete Road for Milam County Soon
Milam County prepares for a concrete highway through Road District No. 10 along Highway 43 from Milano to Dry Brushy Creek. Bids open in Austin September 17 for two concrete types. project spans 15.06 miles from Milano east through Rockdale to the Dry Brushy precinct line and extends toward Williamson County.
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Commission
Milano
Rockdale
Milam County
State Highway Commission
Austin
Highway Commission
Gilchrist
Thorndale
Dry Brushy Creek
Dry Brushy West
Williamson County
Py Ene Road
Cnerte Sur
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Arthur Brisbane
Zeppelin
Britain
John Bull
Shylock
Jules Verne
Wall Street
America
Palestine
Jerusalem
Vatican
Phillip Snowden
Great Britain
Snowden
Italy
Belgium
Uncle Sam
Herring Head
William H. Cooke
Rev. Hardigree
Lewi
Ana
Mahambe
Monta Tlmas
B. P. Matocha
R. L. Batte, Jr
the Publishers
Hernandez
Pavalak
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