Tracy Baptist event and community notes in 1914
In Tracy on September 15 1914 church members held an ice cream supper attracting a large crowd and funds. Local couples hosted gatherings while teachers returned from Cameron Institute with 178 enrolled. Residents mention visits, school duties, and cotton farming activity in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracy
Baptist Church
Willie Green
Lennis Criswell
Lyon
Buckholts
Emanuel Fick
Jim Laird
Rockdale
Louie Jenness
Cameron
Berenice
Marvin Charles
Peniel
Robert Lee Lyon
D. L
Roger Gilleland
T. J. Wilson
Jarvis Bartlett
Rev. Hinson
The
Ed Simms
T. A. Swansey
Aleck Beesley
Rockale
Mrs. Booth
Sharp
Consolidation of Rural Schools in Texas discussed
The Jones Prairie item notes the push toward rural school consolidation in Texas with emphasis on economic efficiency, centralized locations, and transportation needs. It cites Prof. E V White of the University of Texas presenting charts at the Dallas Fair to argue against one teacher schools and highlights local community updates and social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Harris County
E. V. White
Division of Public School Improvement
Department of Extension
University of Texas
Dallas
Consolidation Push Promises Economy for School Units
A speaker argues that merging several small units into one first class entity will yield a strong economy. He claims consolidation reduces overhead and improves efficiency across the system while maintaining educational quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Futhermore
Thorndale Public School Opens September 21 1914
The Thorndale Public School will open Monday September 21 for the 1914 15 term. Teachers listed are Prof W E Faber Miss Marquarett Knowles Mrs C D Graham and Mrs W A Brown. A further teacher may be added once a suitable building is secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorndale Public
W. E. Faber
Marquarett Knowles
C. D. Graham
W. A. Brown
Thorn
Indigestion Relief Through Chamberlain's Tablets
Mrs m M J Gallagher of Geneva NY suffered chronic indigestion and constipation for over a year. After trying many remedies with little help she used Chamberlain's Tablets, which provided immediate relief and allowed her to eat heartily without adverse effects. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mm. J. Gallagher
Geneva
Chamberlain
The Great War Told Through Texan Newspapers
The message urges Texans to read The Galveston Daily News and The Galveston Semi-Weekly Farm News for world war updates. It promotes subscriptions to The Galveston Semi-Weekly Farm News and The Cameron Herald at $1.50 per year for thorough war coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Galveston Daily News
Galveston
Farm News
Cameron Herald
Kipling Denounces War As Having No Middle Way
London reports Rudyard Kipling at Brighton mass meeting declares there is no middle way in this war. He asserts ultimate victory is certain and warns that failure would extinguish freedom worldwide as Germany fights through sea and land. He urges duty to prevent such darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rudyard Kipling
Brighton
Germany
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
A fragment notes advising soldiers to take Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for Spanish war service. It mentions a sale by All Druggists and a September date, reflecting wartime patent medicine promotion.
Hogs or Dogs Which to Raise in Texas
Professor W S Taylor of the University of Texas argues for hog production over cotton farming noting Texas held 4 208 365 people last year with 2 493 000 hogs and 6 056 000 cattle. The state imports over 10 million dollars in feed and spends more than 10 million on butter annually with one hog per 67 acres and one cattle per 27.7 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Taylor
Department of Agricultural Education
University of Texas
South
Ones
Texas
Pacific Exposition Sap Free Trip To The Panama re Expo 195
Mrs Stirling Moore dies after long illness in this city. She leaves a husband and four children. She was a Cameron Baptist and interred at Oakhill Cemetery. The Moore family mourns the loss of a devoted wife and mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stirling Moore
Cameron Baptist Church
Christaan
Oakhill Cemetery
Moore
Resolution of Appreciation for Institute Faculty Guests
A committee presents resolutions thanking retiring superintendent J. F. Clement for his patient high ideals and friendship. It also thanks incoming superintendent F. J. Chadwick for his early efforts and pledges loyal support. Gratitude is extended to Miss Webb, the speakers, Cameron School Board, Cameron citizens, and Red Cross Drug Co. for assistance and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute
General Assembly
J. F. Clement
F. J. Chadwick
Cameron
Red Cross Drug Co
Dave James Lyon
A. C. Strickland
H. M. Roark
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. A. Black
A. Blac Ceimeron
Southwestern Telephone Company
Gandy Feed and
PEXAS
Jones Prairie
Paris Green
Dr. Herring
Burlington
A. C. Black
Pearl McKinney
San Marcos
Pearl Smith
Grandpa Bailey
Floyd Phipps
Pennie Aycock
Aid Society
Chas. White
Ada Thompson
Waco
Sam Law
Christian Church
Kipling
Tucker's Gream Parlor
Ake
S. C. Pandolfo
San Antonio
221
Teach
Jeter Lumber Oy
Lari
G. Ba’ Taylor
Ifar
Mose Son
First National Bank
Traxas
G. E. Sutton, D
V. S
Red Cross Drug Store
M. G. Cox, ‘Attoney
Cameron, Texas
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