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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1928
Page
4
A reader tells of a boy named Dick who dives for a muddy baseball, catches the fly, and mudsplashed but victorious. The piece uses him as a metaphor for facing life with grit and focus, urging readers to grab the ball of opportunity and persist. It ends with a note on a newspaper’s duty to honesty and civic scrutiny.
A provincial note reminds readers that newspapers cannot fix all political ills and that the people retain authority to shape state and local governance. The piece defends responsible reporting while urging civic engagement and accountability.
The piece notes how marbles mark the shift to spring with chalk marks, pockets full of glassy and clay spheres, and boys trading and shooting marbles in play. It reflects on marbles as a childhood gateway to sports, sportsmanship, and the transition to adulthood. The text also quips on money, discretion, and other seasonal musings.
The text ponders whether extinct civilizations fell to an inheritable cause while noting a husband's spirit endures if he fakes surrender through chivalry. It reflects on gendered virtue and cultural decline as uncertain factors in historical ruin.
A new Texas Democratic unit plans to enforce the party loyalty pledge at precinct conventions. Senator Joseph Bailey backs a rule requiring the State committee resolution be offered or, if blocked, pushed from the convention floor. Refusal could trigger a split and a separate delegate convention.
The Primary Department children enjoyed an Easter egg hunt on the church lawn last Friday afternoon from four to six. Eskimo pies followed the hunt. Mothers and workers, led by Miss Edna Sprinkle, gathered children from the Cradle Roll and Beginners Department at homes for further egg hunts with Eskimo pies and candy eggs.
The Baptist church ladies held Circle one at Mrs. Brock with eight members and Circle two at Mrs. Thomas with seven, Circle four did not meet. They ask all church women to bring eggs next Monday at four o clock to pack for Buckner Orphans Home with crates available. Further mission study at the church next Monday.
The Delphian Chapter met last Friday in the Ada Henderson building library with president Mrs. R. L. Batte presiding. Winnie Henderson led the afternoon session on Egypt of Biblical Times focusing on Egyptian civilization through time and contact with Asia.
Easter services drew a large turnout with many new members joining the church. The night musical service impressed, the choir’s faithfulness was praised, and plans called for a bigger Sunday school next week with 9 45 arrival. The pastor will preach on the Resurrection Body. No 7 30 service that day. The congregation will visit the Presbyterian church home at that time. Leagues invite all young people to meet at 6 30.
Baptist pastor of San Antonio Rev George E Stewart will preach at Rockdale Baptist Church in morning and evening services on Sunday.
The musical comedy drama Dutch Windmills or Windmills of Holland was staged at the Yee High School auditorium Friday night drawing an appreciative crowd. Dutch scenery and costumes created Holland atmosphere with music and humor. Myrdur Hertogenbosch performed the song Wet Is It and drew laughs. The Wooden Shoe Dance and other acts between scenes boosted the show's appeal.
Monroe Caffey died at his home in the Salty community on Thursday. Details of the death and funeral arrangements were not immediately available.
Last year funeral services conducted by Rev Spradley on Friday followed by interment in Salty cemetery. Six nephews served as pallbearers. Mr Caffey, born in Montgomery County Alabama, moved to Milam County years ago and was esteemed by many friends. Survived by wife two sons and four daughters.
A terse verse praising a young girl with sleazy imagery, referencing bare legs hose lipstick makeup and bobbed hair. The speaker confesses joy at being a boy as he expresses flirtatious admiration for the dame.
Mrs J E Howard visited relatives in Caldwell on Friday and Saturday and returned home with her mother Mrs Porter.
Posey Model Bakery suffered fire damage Friday night with estimated losses around 1500 dollars. The blaze started near the building center where a petition crossed the space. A large flour shipment was ruined by water from the hose. Posey notes partial insurance coverage and expresses thanks for friends' sympathy.
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