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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1920
Page
6
The notice states Che Cameron Gerald is entered in the Cameron Texas post office as second class mail matter under the 1879 act. It urges subscribers to keep payments current and warns that papers will not be sent after expiration and will be discontinued when time paid ends.
The piece urges U S action to deploy warships to Mexican waters to rescue Americans in danger amid the Sonora secession revolt. It cites past 1914 events near Tampico and Vera Cruz where Americans fled aboard foreign ships after losses and insults, arguing protection should come before investigations.
The outlaw switchmen strike moves into its last phase as leaders face arrest and lack public support. Labor leaders show weak control as money incentives lure workers away. Railroads remain financially protected by government guarantees, while the stoppage burdens the public purse.
Discussion urges readers to consider the financial impact of government measures. The speaker argues that costs will be borne by all citizens as a collective obligation and invites scrutiny and reflection on fiscal policy.
The article discusses a severe paper shortage driven by dwindling pulp, import shifts from Canada, rising production costs, and higher coal and chemical prices. It notes payroll growth, reduced per capita output, and urges conservation, forest care, and more efficient use to avert crippling price hikes for publishers and readers alike.
Marcus Williams stayed in Cameron for several days this week to visit his brother R. L. Williams. Marcus was formerly with the Santa Fe Railroad in Cameron and is now in Houston with the company. J. H. Becker, traveling agent for the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway, headquartered in Dallas, was in Cameron Wednesday in the road’s interest and returned to Dallas that night. We buy all kind of Second Hand Furniture. Phone 218. Exchange Furniture Co. tf.
One hundred acres in the Tracy oil field were sold by Paul and George Graves to Col. E. Mays of Tulsa and associates for 3500. The tract lies at the heart of the field, surrounded by shallow wells, and is set for development with a vigorous drilling campaign planned. J. R. Mays, now in Cameron, reports the purchase and future actions.
Unloaded from a car, rice bran and rice polish promoted as fine pig feed by F. A. Green with phone contact 285.
The report notes American railroads now carry more freight and passengers than in 1898, with threefold traffic growth. It cites rail miles, equipment, and worker figures, highlighting efficiency gains from investments in tracks terminals and rolling stock.
In a resolution by the Association of Life Insurance Presidents the heads of major insurers urge railroad rehabilitation and legal establishment of rates sufficient for current and future commerce growth and to stabilize railroad credit and securities.
The executive council of the National Association of Credit Men states in a public notice that transferring railways to private control should shield the system from receivership and ensure uninterrupted service for the public.
Cameron postal workers form an organizing effort with a Waco based employes association to lobby Congress for a salary increase. Elbert Martin announces the movement and seeks Cameron cooperation. A state wide campaign aims to influence lawmakers and support the proposed pay raise amid living cost pressures.
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