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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1918
Page
4
Post office notice from Cameron Texas describes second class mail matter under 1879 act. It notes Thos N Herring as Local Manager and reports a sworn statement of seventy four thousand two hundred twenty seven dollars and forty five cents as cost to elect Hobby governor of Texas with eight thousand to be drawn back during the term. Whew pe.
Cameron school board votes to add a kindergarten department but cites no current space. Officials say future room may be found for the incoming generation of pupils.
A fragment describes boiling Little River water for ten minutes, letting it cool overnight, pouring between vessels about a dozen times, then cooling with ice. The process is costly and troublesome but yields a decent drink.
The practical path to solve the water problem is artesian water. It can be done, though current reasons blocking it should be removed. Citizens want water produced and the council should act to deliver.
A letter urges residents to support a new Cameron city charter to allocate funds for drilling a well to access artesian water from river sands. The writer argues this is the proper course and essential to obtain clean water.
A Cameron resident’s generosity provides play apparatus at City Park enabling 25 to 50 children to enjoy several hours daily. The piece invites others to follow Mr. P. O. Adams in supporting the community’s children.
City officials say no typhoid germs in the water yet caution remains. A state sewage law targets river pollution since Little River feeds Cameron’s water supply. The author notes several Texas towns dump sewage into the river and urges self-scrutiny before judging others.
An old advertisement promotes lemon juice mixed with orchard white to create a skin whitening lotion. It claims to brighten the face neck arms and hands and reduce freckles tan redness and roughness with daily use. The tone emphasizes harmlessness and dramatic results.
A collection of editorial snippets praising voting rights, the value of War Savings Stamps, and government bonds, contrasting them with cash in hand. It lauds individual initiative over collectivism, noting German efficiency falters against American resolve as shown on the Western Front.
The American Defense Society forms a pledge urging buyers to avoid German products to deter junker powers, circulating for signatures after the war. Waxahachie Light.
A wartime tax plan includes duties on clothing with suits over thirty dollars retail and socks above thirty five cents a pair. The Henrietta Independent argues for the tax especially on socks, noting thrift under war conditions while a single suit can cover until prices fall again. A Sanger Courier piece urges towns to unite and advertise to foster steady growth, while Ballard's Snow Liniment advertises its healing power for wounds burns and sores at multiple price points.
Granger News urges readers to stop sending money to distant mail order houses. It argues money spent outside the county drains resources, harms future government support, and harms home institutions. Citizens are urged to buy locally to support patriotism and local progress.
Public threshing of cane seed scheduled for August 10 and August 17 in Cameron at the Weems Gin. John Gandy listed as contact or sponsor.
When the baby suffers heat and bowel disorders the remedy is McGees Baby Elixir. It eases feverish condition corrects stomach and checks looseness of bowels. Price 25c and 50c per bottle sold by Pace Marshall.
In 1912 district court Judge Scott issued a permanent injunction restraining all persons from bathing in Little River between Cameron Water Power and Light pumping station and the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad bridge. Violators face arrest and the matter is to be answered before Judge Scott. Parents urged to keep children out of the river.
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