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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1923
Page
6
W W C Triggs J G West J R Hays are listed as President Vice President and Secretary and Treasurer in the official slate. The document designates these officers for the organization and sets the administrative leadership for the upcoming term.
Consumers face potential coal shortages and rising prices as the September 29 expiration of federal anti profiteering and distribution controls nears. With Congress out, no new law can take effect, raising fears of exploitation and limited protection in New England and beyond.
The piece argues Republican spokesmen blame farmers for tax burdens by citing state and local taxes as their own responsibility. It notes Minnesota government costs rose to 17.6 per capita in the year ending June 30, 1922, nearly double 1918, and frames this as national administration propaganda ahead of the next presidential campaign. It highlights Minnesota’s long Republican control across the state’s government and federal delegation.
The piece argues Republicans in Minnesota supported taxes that raise living costs. It cites the Fordney McCumber tariff adding about 36 dollars per person, totaling 180 dollars annual family expense beyond other taxes. It urges a 50 percent duty cut on essentials to reduce Minnesota taxes by 18 dollars per capita.
The piece argues the Bok peace prize can spark constructive ideas and public discussion even if the winner differs from the prize amount. It notes humanity progresses from cave conflicts to courts and wars to arms, urging efforts to find a better path and praising the laborer’s hire for peace.
Paying their fines to the Thorndale constable, with Sheriff Rogers and Deputy Kennedy, three men were caught playing poker last Saturday. They continued the game in the officers’ presence, arguing only one fine could be charged for a single game. The officers left them by a creek to resume the game, after paying the law's toll.
Citizens' Military Training Camp officers and students invite guests to Governor's Day on August 24 1920 at Camp Bullis near San Antonio. At 2 20 p m a demonstration attack will be staged with troops from Air Service Artillery Tanks Signal Corps and Chemical Warfare Service to approximate modern warfare. Brigadier General Paul B Malone U S A commanding invites attendance and promises a pleasant visit.
A negro minstrel will be held at the Ben Arnold school house Saturday night August 25 for the Cemetery Association benefit. A small admission will be charged and the public is invited.
C A Lankford and R H McIntosh to open a large general merchandise stock in the new Reno building about the first of next month. John W Joynes of Rockdale will buy cotton this season. D and M M Kemp away at eastern markets for fall goods. Prof M E Collier closed Elm Ridge school with 64 pupils the largest yet. Miss Maud Wisdom with Mrs F B Lay for work inquiries. Cameron men eyed for Supreme Court vacancy. notify office if interested. Capt John B Wolf reelected grand treasurer of Knights of Honor at Waco. praised for honesty and long service since 1878.
Mrs D B Worcester and her young daughters are spending the week visiting relatives in Lee County, staying with family and enjoying local hospitality.
Worms reported at Temple and Bryan with very dry conditions. Bryan cotton shedding while an insect resembling a flea appears near Reagan. Farmers fear a Mexican weevil outbreak.
A writer questions the loss of good manners since the 1980s and observes shifts in social behavior. Cafeterias and boarding houses are mentioned in a reflective column noting the balance of ability and responsibility in greatness.
In Cameron region Texas the district court convened with Judge Milam presiding over the State vs J B Sneed set for Sept 3. The case follows the March 7 shooting of C B Berry in Paducah and related killings. Ku Klux Klan activity rises with a San Gabriel parade ending at a revival meeting where a $50 donation is presented.
In Cameron area, a Standard player piano and a straight piano are offered new. They will be sold at a very low price with monthly or annual payment terms. Contact S. Chiles, Box 1054, Waco, Texas.
Classified notice seeks a nice home for rent either furnished or unfurnished with a preference for furnished. Responds to P. O. Box 224, City.
Dennis of Texas City takes the position of bookkeeper at Cameron Compress Company. The move places him in charge of financial records and ledgers for the firm.
Mrs. R. H. Johnson traveled to Waco last week due to the serious condition of her husband Dr. Ola Massie after an appendicitis operation. She returned Sunday evening and reports his condition improving and favorable since.
The farm page notes army worms are back and suggests feeding them navy beans. Mrs Minges performed a harp solo despite a cold. Evangelist Minges preached from Let her alone, she hath done what she could.
For sale or rent a 24 by 60 foot building in good condition located near Sap depot. C O Nabours advertises this property listing with contact J Nabours for inquiries.
A collection of wry thoughts compares humor to a pretty woman, recalls good neighbors who avoid cucumber pranks, and notes life’s humor hinges on not waking. It critiques teasing women as unfitting behavior and echoes social etiquette in playful lines.
Five acres with a new house five rooms bath hall and porches describes an adjoining north city limits listing. Contact W. O. Majors at Felix Matula & Company for details. FOR RENT One furnished bedroom close in contact H E Garner at Postoffice for details.
Dr. W. H. Cook of Lancaster Ohio advertises a cure for crosseyedness claiming airplanes avoid scattering and fly through the air in a so called soar spot. The item reads like a curious health advertisement from a bygone era.
A playful notice asks for a young woman to work at a hat rack in Washington with several evenings weekly. The item also ponders those who credit events to spots in the sun.
A concise riddle describes a home with a 16 year old daughter with seven beaus and a 26 year old daughter with no suitors. It contrasts a peaceful mother and a father who tucks his napkin under his collar, implying a quirky household dynamic.
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