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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1916
Page
1
A Cameron man argues against a large standing army citing cost, higher taxes, and risk of war. He warns conscription harms working families, empowers a ruling class, and would threaten liberty through enforced service. He critiques Army Board influence and political profit from war.
Austin Texas January 31 large remittances to the State treasury enable payment on a cash basis for the first time since October. All general revenue warrants special warrants and pension warrants are paid on presentation. Officials believe cash basis can be maintained for months barring unusual treasury demands.
A Civil War veteran argues against a large standing army and warns it could empower employers and require a costly preparedness program. He notes labor unions, employers, and the public will face risks as force becomes a method to settle disputes, urging caution before voters decide.
The W C W Cameron Grove No 996 held its regular meeting this evening at 2 30 with members in attendance. The session covered routine business and reports consistent with local lodge activities.
Representative Heflin of Alabama told the house census committee that three million bales of cotton were used in making gunpowder last year, with two million in Europe and one million in the United States, urging action on a bill to gather and publish statistics on cotton used for war purposes.
Balloting on two applications and two new members was completed. The Grove selected Sov. B. M. Seibel as installing officer and installed P. G. Fannie Evans, G. Mamie Howell, Adv. T. Coppus, Chap. Laura Cone, Clerk Laura Siebel, Banker Anna Blankenship, Att. Audell Horstman, Asst. Att. Daisy Caldwell, In. Sen. Katy Slocomb, Out. Sen. Wilhelmina Wohleb, Managers Emma Mitcham Ruby Ledbetter A. M. White. Refreshments followed, and Cameron Grove urged active participation.
At a called meeting the City Federation of Women’s Clubs decided to hold a Better Babies Contest in the second week of March. Prominent judges will be invited, aiming for wide citizen participation in Milam County. The event is endorsed by the Texas Farm Women and follows fair contest rules.
Rev W R Hall of Marlin, a minister of notable reputation, will occupy the pulpit of the Presbyterian church in this city next Sunday morning and evening. He is pastor of the Marlin Presbyterian Church and a large congregation is hoped to attend.
Senator Reed of Missouri in a senate speech attacked Col. Roosevelt for his stance toward the Wilson administration and praised the president's handling of foreign affairs during the European war. He said it is fortunate there was no demagogue pushing war for political gain and noted his own Spanish war nonparticipation.
Mrs. Dr. Gill, newly appointed Press Chairman for the Fourth District Texas Federation of Women's Clubs, writes to Cameron club women urging federationization. She recalls service in Cameron, praises the Symphony Club, and asks clubs from Temple to Galveston to report membership, officers, and aims for the February state report.
Hilton Howell son of Mr and Mrs T A Howell of Cameron is a Baylor University student in Waco He excelled as a high school debater earning recognition in local and distant contests Since enrolling at Baylor he has been selected to debate for the university on several occasions Last week ten debaters were chosen by student vote and Howell led on the first ballot reflecting strong support from The Herald and local friends
Prominent Tracy citizen Mr. Will Maddox spent Wednesday in Cameron as a guest in the home of his sister’s family Mr. and Mrs. J Holtz claw.
Newton McDonald principal of Ben Arnold High School spent Saturday in Cameron with numerous friends. He is described as one of the county’s most popular teachers.
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