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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1903
Page
4
The Cameron Herald reports a Post Office matter in Cameron Texas where fines were issued for mail irregularities. Local officials cited procedural lapses as the cause and noted enforcement actions will continue.
The notice outlines direct service routes from Maysfield to Branchville Jones Prairie Baileyville and above points with extra charges for time. Emphasizes single party lines and efficient call attention to avoid confusion in routing.
The Foster forecast for February suggests a mild winter overall with a light cold wave around the 16th and another cold spell about February 27th. The Gulf of Mexico region may escape severe cold due to timing.
Last Thursday Hon Lee 8 verman was nominated for United States senate by the North Carolina legislature on the sixty ballot. The final tally showed 8 for Overman 58 for Watson and 11 for Craig. Overman formerly served as private secretary to the late Senator Vance and held several terms in the ture including a stint as speaker.
Advocates in the legislature discuss a plan to abolish the state treasurer post and to bond banks in each county that handle county funds. The proposal aims to keep the treasury cash back in state hands at a low interest rate and create depots for state funds without cost to the counties.
The article argues the Texas Constitution forbids appropriating public funds to establish an immigration bureau or to attract immigration. It cites Art III Sec 48 and Sec 56 of Article XVI, noting the insistence on limiting appropriations to enumerated purposes and prohibiting use of general revenue for bringing immigrants to Texas. The piece urges public understanding and references a pending resolution for an appropriation.
The piece argues Texas should focus on home affairs to attract immigrants and avoid large state spending. It notes tax day postponement pressures and a projected two year deficit of over a million dollars. It critiques a $200000 legislative appropriation backed by Perkins Miller Moore, naming Perkins as Cotton Belt attorney and Miller as Katy attorney, with Moore’s occupation left unspoken.
In the January Commoner Bryan discusses Mexico's monetary system, noting silver dominance, open gold coinage, and government risk in exchange management. He cites historical shifts in coinage ratios and argues the double standard alone cannot prevent exchange fluctuations or protect importers from losses.
The article discusses Bryan's stance on the silver standard and the mint price mechanism. It argues that gold and silver valuations at mints do not set market prices and that free coinage of silver could unfairly burden debtors while benefiting creditors, noting Bryan's position against a world price doubling of silver.
The Christian Church and Disciples of Christ number 1,207,377 in the U S up 26,836 from last year with 10,957 churches an increase of 54 and 6,477 ministers. Last year offerings totaled 6,193,967 for missions education buildings literature and ministers. The Foreign Christian Missionary Society, begun in 1875, has raised and spent 1,822,825 with receipts last year of 178,323 and a goal of 200,000 this year. It operates in Japan China India Africa Turkey England Norway Sweden Denmark Cuba Hawaii and the Philippine Islands, employing 335 missionaries and supporting 35 foreign schools and 13 hospitals with over 64,000 patients treated. The first Sunday in March marks a major mission offering across Christendom. A church planting in Manila near Manila Bay and a college in Tokio illustrate the society’s reach as plans continue.
Mr Sam Clement and wife moved to Thorndale with plans to start a mercantile business with his Cameron based brother Jack. Mrs G A Williamson learned of T J Norris death near Rosebud and brought four children to Thornville. Schroeder sells 55 bales of cotton for 8 40 and Thorndale Mercantile moves to new building. locals attend institute and main events share rural life notes.
Three new missionaries depart for Japan and China with several more promised this year. The church plans a strong mission push in the otherwise closed land of Thibdet, aiming to become the first religious body to take such a step there.
Experts predict a year of storms and earthquakes due to planetary positions. July and August may bring weather extremes, while September and October are expected to be stormy. In earthquake-prone regions, significant destruction is anticipated.
A meeting of the citizens is announced for next Tuesday night at the W O W hall to choose a committee to improve the cemetery ground. Thorndale progress is noted with hopes the sidewalk bill will cover all towns and end the mud. Various local residents are reported visiting relatives in Georgetown Rockdale Gardner Millville Ark Cavilla and Alabama connections.
Correspondent writes of Herbine as a unique medicine for indigestion loss of appetite sour mouth perspiration headache dizziness and depression. After a few doses the author claims complete relief and urges readers to try the 50 cent bottle at Thomas and Moore's Drug Store.
Cameron Water Power and Light Co advertises purchase rates for rags offering 3 cents per pound for clean white cotton rags and 2 cents per pound for colored cotton rags. 29 41
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