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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1927
Page
6
The text records a mail matter classification from Cameron Texas under the 1879 Act. It cites President and Vice President without further details.
A reflection on how Valentine customs have faded from the paper lace and embroidered gloves of the past to today’s costlier, less symbolic gifts. The piece recalls Pepys on February 14 1661 and notes the loss of comic valentines that mocked officials and rivals, blaming changing social norms.
The article promotes a community spirit to advance Cameron by uniting citizens behind a proposed project. It urges eliminating minor prejudices and pulling in one direction to make Cameron the best city in the state, aiming to leave a lasting, inspirational legacy for future generations.
Marcellus E. Foster formerly with the Houston Chronicle becomes editor of the Houston Press. As founder and longtime directing head of the Chronicle he earned nationwide notice. Foster began as editor on February 7, bringing his experience to Scripps-Howard’s Texas publication.
A playful reflex essay on temperament as a mix of moods and emotions. It suggests a month long mirror test to map changes, then advises balancing mood swings to avoid social and legal trouble, noting quirks about manners and restraint. It ends with a quip about pride and the gods.
E H GOOD of Fort Worth recalls a bygone country hoedown with fiddlers, square dances, and a punch of rustic charm. He laments modern times while celebrating log cabin dances, old tunes like Sally Goodwin and Turkey in the Straw, and the social mood of the square.
Old Fashioned Dance advertised for February 1 with admission ten and twenty five cents. Local visits include Mr and Mrs D T Harkrider and son Harry from Abilene to visit Jeff Kemp in Cameron. Mentions Mrs C M Davis of Fort Worth visiting in Cameron and exchanges on furniture values.
The program list shows Sunday School at 0:45 a.m. Young People’s Service League at 1:30 p.m. and Evening Prayer and Sermon at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday February 13.
Pecan owners attended a budding demonstration Friday led by Geo. Banzhai and Rom berg from the pecan nursery. The event, at Mrs. Kathryn Robbins’s yard, saw dehorning of trees with budding planned later, amid rising interest in pecan culture and assistance from Mr. Banzhoef. Miss Jane Caten resigns to join Citizens National Bank in Lubbock. wishes from friends.
Mrs E J Bradley Miss Mildred Bradley and Mrs Barron of Calvert shopped in Cameron Monday. Remember the Old Fashioned Square Dance at Wayside Inn Saturday Night February 12 Admission 10 and 25 cents. Mr and Mrs C E Porterfield went to Temple where Porterfield had an operation at Santa Fe Hospital Saturday and is recovering. Miss Jane Caton will leave for Santa Anna then Lubbock for a banking position. New Home Sewing Machines at Exchange Furniture. Elizabeth Adams of S W T T C San Marcos returned home. We buy and sell second hand furniture. Hallie J Wofford returned from Port Arthur Beaumont and Kansas City visits. Washington Birthday and St Patrick Day tally cards etc. J P Hefti of Mayfield was in Cameron Saturday and called at the Herald office. Hefti has been a long time reader and subscriber.
W. H. Ezzell, a Buckholts farmer, stopped in Cameron on Monday and renewed his newspaper subscription for another year. He runs a thriving business and diversifies his efforts with new ventures in bags beads necklaces and earrings as he supports the local paper.
Saturday night event at Wayside Inn features old time music and contemporary jazz. Miss Clyde Baskin of Southwestern University visits her mother Mrs. Howard Baskin. local business Exchange Furniture Company promotes linoleum, floor coverings, rugs, lampshades, and gift items at New Cameron Drug Company location.
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