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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1926
Page
6
The piece reflects on Valentine Day sentiments and the progression from premature attraction to lasting affection. It discusses how young people once sent intense messages, the risks of impulsive romance, and how marriages grow from steady effort and shared goals rather than first sight passion.
The article argues war unsettles nations and youth, steering many after conflicts away from prior homes and jobs. It compares post Civil War westward migration with World War II era limits, noting cost of farming and reduced adventure leading some to crime, then suggests recovery through steady work and patience.
The article notes stricter community views on schooling and truancy. It argues parents often cause gaps by keeping children home for farm work, harming learning and ambition. Cameron families are urged to ensure absolute regular attendance unless illness prevents it.
A fragmented note recalls Saint Valentine’s Day as a time for kind messages and friendship cards among youths. It hints at how the tradition is remembered even in busy times and suggests a light, gentle approach to exchanging greetings.
Readers are urged to consider buying at home rather than traveling or ordering from catalogs. Local stores reportedly have lower overhead and can match prices while offering desired stock. Support your town by choosing local merchants to keep the community progressing.
The article argues that crowded town layouts create an unfavorable impression. It notes older towns often packed homes close together and recent land divisions reduced lot sizes. It advocates planning new tracts with ample space around houses to encourage pride and beauty in property.
An editorial argues towns lose charm when litter accumulates and urges training in schools and clubs to curb waste. It proposes ongoing street cleaning as a needed, affordable measure to preserve orderly, attractive streets and buildings.
The piece urges Texas and Southern farmers to reduce cotton acreage to raise prices and profits. It notes Texas planted 18 million acres yielding about 6 million bales, half of national production, and proposes cutting Texas to 4 million bales and the South to two thirds. Diversification and crop rotation would boost farmer income.
Edward Markham paints a tribute to a heroic figure built from the western wilderness. The poem links the man to forests prairies and rivers, tracing his rise from log cabin to Capitol and his tireless stand against wrong. It ends with a cedar-like fall and a lone sky.
In a brief note White thanks loyal friends for their votes in the only aldermen contest on the ticket. He pledges to work for the people and to use his oath of office to apply his best efforts toward beneficial government.
Hope Ev Lutheran Church Buckholts to hold a German language service on Sunday February 14 at 10 30 am. Saturday and Sunday school as usual. Everyone is welcome. W Flierl Pastor.
R. T. Clifton of Rockdale was a Cameron visitor on Monday, stopping by local shops and exchanging greetings with residents.
Political notice from Raymond Dees thanks Cameron voters for their primary endorsement. He pledges a square deal and continued public service to taxpayers, signing off as Dan Tyson.
Mr and Mrs W H Tucker and Mrs Anderson of Waco spent a few days with Mr and Mrs Charles Price this week.
Miss Agnes Macal of Waco visits her aunt Mrs Bill Marak and stays as a guest at her home.
The writer thanks numerous supporters from his campaign and acknowledges being misled by false reports during the primary. He expresses gratitude for every vote and says he holds no ill will toward friends who supported him and remains grateful for their loyalty.
A vintage remedy claims Sage Tea and Sulphur, compounded as Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur, safely darkens faded or gray hair. The preparation is applied with a sponge or brush to a strand at a time, yielding darker, glossier hair by morning and after a few uses, making the user look younger.
For over 40 years the Mall’s catarrh remedy is touted as an effective treatment. The product includes an ointment for local relief and an internal tonic that works through the bloodstream to reduce inflammation. Sold by all druggists J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
Mr and Mrs Frank Dreher of Tracy were guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Wolle last Sunday.
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