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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1935
Page
6
General Hugh Johnson earned a reputation for loquaciousness while head of the NBA. He often spoke at length, and when asked about a large post with a business concern he said offers would rest on NRA publicity and pull in Washington, causing him faint nausea.
Stanley Baldwin argues Britain should foster self government in colonies to preserve loyalty and unity. He says teaching dependencies to govern themselves keeps an empire young and prevents decay, contrasting with past empires that failed to discover this secret. He links 1776 to a deliberate strategy for imperial vitality.
Citizens in Cameron debate town promotion stressing advertising as key to growth. Proponents cite California and Florida examples and warn against pursuing growth for growth’s sake, arguing strong community spirit and friendly civic atmosphere are worthwhile even without rapid material expansion.
The piece critiques a Hearst Washington Herald scoop about an execution in Richmond Virginia. It decries fake personal stories and calls for laws and punishment for frauds while praising small town papers for honesty and truthfulness.
Milam County residents soon have a chance to buy federal baby bonds. The bonds go on sale around March first with the President expected to buy the first issue. They are sold at a discount and mature at 25 dollars, earning interest over time. The plan is seen as largely political and may encourage public involvement in government finances.
The Herald questions silver buying and value proposals recalling history of silver as currency. Reports describe China facing a rapid drain of silver, high interest rates, and a political push by Japan pressuring China for concessions affecting trade dynamics.
The Junior League condemns paid endorsements by leaders of society and praises a league policy banning use of the Junior League name to endorse commercial products or services. The piece attacks cash-for-endorsement schemes as insincere and fraudulent.
The article profiles Mr. Clinton L. Bardo, president of the National Manufacturers Association and the New Jersey Taxpayers League, highlighting his past as New York Shipbuilding Company president and alleged use of political pressure to preserve business for his firms. It cites accusations of a cartel to divide government work and raise warship prices, plus urging New Jersey officials to oppose government loans to competitors.
The text argues that Government expenditures can be increased by Big Business practices, portraying the group as the loudest advocate of economy. It also suggests that interference in trade and competition may be acceptable to Big Business in political eyes.
The American Newspaper Publishers Association Bureau of Advertising reports national advertisers spent about 349.5 million dollars in 1934 with newspapers capturing 46.7 percent of that total. Magazines 22.5 percent, chain broadcasts 12.2 percent, outdoor 7.4 percent. Local advertising favors newspapers even more.
A progressive village urges officials to acquire land now for parks and playgrounds to serve future needs. The piece argues Cameron will grow and land will not be cheaper, so timely action is essential to make the town an ideal city through broad development.
The Choir hosted a well planned party with refreshments. The Sunday School study course drew over 64 participants this week with classes taught by Mr. Duckworth and the pastor. The District Sunday School and BTU Convention gathers in Taylor next Tuesday, covering 9 associations and 14 counties. The pastor starts Sunday evening sermons on Perils of the Modern Home beginning with the Automobile at 7 30.
Mrs Vernon McIntyre hosted the Wednesday and Friday contract bridge clubs at her sister Mrs Rush A Thomas home. A Valentine motif appeared in decorations and table accessories. Wednesday guests included Mrs Ed Taylor Mrs Gee Graves Miss Aetna Smith and Mrs Rosh Thomas. Friday participants were Mrs R D Brown Mrs Alex Triggs Mrs W A Bonds and Mrs S Kestenbaum. Salads were served after games.
The Methodist church Women’s Missionary Society met Monday afternoon with Mrs. Bob Young leading the lesson and a brief playlet by Mesdames Ray Burke, W. G. Harsha, and W. B. Den S on. Mrs. J. Coy Williams lectured on Can We Teach Christian Living as part of Parent Education series. John Young of Archer City visits his mother Mrs. Callie Youngs. K. C. McKee had a second Cameron Hospital operation and is resting well.
Clarence Porter Dodge aged 41 died in Los Angeles last week and was returned to Houston for burial attended by Judge Jeff T Kemp and his wife. Dodge, born in Cameron, was an assistant sales manager for the Texas Company in Los Angeles and is survived by his widow, a son, a daughter in Los Angeles, three brothers H W Dodge of New York D Kemp Dodge of Houston and Harry T Dodge of Tulsa and a sister Mrs Kemp Dean of Houston.
Agnes Marie Paseman five is reported resting easier at her grandmother Mrs. Mary Heintze's Cameron home after typhoid fever. Her parents recently died in Cameron and she stays with Grandmother Heintze who provides care. Frank Heintze Sr and son Frank Jr near Cameron are sick but improving. Mrs Webb Toodh of Cameron visited her father Charles Butts of Maysfield who is also improving.
Rural schools in Milam county are invited to enter events in an Invitation Track Meet to be held Saturday March 9. Preliminaries start at 1 p.m. and the final runs at night. Notify entries to Chas. M. Hicks by Sunday March 3.
Magno lia agent Jesse Brock reports a break in at a Santa Fe warehouse on Friday night. A small adding machine and a flashlight were stolen.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and death of a husband and father. Thanks Dr. C. F. Everett and friends for floral offerings. A visitor from the Marak community, Herry Hiavacek of Route 3 Cameron, praised the Herald and discussed beliefs about social justice arising from economic abuses.
Oliver Stewart will deliver an address at First Methodist Church Monday night March 18. The event is a community meeting discussing liquor traffic concerns.
The Friendship Class led by Mrs Cecil Cul pepper met for the monthly business session at First Baptist Church. Miss Gusrie Row lett and Ray Duckworth led duties. Fifteen members and three guests attended with a social hour to close.
Mrs. Maude Crafton of Belleville DL says Cardus eased years of irregular trouble and cramping after weeks of use. She notes quicker relief, improved health, and urges others with similar symptoms to try Cardus, priced at $1.
The Ad Hall Home Demonstration Club met February 15 at Mrs. D. K. Hall's home with eight members and two visitors Miss Bertha Marak and Mrs. E. C. Baker. Mrs. Hall demonstrated bedding and pruning roses. Future meetings start at 2:00. The next gathering will be March 1 at Mrs. Will Anderle's home with a Botulism Poisoning program. W. C. Wofford, Taylor attorney, attended to business. Miss Helen Looney of Ben Arnold visited her aunt Mrs. G. B. Taylor.
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