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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1916
Page
2
The text notes the Honey Grove Signal turning twenty five years old and recounts local editorials on preparedness, politics, and reactions to leaders like Bryan and Garrison. It reflects a frontier newspaper voice debating Mexico, vigilance, and cost of defense while poking fun at readers and editors.
The piece argues the United States should grant independence to the Philippines within four years. It contends Manila’s capture by Dewey would not have harmed the U S and that the islands have been an expensive experiment. It asserts natives should decide self government at their own expense.
Reports say a rich oil field was struck near Santa Anna in Coleman county. The town saw a rush to Santa Anna and a quick return home as most find little money in the oil trade, with a few profiting mainly by swindling others.
Louise Brandies of Boston appointed to the United States Supreme Court vacancy created by Justice Lamar's death. He is the first Jew elevated to the high court in American history and is described as eminently qualified for the position.
The public rush to preparedness urges a pause to decide what kind of readiness is actually desired before embracing a form that may be unwanted.
The Banking and Insurance Department reports Texas state banks, eighteen institutions, hold about thirty million dollars more in deposits than last year, beating prior records. National banks in the state also show strong prosperity, with southern financial conditions better than for the past three years.
The text questions diverting two hundred eighty thousand dollars in fines from breweries to Confederate pension. asks if nations go to war for cause and urges adherence to conviction over party pressure. cites Jasper county opposition to President's preparedness policies and a call for representatives to follow their own beliefs.
The piece discusses tax sale notices in Texas papers and the risk of not recouping costs when sales underperform. It notes some papers reject ads lacking guaranteed payment and argues newspapers should protect themselves. It also reports on Methodist Episcopal Church, South views on union talks and dancing prohibitions, stressing individual conscience.
Jeff D. Cammer operates a local suit pressing delivery service offering pressed garments for 50 cents. Contact via phone 333. Classified notice appears in the 42-2t column.
Cameron Texas February 22 1916 Jno Watson announces his Democratic candidacy for District Judge in the 20th Judicial District noting Judge J C Scott will not seek re election He cites current Milam County duties and limited time to meet voters before the primaries but seeks support citing ten years as Milam County Judge as qualification.
Columnist Bob Gresham quips about baby rattlers at age conventions and compares wartime legality to expediency. He recalls German admission that the Lusitania killings were wrong yet not illegal, and likens it to the Texas cowboy ethic of act first, judge later.
Announcement column lists candidates for the 20th Judicial District including County Attorney Robt. M. Lyles Sheriff Allen Hooks Constable Precinct 1 Bob Elliott Will English and Justice of the Peace Precinct 7 Cleve McCall.
The slate lists Sam Hefley for Mayor Henry Hefley for Alderman Geo T Graves for Attorney S M Burns Jr for Marshal J E Holtzclaw for Assessor and Collector Dan Tyson and Matt B Bailey as Secretary and Treasurer.
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