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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1918
Page
2
Authorized by party delegates to announce officers for the upcoming Democratic Primary on Saturday July 27 1918 Newton McDonald named for County Tax Assessor and others to be decided by voters.
City officers list for the Democratic Primary on February 11 includes Mayor Sam Hefley Assessor and Collector Dan Tyson Secretary and Treasurer Matt Bailey and Attorney S M Burns Jr Only white male citizens with a poll tax receipt may vote in July primaries Have you obtained yours yet The column praises the legislative investigating committee and anticipates good results
The treasurer reports one million dollars in general revenue and seven hundred thousand in school funds on hand January 1 and expects a deficit to persist from July through year end. The speaker notes the nation and federal government are not in the war, but implies eventual action will occur with patience.
The speaker claims more Texans are serving in France than from any other state asserting that higher population means fewer slackers in Texas and stronger enlistment.
Cold wind and snow did not deter Cameron firefighters as they answered the alarm and stayed on duty until the danger passed, earning the town’s pride in its brave department.
Citizens urged to observe meatless and wheatless days and buy Liberty Bonds and Thrift Stamps. Support the Red Cross and YMCA to aid the war effort and contribute to victory.
The paper argues that government control leads to waste and inefficiency yet claims Uncle Sam will take down profits. Readers question how such profits exist if ownership is fully public and wonder where any gains would come from under such a system.
Be wary of losing voting rights due to unpaid poll tax. Warning that a county and city election are upcoming. Uncle Bill Alex Bonds notes ready receipts for every applicant, with a dollar and six bits needed to pay.
The article states five additional negro soldiers are to be executed, bringing the death penalty total to eighteen. It argues such sentences might curb northern brutality but warns the negro may gain little from experience and another outbreak could occur elsewhere, noting a perceived southern negro differs due to closer white black race contact.
The piece argues that military camps in towns are not harmful to society. It contends there are as many gentlemen in the army as out of it and that some soldiers and non soldiers alike may be ungentlemanly. It asserts a society that cannot accept this fact and apply discrimination is poor if such a society exists.
W. D. Cowan of the San Saba Star argues against government ownership of railroads and predicts government ownership. He also predicts distilleries will not reopen, signaling real prohibition. He notes federal prohibition would curb bootleggers while the federal government acts decisively.
Advertiser W. S. Peterson invites owners of farms ranches timber tracts or city property to describe their land and offer best price. Contact 214 Peerless Building Waco Texas with details.
Mrs. George Lewis of Pittsfield New York reports her five year old son suffered through a cold for two to three weeks before Cham berlain's Cough Remedy was started. She notes rapid improvement and quick recovery after beginning the medicine.
An advertisement urges readers to buy Dean's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo New York, noting a price of 60 cents at all dealers and referencing Mr Moseley's use of the product.
The advertisement urges readers with stomach troubles to try Chamberlains Tablets noting many have been restored to health and the cost is only 25 cents making a trial worthwhile.
The Mansfield Mirror urges readers to carry their own load while the Waco Times Herald notes Earl Mayfield's high railroad commissioner vote and Alli son Mansfield's amused reply about friends possibly voting for him.
A short note suggests alternative family income plans where the man remains at home after supper and the woman stays after breakfast. The tone mirrors a rural periodical advice column from Palo Pinto Star.
The writer notes knitted sweaters scarves and other homey goods from women boost morale for soldiers. These comforts show support and solidarity, making the troops feel backed and prepared to face any hardship.
Mrs. J. F. Duncan notes that in 1917 she sold cream butter turkeys chickens and eggs totaling 315.10 before family consumption. Vegetables were sold but not recorded. The item ends with a call to economic thrift.
The Killeen Herald notes a broad field for governor this year with Gov. Hobby Atty. Looney Earl Mayfield and Governor Ferguson all in contention. Ferguson asserts candidacy though viewed as politically Down-and-out by the paper.
An ad warns calomel is harmful causing sickness and loss of work and promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable substitute. It claims the product cleanses the liver without salivation and can be given to children.
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