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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1917
Page
1
In his inaugural address Governor Ferguson vows to honor the will of the people, dedicate himself to duty, and promote labor protection, education, and prosperity. He stresses unity across departments, public pledges, and the Democratic party’s advancing goals, inviting open doors to the legislature for joint work.
Mr Olson of the A M College will demonstrate terracing on Tuesday at the old Butte farm near Camer on and on Wednesday at the T S Henderson farm near Yarrellton also known as the Perkins farm. He comes at the request of Milam county farm demonstrator George Banzhaf. Teams and tools provided. all interested invited to attend and ask questions.
Mr Joe Kopecky earned a handsome 17 jewel Waltham wristwatch with a 20 year case after winning a wrestling bout Tuesday night in West Texas. The next evening he was treated to a banquet. Rev A A Wagnon preached at the Methodist church Sunday.
The Jeff Rogers Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy conducted a memorial service at the Methodist church on Saturday afternoon despite cold weather. The program featured songs Dixie and The Star of the West, performances by the Dixie Girls, readings on Milam County veterans who fought with Lee and Jackson, and talks by Civil War veterans and A. A. Wagnon, with Rev. Wagnon visiting from Denton.
Texas farmer GEO B TERRELL urges caution on cotton for 1917. He argues two short cotton crops, not a bumper year, stabilize Texas and the South. He warns high cotton prices lure overplanting and harm feed crops, urging more corn hogs and peanuts to protect state prosperity.
Denver mourns Col. William F Cody Buffalo Bill as the nation honors its famed scout. His body lies in state at the state capitol under the flag at half mast, 25 000 pass the casket, then a funeral at the Elks Home with processions led by police and Boy Scouts.
Excerpt from Hugh Nugent Fitzgerald in Fort Worth Record notes Terrell’s advice for cotton growers and emphasizes a timely warning for all farmers in the Cotton Belt.
Mrs Peter Braden hosted a surprise birthday party on Monday evening for her 63rd birthday. A large group of friends attended including Mesdames Krause McAtee McAtee Witte Tallent Aigner Marek Robi Aigner Mark Roth Streicher Robinson Litzman Tallent and Misses Hilda Althea Gleason Litzman Frendisen and Alice Braden. Refreshments of coffee and cake were served and the gathering closed with well wishes for happiness in the years ahead.
The Sidurians society will stage a full production of Alice In Wonderland at the school building Saturday night. All characters will appear in the form of a planned entertainment for the community. Admission is 25 cents for children and 35 cents for adults.
A cold snap gave way to unusually mild conditions that resembled early spring. Forecasters note temperatures climbed rapidly with sunshine improving outdoor conditions and prompting residents to enjoy milder weather than expected.
Three games were played on Cameron grounds Friday afternoon. The girls’ contest ended 8 to 6 with Rosebud ahead and Lavella Faulkner starred for Rosebud while Mary McLerran led Cameron. In the boys games Cameron won the first 34 to 5 with Luke Davis scoring 24 of Cameron’s 34 points, and Cameron also won the second 12 to 10 after the referee’s whistle.
Preparations for truck farming are under way across Milano country with hot beds emerging and tomato seed sowing starting now. Growers expect the truck industry to grow this year, noting sowing often begins mid January.
Mr D J Newman and family return to Cameron and will reopen the Commercial Hotel. Newman formerly ran the hotel and was a popular business figure. He arrives from Hampton Texas where the family had most recently resided. The welcome from the city is hearty.
Mr Robt E Robb of the Southwestern Paper Company Houston was here Friday and Saturday.
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