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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1930
Page
4
A fragment shows officer positions and historical pricing with figures such as President Editor and Manager and varying rates. The snippet includes ad rate figures like $1.50 and $2.00 and a page count reference 50, indicating a bygone era pricing layout.
The essay compares advertising to Aladdin's lamp, arguing its power to create wealth and growth. It praises advertising as a universal tool that has built factories, created jobs, and made products household names. It urges towns and merchants to adopt proactive thinking and use advertising to extend trade and foster good will throughout their regions.
A fragment claims a mule tail hair can forecast the weather, likening it to season forecasts but noting that accurate results depend on careful securing of the hair. The piece emphasizes opportunistic improvements for community prosperity if people recognize such odd methods.
In a Methodist church gathering led by Mrs. Howard Baskin, the Missionary Society announced new plans for the coming year. Leland Green will serve publicity, Bob Terry becomes social service chair, and circle meetings are to be abolished.
On Monday January 20 Adele Slama celebrated her ninth birthday at her parents L. F. Slama and wife home. Edna and Milady Slama led indoor games followed by a party game with pink and blue ribbons. Guests included Mildred Parma Mary Francis Allen Nei Horstmann Mildred Michalka Mel Ruth Sutter Harvey Sutter Rosa Le Matocha Robert Fichenhorst Magdalene Sutter Virginia Lindle John Lindle Magdalene Michalka Lou Jeachum Billie Balhorn Anni Michalka Thresa Michalka and Alice Striznek. Each guest received a candice whistle souvenir and Adele received many gifts despite the weather.
The family of George W Sledge expresses gratitude for condolences after his death on January 16 1930 and funeral January 20. They thank Christian friends F I S Society American Woodman Lodge and all who braved rain sleet and snow under Rev P R Humber. Hattie Sledge Izola Sledge Theresa C Johnson Willie Sledge Claude Sledge children.
Beginning Monday January 27 the Home Demonstration program schedules meetings for the Corinth 4-H and Woman H D Club Jones Prairie 4 H and H D Club Sharp 4 H and Duncan H D Club Hoyte 4 H and H D Club Gause 4 H Club. The program focuses on Preparing for Bay Chicks and planning and cutting the first article in each year of clothing.
The church invites worship at 9 45 a m and 11 a m with sermons on All Together in one Place and The Deity of Jesus The new motto All together at one place with one spirit and one purpose guides a six point plan aiming for full attendance to June 8 a tither program mass outreach teacher training clear tasks for officers and cash basis church business.
Mrs H E Garner hosted Good Cheer Club members and guests last Thursday afternoon with a postponed meeting. Guests included Mesdames Bert Miller and Earl Burke. High score went to Mrs J Z Young, low to Mr Sam McDermott. A collation of turkey and dressing grape jelly waldorf salad hot rolls cake and hot tea followed.
The obituary fragment mentions Lanel and Henry Sheffield with a surviving line noting a mother, father, and five brothers and sisters. No other details are provided.
Rev Atticus Webb superintendent of the Anti Saloon League of Texas will address the Methodist church next Sunday evening at 7 15 oclock his topic The Unfinished Task. Webb just returned from the national league meeting in Detroit and will share a strong message. Members of the Presbyterian and Christian churches are invited since their evening service is canceled.
The article notes a church service reminder with Dr Webb being heard. The pastor will preach at the 11 a.m. service and all other services will follow their usual hours.
Mrs Rush A Thomas entertained last Friday afternoon in honor of her sister Mrs Vernon McIntyre of Alpine. She introduced an innovation in game awards awarding prizes for grand slams a first game on a club bid and the first zero score in four hands along with the usual low and high scores and a guest remembrance for Mrs McIntyre. After the games the hostess served chicken slaking congealed salad pickled peaches and hot tea.
Weather could not stop the group as Mrs Judd Davis welcomed members to a club meeting. Four pastel decorated tables carried high and low prizes of carnation baskets and boudoir pillows. Hostess assisted by Mrs W O Newton served salad, fruit cake, and hot tea. Guests included Miss Adna Smith Mrs Rush Thomas Mrs Vernon Metniore and Mrs Newton.
At the regular meeting the Missionary Society named committees to handle the year's work, assigning duties and coordinating efforts across outreach, finance, missions, and auxiliary activities. Members were urged to begin preparations for upcoming events and projects.
Lillie Glaser aged 10 daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Glaser of Cameron Route 3 died Sunday at 3 AM. Funeral from the family residence at 10:20 AM Monday with Rev Sehane of the Lutheran church Buckholts officiating. Interment Bryant Station Cemetery Green Brothers in charge with pallbearers Fred Strutz Bill Matyastik John
Por Assessor and Collector Dan Tyson or Secretary Treasurer for City Attorney is noted. The snippet references municipal offices and official roles, indicating a local government context and potential electoral or appointment details. The text lacks additional dates or party names to specify a full outcome.
New Albany woman describes severe back and nerve pain plus sleeplessness before using Cardus. She says after several bottles she recovered health and urges others to try the remedy. The advertisement touts Cardus as derived from long-known medicinal herbs and cites many satisfied women.
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