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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1935
Page
10
The Cameron Herald states second class mail status under the 1879 act. It explains that all resolutions, obituaries, and public entertainment notices with admission charges are charged at regular rates.
The piece argues Cameron should pursue quality of life over size or industry. With about five thousand residents, it urges adults to improve town facilities for children and foster a friendly, neighborly culture. The goal is civic progress through care, development, and shared endeavor.
The government must act to protect general welfare from selfish exploiters even if a company profits from forest clearing and river pollution. When factory activity harms settlers and public rights, government intervention is essential despite protests about property rights and contracts.
The Supreme Court has heard argument on the validity of Congress abrogating gold clauses in bonds mortgages and other debt instruments. The writers expect a proper legal ruling and urge protection of social justice and the people’s right to action through legislation to prevent economic and social upheaval.
The Hauptmann murder trial of the Lindbergh heir drew a national circus, reflecting poorly on American jurisprudence. The author questions the publicity and hopes the nation treats the tragedy with gravity while recognizing the defendant’s right to a fair life-threatening trial.
Benjamin Ullmo, a 26 year Devil's Island veteran, returned to France then willingly went back to the penal colony. He judged civilization by a stark view, condemning spiritual collapse and decline in conscience and intelligence. He noted material progress and moral laxity as less impressive while the immeasurable felt most striking.
Louisa counsels Joan Smith to avoid extreme saving and instead enjoy life while saving. She warns that excessive thrift can erode happiness and suggests budgeting for beauty, social activities, and small trips to broaden outlook.
A short column notes the arrogance of modern humanity and suggests the Devil's Island man may have the right perspective, provoking readers of the Herald to reconsider their self-perceived superiority.
Printer's Ink reports a 16 percent rise in advertising from 1933 to 1934, indicating growing business as advertisers spend when the public buys. The publication estimates total ad outlay at 700 million dollars in 1934, with newspaper advertising exceeding 500 million.
The Indiana Supreme Court reversed editor Don M. Nixon's contempt conviction, upholding the press right to criticize court action and judgments. The court stressed criticism is essential to the public and laws should not shield courts from scrutiny as long as functions are not impeded.
The article argues that the American federal system is young and local government must be efficiently run. It urges citizens to support officials who serve the public and to remove those who favor friends over the common good.
A brother editor counseled us to trumpet our achievements more boldly to the public, warning that readers and advertisers may overlook our work without stronger self promotion. The piece urges confidence in presenting local coverage with clear, compelling notes.
The Cameron Herald weighs the value of promoting trade at home and touts its role as a reading journal and advertising medium. It argues merchants benefit from local ads while warning against excessive self-promotion that may bore readers. The piece endorses supporting local business to keep dollars circulating within Cameron.
The article urges merchants buyers and press to work together to boost trade. It calls for conscientious, purposeful effort and predicts that skeptics will eventually recognize the potential and direction of progress.
Lumber identification in Ogden Utah likened to fingerprints by Co. Folsing of the U S Forest Service. Wood prints offer a positive method to identify timber and distinguish species and origins.
A jury awarded $8,000 after James Blane, 70, claimed a tickle caused him to startle and lunge into moving machinery. The incident led his employer to face the verdict.
Chicago case reports George Ratner killed during a hold up when the robber, angered by six dollars in his possession, shot him. Police are investigating the murder as a robbery and have not yet arrested a suspect.
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