This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1927
Page
6
Official notice lists Jefferson White as editor and manager and details postal classification. It shows office in Cameron Texas and outlines subscription pricing for Milam and surrounding counties and other zones, with rates for different terms and durations.
A reflection on humanity's battle with nature, asserting science, medicine, education, and technology have extended life expectancy. It argues progress in three decades could yield an average lifespan of about 75 years in thirty more, noting advances in transport, communication, astronomy, and archaeology as evidence of conquest.
The article extols the automobile as a national benefit providing transportation, pleasure, travel, and employment while noting downsides. It highlights how driving opens the country and connects urban and rural areas but warns that excessive use could hamper national business and production if owners chase every urge to travel.
The note urges active pursuit of development and wealth to keep growth local. It argues a city must be attractive to people and capital, or resources will move elsewhere. The writer stresses targeting Cameron and parks as key elements in pulling in investment and residents.
The article urges developing playgrounds entertainments churches and schools to stimulate growth. It warns idle cities lose advantages and calls for natural attractions and better appreciation of individual worth to spur cooperation and progress.
A fragment discusses Socrates being condemned by a jury, noting his defense remark about weather indifference. It suggests his stance that concern over temperature and discomfort is wasted, a philosophy still seen as sound.
The piece notes that 300 year old umbrellas likely belonged to friends, contrasts self determination with modern children, and highlights a ten ounce largest sapphire along with a larger saphead.
The Mr and Mrs Bridge Club will meet biweekly instead of weekly in the future. Mr Vernon Roberts and Mrs Roberts will host the members on next Tuesday night.
Mrs. Alex Triggs, former pupil of Mrs. Bishop, sang three numbers on a Waco radio program broadcast from Waco station W.J.A.D. The selections were Danny Boy The Morning Wind and I Bring You Heartsease. Cameron friends sent messages and many from across the state joined in the audience.
Mrs Goodhue Smith and her young son visited the home of Mr and Mrs H F Smith Sr in Waco for a recent stay.
Copy advert claims Blue Star Soap cleans affected parts then uses Blue Star Remedy to penetrate skin, kill germs, stop itching, and heal eczema dermatitis cracked hands poison oak ring worm sunburn old shin sores and more. Prices 60c and 1.00 jar soap 25c.
Miss Nettie Mae Young and Joseph Palmer quietly wed in Cameron on Thursday afternoon and returned to Rockdale to announce the marriage. The bride, daughter of Mrs Annie Young Wilson, studied at Rockdale Public School. the groom, a Houston native, is a geologist for the Texas Pacific coal and oil Co. with Marlin headquarters. The couple then headed to Houston to visit Palmer’s mother.
The W M A met in four circles with members and visitors noted. Upcoming hostings for January February March birthdays are planned at the Baptist Sunday School Annex. Sunbeams meet Sundays at 2 PM. Girls Auxiliary convenes Saturday 9 AM and Sunday 2 PM. Royal Ambassadors meet Sunday 2 PM at the Annex.
The Aid Society gathered Monday afternoon at Mrs. Felicia Morgan’s home with fourteen in attendance. Mrs. Guy Slocomb led missionary study. papers on Africa were read by Mrs. Ray Burke and Mrs. Morgan. A galad plate with hot coffee was served. next meeting is at the church next Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Rush Thomas hosted a bridge party at her Hefley Heights home last Friday afternoon for her sister Mrs. Cood hue Smith of Waco. Three tables played a series of games with Mrs. Jas. Watson taking high score and a deck of cards awarded. Miss Winnie Henderson received a bookmark for consolation. Hostess gift to the honoree was two decks of cards. A combination salad and ice course was served.
On Tuesday evening Mrs Jery Kemp entertained several friends of her sister Mrs F L Adams of Jackson Mississippi at her home The guests recalled school days when Rosa Kemp before marriage to F L Adams was a Merry group member Radio programs from stations including J A D at Waco were enjoyed Mrs Adams will be remembered as Rosa Kemp and a salad plate with hot tea concluded the gathering
Mrs. S. A. Cottle hosted the Wednesday bridge club at Cameron Country Club with a pink and green theme. Little Mary Ellen Cottle wore pink and passed score cards. hostess and daughter served a green salad on handpainted trays, each with a vase of Persian violets. Guests included Mesdames F. B Cable, Alex Triggs, H. F. Smith Jr, W. A. Bonds, Rush Thomas, Oxsheer Smith, Vernon Roberts, Tiff Moore and Miss Reina Smith.
Hope Lutheran Church Buckhology announces a German service at 10 30 a m and an English service at 7 00 p m next Sunday Saturday and Sunday school at the usual time Everyone is welcome Pastor W Flierl invites parishioners and neighbors to attend
The Methodist Missionary Society met at the church Monday afternoon for Bible Study with good attendance. Mrs. W. O. Triggs led the lesson and all in attendance joined in discussion. Mrs. Lee Batte presided at a short business session. Next Monday the Federated Church Societies of Cameron meet in the Junior room of the church basement to elect officers for Federation.
Mrs John Watson hosted the Forty Two Club at her East 18th street home last Thursday afternoon. Three tables were set amid ferns pot plants and decorations conveying a refined social gathering.
The Presbyterian Auxiliary held last Monday sessions in three circles. Circle one with Mrs C W Lawrence had four attendees and served salad and hot tea. Circle two with Mrs Frank Lesovsky also had four attendees and served caramel nut pie and hot coffee. Circle three met with no participants.
The Baptist Sunday School held a Thursday evening meeting in the Sunday School Annex with forty four teachers and officers. Ray Burke presided as superintendent and Charlie McGehee read the quarterly report. A talk by Mr. Hutcherson and an outline of the year’s work by Mr. Black followed a musical program. The banquet was prepared by the Primary and Beginners Department. Mrs Judd Davis and Misses Gla Davis and Helen Blaylock visited Mrs J E Holtzelaw in the Woodson Sanitarium Temple on Sunday.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.