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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1914
Page
4
The column cites Mrs. Robert Goelet suing for divorce and notes the Goelets’ wealth at about 35 million dollars. It mentions Sam Sparks as a gubernatorial candidate and references various regional topics from newspapers, including tariffs, banks, mints, and coastal storms.
The San Antonio Express notes vast unused land could feed farmers while many toil without opportunity. The Austin Statesman cites a poll tax contest in Waco, little Austin involvement, and growing voting strength in Travis county ahead of July. Nonvoters risk isolation.
The Kosse Cyclone observes the contest tightening with Will H. Mayes leading prohibitionists and Sam Sparks endorsed by a majority of antis. It notes that Mayes gains antis in primaries while Sparks secures broad pro support, suggesting voters act on convictions over prejudice.
The piece urges that taxes be borne by the rich with large incomes and holdings while common households struggle to pay debts. It notes residents care less about governor electors and more about cash to improve living and farms, criticizing governors who promise only water and elbow grease.
The Grandview Tribune declines intervention arguing Mexicans should settle their conflicts themselves. It suggests four years could pass before escalation ends and imagines a destroyed region becoming a suitable nation for occupation thereafter.
The Williamson County Sun notes Mayes and Lane refuse to enter an elimination caucus and will campaign, suggesting pros may abandon hope of a pro governor while conservatives review the field and pick the best candidate from either side. The paper adds a rival view that conservatives among both camps will choose the strongest option offered, pro or anti.
The comptroller occupied rooms at a Fort Worth hotel for a prohibition mass meeting on the 24th. He vows not to resign, yet his presence implies others may bear the consequences while his allies praise him. Denison Herald expects praise from Drs Rankin and Gambrell in next writings.
Major Mose C Harris notes the Dallas death of a drugstore owner, and comments on newspaper practices and advertising. He reflects on Col Nat Washer's San Antonio dinner for 930 newsboys, the role of hotels, and how papers balance news with promotion. He also recalls Judge G B Gerald of Waco and his dramatic career, death, and cremation in St Louis.
Mayes of the Whitney Messenger blasts town leaders for inaction on road maintenance and uncollected road tax. He cites R. S. Dick Smith fixing a mud hole east of town as an example while the council and marshal lag, leaving the treasury empty. He warns more mud holes may appear if rain returns. The reply notes the town deserves Mayes's critique and questions citizen reaction.
A new Richmond enters the arena with Sam Sparks indicating willingness to serve as state chief executive for a two year term. The piece notes Sparks has long been seen as a governor candidate due to anticipated pressure and prior Dallas Fair discussions.
Sir Thomas Lipton will display a Ceylonese tea garden at the San Diego Exposition of 1915. He asserts tea plants can be successfully grown in San Diego and plans two acres of ground on the exposition site. Lipton will bring Ceylonese workers and women to serve tea in the garden.
A committee of the Young Men's Business League of Waco aims to raise 1500 from local business leaders to cover costs of hosting the Baraca Philathea Societies world convention in Waco next June. Delegates are expected from around the world. A Temple-A survey envisions an electric line between Waco and Marlin adding 2047 miles to the route.
Houston ski channel nearing service by March 15. Denison proposes water charge of 10 cents per 1000 gallons through March 1. Austin poultrymen ship over 50 thousand turkeys this season. 100 thousand birds expected from the city. Temple road district 4 votes $15,000 for highways. 34 residents in precinct, two opposed. Texarkana forms a stock camp with $20,000 capital to back a county fair. grounds prepared. Brenham farmers plant over 150,000 fruit and nut trees in two months.
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