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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1918
Page
2
District officers for the county tax assessor position were announced, naming Newton McDonald as the key appointee. The announcement outlines assignment roles and expected duties within the county administration.
The notice lists Democratic primary candidates with positions for city offices including Assessor and Collector Dan Tyson and Secretary-Treasurer Matt Bailey, plus Attorney S. M. Burns Jr. and others. It urges war stamps purchases, comments on governance and voting ethos, and notes cotton ginning figures for Ellis, Williamson, and Milam counties in 1917.
A local appeal urges patience with phone operators and promotes buying War Saving Stamps to share wartime burdens. It notes Center Texas success with a $11,000 stamp sale and calls Cameron to act. It references a Progressive Farmer piece urging welcoming new renters and announces Travis County prohibition election set for February 13.
The 15th district election covering the whole county except one precinct was voided by the commissioners court and a new election was ordered. Officials cited illegal voting by enemy aliens who had not completed naturalization before the war declaration as the reason.
Local editorials urge public responsibility and national policy shifts. Commentary from Kosse Cyclone and Milano Gazette urges support for public institutions, taxation, and prohibition change. Notes from Rosebud News and Lindale Reporter discuss governors, banking habits, and wartime service, while Browsville Sentinel praises wartime mobilization and resilience.
The History Club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Tom Denson's Hefley Street home.Mrs. Will Triggs led the program on South American Missions and roll call echoed My favorite hymn. Hostess served a two course menu including creamed brains hot biscuits butter coffee and cake.
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