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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1917
Page
2
A collection of editorials and opinions from small papers discussing dry states, political bets on Comptroller Terrell for governor, church-greed versus charity, Cameron's lack of celebratory spirit, and social double standards on repentance. Notes urge work over welfare and critique public morality with pointed examples.
The text urges calm and resilience during wartime, urging merchants to keep business as usual and farmers to continue farming. It warns against borrowing trouble and emphasizes maintaining normal routines to meet future hardships. It promotes acting with steadiness and preparedness rather than panic.
The speaker urges diligence and adherence to one vocation, urging people to sell what they can, settle debts, and invest in what is needed. It contrasts sloth with success in both peace and war, warning against letting distractions like cockleburs ruin productive fields.
Rosa Stuckey and Jos McElwrath were married at Travis Baptist church on Saturday July 14 at 4 PM. The ceremony featured The Rosary sung by Neva Davison and Mendelssohn’s Wedding March by Mrs Brooks, with an arch of white willows. The bride wore king blue taffeta and bridal letters S M hung above. They will reside on Martin Avenue Ben Arnold and traveled to Houston and Galveston after the ceremony. Out of town relatives attended from Alabama Louisiana and Ben Arnold.
W R Hall pastor appeals to all in a brief revival meeting to attend the closing service Friday night. He notes strong singing and scriptural preaching, with several unsaved attendees already converting and many Christians profiting from the meetings.
Mr Major Looney of Branchville and Mr Herbert Yaeger of Maysfield were in Cameron on Saturday. Miss Ada Stevens heads to Wallis, Miss Vera Davis visits Estelle Coleman, Miss Mary Ruth Kneibel visits Lois Stribling. Mrs Cammer and child go to Houston. Clara Dawson visits Fort Worth. Rent notice shows a 4 room cottage near square. Bargains abound as locals visit friends, buy and sell valuables.
Mrs C F Spiller is in Houston visiting her daughter Mrs R A Yaws.
Classified note offers a furnished and an unfurnished dwelling for rent with all conveniences. Contact details appear truncated but indicate a rental inquiry.
Local printer affirms commitment to quality with precise ink, bold typography, and reliable turnaround. Offers custom business cards, posters, labels, and stationery for professionals and individuals seeking sharp, durable results.
The document lists Red Cross fund totals and disbursements for 1917 including sustaining memberships, subscriptions, and balances. It names H J Hill as War Council secretary and W J Leppert as AR director, with money order fees and funds on hand as of June 2, 1917. It notes payments for books anatomical charts and dues by money order.
Mrs. G. A. Weathersby and daughters Cora and Yada camp with friends near Buckholts. Mrs. Frank Lesovsky and her children return home after visiting relatives in Caldwell last week.
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