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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1925
Page
14
A call for personal financial independence through practical money management and an industrial savings policy. The piece argues for public financial education and cooperative industry plans to reduce poverty and dependency, urging workers and firms to pursue disciplined saving toward a definite financial goal.
Milam County faces a bleak cotton year with estimates near 5000 bales and under a million dollars in value, yet residents remain hopeful due to strong bank support and general county health. Farmers have cut auto purchases and await rain to salvage cotton and fall feed crops while distress stories are treated with caution in central Texas.
The piece notes the 72 distinct Chinese money values including Kaikuan Tael Hankow Kuantung Esaoping Tookwai and Hang each differing by weight from the Hang silver ounce. It cites travelers using scales fail to prevent disputes over coin purity and weight across provinces and ports with Mexican Yuan Dragon Hong Kong and Hankow dollars circulating and interior copper cash complicating trade.
A depleted water supply is noted as the river rests at its lowest level in years, signaling potential shortages and calls for conservation measures amid dry conditions.
Henry Hairston, 50, a car repairman for the Santa Fe Railroad, was found unconscious on the Cameron road tracks. Slugged with a blunt instrument, he sustained a head wound and facial gash and was taken to Temple hospital in serious condition. Police suspect robbery.
Plans announced for a nurses home at Cameron Hospital. Dr. W. R. Newton says the training school for nurses will continue as before and the new building will provide a comfortable residence. The Cameron Hospital is among the largest in this region.
Billie Hill is killed in a shocking tragedy described as a sudden loss that leaves friends stunned. The piece recalls his bold cheerful nature and unselfishness, noting faults as part of humanity and honoring his bright presence now hidden in departure.
A heartfelt obituary honors Billie, a beloved boy whose passing leaves a void in family and friends. The notice speaks of his life in sunny and dark days, recalls his cherished voice, and asks blessings as he rests in Heaven. A close friend bears witness to his loss.
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