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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
4
A. V. Smith Comments on Roads and Politics
A. V. Smith argues a county lacking good roads becomes outdated. He laments misuse of political power, notes rising auto traffic surpasses rail, and cites dangers. He also comments on Billy Sunday's Georgia visit and compels volunteerism over conscription. The piece includes local quips on Texas, drunks, policemen, and farming humor.
Learn to can while you can and serve all people
The piece urges Martha Ann to act with practical virtue. It argues honesty should be genuine, not strategic, and warns public officials against cynical politicking. It emphasizes serving the whole electorate, even those who did not vote for the official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Ann
Fencerail Smith
the Herald
Milansian asks how to deter bootlegger in dry territory
A reader asks for method to remove a bootlegger who supplies alcohol in a dry area. The suggested approach implies confronting the supplier will force the bootlegger to leave the reader’s district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milano
New speed law publicity urges strict penalties for violators
The piece argues for broad awareness of new speed laws and strong penalties for persistent violators. It stresses prudent economy and cautions against unrestricted desires, noting that meeting needs within limits benefits all and deters excess.
Can and can do your own fruits to beat high living costs
The passage urges housewives to save tin cans and use a little solder to can their own fruits and vegetables, arguing home canning helps reduce living costs and praising home canned goods. It also comments on wartime censorship, a local editor, conscription, and a farmer’s view on learning from hardship.
Prohibition Embrace Sparks Debate on Convicted Convictions
The Rosco Times praises ex Senator Willacy and Sam Sparks for joining the prohibition cause while arguing their past antis stance shows they act from sincere conviction. The paper urges recognizing any honest change as astute influence regardless of prior views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosco Times
Willacy
Sam Sparks
Prohibition
Banker Gives Away Common Kershaw Seed In Canonical Tale
A Killeen banker offers free common kershaw seed noting it is a widely grown vegetable that matures and thrives like a wild gourd. Described as part of the pumpkin family yet not resembling pumpkin in taste, the seed story ends with an unfinished aside.
The Versatile Kershaw Potato Described in Garden Report
The piece extols the kershaw potato, noting its superior flavor to regular potatoes. It thrives among corn, cotton, cane, or oats, requires little care, can keep indefinitely, and adapts to many cooking methods. It even grows to full size in oat or wheat fields without harming surrounding crops.
Chautauqua Comes to Cameron with Varied Star Lineup
The Chautauqua series visits Cameron June 8 to 9 featuring Bea u Camp and Little Women and the Pinadore Company with H M S Pinafore. Notable acts include Lou Beauchamp as The Humorous Philosopher and Edward Amherst Ott as a strong orator along with The Althea Players and The Metropolitan Men Singers performing across seven days with children’s Circus on the final morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Brooks Fletcher
Lou Beauchamp
Chautauqua
Edward Amherst Ott
Althea Players
Metropolitan Men
Ada Roach
W. S. Ellis
Harrison Keller
Stewart Wille
Walter Jenkins
Mlle
Madeleine Archinald
Ruby Norman
Peggy’’ Hill
Lyceum
Frank Ducrot
New York
Pinafore
Get Rid of Your Rheumatism Now
A local promotional note urges readers to try Chamberlain's Liniment to relieve rheumatism. It claims the relief justifies the cost and encourages action now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Joffre Pronunciation Sparks Daily Quips Across Texas
A collage of humor and critique appears from editors in Texas papers lampooning how to pronounce Joffre and mocking political practices. The State Press defends a full two syllables, while others note votes trades and government waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Honey Grove
Former anti prohibitionists in Austin seen forming insider circle
In Austin last Saturday the Democratic Good Government League heard three or four former anti prohibitionists including Sam Sparks Dan Watson and John G Willacy. They warned that only men on the list receive political favors from the administration and that a close Austin squad controls appointments harming state business. Georgetown Commercial remarks on inefficiency from political fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Good Government League
Austin
Sam Sparks
Bell County
Dan Watson
San Marcos
John G. Willacy
San Antonio
Georgetown Commercial
Market Square billiard hall hosts women players
In a ten by twenty billiard room on Market Square observers note 22 able bodied men watching women compete. The setting hints at social norms and labor comparisons tied to the Rio Grande region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Square
Rio Grande
Grubbing Hands Lacking Labor Will Like Vagrancy
A Browns ville Sentinel note flags labor famine risk with city saloons and dance halls as the lure for idle men. It argues lack of desire to work, not manpower, and suggests stronger vagrancy enforcement would push men to cabbage fields more than proclamations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Lemon Skin Beautifier From Lemons and Orchard White
Simple homemade lemon lotion promises to whiten and beautify skin. Mix juice from two lemons with three ounces of orchard white, strain, and bottle for a months long supply to smooth rough, red hands and improve complexion.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claims Cure Cash
Frank J. Cheney swears as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Notary A. W. Gleason attests on December 6, 1886. Company touts internal action and offers testimonials. sells through druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
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Santa Fe
Connection
Otto Forke, Jr
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CITY
S. A
A. P
S.A
T. P. A. and
Gunter Hotel
San Antonio, Texas
Percy Tyrrell
Mgr
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Ondrej
Cameron, Texas
Grove
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First National Bank
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