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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
4
The race lists R. R. Tyson L. L. Blaylock and John W. Barrett as contenders for the sheriff position. Voters await campaign platforms and debates as filings confirm the slate.
The Commercial Club endorses the start of free mail delivery for Cameron. It cites facilities in the new Federal building and ample receipts to justify the service. With citizen cooperation, mail should reach homes soon.
An editorial urges Cameron residents to help procure Free City Mail Service and praises Alderman John Dobbins for street improvement efforts. It reminds readers that civic duty supports soldiers and asks if locals are doing their full duty to back them.
Citizens National Bank completed a new vault and refinished interior with a fresh exterior coat. The upgrades provide a spacious work environment and improved service opportunities for customers. The improvements are presented as progress in community banking.
Messrs Coleman and Eplen have opened a Columbia Phonographs and records department in their Cameron Furniture Co store. A new cozy corner at the front offers a first class listening area with ice water and a welcoming atmosphere for customers.
The Mothers Club and Civic League push a city park project to equip a playground and story hour for Cameron children at a very small cost. This proposal aims to provide early recreation and reading activities, enhancing local family services and community cohesion.
Miss Minnie Wolf leads a campaign urging Cameron organizations and citizens to support children by welcoming them to the area and adding attractions for the little folks. The appeal seeks active local participation and funding for uplifting initiatives.
The Cameron community welcomes the continuation of J Garri son as joint agent for the Santa Fe and Sap railroads, praising his fourteen years with the railroad and expressing best wishes for him E E Keith and family as they depart Cameron under McAdoo's consolidating program.
Milam County War Board announces applications for registrants with grammar school education and mechanical experience. Call 595 seeks instruction at College Station up to June 8. Call 569 seeks instruction at Camp Mabry up to June 20. An additional call invites eligible Black registrants to Prairie View Normal and Industrial College for mechanical training.
The Hamilton Herald argues women should exercise voting rights granted by the war era reforms. It says the President advocated enfranchisement and predicts the majority will vote, viewing the right as a duty to balance government power and support national effort.
A letter from T F Hardy Milam County Food Administrator explains that farmers who grow their own wheat may keep enough for their family and workers until the next harvest, may grind it as needed, and must sell any surplus to licensed grain dealers. He also notes ginners and cotton seed operators must secure a Federal license before starting.
An advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE as a tonic and laxative that avoids nervousness or head effects. It asserts superior relief compared with ordinary preparations and notes a signature line for EH. W. GROVE with a 30c price reference.
The Texas Odd Fellows essay urges support for the WWI effort. It frames American soldiers as defending democracy and Liberty, condemns German aggression, and calls on mothers to uphold allied standards while honoring forefathers. It contrasts justice with imperial ambition and exhorts charity toward civilians.
Food Administrator urges purchase limits on bread from bakers due to restricted flour supply and inability to meet all demands. The appeal seeks conservation to ease shortages and ensure essentials remain available for all households.
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