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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
2
The piece urges business people to keep operating despite war concerns and praises volunteering, conscription, and national duty. It comments on age eligibility, registration, and morale, while noting economic pressures and the need for resilience. It uses provocative quips about Roosevelt Bryan and a call for practical support like roads and goods.
A wartime column mixes humor and propaganda arguing boll weevils pose greater threat than Germans. It extols buy a bond as a patriotic duty, notes money limits, yet encourages every reader to contribute by producing more than they consume. It frames Mexicans and Texas politics in a combative tone while urging national effort.
The speaker argues against hoarding despite wartime fear. He says money is plentiful and production yields more value. Producers benefit the most, while non-producers should not expect relief. Employment remains strong and growing, ensuring jobs for workers.
The piece urges every reader to study the speed law passed by the thirty-fifth legislature for protection and rights. It calls for strict enforcement, arguing non-enforcement breeds crime and penalties are essential to realize the law’s benefits.
The speaker argues the blues are in a fit condition for justice, urges more energy and application from the public, says Americans have met tougher demands before, and warns not to listen to doom sayers while focusing on tangible progress and growth.
The Brownsville Sentinel notes a federal bone dry order banning liquor sales to officers and soldiers, making no quart or half gallon exception. It argues bone dry prohibits completely and questions pro prohibitionists about their stance and equity for soldiers. Comptroller Terrell is cited.
The article notes a federal order will force about five hundred saloons to shut down, including several in San Antonio, prompting a question about the meaning of prohibition. It also mentions ongoing home repair on the Baskins' house improving the neighborhood.
Aceon School hosts 9 45 a m Sunday preaching 11 a m and 7 15 p m Sunday Epworth League devotionals 3 p m Sunday Prayer Service 7 15 p m Wednesday. You are cordially invited to worship with Rev Harbin pastor.
Texas colleges with U S Department of Agriculture organize a two month food service drive due to grain scarcity and limited transportation. Volunteers Winnie Longmire and Motle Cass will visit Limestone County and Cameron for training and demonstrations on canning drying brining and using cotton flour and sorghum as wheat substitutes. Communities may request visits by writing Mrs T A Pope in Cameron by June 20.
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