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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
9
Sir Geo. Buchanan told a Russo-British Society meeting in Petrograd that autocracy is an anachronism in the twentieth century and Russia must defend and consolidate its new freedom. He praised French and British allies for keeping German forces west and safeguarding Russia’s liberties amid the revolution.
The Yarrellton News notes family visits and illnesses including Mrs Buck Britton and Mrs Ance Wilkerson. It reports dry weather worry, rain prayer meetings, and travels by Cameron visitors and local residents. It also records the death of an ex Southern Pacific messenger from a train accident, with burial at Oak Hill and survivors.
Funeral services for William O. Womack of Alexandria Louisiana were held Monday June 4 at the home of Dr. and Mrs. J C Reese in Cameron. Rev W G Harbin and Rev B B Blaylock officiated at 4 p m. Accidental death noted in report.
The Herald urges readers to buy Liberty Loan Bonds before Friday, noting even $50 denominations enable widespread patriotic support. It highlights safety, tax advantages, and a 3 1 2 percent yield, arguing bonds can be exchanged for future issues at par if better rates arise.
County Clerk issued notices this week listing pairs Chas J Lewis with Lillie B Manner D K Hall with Lillian Bain Thomas Townsend with Bettie Johnson Abner Johnson with A B Rogers Jasper Tennon with Lucille Jarmon J C Couch with Essie Hodge and property transfers including rate tracts priced at 450 W S Jensen to M E Fisher lot 3 block 1 A Moerbe add to Tearndale priced 150 and T S Henderson to Ben Mc Neil 102 acres on James Dunn grant priced 800
Under Miss Molle Cass guidance a Department of Agriculture canning demonstration will be held in Cameron on June 13 14 and 15. All interested in food conservation should attend. Women from other communities may request Miss Cass services by writing Mrs. T. A. Pope Cameron promptly.
The list shows registered owners and vehicles including Judd Jones Cameron Buick Jim Neiast Cameron Ford F M Johnson Rogers Ford John Watson Cameron Buick E A Blasienz Rosebud Ford Ray Eads Rockdale Maxwell Noack Backhaus Cameron Ford R K Marburger Ben Arnold Chevrolet.
Mr James Neinast succeeds Neinast and Sedelmeyer in Cameron. He will run the business at the same location and asks continued patronage. Neinast has ten years in Cameron and grocery experience with Fahrendorf and later bought the firm with Sedelmeyer before his death in April.
Miss May Ralston who taught at Hubbard City is spending her vacation at home.
Lena Wells Dossett sells lot 17 block 34 W Cameron to Madge Donald for 1500 dollars. Wm R Rogers sells 50 acres from Harvey Trotter grant to Marie Gandy for 2000 dollars. Pete Keen and R L Hale sell a parcel in E Wilburn grant for 1560 dollars. R L Hale sells 2900 acres E Wilburn tract to J H Franklin for 2500 dollars. J K Freeman sells 309 acres Joel Moore league to T O Supert for 1506 dollars. C R Henderson et al to Elizabeth Henderson 1 acre Jas McLaughlin league for 200 dollars. Elizabeth Henderson to J L Henderson land in small sepa.
The Pinafore Company closing the Chautauqua program was the largest and most expensive act ever brought to the city. The Harry Mandeville conducted orchestra drew praise and the chorus of capable soloists impressed audiences with refined voices. The production was described as the most elaborate and expensive Cameron has seen in its history.
Reported quiet on the Ypres front with German counter attacks absent and British positions bombarded to the south. Aerial combat continues with nine enemy aircraft downed by the British and three lost by them. Small French attacks near Cerny are repelled. In the Austro Italian theater artillery dominates with no resumption of the Carso offensive. Macedonia sees ongoing artillery duels along the Vardar River.
A Thorndale Champion report notes a gentleman bought 164 head of swine at an average 14 cents per pound. It took two cars to ship the lot to Fort Worth markets. He predicts good times as farmers raise hogs without heavy debt and business activity stays strong.
British forces press advance around Messines with thrusts south and southeast adding gains near La Porterie farm and a trench along a one mile front. The operations swell prisoner counts and seven more German field guns, as Haig’s troops push toward Wareton and Comines amid broader Belgian and French front activity. The Berlin War Office reports a German surprise on the Chemin des Dames.
Regular Hog Day in Thorn dale Tuesday June 5 passed with no items of interest. About 4000 dollars in cash was turned loose in the community by Mr. H Camp the hog man in this section of the State.
Weimar Mercury advises boiling dried peas or beans to kill weevils. Place a peck at a time in a hot water bath inside a deep vessel, push the sack under water, then re-dip. Dry on canvas in the sun for a few hours to keep fresh and usable next year or for planting.
Italian forces launched a new push southeast of Trent reporting captures of Monte Otrogeira and Agnello Pass as Brenta River approaches and Cerna Bend artillery actions persist. On the Russian front quiet holds while Austrians try to seize the initiative but are repulsed and lose prisoners.
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Hefley Mrs. W. A. Gillon and Miss Vance Hardy returned Monday afternoon from a training camp at Leon Springs where they watched Cameron boys drill Saturday morning. They traveled by car visiting Austin and San Antonio en route.
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