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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1931
Page
2
An article from Boys' Life describes the kiwi as a flightless, nearly extinct native of New Zealand. It notes its wingless body, hairlike plumage, long sensitive beak, powerful forward kicking legs, and male incubation of eggs, with Maori cuisine and habitat threats highlighted.
A New Yorker on vacation in Florida sued a girl he met there to recover a ring after she later refused to marry him in New York. The man testified they had a fond beach goodbye. the girl admitted the promise but said their acquaintance was slight. The judge noted the engagement claim despite the circumstances.
The Holy Alliance formed in 1815 by Russia Austria and Prussia sought to regulate Europe by Christian charity but aimed to preserve dynasties and resist change. It lasted until 1830 and drew in major monarchs except England and Turkey. The Monroe Doctrine emerged partly to deter it from meddling in Latin American republics.
The article notes few flowers named in scripture. It lists the myrtle, Rose of Sharon, Lily, and others with biblical references, mentions flax across several books, and identifies the burning bush as acacia. It explains lilies as an Arabic general term and describes regional flowering of anemones in Palestine.
A trove of 6000 copper and silver coins dating to King Eric Glipping’s era (1259–1286) was found on the Aarhus widow’s land. The coins became state property by law, but the widow was paid a sum in exchange.
A mother tells a young girl Elizabeth Ann and her brother a Cinderella story. A knock at the front door interrupts the tale. The girl hopes for a fairy prince but discovers it is only Daddy at the door.
Big Business John, age eight, has been promoted to 8A in a story about a child driven club. He explains their new organization elected a president and vice president and aims to promote better citizenship through its efforts.
Court House News records multiple conveyances including 100 acres in Scarbrough and Hicks Co. and various tracts across Rockdale and Duncan St. Clair grants. Transactions involve buyers like Lena Perkins, T. C. Fisher, Ella Hamilton, and estates such as Wm. Allen survey, with sums ranging from $10 to $1125 under several surveyed parcels and grants.
Will of Thomas J. Onson admitted to probate with Mary Adella Denson as independent executrix without bond. Appraisers: Henry Hefley R. H. McIntosh and J. E. Flinn. Will of Mary Ellen Martin admitted to probate with Alex Martin and Emma Hinde as executors without bond. Appraisers: H. M. Hefley Giles L. Arriett and Emilia Henderson.
The Corinth Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. J A Walschak home with 22 members and visitors from Corinth Cameron and Moody. Bartholomew demonstrated green tomato soy and jelly making while members shared garden progress and fruit reports. Two quilts made by the club earned 21 35 dollars net. One new member joined and Mrs H N Harris was elected reporter.
A Community Revival at Clarkson led by Rev. W. B. Breazeale begins Sunday night June 21. Everyone is invited to attend.
An old classified style ad promises Contay Special Bleach to remove freckles brown spots and liver spots caused by an acid condition. It touts a gentle dissolving method and quick soft clear skin results as modern science offers the correct approach.
Judgment finds the district court action pro perty not susceptible of partition and orders sale with proceeds divided among parties. Chas. A. Davis named ap pointer receiver. Also listed: State of Texas vs Ray Catchings liquor-law case set for June 22 and Union Central Life Insurance Co. vs M. V. Tyson et al debt foreclosure set for June 22.
Dave Tudor of LaPert Jewelry in Newkirk Oklahoma writes a humorous note blaming a tangle of federal state and local taxes for his financial squeeze. He says laws keep him held up and flattened by charges from merchant, capital, auto, real estate, property, dog, gas, light, water, cigarette, school, and other taxes.
Milam County invites sealed proposals to up grade several county roads with one course bituminous surface treatment. Proposals addressed to Giles L Avriett Milam County Auditor Cameron Texas must be received by 10:00 a.m. July 17 1931 and opened publicly. A 5 percent cashier’s check payable to Jeff T Kemp insures contract entry and bond. Milam County may reject bids or waive technicalities.
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