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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1929
Page
4
A reflective opinion argues that strict limits on fireworks ice cream and festive amusements dilute patriotism. It contrasts safer juvenile customs with dangerous adult behavior like reckless driving and begging for rides, suggesting big government style safety may breed unsafe habits.
The piece traces how wanderers, from stowaways on ships to hobos on railways, have evolved with transport modes. Rail journeys once fed a steady hobo presence, but their numbers have dwindled, with some now appearing as unknown victims in freight wrecks and fewer sightings overall.
Statistics from women’s colleges in England suggest bright women receive fewer marriage proposals. The piece argues brains and hearts are separate in Cupid’s calculus, noting charm and beauty often override intellect in suitors. It warns that brainy women may face conceit smothering effects at home.
A column of aphorisms on ambition, advertising, and business life. The short maxims touch on promotion, honesty, and clever work, noting how perception and timing shape success and public opinion.
Erie Record notes remarks on farm relief politics and campaign tactics from grasshopper days. It cites stray thoughts on fines for drunken pilots and Chicago crime handling while observers compare Philadelphia and Chicago, mentioning women soliciting on Main Street and a sedan departure on Fourth Street.
A definition of true salesmanship notes it is the skill to persuade someone to buy something they do not want at a price they deem high, simply because they cannot find a way to reject the offer. The quote frames manipulation as a test of a salesman’s persistence.
A news stand proprietor reports that the magazine most popular with Indians is True Story. He notes Indians buy more True Stories than all other magazines combined.
A humorous contrast credits a girl famed for five tasks at once with a woman who can manage washing, cooking, and caring for three children, highlighting extraordinary domestic efficiency.
A banker urges that amid a million spending options there is only one saving path. He emphasizes disciplined budgeting and steady deposits as the core method to build wealth. The message frames saving as simple and essential.
The passage cites huge year end bonuses totaling at least 100 million dollars for bank and brokerage staff on Wall Street. It also reports 1928 U.S. tractor shipments surpassing 57 700 units with a value over 37.7 million dollars.
Guests enjoyed contests and refreshments at a hosted evening with punch, animal crackers, brick ice cream and cake. Attendees included Misses Minnie Allen Neva Duncan Mildred Baskin Lucy Marka Elizabeth Curry Nell Massengale Agatha Moran Sproull and federation members Mrs J P Love Mrs John A Green Bess DuBois Mrs Conn Miller and Mrs R A Tag.
Iva and Ima Wilson hosted a bridge party at their home on a Tuesday evening honoring Miss Lurlie Betts of Mexia. Lyons McCall won high score for bath crystals. Miss Katherine Lovick had low score and received a telephone pad.
Mrs James Watson entertained fifty five young guests at the Country Club on Monday evening honoring Miss Beulah Richardson of Russellville Alabama as guest of her aunt Mrs J M Bowman. The hall was decorated with June flowers and music came from a Victrola with amplifier. Punch was served. Chaperones included Mrs J M Bowman Mrs P J Hale of Russellville and Mrs R J Long and Mrs P L Page of Eddy.
Hon T S Henderson Sr Miss Mary Lake Henderson Mrs Ernest Beard Mrs Mary Henderson and Tom Wells spent Sunday at Oak Lodge the estate of Dr Rob Miller in Washington county formerly Live Oak Seminary. Dr Curry and Dr Red spoke after dinner and the group toured historic spots nearby including The Mound visible to distant colleges and Baylor University ruins.
Report states the ocean holds enough dissolved salt to create a solid block around 4.8 million cubic miles in volume. The claim highlights the vast chemical resources seawater contains for potential extraction.
Members of Ye Merry Wives Bridge Club attended a Friday afternoon gathering at Mrs. Charlie F. Green’s. Three tables played with high score by Mrs. Hamilton Bennett of Evanston and low by Mrs. Claude Bradbury. Out of town guests included Miss Maude Smith of Houston and Mrs. Beard of Hillsboro.
Mrs J W Bowman entertained Wednesday morning with a bridge and 42 party at her home honoring her sister Mrs P J Hale and aunt Miss Eunice Smith of Russellville Alabama. Thirteen tables of players joined the event with yellow and green decor and marigold and yellow zinnia arrangements.
Cameron Hospital student nurses attended a Federation of Missionary Societies event hosted by Mrs. Charles Pollard on a lawn party evening. Games and contests followed, with Miss Minne Allen and Mrs. John Green among the winners of newspaper animal tearing contests.
Mr and Mrs A A Lee of Waco gave a recital at Yee High School Auditorium Monday night at 8 15 featuring piano violin and cornet. The couple are noted musicians and Mr Lee hopes to reorganize Cameron’s municipal band if he finds private pupils for violin and wind instruments.
The Homemakers Class of the Baptist Sunday School and guests met for a monthly business meeting and social at City Park on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. E. A. Flinn presided, Mrs. M. G. Cox led games, a cafeteria lunch followed, about 35 guests attended, including out of town visitors Mrs. A. E. Bucklin of Port Arthur and Mrs. Jessie Baggett of Taylor. Harve Dobbins chaired the social committee.
The Aid Society of the Christian church met Monday at 3 30 p m for Bible study led by Mrs Jefferies. The group will meet next Monday at 3 30 p m with Mrs Martin Kilian leading.
Hardin Pollard hosted a lawn party Wednesday evening at his parents home. About forty five friends attended with strolling as the main diversion. Punch was served and later brick ice cream and cake were provided by Mrs Pollard.
A husband recalls his brother’s failed venture and asks if he took it well. The wife confirms, saying the brother behaved like a man by blaming the wife for the collapse.
A housewares clerk asks a riddle about perception when a stove salesman and H C discuss whether a shortsighted man can possess a distant gaze. The exchange plays on vision and irony with a playful tone.
A terse exchange reveals a doctor noting severe headaches bilious attacks neck pain and memory loss. The patient coyly claims twenty four while the doctor records age as seventy three.
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The Baptist church W M S met in circles Monday for Royal Service study. Eunice Taylor Glass Circle had ten members with Mrs J W Coleman leading. Lillie Mae Handley Circle had nine members with Mrs C E McGregor and Mrs Martha Shepherd leading. Lottie Moon Circle had twenty members with two new members and one visitor. Ms Conn Miller led. They plan a church business session next Monday afternoon.
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