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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1916
Page
2
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A reflective county column surveys crop failures and farming credit, notes a coming fall shift to lower cotton prices, and urges careful judgment of public officials. It muses on dry and wet years, local option votes in Runnels County, and the value of effort and self reliance.
Public figures urge wide newspaper coverage to preach readiness but many may later regret today’s push as they seek divine relief from their own words and actions.
Banks will not advance money to farmers until after the last of the month, awaiting estimates of cotton acreage and guidance on lending. They have advised against large plantings. The column criticizes high movie salaries and poor film quality, noting public discontent with recent screenings.
State Senator A R McCollum of Waco declares run for a full term in the State Senate and faces no expected opposition. He succeeded Terrell after resignation to join the Comptroller's office and earned broad respect from colleagues.
The Kosse Cyclone voices opposition to President Wilsons preparedness plan, arguing free citizens have the right to judge the issue and educate themselves. It claims preparedness may become a leading national campaign topic and emphasizes that the people must settle the question rightly.
Roger Byrne of Smithville runs for Congressman at Large from Texas after long service representing Bastrop County in the State Legislature. He pledges honesty and faithfulness, opposes statewide Prohibition but supports Local Option, and favors Federal aid for building public highways.
A Texas readers’ note discusses opposition to Robert Martin Dies and support for Woodrow Wilson in the second district. It cites David Jayne Hill on state tyranny and public sentiment, then notes Dies faces a challenge and that constituents favor Wilson and Dies, with a grim view of those who aim to unseat him.
R L Butte of Cameron Texas urges local farmers to plant peanuts in 1916 17 saying peanuts are a profitable staple and money crop on sandy land. He notes quick returns and advises planting the Spanish variety while urging threshing outfits and oil mill upgrades to support peanut processing and oil cake markets.
A vintage advertisement touts Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic with the formula printed on the label. It claims quinine drives out malaria and iron builds up the system, selling for 50 cents.
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