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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1916
Page
5
Milam County voters are urged to consider Hon. R R Tyson as a Democratic candidate for sheriff in the July primary. A lifelong Milam resident and former state legislator, Tyson pledges crime suppression and economical, careful county administration if elected.
Total city collections in January reached 21 756 46 dollars, surpassing last year by seven dollars. This shows a small year over year increase in municipal receipts for the month.
The Herald announces that Miss Adeline E. Caldwell becomes Circulation Manager, effective with this issue. Caldwell is a book keeper and cashier, and readers are asked to extend courtesies to her in her new role.
The piece argues teachers face low pay and lack of pension while business workers earn more. It contrasts paths after high school, noting teachers invest years in training yet earn less than bookkeepers or operators who require months of study. It touts Tyler Commercial College as a solution and urges readers to consider corporate careers for old age security.
The Herald notes Capt. Lane Thomas, a Cameron resident and former border officer, seeks the constable seat of precinct No 1 in the upcoming July primary. He is praised as fearless and competent, with strong local support and a pledge to serve the people well.
To our friends we express heartfelt appreciation for the kind deeds shown during the illness and death of our son and brother. May God bless each of you. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Chambers and children.
An advertisement touts Grove's Whenever You Need a General Tonic as tasteless and effective. It claims tonic benefits for the liver malaria prevention blood enrichment and overall strength with a price of 50 cents.
H A Cunningham and Omar Hazel were arrested last week on forgery charges. They waived examining trials before Justice Gunn and were bound over to the grand jury. They remained in Cameron jail unable to post bond. Cunningham allegedly forged two checks of C L Kolb while Hazel faces a similar charge against S C Scarbrough.
Mr. T. H. Alexander of Kenedy Texas traveled to Cameron on Monday to see relatives and attend the Triggs Bonds wedding.
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