This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1924
Page
4
Strictly cash in advance for all notices. No insertion without payment. Announcements run in order fees are received. Fees include personal mention of candidacy. All political matters billed at regular advertising rates.
The Herald lists Democratic candidates for the July 20 1924 primary including State Senator Harry P Jordan Sheriff Dauer S Rogers re election Boer County Superintendent J O Hughes Mes Katherine Robbins Public Weigher Precinct 7 Ed Westbrook A N Bryson Joan Chollett Tax Collector Roy Law Commissioner Precincts 1 Chas Maas H A Fuchs John W Barrett Commissioner Precinct 4 Luther McDonald Receiver Tax Assessor Lelia Woolley County Clerk H M Roark County Treasurer R Todd Sanford Gore.
At the 48th annual convention in San Francisco Pred exvick J. Peary and Rollo V. Watt warned that state and federal legislation could curb Board of Fire Underwriters activities. They argued the board’s cooperative research and service keep fire insurance affordable, noting outreach limits from major labs and the need for industry support to sustain hazardous-property research and rate accuracy.
The article notes that data collected by the Board of Fire Underwriters shapes rates for new insurers by providing long term loss averages. It argues that cooperation among farmers and insurers lowers costs and stabilizes credit by centralizing fire loss facts, warning that destroying this system harms insurance and business credit.
Samuel Gompers head of the American Federation of Labor for over four decades warns against government control of industry. He says political government is competent in politics but incompetent to direct industry and fears a bureaucratic machine merging political and industrial realms. He adds that workers oppose government domination of industry.
Glenn Frank argues in Century that the next President must display courage and independence to revitalize democracy. The piece also reports Pennsylvania's teacher certification requires definite musical training and ongoing courses to meet this standard for rural schools.
The article outlines state and local efforts to boost music education in rural schools with daily 20 minute routines, phonograph use, and teacher training. It also describes illiteracy campaigns in China led by citizen committees, with foundation-character schooling and large volunteer teacher efforts. The piece ends with a reflection on how public perceptions mock new ideas, yet history rewards those who persevere.
The Presbyterian Church hosts Hi V Carson and J E Watts in a statewide drive to raise 1 350 000 for church schools and student care. Watts outlines the Itasca Home for Orphans while Carson promotes Christian education. the campaign starts in Cameron on April 1 with a volunteer Sunday inviting members to subscribe.
A Mason recalls the Cameron Masonic Hall birthday celebration of George Washington on February 22. The piece extols Masonry's history from Solomon to today and urges Americans to reread the Declaration and Constitution while honoring Washington as the Father of His Country. The writer invokes unity, liberty, and the flag in a nationalist reflective tone.
A ceremonial wartime speech extols the flag as the emblem of liberty and justice. The speaker wishes the stars and stripes endure and urges children to learn justice, hate evil, and do good to protect the Flag and its Ideals. The gathering calls for stronger faith, brotherhood, and civic duty.
E L Springer reports strong church activity in Milam County with sermons at Jones Prairie School South Elm and Elm Mott visitors invited for future pastor calls. He notes four pastorless churches, a Texas Baptist Rally in Ft Worth launching the 75 Million Fund, and hopeful plans for a historic year in missions and evangelism.
The Church of Christ lists a Bible School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. with the sermon on The Lord's Supper. An evening service is at 7:45 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.
The ladies of St Rita Circle met at the K C Hall last Thursday afternoon. Due to the resignation of the former treasurer Miss Rischar was elected to fill the vacancy. After business the group enjoyed needle work and social chat. A social meeting is planned for March 13 with a committee appointed to arrange the program.
Texas Baptist churches begin a home missions prayer week with four Cameron services on Wednesday. Schedule lists leaders Wm Henderson Rev Hutcherson Mrs George H McGehee and evening prayer. Women's Mission Union assigns traders for the week with Mrs Elbert Martin Mrs Geo H McGehee Mrs Wm Henderson and others.
The Women’s Missionary Society of the Ben Arnold Baptist church will host a Maggie and Jiggs Supper at the school building on Saturday night March 8. All candidates are especially invited.
Circle one met at Mrs. E. Eggert's home on Monday afternoon to study Bible questions. Circle two gathered at Mrs. C. W. Lawrence's house with the topic The Story of Samuel used as a basis for Bible study.
Circle Number Three met with Mrs. Jeff Avera and discussed quitting for profit, described as the occupation of the hour.
Pastor Evangelist F L Davis of the Taylor Group will preach Sunday morning and night February 9 at the Christian church. He will also conduct Monday night services. All members and the public are invited. Sunday school meets at 10, morning worship at 11, Sunday night at 7 30. Bring a studied lesson and an offering for the Lord.
In a city council session Dr. G. E. Sutton outlined a local sanitation drive with Commercial Club and Lion's Club reps T. S. Henderson Jr. and E. V Ferguson. Trucks will be made available to the sanitary officer and committees, while mosquito control funding was denied. finance efforts will be referred to civic groups with possible city aid.
Sanford Gore announces his candidacy for county treasurer. He emphasizes integrity and rotation in office, stating no fixed platform but confidence in his ability to serve the county. Gore asks voters for support and urges friends to back his bid.
Mrs K K Robbins delivered a witty toast at the Summer School banquet mocking the era and its students. The piece offers playful lines about the lively days of summer school with diverse attendees from lawyers to engineers and preachers.
Milam County Commissioners Court will accept proposals by 10 a.m. Friday February 29 for additional steel shelving for the county clerk office. Usual rights reserved and court waives technicalities. Giles Lavriett Auditor Milam County Texas.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.