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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1919
Page
4
Entry describes mail matter of the second class filed in Cameron Texas under an 1879 Congressional act. The notice reflects postal classification and processing rules for classified mail handled by the Cameron post office.
The Cameron Commercial Club marks its first year of activity with progress for the town. A semi annual meeting for officers and members is set for Friday night March 28 with all residents urged to attend and join. The group supports rail service and railroads returning to owners and reflects on wartime government ownership.
A writer contends that government ownership of railroads costs seven dollars and fifty cents or more yearly, with no guarantee of relief. They claim mismanagement, warn of paternalism, and urge comparison with European service and wartime measures to highlight dangers to public interests.
A reader call promotes reading about teacher compensation in Texas on page two as voters prepare for the special school tax election in April. Red Cross asks readers to donate clothing, urging immediate response to aid those in need. Cameron hosts Black Billy Sunday and his revival with large, mixed congregations. The thirty sixth legislature is praised as hardworking and conscientious overall.
Lawmakers recognize taxation strain and propose measures to ease costs. Proposals aim to adjust rates and expand relief programs, signaling a shift in fiscal policy.
In closing session remarks the speaker argues America should feed the world next year and warns against elevating a few to occupy large roles. He urges orderly government action and cautions against overreach by powerful commercial interests.
Citizens discuss proposed school bond amendment amid concerns about funding and governance. Critics warn the measure could shift power away from residents, while supporters argue it ensures schools meet standards and needs.
The man who can cure bolshevism and graft has a fortune assured him, and ought to put it on the market at once.
The Baltimore American reports four men highlighted for historical impact at the Old Town Merchants' and Manufacturers' Association banquet. Hon. Rufus Hardy of Texas and Judge Hardy spoke on the Merchant Marine and League of Nations, with Roosevelt also delivering remarks. The Baltimore Sun lauded Hardy for defending the League and for advocating U S shipbuilding to win global maritime commerce.
Max Collins, Cameron haberdasher and merchant tailor, is remodeling his hotel block store interior this week. Walls repapered and woodwork refinished, with plans for a large stock of men wearables. He says the assortment will be the best and most complete ever brought to Cameron.
Mrs. Harvey of Missouri is visiting at the home of her son Mack Harvey. Her stay marks a family visit noted in local society notices.
A collage of humorous quips and stray lines from various columns. Brief bits include a three month married pair quarreling over freedom, a Rutherford Ala. bull purchase for ten dollars, a Texas contract to throw a Taurus for two weeks at fifteen thousand dollars, and assorted witticisms about Oswald Pound Ima Gold and Judge Lime.
A collection of quick verses and schoolyard jokes with puns on names such as Tree Cow Figure and a farmer milking a cow. The humor plays on wordplay about limbs calves shapes and front lines with light dialogue from a pastor merchant uncle and friends.
The Baptist church holds morning worship with the pastor at the pulpit. Sunday School at 9 30 and B Y P A at 6 30. No evening preaching due to a Methodist Anti Saloon League event with Judge J G Camp of Atlanta as speaker. At 2 30 Black Billy Sunday will address Cameron whites. Pastor B B Blaylock invites all.
Out of town participants listed for the Tuesday set-up meeting at the Methodist church include Rev. J. H. Phillips O L Bowers and G L Farmer of Chilton Rev A O Weir of Milano F O Farre of Buckholts B L Olivers Maysfield and Rev and Mrs Gus Garrison of Lott.
Frank Harmon a Black soldier with the AEF in Cunel France writes to Wm. R. Rogers. He recalls Rogers once said he was worth fifty cents a day and warns that home costs will rise when he returns. Harmon sends a colonel's recommendation and promises to be home soon.
Misses Mabel Hinds and Annie Woolley, instructors at Minerva school, spent the past weekend in Cameron visiting relatives and friends.
Advance man Cameron J. Connally of the Backman Trisch Wild Animal Shows visited Cameron on Monday arranging the March 24 appearance. He praised the town and noted it will be a good live show.
C. D. Lay came back Saturday afternoon from Houston. Mrs. Lay will stay in Houston for several weeks with her mother and other relatives.
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