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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1919
Page
6
A reflection arguing for stronger, sturdier women amid shifting social expectations. The speaker laments a perceived decline in womanly vigor and warns that modern civilization may erode womanhood, urging collective effort to uphold traditional female strength and character.
An advertisement text extols Peruna as a universal tonic, claiming catarrh affects 97 percent and can strike any mucous lining. It cites Mrs. Mary Fricke of Belleville Illinois as a star patient, detailing weight gain and long-term use of Verun and Teruna. The piece urges readers to write The Peruna Company in Columbus Ohio for Dr Hartman’s Health Book, and to ask for the Peruna Almanac.
The 1919 Cam-Hi senior issue urges construction of a proper athletic field to spur school pride and competitive athletics. It notes limited facilities hindering football baseball and basketball, praises local club efforts, and previews a flag and portrait presentation with a ceremony.
Cam-Hi traveled to Taylor on Friday with poor roads delaying arrival to 4 15. Captain and first baseman were absent due to car trouble. Wiley served as temporary captain and Burke as first base substitute. Parma pitched well keeping the score 0 0 through four innings while Taylor threatened in the first and third.
The sophomore class led by Miss Cain prepared a river morning breakfast. Students cooked and served breakfast to attendees, sharing a quiet early-morning event before classes.
Students gathered in the study hall to elect the Cam-Hi Weekly editorial board for the coming term. Officers named include James Coleman as Editor in Chief Mildred Chambers Assistant Editor Homer Peel Senior Editor Henry Tracy Junior Editor Lee Howell Sophomore Editor Mary Joe Harlan Freshman Editor and the Hate Me Club led by Elliott Atkinson and Adelle Butchee with charter members Knox Tyson Mildred Chambers L J Epperson Cecil Barmore Madie Weaver Annie Lee Peeples.
Irene Williams notes changes in names as Elliott replies. The senior class lists include Alex Farmer, Bitters Slim Atkinson, Jay Epperson, Happy Henderson, Sugar Thompson, Bud V. Roberts, Boots Ford, Pug Adams, Cow Cheeves, Pie-Face McCall, Little Willie Barmore, Sis Peeples, Topsy Pig Bacon, and Bill Barge.
Jimson and Johnson spar over poetry and brag about a compliment from a young woman who asked if Jimson had written the spring poem in Wonder Magazine. The exchange shows their playful rivalry and pride in their verse.
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