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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1941
Page
4
The article reflects on the democracy of mercy and the hope sparked by aid to captives of tyranny. It profiles a historic figure of great consequence and recalls St Patrick, noting March 17 as his observed day and the religious significance of St Patrick's celebration.
An OCR fragment describes Black Draught as a laxative and intestinal tonic with 25 to 40 doses for 25 cents, then shifts to a Patrician lore of Saint Patrick. It recounts Patrick's life, mission to Ireland, and a legend of driving snakes from Ireland with a drum before a partial digression ending mid-sentence.
The story mentions a subterfuge legend where a snake is lured into a box with a promise of freedom if it waits for St Patrick. The snake never reappears, and the tale features alongside Patrick as a key figure among early Catholic missionaries in pagan lands.
A Rogers Hatchery advertises custom hatching services for poultry farmers. The Rogers business promotes hatchery offerings and related support for regional breeders.
James S Allday 74 a Milam County resident died Saturday at 9 15 am at his Jones Prairie home. A farmer and Baptist church member born in Little River in 1886 he retired years ago. Funeral 2 30 pm Sunday at Little River church Rev Butler officiating. Interment Little River cemetery Coleman Funeral Home in charge. Survived by two sisters Roxie Allday Jones Prairie and Mrs Tom Touchstone Simton and a brother Pete Allday Diboil.
The March 23 Christian Science lesson focuses on Matter with Golden Text from Isaiah and cited Bible verses. Included are II Peter 3 13 and Mary Baker Eddy quotes from Science and Health about matter dissolving before Spirit as the lesson theme. Advertisements note Daily Herald advertising.
Ideal Hatchery & Poultry Farm in Cameron Texas offers Baby Chicks at three cents each for special saloon stock. They list Imperial White Leghorn lines with 280 to 323 egg production and sired flocks, along with Rhode Island Reds Barred Rocks and other breeds. Chicks available from April 8 and later with 30 day advance booking and a five percent discount.
The notice advertises Black Hawk Ointment by DUSEK PHARMA for athlete’s foot eczema itch ringworm and aching feet. Jar prices are 50 cents and one dollar with a guarantee of relief.
Funeral services for 81 year old W O Thomasson were held at the Marlow church after he died at 5 30 a m Wednesday in his S P hotel apartment. A native of Greenville Alabama he came to Texas at six and lived in Cameron for years. He is survived by two daughters Mrs John Anderson and Miss Blanche Thomasson of Dallas. Interment followed in Marlow Cemetery. He belonged to First Baptist Church Dallas pastored by George W Truett.
Miss Mildred Thornton led a Symphony Club meeting this week on Spanish Music. Lanette Hillyer sang several Spanish songs with Shirley Horstmann on piano, as co hostesses Marjorie Warren and Mrs. W G Harsha entertained at Mrs. Roy G Reed's home. Hot tea and pie were served.
R H Galbrath 84 died Thursday night at a local hospital after several days illness. Born May 22 1856 he came to Texas as a boy and lived in this county most of his life. He lived with his children on the Biz Lump between Rockdale and Milano. Funeral services Saturday at 2 PM at Salem Cemetery near Rockdale with Rev H E Crone officiating. Green Funeral Home in charge.
School officials and Milam County families are urged to cooperate for a full school census. About 200 children were un enrolled last year, costing districts over $4000. County Superintendent Mrs. Guy T. Newton requests unenumerated residents call her office. If census taker does not visit by April 1, contact the superintendent.
Missed Aidlen and Bessie Macal of this city will depart soon for San Antonio where they have accepted jobs.
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