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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1917
Page
4
A column rails at politicians and press for truth amid Texas legislative tensions. Billie Bryan travels from Florida to discuss topics, while reflections on Carranza, education, roads, and war echo through Austin and Houston figures.
A Fort Worth church introduces films to Sunday school for entertainment and instruction, described as a commendable move leveraging cinema as a major modern educator and entertainer for children.
Bret Gardner of the Florence Vidette mocks state lawmakers for renaming counties and cities. He notes Willacy county then Mifflin Kennedy, quips about Texas becoming Anhueser-Buseh, and warns towns to incorporate to avoid losing Florence’s name to Bevo.
The Georgetown Commercial notes a heated Austin political scene with criticism of Governor Ferguson probe as a costly farce and calls for capable leaders. It mentions Willacy County created as Willacy in 1911 and renamed Mifflin Kennedy by the 35th Legislature, honoring Mr Kennedy, amid speculation on political motives.
Miss Jessie Guffey attended a gathering in Washington County on Saturday. The event drew local residents and featured a brief overview of community activities.
Cameron city council orders a regular municipal election for April 3 1917 to elect three Aldermen. Election to be held at City Hall with T Stafford as Presiding Judge and appointed clerks. Notice to be posted and printed thirty days prior. Also promotional ad for Ballard's Snow Liniment sold by Young's Drug Store.
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