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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1928
Page
4
The piece argues spring fever blends physical restlessness with psychological renewal. It notes spring prompts activity: walking, gardening, and outdoor life, while urging balance to avoid excessive laxity. It links rising sap and birds to a broader push of human endeavor and personal happiness through honest work.
The article reflects on how people seek happiness through ideas rather than facts, noting that the Declaration of Independence links the right to happiness with pursuit. It contrasts this ideal with the current era where tangible, negotiable possessions appeal most.
An editorial warns of a domestic menace greater than wartime foes. It urges all citizens to uphold the law, curb crime, and mobilize vigilance to protect morals and liberty, noting business leaders and workers already sacrificed during the war and calling for continued selfless service.
The remark notes many tollgates on the path to success and suggests reform proceeds as long as reformers gain money from it. It frames reform as driven by financial incentives rather than ideals.
The article highlights Southwestern Life Insurance's Texas focus with all investments and funds in Texas and payrolls paid to Texans. It explains the Texas Legal Reserve Deposit Law requiring securities equal to net reserves held by the state Insurance Commissioner and notes ongoing service by agent Brogdon in Cameron and decades of policyholder advocacy during floods droughts and panics.
Milam County Colored Field Day exercises were held at Cameron High School March 16 and 17 with good weather and solid attendance. Events included sprints, jumps and relays led by Ulysses Allen Rockdale and Scott Phillips Rochdale with Cameron and Branchville athletes placing in multiple categories. The district meet is set for April 3 in Giddings and the state meet for April 20 at Prairie View Texas.
Pole Vault winner Daniel Lee Coleman Cameron. Industrial Exhibits first Rockdale Mrs Shanks and Mrs Robinson. second Cameron Miss A L Miles. Rural schools first Hoyte Mrs E E Greer. second Coxie School Mrs J C Hoyle. Sub-Junior Spelling first Charlie Johnson Port Sullivan. second Jesse Staten Gause. third Leroy Bunton Oakville. Junior Spelling first Preston Pool Cameron. second Ola Lee Black Tracy. third Baylor Lee Williams Prospect. Senior Spelling first Luella Twiggs Cameron. second Wille B Twiggs Prospect. Declamations Junior Girls Angie Johnson Rockdale first Essie Taylor Cameron. Junior Boys Hillard Malone Cameron. first Leon McNeil Minerva. Senior Girls Mabel Thigpen Cameron. first S T McNeil Minerva. Senior Boys Nathaniel Burks Cameron.
Wayside Inn hosts a Saturday night dance on March 24 with J. D. Lewis of Buckholts leading the orchestra. Mr. Cammer anticipates a large crowd as Lewis is popular and Wayside offers an enjoyable venue for dancers.
Henry Karhunsaari defeated Joe Kopecky in the Cameron wrestling main event, taking the last two falls after Kopecky won the first. Kopecky will not appear soon due to engagements. The wrestling committee plans to close the program and stage further events for the Athletic Club and memorial fund with Texas fighters being invited.
Mrs Mamie Arnold Fleury presented calendars and thermometers to patrons to mark the 50th anniversary of the B J Arnold Agency fire insurance. The Cameron firm is among the oldest in operation. the Herald notes the agency’s long service and thanks them for the calendar.
Little Lester Black has just recovered from a severe case of mumps, marking a return to health after a difficult illness.
The 1927 cotton crop was set at 12 950 478 equivalent 600 pound bales by the census bureau, down from 17 977 374 in 1926 and 16 103 679 in 1925. Final ginning canvass fixed the size. running bales totaled 12 777 005 with 550 178 round bales.
The Wolverines, a top national orchestra, arrive from Tampa for a Cameron engagement at Wayside Inn on Thursday March 29. The group recently finished a winter hotel contract in Tampa and will head to Fort Worth for a summer gig. local music lovers are urged to attend this high class entertainment event. Good advice to farmers.
Me Bourland of Houston representing a manufacturing concern takes over Star Products Company owners and will move the Blue Star Remedy factory to Houston. Blue Star Remedies are widely advertised across many states and Cameron has been marketed through this paper.
Mrs W H Henley entertained in her home on Monday and Tuesday with guests Me G S Hopkins of Dallas and Mr L L Cooper of Fort Worth.
George T. Graves of Cameron State Bank urges Milam County farmers to plant more cotton and increase feed crops. He compares costs of raising versus buying in markets and predicts the county may harvest its largest feed and grain crop if conditions stay favorable.
An advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a miracle for darkening faded gray hair overnight. It claims millions of bottles are sold yearly and that after one or two applications hair becomes luxuriously dark and youthful in appearance.
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