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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1926
Page
4
Texas population rises past five million three hundred thousand with gains in both farm regions and cities. The piece argues Texas demonstrates diverse economic strength beyond a single industry and urges residents to publicize the state's advantages globally.
An editorial condemns an atheist society arguing the United States relies on Christian religion for its greatness. It dismisses atheism as foolish and warns against forcing nonbelievers’ views on the population, stressing two centuries of faith.
The piece argues that modern life confines people indoors and away from fresh air, reducing vigor. It notes outdoor workers stay healthier, urges frequent exposure to fresh air, especially in summer, and suggests adapting to open air activities in winter for better overall vitality. Sunlight is a tonic except in extreme heat.
A San Francisco engineer defines personality as a quality that makes some people desirable to work with and others less so. He notes that confidence and service-minded interest earn trust, while self centered behavior hurts relationships. true personality emerges when one genuinely cares for others and values their problems.
The piece argues that new ideas provoke fear and resistance, citing railways bathtubs and wheels in London. It warns some innovations are dangerous or futile, urging a golden mean between hasty adoption and blind fear while learning from past experiments.
American cities with similar population and age look alike in structure but differ in character. A few aggressive people can spark change, elevating a slow town to a buoyant, alert community ready to meet today’s challenges.
The piece argues a town gains a soul when its people pursue practical improvements. It cites planting a tree or building a park as acts that stir ambition and nurture a shared civic development toward beauty and betterment for all ages.
Civic sentiment dislikes the metaphorical hammer used to carp at town institutions but favors the old fashioned hammer on the work bench to repair disorderly features at home.
The Cameron community mourns P H McKinney 72 of Jones Prairie who died Tuesday night at home. A farmer and church member, he leaves wife Willie Pool and eight children, with funeral by Little River church officers and ministers. The service featured hymns and a floral tribute.
Figures released by Basil McGregor show Milam County's 1925 cotton crop at 14,409 bales, far below 1924's 60,102. At $150 per bale the value drops to about $1.8 million from $9 million, signaling severe drought damage across 68 central Texas counties and prompting farmers to shift to feed crops.
The Cowards and grandparents express gratitude to friends neighbors Dr Epperson and Dr Monroe for kindness during their baby's illness and death and for the flowers sent.
The Hubert Hefley Motor Company will hold Fordson Day in Cameron on Saturday March 27. A large display of Fordson tractors showing the latest improvements will be on exhibit across the street from the office. Demonstrations will highlight how the Fordson boosts farming ahead of busy season.
Principal L. V. Perkins of Yee Hing and Cameron boys travel Friday to Austin for the Texas Relay Races. Hooks Slocomb Ludwig Matula Albert Horstmann Hubert Ard Don Slocomb Clay Reichert and Ed Thompson comprise the Cameron squad.
Miss Jolly Blanche Pitts travels to Rockdale for the county athletic meet. Mrs. John Ryan is convalescing from a flu illness.
A brokered notice from A. I. Ingram of Cameron Texas advertises a black saddle and harness for the season to be displayed at the Zalesky farm located north of Cameron, Box 7.
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