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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1924
Page
6
The fragment lists Triggs and G West along with R Hays as President Vice President and Secretary and Treasurer in a local organization. The incomplete text suggests a formal officer slate without further context or dates.
The text requests cash in advance for announcements and defends publishing as a public service. It urges reader cooperation to keep the Cameron Herald thriving, framing the paper as a community voice and promising to strive for the best weekly newspaper in the southwest.
The Herald advances candidates for the July 26 Democratic Primary across offices including Congress, State Senator, Representative, Sheriff, County Superintendent, Public Weigher, Tax Collector, Commissioner, Tax Assessor, County Clerk, and County Treasurer. Names listed include Luther Johnson Harry P Jordan C M Beard Daué S Rogers J O Hughes Katherine Robbins Ed Westbrook A N Bryson Joan Crollett Roy Law Chas M Harris H A Fuchs John W Barrett Luther McDonald Lelia Woolley H M Roark Sanford Gore.
A candidate pledges to require all securities backing private debt to register with the county clerk and to make registration a condition of any transaction. He calls for laws to place unseen wealth on the tax rolls and to bar interest above six percent on commercial paper.
The Cameron Herald declares its mission to serve the community by reporting on local progress and welfare. It touts forty six years of frontline coverage and expresses gratitude for strong advertising and subscription support from readers.
The piece argues that an independent businesslike investigation across all government departments could save taxpayers more than any private sector reform. It suggests granting investigators hiring and firing power to ensure efficiency and reduce political interference.
The text outlines roles of libraries insurance agents fire marshals and the National Board of Fire Underwriters in reducing fire risks. It notes surveys by engineers testing by Underwriters Laboratories and a national fire prevention week promoting school instruction and public awareness. It argues that fire prevention benefits all and financing should come from all, citing public works and national services as common good. It also discusses naturalization delays and a Texas court notice, but the main emphasis remains on public fire safety and national cooperation.
Dr Lee R Scarborough a Cameron native and First Baptist Church pastor will address Milam county Baptists Thursday night at a special meeting. He promotes the 75 Million Campaign and noted large gains in Baptist schools and foreign mission work across the south and abroad.
Charles G. Dawes and C. D. Young, American Reparations Commission members, work on German finance rehabilitation. They fund their own Europe travel, stay independent of foreign powers, and push a businesslike, direct approach. Their efforts outpace political tempers across Europe, shaping recovery more than any other U.S. action since Wilson.
Critics claim fire insurance firms neglect fire reduction but the National Board of Fire Underwriters counters this, urging public awareness of the high annual fire losses. The board, representing leading U S insurers, spends most energy on education via its monthly Safeguarding America Against Fire distribution.
A speaker laments the mass naturalization in courts and urges careful handling of records, noting 11000 applicants and the strain on judges. The Kentucky Educational League of Louisville backs a federal education department and reprints the Scarl ing Reed Bill pamphlet for public distribution.
Federal report shows Milam County ginned 44,198 bales in 1922 and 58,784 bales in 1928, a net increase of 13,5856 bales. The price comparison indicates improved conditions for local cotton farmers compared with earlier years.
A noted skin specialist touts Mentho Sulphur for eczema and itching. The preparation, with germ destroying properties, cools skin after first use and heals rashes and blotches. Bowles Mentho Sulphur is applied like cold cream and is harmless, available from druggists.
The Methodist Missionary Society met in the church basement to begin a new Bible Study Course led by Mrs. R. H. McIntosh. Mrs. B. J. Baskin and Mrs. G. C. White were named captains as members were divided into two teams for future lessons and service. Dr R L Batte elected Superintendent of Junior Work in the Texas Conference at the Arkana Tex conference meeting, with Cameron Society pledging support across the conference.
Monday afternoon at the church the Presbyterian Auxiliary reported about six hundred twenty dollars earned by members for the new church building. They announced the fifth Monday meeting in March with social activities and installation of officers elect. Mr Scott spoke on missionary work and plans to establish a Presbyterian church for Mexicans in Cameron.
Mrs. Cox led the les ide Baptist Stanza Circle two with seventeen members present and Mrs. Geo A Thomas led the Bible Study. Circle three met with Mrs. Burna. ten members attended. Circle four gathered with Mrs. Lloyd Mitchell. twelve members were present for a monthly social hour.
A lesson from Royal Service was led by Mrs. J. R. Hays. A social hour followed.
Rev. Ross A. Smith of Wacohet will address a Baptist church program at 1 30 PM as part of the 75 Million Campaign. Dr. Lee R. Scarborough, former Cameron pastor and prominent denominational worker, will preach at night. Baptists from Milam County gather in Cameron for the all day rally.
The congregation’s Session schedules an immediate meeting after the morning service to hear committee reports and authorize the Trustees to sign a deed for part of the church grounds being sold. The Every Member Canvass shows gains over last year as the current church year closes with morning and evening services. Beginning the 29th a representative of the Texas Presbyterian Educational Movement will conduct the campaign here.
Dallas report shows Texas Baptists baptized 112,950 converts since the 75 Million Campaign opened in May 1919. Yearly figures: 16,481 in 1919, 24,279 in 1920, 35,469 in 1921, and 36,729 in 1922. Over ten years 154,935 members were received by baptism or letter. Campaign linked to Southern Baptist Convention program.
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