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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1918
Page
4
Cameron Herald announces second class mail status and annual subscription terms. It also promotes Liberty Bonds and a WWI rally led by Royal P. Jeter urging quick, strong participation.
The fragment mentions a Red Cross Drive centered on Mi lim as the focal point. No clear date or organizer is readable.
The Herald commits to promoting Cameron and Milam county support for the war effort rather than late war news. It touts local pride with Cameron first in everything and hints at humble beginnings of readers, emphasizing community morale and progress.
The speaker condemns the disparity between a rich man riding in a five thousand dollar limousine and a poor man borrowing money for a Liberty bond. He urges perseverance, insisting that wealthy individuals must contribute their share to the effort. The message frames the war as a common cause for all, warning that the wealthy will face scrutiny and pressure to act.
United States examinations for book-keeping Typewriting and clerks in Cameron on May 23 1918 will admit men and women. Vacancies in Washington DC Departmental Service at $1000 yearly or other salaries will be filled from these exams unless reinstatement transfer or promotion is preferred. See Tom Wootton at the Post Office for details.
The Old Standard general strengthening tonic Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic drives out malaria enriches the blood and builds up the system. A true tonic for adults and children.
An amusing entertainment titled A Womanless Wedding was staged by local men at the High School building. The event featured a faux marriage between Douglas Fairbanks and Theda Bara with Geraldine Farrar impersonated by Marion Morton and many townsfolk in costume. Proceeds totaled 355 dollars including a wedding cake sale.
Triggs Dry Goods Company relocates to the Yee building formerly Roddy Brothers, presenting a spick and span layout with departments separated, new spring stock on display, and plans to add a full millinery line in the fall. The move signals progress and growth for Cameron.
An advertisement for a LAN-bOS laxative product called FEPSIN from Paris Medicine Co. promotes a liquid digestive laxative described as pleasant to take and publicly manufactured. It references the makers of Laxative Bromo Quinine and Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic.
The notice lists Democratic candidates for county offices to be decided in the July 27 1918 primary. It names Rufus Hardy E A Decherd as congressman and includes nominees for representative county board farm service tax assessor McDonald Woolley Brock Bonds Tyson Hooks Tyson Yates Gillon Baskin Chadwick Webb and precinct and constable posts with re election mentions where applicable.
A Womanless Wedding will be held at Ben Arnold Saturday night to raise funds for the Red Cross. Candidates will have a chance to speak, and everyone is invited to attend and support the event.
Mr and Mrs O M Smith have recently purchased a 1918 Buick Six roadster, noting an improved appearance over their old car.
A large gathering of couples enjoyed music and progressive strolls at Thompson Kemp's home. The event featured a refreshment course of grape juice and cake, providing a pleasant social evening for Cameronians.
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