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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1920
Page
4
Local merchant Jefferson B. White notes Cam eron Texas mail matter entry under second class. Subscribers must keep the date opposite their name and renew as Postal Laws suspend delivery after expiration.
The article extols trading at home as a cycle that circulates local money, boosts per capita cash, and links producers, workers, and merchants. It describes how farms and local goods supply outside markets, with earnings flowing back to households and then to home businesses and banks.
The piece argues that funds circulating in local banks support home businesses and theater production benefits. It warns that patronizing mail order houses drains earnings from the community, shrinking industry and harming communal prosperity. Citizens are urged to consider this vital choice for progress.
Modern remedy Liquid Borezone touted as versatile for many purposes with smoother results. Priced 30¢, 02 and 1.20, offered by Pace Marshall Drug Co for readers seeking a convenient medical solution.
Annie Webb Blanton of Denton County filed with the State Democratic Executive Committee for renomination to the office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. The Dallas convention is expected to be the largest ever, with El Paso County sending 400 delegates and Dallas 800 delegates, including significant female representation.
The Southern Baptist Convention aims to raise 160 million dollars by its May Washington meeting. Subscriptions to the 75 Million Campaign have surpassed 90 million, with cash offerings targeted at 20 million by the same date. The diamond jubilee session will celebrate this expansion of missionary, educational and benevolent work worldwide.
Cameron fire team traveled to Hillsboro for the State Volunteer Firemen Conven tion and competed in races. After ten days of practice they posted a 26 3 4 second main run tying Victoria for third, but a substitute and hose issue caused disqualification in the run-off. Victoria took third with 28 15 seconds.
An April week appeal seeks new subscriptions from churches, members and others who contributed in the fall. States report total gifts to date exceed 90 million dollars. campaign hor shows only three quarters of one percent cost. A March to April evangelistic effort follows to recruit more souls and support for the Baptist program. Dr George W. Truett chairs the campaign commission with Dr Scarborough assisting.
Notice to Milam County residents that Adolph Reichert seeks Letters of Guardianship for minors Herbert Reichert and Leona Reichert. hearing set for June 7 1920 at Cameron Texas Court House. Contested filings may be made by interested parties. Return by law. issued May 14 1920 by Will T Yates deputy clerk.
Storey Myrick and Jones Mebane Seed lists $8.50 per bushel at Oil Mill. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. May depart Cameron for Houston to make their future home where he becomes assistant manager of H. C. Taylor Lumber Company. Hogs arriving Saturday and Monday at 100 pounds plus. R. L. Batte and Joe Schiller advertise Overland and Ford repair work at Wilkerson Bros Garage.
An authority warns that regular meat consumption can strain kidneys by increasing uric acid. If you have back pain or kidney issues, Jad Salts, a lithia blend, is suggested to flush kidneys and reduce urinary irritation, promoting normal kidney activity.
Bayer Tablets of Aspirin are advertised with a Bayer package and directions for headache neuralgia rheumatism lumbago and pain. It claims Bayer means genuine aspirin prescribed by physicians for nineteen years and notes handy tins of 12 tablets cost a few cents.
George Paddick born in Red Eer County Texas 1850 spent life in Texas. He married Cynthia Ferris forty five years ago and had four children. They lived on a Montague County farm and later lived with his son Paddick in Cameron. He died Monday May 17 1920 at Oak Hill cemetery after funeral services by Rev H R MacFadyen.
Mrs. Walter Sharpe left Monday for Teague on missionary work. J. W. Sanders a Cameron Buick dealer was a business visitor out of town last week. W. B. Birchum, secretary of Tracy-Maysfield Oil and Gas, traveled to Temple Bartlett and other points last week.
Dallas Texas May 19 The Bailey campaign plan per manager Luther Nickels calls for Bailey to deliver his first speech of the new campaign at Linden Cass County on Saturday May 29.
The Chambers-Hefley Motor Company of Cameron notes the resumption of activity at the Ford assembling plant in Houston and reports a car load of Ford trucks shipped to Cameron. Advance orders reach 100, the largest in the company’s history, with expectations to rise to 150 amid rainfall optimism. Mrs May and Mr May depart Cameron with good wishes from local friends.
An old ad touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Ton ic as a health tonic to prevent colds grip and influenza by purifying and enriching the blood. It claims quinine and iron are easy on the stomach and promises strengthening invigorating effects with a 60 cent price.
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