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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1923
Page
4
A fragmented notice from Cameron Texas listing the Cameron Gerald publication details, editors and officers. It includes establishment date 1878, publisher Herald Publishing Company, postal entry as second class, and officers named Triggs G West Hays with mentions of editor and advertising.
Gov. Pinchot of Pennsylvania condemns lax enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment and the Volstead Act in Washington. He blames political interference and officials at the capital for undermining law, urging nationwide effort and accountability from leaders including Coolidge.
The article links county road quality to rural education and farm prosperity. It notes two minor items about a Northern State school closure for potato harvests and a county rejecting a bond plan for road improvements, arguing that only ten percent of U S roads are passable and that good roads keep schools open and crops moving, urging voters to consider children when voting on road measures.
The article critiques the enforcement of prohibition, arguing Secretary Mellon lacks the conviction or inclination for the role. It notes Commissioner Blair and Assistant Commissioner Jones, plus many political appointees, are named to appease leaders, suggesting Mellon should not bear enforcement responsibility.
The piece urges President Coolidge to reshape the Prohibition Unit, remove political influence, and enforce the liquor law with clear leadership. It argues for a separate bureau led by a true prohibitionist and warns that current abuses undermine honest officers and public policy. It also notes governors hold significant power in this matter.
The Cohen family expresses gratitude to Cameron friends for kindness shown to their mother during illness and after her death. Special thanks go to Dr. M C Sapp and his wife and to Mr and Mrs Sam Hefley for their care. Signed Julia Cohen Louis Cohen Abe Cohen Sarah Lowenstein Lotie Schromerus Charmer Cohen.
In Cameron churches the chairmen for the upcoming Annual Conference session to convene November 20 are announced. W. O. Trivas leads Homes, Roy H Baskin heads Publicity, T. F. Hardy orders house readiness, Mrs Howard Baskin runs Automobile, Jeff T Kemp assigns delegates to homes, A J Triggs directs arrival housing. We need 58 homes now and urge immediate offers to the chairman.
The Session has called the congregation to meet after the morning service to decide the church and manse location. The finance and location committees present reports and officials hope for full member attendance to review them.
The Methodist Missionary Society met in the church basement Monday afternoon with Mrs. Lena Baskin leading a devotional and a business session. They will observe the Laura Maygood Week of Prayer next week, beginning Monday afternoon Nov. 5. Offerings collected will go to the Laura Haygood School in China and Bethlehem Center in Nashville.
Rev. E. S. Hutcherson of Paris, pastor of the Cameron Baptist church, is expected to arrive for services the first Sunday in November. Wm. Henderson, pulpit committee chair, announced the plan as church work awaits the pastor's arrival.
Laura Haygood leads a junior league program with music and Bible verses. Assistant superintendent conducts, followed by prayers announcements and a group dialogue by boys and girls. The program includes a Week of Prayer offering and a league benediction.
In the absence of the pastor Rev. Pardo preached at the Baptist church Sunday. His sermon urged the laymen to aid the pastor and prepared the way for the upcoming arrival next week of Rev. Fr. S. Hutcherson from Paris to lead the church.
The ladies of the Baptist church host a reception next Tuesday evening from 7 30 to 10 at the church for Rev and Mrs E S Hutcherson the new pastor and wife arriving from Paris Texas All Baptists over 16 are invited to attend and help welcome them to their new home.
The article explains a price based election for show rankings where dollars act as ballots. It notes Chevrolet securing second place in sales, Buick and Cadillac attaining sixth and other GM divisions leading in various January 1924 show divisions. The space drawings were arranged by the National Automobile Chamber in New York on October 4th.
Texas licensed physician Dr Mellenthin tours major towns offering free consultation with treatment costs only if chosen. He claims no surgery for chronic appendicitis gall stones ulcers tonsils adenoids and reports success in stomach liver bowels blood skin nerves heart kidney bladder bed wetting catarrh lungs rheumatism sciatica and rectal ailments. Married women must be accompanied by husbands. address 211 Bradbury Bldg Los Angeles California.
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