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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1917
Page
7
A fragmented letter critiques political leaders and the public for aiming to decide rights by majority rule. It questions self appointed authorities and recalls Earl Mayfield, urging thought and judgment over prejudice as elections loom. The writer laments discouragement and contemplates future resolutions, closing with a wistful note about cannot.
A fragment argues that liberty lost by force must be resisted and that surrendering freedom without struggle is a sin against God who bestowed liberty. The piece emphasizes personal duty to resist oppression.
The article lauds McLennan County for a peaceful local option campaign with no external agitators or venomous rhetoric. It emphasizes continued neighborly relations and declares the agitator era in Texas to be over.
Colonel Nick Houx quotes Uncle Sam deeming veterans too old for trenches and bankers deeming them too poor for liberty bonds. He adds locals face similar limits and must turn to frugal, homeward tasks for support.
The note congratulates Governor Hobby and Texas on appointing Hon. Bruce Bryant to the Austin post. It praises the office's importance and predicts Bryant’s fit after years without a holder. The piece reflects on vigilance and preparedness amid war and cites Andrew Jackson’s maxim.
The piece jokes that England and France are defeating Germany while Italy defeats Austria and Germany strikes Russia. It notes Turkey bows to Germany and American boot prices may force Germany to go bootless, with Turks fearing splinters from wooden shoes.
The inquiry in Austin proceeds in a quiet businesslike manner aiming to deliver valuable information for the people. It seeks reforms and economy in state administration, with no fear of personal gain guiding its course.
Local notes report on The Only Workers meeting with Mrs Sivoms in Ed Simms home and plans to host monthly gatherings. Everyday events include travel, family updates, Halloween at Sharp, Red Cross fundraiser, and residents visiting Cameron Dallas Waco and Fort Worth with various arrivals and departures.
The Waco Times Herald argues that arresting buyers of illegal liquor would reduce bootlegging more effectively than punishing sellers. It questions legislative inaction and notes repeated calls for a purchaser penalty, asserting that buyer willingness enables bootleggers and urging law changes.
Cincinnati authority cautions about corn and callus pain from high heel wear. An ad-like claim promotes freezone drops from drug stores costing four quarters of an ounce to remove corns, promising pain relief and easy root-out, urging readers to tell their wives.
The Milam County Institute for Colored Teachers met at Cameron colored high school on Monday Oct. 29 with 66 teachers in attendance. Welcome by Mrs. Minnie M. Davis. remarks by Prof. E. J. Robb and Prof. J. F. Chadwick. instructors from Dallas and local staff led primary to high school work. The event emphasized home economics and methodical teaching and endorsed a summer normal at Caldwell in 1918 with Milam county represented by Prof. A. R. Jefferson.
A Thorn Store residence advertisement promotes a physician surgeon specialization in chronic diseases with a local phone contact.
Milam County court issues a summons for Onnie Hudson in a divorce case Viola Hudson v Onnie Hudson No. 7651, with publication in a Milam County newspaper. Also a probate notice for Mary Slovacek guardianship filed by E L Brod, hearing December 3, 1917 in Cameron.
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