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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1918
Page
12
American correspondent recalls the moment the armistice news arrived at Verdun as Marshal Foch’s orders reached batteries at 10 40. Doughboys celebrated with wild cheers, bells rang, and the city woke to a sudden, joyous ceasefire amid the fog of war.
President Wilson authorized Pro vost Marshal General Crowder on Monday to notify draft boards that all outstanding calls for military service were cancelled. The order halted mobilization of 11,000 Texans and stopped entrainment planned for last Tuesday. In Cameron County 134 drafted men lined up to board trains when the order arrived, leaving many relieved and others disappointed.
A fragment notes individuals planning to begin training and expressing eagerness to depart. Details on who or where training will occur are unclear, but the mood centers on anticipatory preparation and urgency to move forward.
The government backs a photo play at the Wonderland Theater to depict U S Army and Navy activities overseas and at home. Viewers will see how campaigns like Liberty Loans and Red Cross funded war work and may spot friends in trenches or in French villages. Monday and Tuesday November 25th and 26th.
Notice to Red Cross workers announces the annual election of the executive committee for the United Milam County Chapter to be held Wednesday November 20 at all branches and auxiliaries in Milam county. The annual meeting at Cameron Texas courthouse on Thursday November 21 1918 at 2 30 p m will read reports from Cameron and Rockdale chapters and start United County Chapter work.
Clara Lesovsky Hood, formerly of Cameron, died after influenza and pneumonia at a Tulsa sanitarium on November 10. Survived by husband William Hood and many relatives in Cameron and other states. Funeral held at her cousin Frank Lesovsky’s home with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Mrs Ada Bell Henson, 21, wife of Bryant Henson, died Sunday afternoon at her home from Spanish influenza and pneumonia. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvey Hux of Tracy and had lived in Salem about two years. Survived by husband, her parents, six sisters and three brothers.
Elzy Perkins former Milam county native and Texas Ranger was killed last Thursday night near the Mexican border after his partner Special Ranger Joe Plate and they confronted smugglers at a woods hut. Nine bandits reportedly fled across the Rio Grande. Funeral held at North Elm cemetery with burial in Cameron. survivors include his mother Mrs Hallie Perkins, brother Jim Perkins, and sisters Mrs Watt Henderson and Mrs John Meyer. Funeral conducted by Rev B B Blaylock.
Mrs. H. B. Crook of Jones Prairie died last Monday from influenza. She left a husband and nine children, with several others ill. Described as a devout Christian, her death is a sad loss to Milam County and the Herald extends condolences to her bereaved family.
A simple observation notes that combining two or more honeys results in a darker color than any of the original varieties. The statement highlights a common quality change when blending honeys.
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