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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1918
Page
2
A 1918 era editorial reflects on feeding Europe during wartime shortages. It notes heavy rains boosting a wheat crop, warns prices may stay high, and praises American soldiers in World War I while urging patience and perseverance amid profiteering concerns.
The writer urges mercy toward nonmilitary Germans while condemning wartime atrocities. They praise American entry against the German government, note the destruction of the Teutonic threat, and warn against revenge. Emphasizes that most Germans are Christians and calls for measured justice.
The passage urges restraint as famine grips Germany with Allies feeding former foes. It stresses that ration-sharing by those who fought them proves the need for justice, not vindictive revenge, and calls for united support rather than home criticism.
A collage of editorials notes wartime rationing and relief themes. The Waxahachie light jokes about providing food to Germans, while Temple Mirror foresees victory and rain bringing peace. Local papers urge memory of Belgium and France and tease postwar thrift.
Thorndale welcomes soldiers John and Jerry Hesl sons of Mr and Mrs Joe Hesl after their Europe tour. Both were wounded in the mid June battle of Soissons France Jerry in the chest John in the leg. They arrived in the States around October 20 and are on a thirty day furlough John walks with a cane while Jerry is near full healing.
They volunteered after the U S declared war and joined the first expeditionary forces. Members of the Marine Corps the Bodies most feared, they performed effective work on the firing line. Long may they live to enjoy the distinction and honor their battle scars entitle them.
The treasury department lifted the ban on all construction work and urged immediate start. The move aims to ease the war to peace transition by absorbing labor and accelerating industrial expansion. Plans include public buildings and commercial projects with expenditures rising beyond initial estimates of 14 million dollars.
A wedding toast expresses wishes for the bride and groom with lines about deep joys and light sorrows. The speaker honors the bride a mother and partner and raises a toast to friends and country, ending with a farewell wish for reunion and remembrance.
A patriotic line declares America as the land of the free, promising that the phrase will always symbolize liberty. The statement frames national identity around freedom as a lasting ideal.
An examining board will hold a two day teachers certificates exam at Cameron court house on Friday and Saturday December 6 and 7. Tests start at 8:30 a.m. with a $2.00 fee. Uniform papers available Friday. Bring pens ink blotters. Friday topics include geography physiology arithmetic literature geometry while Saturday covers spelling writing civics reading chemistry history of education and United States history. Signed Jim F Chadwick.
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