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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1921
Page
4
Entered in the Post Office at Cameron Texas as second class mail matter under an Act of Congress March 3 1879 Officials listed include W R Triggs J G West and J R Hays with duties as President Vice President Secretary and Treasurer.
The passage states belief in the United States as government of the people derived from consent, a democracy within a republic, and a union of states. It affirms love of country, obedience to laws, respect for freedoms, and defense against enemies.
Local Cameron items list visitors relatives and shoppers including M. P. Stevens family from Big Springs, Mrs. Gurley and Miss Whittman from Waco, plus numerous calls to the Specialty Shop and Model Bakery. Residents plan games at Bryan and College Station, and a few hunting and travel notes accompany brief mishap details.
In Cameron, Armistice Day observance planned by the Catholic church was canceled as the pastor was away on clerical duties. Thanksgiving services are announced for 9:00 a.m. with an invitation to all to attend, signed by B. P. Matocha.
University of Texas radio director George Endress says the Longhorn Aggie Thanksgiving game reports will be broadcast from Austin with W A Polson at College Station directing the wireless feed. The messages are expected to reach Austin seconds before telegraph reports. Separate local items note a hospital visit, a child’s arm injury, and a census practice in China.
The document notes the grand jury has returned twenty two indictments after thorough deliberation. It thanks the sheriff, county attorney, bailiffs, and officers for assistance and requests discharge after completing its labors. Foreman Y A Giede and Secretary Lesser Newton sign the report.
The article traces Christmas carols such as Holy Night Draw Nigh Immanuel and God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. It notes Holy Night’s older German roots, Draw Nigh Immanuel’s 13th century French melody with 12th century English verses, and The First Noel’s probable Breton French origins.
Thieves burglarized the J. W. Coleman residence Sunday night taking a diamond lavallier diamond ear screws and one pearl ring. Entry occurred between 7 30 and 9 00 while the family attended church. Mrs Coleman wedding ring left behind in the jewelry case. No arrests have been made.
Marek townspeople completed the Red Cross roll call Tuesday becoming the first in Milar county to exceed its quota. The community contributed more than last year and reports were sent to Walter F. Sharpe, county roll call director. Marek is noted for full participation in civic and patriotic efforts.
Judge Gillis supports building the Brazos Bridge while debating funding method. The court initially backed bonds, then switched to state aid with warrants after examining impracticality. Voting split among commissioners and public funds show substantial south of Little River spending, countering discrimination claims.
The Rockdale Reporter faced unwarranted criticism of Judge Gillis and the court. Gillis asserts his duty to all soil of the historic county and notes multiple Austin trips for road matters south of Little River. He saved Milano district $500 by drafting papers without charge, underscoring a fair, successful administration. Public opinion now condemns the attack.
Officers have no clue on the Cheeves Brothers dry goods store robbery three weeks past. Thieves entered from the roof, used gloves to avoid fingerprints, and fled with about 1500 dollars in merchandise. Gloves were later found inside.
Houston remains confined to his home after a bout of pneumonia but is improving. He is expected to be up and around in a short time, with friends and neighbors hopeful for a full recovery.
An estimate breaks down deaths by time across 15 billion inhabitants. It claims three die every two seconds, 90 per minute, 5,595 per hour, 137,736 per day, and about 50 million annually.
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