City Proclamation Issued By Cameron Mayor
The mayor of Cameron issues a public proclamation announcing a municipal action or observance. The document formally designates policy or a civic event and includes official city seals and signatures.
28 Nov 1918
Page 1
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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1918
Page
1
The mayor of Cameron issues a public proclamation announcing a municipal action or observance. The document formally designates policy or a civic event and includes official city seals and signatures.
The proclamation by Mayor John B. McLane orders Cameron businesses closed tomorrow for Thanksgiving. A 10 o clock union service at First Baptist, with Rev H R McFadyen, highlights the day. The editorial urges gratitude for peace, wartime return, and Milam county youths who served in Europe.
County Clerk elect Will T. Yates and Chief Deputy Dick Clark spend the week in the clerk’s office becoming familiar with branches of the work before taking charge on December 2. Deputy Lena Yeean also serves, with one more deputy still to be announced.
District Judge John Watson and County Clerk Jeff T Kemp with Dr and Mrs James Watson attended an all day singing at Conoley last Sunday. The party reported a most enjoyable time with plenty to eat.
Administrator Peden told Texas district and county food officials in Houston that the goal is maximum production of food and feed crops and fats with strict conservation to prevent waste. He warned of famine as a driver toward upheaval and noted a shift from Food Will Win the War to Food Will Win the World. Fort of the U S Food Administration outlined national momentum as Texas weighs its role in ongoing relief.
Recruits at Camp Travis are demobilized and sent home following the armistice. Some depot brigade personnel transfer to the Tuscaloosa division while others await congress action on demobilization. The war risk insurance plan offers government backed coverage from 1000 to 10000 dollars with monthly or extended payments, aiming to reduce costs.
Representatives from the State Agriculture Department of Austin visited Cameron to discuss food and feed conservation but could not hold a public meeting due to bad weather. Judge Ed R. Kane and R. R. Claridge spoke about cotton prices and reports by cotton bears, noting improving market prospects and earlier false reports.
Houston conference outlines December 16 to 23 drive by the American Red Cross Southwestern Division covering Texas Oklahoma Arkansas Missouri and Kansas. John L Johnston cites wartime service and pledge to aid war victims while urging broad support and continued mercy efforts beyond hostilities.
A Cameron Herald appeal urges residents to aid United Charities with a two week target of 105 dollars already pledged. Local donors including A N Green and E Flynn contribute as Red Cross rolls out a Universal Membership drive for Milam County to support war relief and domestic aid.
The Cameron Commercial Club announces its regular monthly meeting next Friday night November 29. All members are urged to attend to lay plans for a bigger and better Cameron and help ensure a productive gathering.
In line with Mayor McLane’s proclamation the Herald will be closed all day Thursday to observe Thanksgiving. Advertisers who supplied copy early are thanked. Milam County Red Cross meets at the Camerton courthouse at 2 30 p m Friday November 29 all members urged to attend.
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