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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1917
Page
3
Cameron residents and visitors are noted in a long list of personal notes. Mayor Hefley visits Dallas on business. Mrs. Hearrell, Mrs. Kirby, and many others are seen in town or traveling to Temple, Corpus Christi, Austin, and Rockdale. births, visits, and hospital stays are reported. Tax tours, show days, and local ads pepper the page with community happenings.
The Cameronian Literary Society held a regular session at the School House. Resignations of Clifton Tyson as assistant sergeant at arms and George Cone as secretary were accepted. Drayton McLane and Elliot Atkinson were elected to fill the posts. Declamations by James Coleman and Pat Kennon preceded a debate on Local Option in Milam County with the affirmative two to six against. seven new members were admitted, and talks by Miss Goddard and Mr. Bellinger were praised.
Best Chili and Stew in town inviting patrons with other lunches and good service. Marshall Chambers reports plastering on the Federal Building began this week. S A Gjedde retires from shoe repair due to failing sight. R A Devers buys the shop. Marriage news: Frank Cammer to a Port Arthur bride. they will reside there. 7th Street open for fire protection and revenue. Patriotic services at Methodist church honor the boys who answered the call. Seth Duncan moves to San Antonio to join a leading barber shop. GC Addison notes crop conditions across Texas and Millam county.
The Cameron Football team expresses gratitude to business men and individuals who contributed liberally to the sweater hose fund.
The Jeff Rogers Chapter of the U D C met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Jeff Kemp. Officers elected include president Jeff Kemp and vice presidents Er N Shaw Acree Baskin Monroe Walter Sharpe recording secretary Willie Davis treasurer W A Gillon registrar Bessie Gillis correspond ing secretary Jewel Joslin historian. Two delegates named to San Antonio for the convention. Program after business covered The Confederate Navy The Alabama Commodore Matthew Maury. Hostess served waiters and iced grape juice.
Fatty Arbuckle stars on the Wonder land bill tonight in a top funny act. The popular performer brings a renowned picture of merit with a mule and a darkey in the plot and promises one of the funniest shows. Don't miss it tonight.
A Washington Herald note discusses the joke of a statistician who claimed six cents worth of metal in a jitney nickel while official authority fixes nickel value at three cents. The column satirically argues that someone is always taking the Joy out of life.
Sunday School 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 a m and 7 15 p m Epworth League and devotional exercises 3 00 p m Prayer service 7 15 p m Wednesday You are cordially invited to worship with us Rev Harbin pastor
A pennywise beauty tip describes mixing fresh lemon juice with orchard white to create a skin lotion. Strain against pulp, bottle, and shake to yield a quarter pint for daily use on face neck arms and hands. Ingredient costs are noted as minimal from druggists and grocers.
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