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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1916
Page
4
The piece urges readers to pay cash for purchases to avoid debt and to save for Christmas spending. It notes farmers joining this shift from old mortgages and mocks lavish auto lifestyles while praising the value of true ministry over costly church buildings.
A tribute to Howard Baskin Cameron praising his character as a business leader and churchman. The piece interweaves anecdotes about drivers and locals with reflections on Texas agriculture, wealth, and thrift, urging farmers to save and plan for lean years to shape their own destinies.
The Milford News argues that many churches face financial trouble due to jitney members who deem sermons and blessings worth only a nickel. It notes some sermons are worthless regardless of the preacher, depending on whether the speaker is a Christian minister or a political religious agitator.
A leading merchant observes that farmers are paying back old debts before buying new goods. He says customers remain prudent, preferring cash purchases and steady demand, with many holding surplus in banks. This should steady trade next year and allow deeper stock.
Florence Vidette quotes Brer Gardner urging equal enforcement of prohibition by both pros and antis. He argues anti and pro factions both seek booze, will break laws to obtain it, and must be checked by all honest citizens. The note also lists crop seed prices from Cameron Grain Company.
Cameron High School won 6 to 0 over Temple last Saturday afternoon. Terry Wiley sprinted in for the deciding score after a blocked kick in the final quarter. Temple pressured in the second quarter but Cameron’s defense held and secured the rivalry victory.
A traveling observer reports southern Texas shows more Mexicans than negroes in cotton picking. Plantations prefer Mexicans over negro labor, fueling debates that nearly a million negroes may move north. The piece weighs which region best understands the negro and the Mexican and whether the south will lose the negro.
The Cameron ladies announce a November flower show under the Feder ation of Womens Clubs. All interested women are urged to compete for prizes amid the many beautiful plants seen on porches green houses and inside homes throughout the city. The organizers expect a successful exhibition.
Mrs B F Talley and her young daughter left Bryant Station to Cameron by Tango and traveled to Houston on the Santa Fe Flyer to be with her husband who is very ill and likely to undergo an operation in the city. Buck holts News.
Edison area ad quotes E O Schiller Druggist promoting a profit sharing plan with coupons as dividend checks. The copy insists no gamble, no shell game, and assures customers they can cash coupons for premiums.
Sunday School starts at 9 40 with eleven o clock services led by Dr McCain Evening services follow at 7 45 led by Geo W Davis P E You are cordially invited to attend
A medical notice promoting White's Cream Vermifuge claims to destroy intestinal worms and revive the child's vitality. It emphasizes strengthening the body's vigor and health, priced at 25 cents per bottle and sold by Red Cross Drug Store.
Property listings advertise 60 to 300 acre farms described as safe and fertile with black and sandy soils. Prices range from 20.00 to 75.00 per acre and reasonable terms offered by agent T. C. Stafford.
Pimples are blamed on blood impurities and a brighter eye is promised by Dr. King's New Life Pills. The pills are sold for 25 cents at a druggist and claim to induce a mild morning bowel movement.
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