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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1919
Page
4
A 1919 Cameron Texas notice from manager Thomas N. Herring records mail matter classification and subscription reminders. The page also carries satirical local quips about gender roles, civic weather, and Cameron merchants optimistic about better times amid high prices and profiteering.
Cameron Public School led by Superintendent Kidd runs at full force with high attendance and a strong staff of capable teachers. The town promotes Cameron as a premier Texas community with booming business and rising housing demand. The Waco Cotton Palace opens October 25 and Cameron pushes for an Interurban extension to connect with Waco, with a conference set for October 24 to finalize the deal.
A Sioux Falls waitress complains after being charged for a misdial report in the Burleson station system. The manager then faces a cherry pie charge tied to the same incident, claimed as payment for the unavailable pie report.
Mrs Dan Tyson hosted the Priscilla Club gathering at North Travis Avenue where members rejoined for club work. Elections filled vacancies with Mrs T N Herring elected. one seat remains. Refreshments were served. next meeting planned with Mrs Albert Triggs. guests included Mrs H F Smith Jr Lloyd Mitchell and Miss Willie Hefley.
Alice Lucile Garrison hosted thirty eight school mates at her parents home last Friday night. Despite heavy rain the group enjoyed indoor games and refreshments of oak and cream, with guests preferring the rainy evening to a lawn party.
An editorial condemns hazing as mob cruelty in male colleges. It cites Virginia Tech as an example where a freshman was severely beaten with a bed slat. The piece argues hazing stems from a cruelty loving instinct and calls for faculty controls to end the practice.
Vernon McIntyre arrived Sunday from Marathon and stayed several days with Mr and Mrs H F Smith Sr before traveling to Waco for the Clinton Smith wedding.
Notice is given that F. W. Schiller has filed for letters testamentary for the estate of Annie Kotsch deceased in Milam County Court. The hearing is set for December 1 1919 at Cameron Court House. Interested parties may appear and contest the application.
Mrs Armenta J Williams has filed for letters testamentary on the Josiah J Williams estate in Milam County Probate Court. The matter would be heard at the next regular term on December 1, 1919, with potential contest by interested parties and lawful notice given.
R Oty Moore and L Roy Moore have filed in Milam County Court an application for letters testamentary on the estate of John T Moore deceased. The 16th day of October 1919 is set for the return. Milam County Texas citation issued by Dick Clark Deputy.
Herald notes the Gerrard Players touring Showalter Tent Theatre are praised in Belton Temple and McGregor papers. Reports say high class entertainment with strong crowds and quality vaudeville, urging patrons to attend and enjoy the performances.
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