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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1917
Page
4
A local paper notes Williamson county remains wet by a narrow margin and hints a public investigation would be lengthy and test the people's patience. It attributes quotes to A. V. Smith as local manager and urges people to rule to ensure square dealing.
The quotation frames global conflict with France England Italy Japan Turkey and Russia, then discusses government as a necessary evil and moral accountability. It argues true Christians would avoid government responsibility, while divine mercy may assign wings to souls in time.
A local observance notes cotton price volatility from field to market, warning farmers not to rush sales as prices fall from twenty six to twenty cents. The Alvord News quips about melon gifts from Johnnie Smith and invites more melons for a fuller card of thanks.
The article notes Connecticut ending its blue laws and permitting Sunday business by milkmen druggists ice cream dealers and similar services for the first time in three centuries. It contrasts puritan New England relaxing restrictions with Texas tightening rules and ponders a potential future swing back.
The saying argues that law quality is measured by outcomes for honest people and criminals. It asserts that a bad law harms the honest while aiding crime and should be repealed, while a law that harms criminals and helps honest citizens is good and enforceable.
A Texas county narrowly becomes dry by a single vote. Public sentiment is evenly split and peace officers will be kept busy deterring bootleggers. Law abiding citizens on both sides are urged to assist in enforcing the law and to follow the motto Enforce the law as written.
Annual promotion promises a free scholarship in any chosen school. The ad touts Tyler Commercial College in Tyler Texas as the state’s only practical business college teaching real bookkeeping and business training through active transactions in a simulated market. It emphasizes face to face methods, real-world papers, and partnerships, claiming superiority over theoretical programs and inviting inquiries with a free catalogue.
Fencerail Smith observes Sickleblade Williams buy a new plough with money he owes for an existing one. Williams claims he needs another plow more than the other man needed the money, prompting debate on doing the right thing.
Property listing for a 60 acre farm at Ma rak including 50 acres cultivated and 10 acres pasture. Features a house a water well a cistern and a tank. Contact Henry Reineke Cameron Rt. 3. 21-11.
Mr and Mrs Van Tyson of Maysfield visited relatives in Cameron Saturday showing their family ties and travel.
An advertisement warns against calomel and touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, plant based remedy. It claims calomel causes sickness and bone damage while Liver Tone cleanses the bowels, improves liver function, and avoids salivation. The pitch guarantees relief and urges purchase with a money back offer.
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