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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1928
Page
4
A reader laments Governor Smith’s use of the slang baloney as undignified for a presidential candidate. The piece contrasts mass and class, noting changes in society from motor cars to golf and mass culture, and questions if Smith can appeal nationwide without pandering.
The piece argues that merit and hard work, not birth, now shape leadership. It cites Hoover, Robinson, Smith, and Curtis as examples from farm, market, and reservation backgrounds who rose through effort. It praises education and the rise of a merit-based elite welcoming youth from all classes.
A Sabula Gazette columnist reflects on editors as targets of criminals and critics, noting the editor’s stubborn resilience and public hatred by wrongdoers. The piece ends with a farewell meditation from J. Alfred Taylor celebrating a life of service and friendship.
Mrs Ike Ledbetter remains hospitalized at Cameron Hospital after an appendectomy and is reported to be progressing well. Dallas visitors Mr and Mrs R W Cox and two daughters spent the week with relatives. Cox also traveled to San Antonio on business. Katherine Sproull of Ben Arnold will teach fourth grade at Ada Henderson school. Navasota resident Mr Harnest Howard visited his parents in town. Garland Phelps of Milano is staying with his aunt Mrs John Ryan and attends school as a senior. Mrs Ted Tiller of Fort Worth visits her former name Miss Katherine Ledbetter and her family
W C Hickman, a well known Cameron mechanic, will open a repair garage in Cameron around October 1. A Logan Green lot building 85 by 50 feet is under construction and will be finished soon. Hickman previously worked for the Cameron Chevrolet Company and will offer all kinds of garage work.
An instructional lesson on Christian liberty and abstinence from sacred items. It discusses idols as nothing, the responsibility of believers to avoid causing others to stumble, and applied guidance from Pauls life and teaching. It emphasizes love, self restraint, and following Jesus as the example.
Quote from Spurgeon on faith as the open road in life. It reflects a sermon style urging believers to rejoice in God’s provision of faith over past and future sins. The text presents a moral reflection rather than a news event.
The piece outlines Texas insurance law requirements including policy registration with the Insurance Department, face certificates on policies, and deposits of approved securities for policyholder protection. It also cautions readers to review life policies, suggests stock in a cheese factory, and notes political campaign plate matter and editorial stance.
The Presbyterian church women gathered Monday for a Bible lesson on Luke chapter three led by Mrs. John Green. Next Saturday they plan a rummage sale in a downtown building to be secured later.
A fragmented religious excerpt emphasizes gratitude for a gospel that remains true to itself and its mission. The text references devotion, sin, and guidance through faith, with lines that read as a devotional aside from a church setting.
French scientists in Paris measured airborne germs before and after rain and found 3800 per cubic meter on a wet day and 16000 on a dry day. In the Paris subway sprinkled tracks held 410 bacteria per cubic meter while two hours later 684 were present. Officials urge more sprinkling with calcium chloride to dustless streets.
A ring ceremony at the Marak Catholic church unites Angelin Marak and John Valenta in Cameron. The Rev. Joseph Valanta of La Porte and Rev. I. Valenta of Jarrell administer the vows. The bride, in white satin, attended by four sisters and a groom’s sister, plans a rose beige wedding trip outfit. After a wedding dinner, the couple will live in Odem, Texas, with Angelin a Scott and White Hospital night supervisor and John managing Lynch Davidson Lumber in Odem. Attendants include Carrie, Marcella, Bessie, and Mary Valenta.
A blaze at Yarrelton gin owned by R L Batte destroyed the facility early Tuesday morning with undetermined origin. The loss is expected to be heavy though no amount is yet available. This marks the second gin fire in Milam County this year, the first being Planters gin at Branchville several weeks earlier.
The Herald mails statements to all readers showing amounts due for subscription. No second notice will be mailed due to time and expense. Subscriptions not paid will be discontinued. Management requests prompt response. The Publishers.
Miss Edna Morgan and J L Hayman of Milano were married Saturday night at the bride’s mother's home. Rev McLane of Milano Baptist Church conducted the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mrs Jeff Morgan. The groom is a new employee of Cameron Plumbing Co. They will reside in Milano.
Public notice warns that cotton receipt No 33987 in the name of Batte and Fred Nichols issued September 8 1928 by Cameron Compress Company for one bale of cotton is lost. G A Plentl declares legal ownership and cautions public not to accept or deal with the receipt.
Notice states receipt No. 36612 issued to Manuel and C. B. Barrett on September 15 1928 for one bale of cotton delivered to Cameron Compress Company has been lost. Batte declares he is the legal owner and holder and warns the public not to accept or deal with the receipt in any hands other than his.
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