Graves Brothers Buy Six Fine Hereford Cattle
Paul Graves, Henry Graves, and George T. Graves purchased six head of thoroughbred Hereford stock from F. J. Yeawood of Georgetown, including Mullen Comfort whose sire Point Comfort sold for 2000 in Chicago. The group plans to grade up their Sharpe ranch stock, expecting stronger returns and encouraging Milam county farmers to improve livestock. The $1700 purchase aims to elevate local stock quality and market value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Graves
Sharpe
Henry Graves
George T. Graves
Cameron State Bank
F. J. Yeawood
Georgetown
Mullen Comfort
Point Comfort
Chicago
Milam County
Reliable Remedy Restores Kidneys and More
For years Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root has been a trusted kidney liver and bladder remedy used by physicians in private practice. It strengthens organs and helps them perform nature s work. Sold by all druggists and offered as a sample for ten cents by Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY with a note to Cameron Herald.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Cameron Herald
Milam County Republican conventions set for May 6 and 9
Milam County Republican Chairman G B Renfrow calls Precinct Chairmen to hold precinct conventions on May 6 between 10:00 am and 8:00 pm to elect delegates to a May 9 Cameron city convention. Only Republican electors and qualified voters who endorse party principles may participate. Also references Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic ad.
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Milam
Milam County
Cameron
Texas
Buckholts High School Comedy Benefit Play
Buckholts pupils perform A Poor Married Man on Thursday night April 27 1916 to raise funds for the school. Admission 10 cents for children 20 cents for adults. Proceeds for school benefit.
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Buckholts High School
Memorial Day Services at Cameron Presbyterian Church
All are invited to Decoration Day Services at the Presbyterian church on Sunday April 28 at 2 p m. The Daughters of Confederacy arranged the program and graves in Cameron Cemeteries will be decorated afterward with metal markers and flags. Funds were raised by Cameron residents led by Mrs Pearl Green Clement who led the patriotic effort. Relatives and friends of Confederates are urged to attend.
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Presbyterian Church
Daughters of Confederacy
Cameron
Pearl Green Clement
Jeff T. Kemp
Ue BS
Nell Reno Sharpe
U. D
Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Promoted as Cold Remedy
A vintage drug advert touts Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as a soothing syrup for colds and coughs. It claims quick cough relief and throat comfort for all ages and notes the product name and price of 25 cents.
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Dr. Bell
S A and A P Change Schedule For March 1916
The night train schedule changes take effect March 8 1916 connecting San Antonio Kerrville Corpus Christi and coast points. North bound No 54 arrives 6 45 am departs 7 am No 52 arrives 7 10 pm departs 7 25 pm. South bound No 51 arrives 8 25 am departs 8 40 am No 58 arrives 6 15 pm departs 6 30 pm.
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San Antonio
Kerrville
Corpus Christi
Coast
The Aches of House Cleaning
An advertisement extols Sloan's Liniment for relief from soreness after cleaning chores. It promises fast pain relief for bruises, neuralgia, and sore spots with a small rub and a restful sleep. A testimonial calls Sloan's Liniment worth its weight in gold and a 25 cent bottle is advertised.
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Sloan
Reward Offered for Stolen Moon Bros Buggy in Milam County
A notice from Milam County Sheriff Allen Hooks offers a $15 reward for the recovery of a Moon Bros rubber tire buggy stolen on the night of April 8 1916. The buggy was in good condition about six months old and cared for. A $10 reward is offered for the thief and $5 for the return of the buggy to Finis Smith. Location Cameron Texas April 10. 50-21
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Moon Bros
Finis Smith
Allen Hooks
Milam Co
Cameron
Texas
Cameron Astonished by Simple Mixture
Cameron residents praise Adierd-ka mixture made from buck thorn bark glycerine and other ingredients for instant relief. One spoonful removes foul matter and eases constipation sour stomach or gas. It acts on both bowels and can relieve or prevent appendicitis with a few doses. J. R. Young, druggist.
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Cameron
J. R. Young
Grove's The Old Standard General Tonic Ad
Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic marketed as a general tonic with quinine and iron. Claims to act on the liver drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the whole system priced at 90 cents.
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Grove
Sue
Mrs Roy Baskin Hosts Sigma Phil Afternoon
Mrs Roy Baskin a charming hostess entertained the Sigma Phil Thursday afternoon. After an hour of needlework and conversation she with Miss Lily Magneter served salad and ice. Special guests included the Kildare Club and Miss Ellen Gibbons and Miss Aileen Ruby and Mrs John Henry Thomas.
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Roy Baskin
Sigma Phil
Lily Magneter
Kildare Club
Ellen Gibbons
Aileen Ruby
John Henry Thomas
Texas Wonder Kidney Cure Ad and Social Moonlight Picnic
An old advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles with mail order options from Dr. B. W. Hall in St. Louis. The piece also notes a moonlight picnic by Kill Kare and Sigma Phi l clubs to Holtzclaws bridge with chaperones Mr and Mrs Oxsheer Smith, moving on to a homes-based supper and social diversions.
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Texas Wonder
Texas
B. W. Hall
Olive Street
St.Louis
Kill Kare
Sigma Phil
Holtzclaws Bridge
Oxsheer Smith
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Confederate Flower Drive
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as widely distributed in the United States and abroad for coughs and colds. It also announces April 22 1916 graveside flower donations for Confederate soldiers via Mrs. Robert McLane and Jeff Rogers Chapter No 1513 United Daughters of the Confederacy, with J E Reno collecting if flowers are unavailable.
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United State
Robert McLane
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic Promotes Malaria Fight
Old Standard Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic advertises quinine and iron in a tasteless form. It claims quinine drives out malaria while iron builds up the system. The label prints the formula and lists quinine and iron as active ingredients.
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Liver and Digestion
New Life Pills contain liver supporting ingredients that aid digestion and bowel movement without gripe or nausea. Each bottle, priced at 25 cents, promises improved well being and comfort after use. April.
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Dr. King
Missionary Lesson Delights Ladies Missionary Society
The Ladies Missionary Society of the Christian Church met Monday afternoon for a Missions lesson described as very enjoyable and engaging.
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Ladies Missionary Society of the
Christain Church
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