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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1902
Page
2
G F Carter of Atlanta says DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cured his piles without surgery and relieved other wounds instantly. Ad highlights beware counterfeits and cites local vendors. Also mentions Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for constipation and indigestion with two sizes.
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a cold remedy and touts Herbine as a tonic to cleanse bowels liver and kidneys. It also notes broom corn seed for sale at Cameron and mentions Jim Coleman as a woodworker.
The ad claims Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are easier to take, milder, and more reliable than pills. They cleanse and invigorate the stomach, leave bowels natural, and avoid constipation often caused by pills. For sale by Thomas & Moore, 50c. Also promotes Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic as iron and quinine in tasteless form with no cure no pay.
County Physician Geo W Scroggs of Hall County Georgia endorses Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, saying it helps digestion and prevents decay of undigested food in the stomach. He notes he prescribes it and it yields the best results, resolving worst cases quickly and avoiding starvation dieting.
A compiled list of travel rates and sale dates for numerous 1902 events across the United States. It includes Imperial Shrine in San Francisco June 10–14, Knights of Pythias August 12–14, various homeseeker excursions to California, and multiple state and religious associations with sale dates, limits, and standard first class fare details.
Twelve years ago J. W. Sullivan of Hartford Conn scratched his leg with a rusty wire. Inflammation and blood poison followed, two years of agony. He avoided amputation by using one bottle of Electric Bitters and two boxes of Bucklin's Arnica Salve, restoring his leg to sound health. Electric Bitters claim efficacy for eruptions eczema tetter salt rheum sores and blood disorders with a Thomas & Moore satisfaction guarantee at 50 cents.
The article touts Milam County Texas lands as exceptionally fertile and affordable with prices from 20 to 30 dollars per acre versus higher statewide values. It highlights a 110 acre tract near Cameron with two houses and 20 acres of pasture offered at 25 dollars per acre, plus terms and contact for Jones Cox Cox lawyers and land agents. It also includes health ad copy for Herbine and small sale notices for mules and local merchants.
Chas. M. Cramer, Esq, a Colombo watch maker, endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds and chest colds. He notes quick cures, especially for children, with rarely more than one bottle needed for hoarseness and urges others to try it.
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