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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1903
Page
8
Locals report that to comply with post office rules boxes not paid by the tenth of the month will be closed at the start of a new quarter. The move comes as a department-wide policy for all postmasters.
The notice lists advertised letters for the week ending in August for ladies and gents, with a 1 cent charge per advertised letter. It includes a plea to request letters by stating advertised and the advertisement date, signed by Mrs. Anna Crawford, postmaster. An exchange comment questions ducks’ feeding when laying and not laying, and mentions fowls.
If reports be true, affairs are in a fine fix in Williamson county. District Attorney Moore calculates on sending fully a hundred men to the penitentiary from that county for perjury, they having sworn that they had lost their poll tax receipts. The collector's books are a record on this question.
I am the oldest physician in Texas who has made the Morphine habit a specialty. For 25 years I have treated people for the drug habit and am ready to receive patients. I guarantee a cure in every case I accept. A new law forbids druggists selling opiates or doctors prescribing them to habitual users, causing suffering and likely deaths. Consultation free and charges reasonable. Db. C. Jones M. D. Cameron Tex. Attorneys J. W. Garner E. A. Wallace and Emory Camp of Rockdale attended county court this week.
The county clerk issued licenses to Calvin Baker and Roxie Wilder C Donaldson and Angie Alexander Riley Pope and Lucy Love Jesse Massengale and Malisaa Walston Alex Brown and Alberta Granson W Durham and Alma Johnson Tyson reports at home with a newborn daughter born Wednesday Congratulations Ewing
Rev C C Weaver conducts a week long protracted meeting at Robinson. Mrs Mose Taylor returns from visits to San Antonio and San Angelo. Mr James Bags leaves for Galveston to join Santa Fe railroad claims department. Card of Dr D C Jones noted for reliable services. Cardinal Sarto elected pope Pope Pius X age 68. County road tax election yields light turnout with ballots reported near evenly split. 33 boxes reported as results near defeat but later returns may tilt the outcome.
The Bartett Tribune reports a clash between many gentlemen and an equal number of respectable ladies over Mrs Zehner guiding a black man toward polling stations during Cameron’s recent prohibition election. Both sides testify under oath and dispute the facts, a volatile issue deemed potentially explosive. The Herald printed both sides but offered no comment. The case was fully argued and approved.
The article notes a flawed political venture and acknowledges mistakes in politics. It suggests the only remedy is to heed Washington's advice to Braddock and retreat, avoiding questions of veracity with the community’s respected women.
The Galveston County Attorney told the public in a Gallveston News interview that he is not a prohibitionist but supports enforcing Texas liquor laws. He argues laws license the saloon with essential restrictions and cites Milam County's election as evidence of public revolt against noncompliance. He calls the corner grocery with a bar an incubator for crime.
A speaker warns Galveston County residents that protecting children requires duty from all, denouncing any occupation that outlaws itself. He argues political meddling will worsen the problem and says officers fear and fail to act. The surge of public sentiment is declared a revolt.
Little River overflowed its banks in Cameron last Saturday, flooding low areas and prompting local concerns about property and access.
Heavy rain last Thursday damaged crops in the southern part of the county. Brushy Creek overflowed its banks and spread across valleys causing extensive flooding and washing out parts of Little River.
Last Saturday marked the start of the papal election at the Vatican with Cardinal Rampolla leading on the first ballot by 20 votes. Cardinal Vannutelli followed with 12 votes among 62 electors, with two thirds needed for election.
Robertson County reports a notably better cotton crop than the previous season with farmers noting improved yields and healthier plants across fields. Local agronomists cite favorable weather and growing conditions as key factors.
J D Hefley advertises 180 acres of prime truck land near town in Texas, cut into 40 acre blocks with easy terms. He invites prospective buyers to call and be convinced this is the best proposition offered.
Advertisement for the Statesman newspaper offering a semi weekly and daily mix. Promotes a one year rate of 1 dollar and 104 for full access with market and world news, state government reports, and local correspondents. Also mentions a combined offer with the Austin Herald for 1.50 per year if paid in advance.
Hog buyers offer to pay the highest price for all hog kinds in Texas. The ad promotes selling to Tarver Commission and Da 1096d as the source for the best wag ons.
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