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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1906
Page
8
Cheeves Bros big Store advertises incoming fall merchandise replacing sold out summer stock. Spot cash discounts apply on all summer items with high quality. New lines include American Girl shoes at $2.50, boys shoes $1.50 to $3.00, and Cheeves Crown men’s shoes at $3.50.
Charles L. Bass of San Antonio endorses T. M. Campbell, praising his Texas roots and sympathy for common people. He lauds Campbell as invincible with broad popular support, notes Campbell’s Confederate veteran lineage, and recalls Dallas convention scenes while humorously urging better guest hospitality.
Notice to Overseers of Commissioners' Precinct No. 1 requests road repairs to be completed before cotton picking time. Signed by W. C. Ross, Commissioner. Also advertising Dr Shoop's Restoration claiming health benefits and Cameron Drug selling, with Studio offering 16x20 frames.
Pace-Marshall Drug Co urges Herald readers to use Hyomei now for lasting relief from catarrh. The pocket inhaler delivers healing air to nose throat and lungs and kills germs with no stomach dosing. Complete outfit costs 1.00 with extra bottles 50c and is guaranteed to refund if not satisfactory.
Samuel Byerly, a clerk in the American Express offices in New York City, placed a bid for Panama bonds when Secretary Shaw called for bids. No deposit was required. Byerly simply wrote his bid, addressed it to the Treasury, and paid two cents for postage. He received the award for canal bonds totaling $5,806,000 and was notified by the Treasury Department.
The Santa Fe will run a special train to Galveston and back on Sunday August 26. Departure from Cameron at 1 32 p m with a round trip fare of 2 00. Galveston touted as a South Gulf Coast resort with Open Air Theatre, attractions, and Bettison's Fishing Pier offering fishing and meals.
Supreme Lodge Ke ghire Of Pythias announces a 7% sale October 13 14 and 15 in New Orleans. The notice mentions dates and location as the public sale.
Work on the new Southwestern University dormitory in Georgetown is progressing rapidly but will not be ready for occupancy at the September term opening. The project costs about $50,000 with first class finish and modern equipment. The fall term opens September 12. An unrelated advertisement promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for babies, sold by Geo A. Thomas & Sons.
Reports from Williamson County bottom lands describe boll worms increasing after last week’s showers. The pest threatens cotton yields, with estimates down about 30 percent from two weeks ago while weevils cause less damage. Early cotton opens rapidly as demand for pickers grows and labor remains scarce.
Investors urged to buy cheap raw land near town in Midland County with good water wells under 60 feet deep. Message touts land as a last chance to own property in a fast growing western area, promising income from one crop to cover home costs.
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