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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1927
Page
8
A vintage ad touts "Tiz" a foot remedy said to ease bunions corns and calluses by drawing out poisons. It promises immediate relief after removing shoes and soaking feet, claiming feet will feel lighter and shoes more comfortable after a few cents per box.
The Hubert Hefley Motor Company relocated from the W. W. Chambers building to the street across this week. The old site, built two years ago, will become storage and display space with plans for future expansion as demand grows. A shipment of new Ford cars is expected soon as public interest rises.
Cameron audience applauded the three act musical comedy Flapper Grandmother under the Methodist Epworth League at Yee High School. Directors and performers, including Miss Mary Belle Woodruff and Maggie Pepper, drew a nice fundraising sum with a colorful program and lively choruses.
Mrs Joe Denson hosted a breakfast for bride to be Louise Denson and her party on a Tuesday morning. The scene featured golden zinnia and plumbago with canaries and a table centered by a bridal miniature and blue gold decorations. Guests included Kathryn and Helen Flinn, Sallie Coleman, Lillie Kate Beckerman, Louise Adams and Bill Fontaine with honoree given a cookbook “A Thousand Ways to Please a Husband.”
Physicians and druggists endorse Calotabs, a purified calomel tablet that combines effects of calomel and calts. One or two tablets at bedtime, with water, cause no nausea or eating interference, and next morning the cold is gone and appetite returns. family package 35 cents at drug stores.
The state requires publication in a weekly Milam County newspaper for ten days before the return day. J. C. Tucker named Temporary Administrator of Lucretia Williams estate by Milam County Court on August 9, 1927, with permanent appointment possible if not contested at the next term starting October 3, 1927 in Cameron. Interested parties may appear to contest. writ to be returned with execution details. Cameron, Texas August 17, 1927. LILLIAN ATKINSON Clerk Milam County Court.
Sam Andrews aged 82 died at the family home at 12 30 Saturday morning August 20 1927. He was buried in the Catholic cemetery at 5 30 that day with Rev Father Apel conducting the services. Funeral arrangements were by Green Brothers. He leaves three daughters and three sons with the sons in Dallas and daughters married in Cameron.
Joe Behal a St. Louis native died at his home here at 7 p m Tuesday August 23 1927 The Green Undertaking Company holds the body awaiting funeral plans from friends in St Louis The funeral is set for Friday at the Catholic church with Rev Father Apel officiating Burial will be in Cameron Catholic Cemetery He is survived by his widow no other relatives are known locally Behal ran a store and cold drink parlor near the Southern Pacific crossing on Buckholts road.
Mrs. Sam Hefley entertained last Friday for two house guests Mrs. J. B. Rector of Shreveport and Miss Callie Lisk of Brenham. About seven in the evening they swam at the city pool and enjoyed a picnic lunch in the park with barbequed chicken weenies pickles olives sandwiches iced tea peach cream and cakes. Afterward a picture show party followed with about thirty five guests including Mrs. Bess Sharp and her daughter Miss Flora of Rockdale.
The Epworth League of a Methodist church expresses gratitude to all who supported the production titled the Flapper Grandmother. The note thanks each person for assistance and backing the event.
Mr. A. M. Lankford and daughter hosted a weekend gathering with all of Mr. Lankford's children for their first reunion in some time. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Lankford and children of Dallas, Mr. M. P. Stephens of Wilmington California, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Wilson of Waxahachie, and Roger Sterling of Sterling City, Texas. They have all returned home.
The Capitol Melody Boys from Austin will provide music for the Friday night dance at Wayside Inn as announced by manager Cammer. A good time is assured. Saturday night J. D. Lewis will play with his orchestra, rehearsing new music for a bigger and better selection.
A vintage ad urges readers to rub St Jacobs Oil on lumbago sciatic pain and backache. It claims nerves in kidneys do not cause pain and promises rapid relief, harmless formula that won’t burn the skin, with a call to get a trial bottle from a druggist.
Countless girls and women learn that purging is unnecessary as Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin aids natural bowel regularity. It provides easy movement without griping and is described as harmless and pleasant even for delicate individuals and children. A 60 cent bottle is available at stores or a free sample can be requested from Monticello Illinois.
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