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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1918
Page
7
The Cameron Herald announces a rate increase to 1.50 yearly due to rising production costs and salaries. The change takes effect October 1, with a grace period allowing renewals at the old 1.00 rate for up to two years where possible. War Industries Board rules require advance payment and some areas may be cut off if not paid.
Local residents discuss daily life in Watts Switch with updates on sick lists travel visits and family news. Mentions include Mrs J O Vaughn Miss Annie Vaughn Nathan and Zelmer Mitcham Ruby Phillips May Waugh and others with social visits to Cameron Rosebud Ben Arnold and Silver City. The item closes with war effort pleas and notes from the Cameron Herald about county politics and military framing.
Cameron saw its first meaningful rain in weeks Sunday afternoon as a long lasting downpour began around 1 00 o clock and lasted nearly two hours. The N O A weather bureau recorded 1 42 inches marking the first rain of more than an inch since May 5. The slow rain will aid grasses and feed crops and has encouraged about 60 percent of the town to start planting. County wide reports show good rainfall in most areas with some localities receiving lighter amounts.
The Civic League and Mothers Club sponsored a summer story hour for children, drawing large weekly attendance and praise from the community. The Herald thanks volunteers. Business Girls met Tuesday with Miss Dahlia Stewart resigning as secretary and Miss Buena Caldwell elected. Liberty Bond dues collected. Edison music featured. Milam county registered 72 men reaching age 21 since June, split between Rockdale and Cameron with 20 and 52 registrants respectively.
An odd patent style notice asserts a tonic called Tasteless Chill Tonic can eradicate malaria by targeting germs in the blood via mosquitos. The fragment hints at medical breakthrough rhetoric with dramatic claims and no clear evidence.
The notice promotes Herbine as a chill medicine to prevent or cure malaria. It claims the remedy drives out impurities the malarial germ thrives on strengthens the liver and cleanses the bowels. Price 60 cents sold by Pace Marshall.
Miss Grace Eplin arrived Friday from Frederick Oklahoma where she attended a house party hosted by Miss Edith Naylor.
Mrs. Al Harlan of Branchville visits Mrs. L Blaylock. Miss Ruth Wiley attends funeral in Tem ple for Mrs. Theresa Bennett. Eleanor Stevens and Brownie Stribling of Rockdale visit Cameron friends. Mrs. Robert Harris and two of Tracy visit daughter N Maddox. Kate and Mary McLane Ruth Wiley Ruth Coleman motor to Rockdale to see Miss Stevens.
Mrs Joe Harlan of Branchville is visiting her daughter Mrs Leslie Green.
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