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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1901
Page
2
A local ad promotes a jewelry shop by R. H. Johnson stressing quality in each article over sheer quantity. It promises remarkable value at small prices with watches rings pins and chains, located next to Thomas & Moore's store.
Local ad outlines blacksmithing woodwork and painting services offered by Jim Coleman. It promotes Texas Gin and Gompies for four foot wood and lists contact info with phone number 162-4 rings. Also notes horseshoeing and buggy repairs at Coleman’s shop north of etabies.
Advertises Mr Caldwell's Pepsin with guarantees for constipation and other ailments. Notes twenty five cent bottle with brush sold by Geo. A. Thomas. Obituary mentions Mrs. D. M. Storey of Minerva dying in Tom Green county at age 72, described as a devoted Christian mother.
Brenham residents faced a local fraud as a stranger canvassed homes offering 25 cent orders for soap stands and books to be sold to druggists. The orders were not honored and no druggists knew of the man until after he left town, claiming soap stands would arrive Monday. Authorities urged other towns to beware.
An 82 year old Mrs. Whites, mother of Mrs. C H Ruby, suffered a bad fall during a visit to Frie County relatives. The injuries are serious and Mr. Ruby plans to fetch her back to Cameron in a few days. Other items note medicine ads and local notices including subscription appeals.
Before you go west, obtain pamphlets "12 California and Back" and "70 California in a Tourist Sleeper" plus a land pamphlet for homeseekers. Sent free on receipt of postage. Texas.
A local harness shop promises reliable gear for every rider. Customers can choose plain or ornamental harnesses with affordable prices, claiming the investment pays off in fit and durability.
An 19th century advertisement page touts Herbine for clear complexion and health with no ill effects, plus Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets for a cold in one day at 25 cents. Also features carpentry and meat market notes, shoe shop, and a classroom anecdote about naval hero Admiral Schley.
Sehlitz beer is praised as a wholesome delightful beverage offered at F A Black’s. Available by the case or bottle at 121-2c, price $12.50 per case delivered to your home.
An old advertisement touts Herbine as a health tonic for women promoting beauty and wellness. It claims the product cleanses the system of impurities and is sold by Thomas & Moore for 50 cents.
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