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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
2
A veteran merchant, J. M. Tucker, thanks patrons for 25 years of liberal patronage and friendship. He notes nearing old age and hopes to continue earning goodwill, sending New Year greetings and best wishes for mutual kindness and continued business.
The firm Boykin House McKinney, active in Cameron’s grocery trade, will shift to a strict cash basis from Monday January 1. They say cash sales prevent bad debts, allow discount payments to suppliers, and enable lower prices for cash customers. See their ad in this issue.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, natural alternative to calomel for liver and bowel relief. It claims quick morning results, no salivation, and a money back guarantee, urging purchase from druggists for 50 cents.
The Herald contest ended last Saturday with Miss Faye McWright winning the playerphone after about two hundred thousand votes and Miss Annie Gurecky earning the diamond ring with around 160,000 votes. Both finalists signed a statement of approval after vote counting, and the paper notes the contest boosted subscriptions by nearly three hundred names.
The Old Standard general strengthening tonic Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic drives out malaria enriches the blood and builds up the system. A true tonic for adults and children.
Sigma Phi and Kilkare clubs hosted a Wednesday afternoon reception at Miss Vance Hardy's home to honor homecoming girls and announce Beulah Dobbins and Simmie Burns Jr. marriage set for February 21, 1917. Guests included out of town visitors and local families. envelopes revealed a secret message as souvenirs. Also advertised is a 192 acre Buckholts land for sale at 75 dollars per acre with house, barns, fencing, and water.
Early morning blaze leveled the newly built bungalow of Editor and Mrs. W M Cobb in north Cameron. Firemen arrived too late to save anything, with estimated losses of 4500 dollars, including 2000 dollars on the house and 1000 dollars on household goods. The Herald extends sympathy to the Cobb family.
Angela Mondrik and Charles Knizek of Austin wed at the Newton home with Rev Kupee officiating. Guests included relatives and Mr and Mrs Matocha as attendants. The bride wore georgette crepe. the couple left for San Antonio after a reception. The bride is sister to Mendrik Bros and Mrs Newton. groom teaches Bohemian and Russian at the State University.
Judge W. A. Morrison and Dr. Rischar returned from an annual deer hunt in Southwest Texas. Morrison claimed two fine bucks killed at a distance of about three hundred yards, a remarkable feat praised by companions.
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