State fire loss list spans Texas institutions
The State fire insurance commission released a report detailing fire loss since January 1. 19 at several institutions including the State orphan home, epileptic colony, state reformatory, North Texas hospital for the insane, State University, A and M College, Prairie View normal, Sam Houston and West Texas state normal, and Huntsville and Rusk penitentiaries. The summary notes total losses and aims to identify hazardous conditions and protective measures.
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Austin
Texas
State Fire Insurance Commission
English
State Orphan Home
State Reformatory
North Texas Hospital For the Insane
State University
A. and M. College
Prairie View Colored Normal
Sam Houston State Normal
West Texas State Normal
Huntsville
Sanaa
Rusk
Land Grove Weekly Doings Highlights Local Progress and Loss
The column notes road improvements including new bridges on the Milano road and rising land cultivation. It reports the death of Mr. Lydal who passed away Wednesday night and was buried Thursday at 2:00 p.m. Four sons attended, with Alva arriving late.
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Milano
Lydal
Alva
A. J. Buffington
Ous
Kohut
Dan Woolverton
H. A. Whited
Dee Cook
Bessye James
Dick Hairston
Houston Huddleston
Marlin
Whited
Lockhart
Miss Cook
Rogers and
Cameron
Swamp Root Benefit Report Credited by Michigan Reader
Mrs Mattie Camfield of Gobleville Michigan reports long standing back pain relieved after using Swamp Root for five bottles. She claims no back issues for five years and says her husband also improved from kidney and bladder troubles. Letter dated July 18 1909 and sworn before a notary.
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Mattie Camfield
Gobleville
Mich
Prove What Swamp Root Will Do for You
An old advertisement touts Swamp Root and Texas Wonder remedies for kidney and bladder issues. It invites readers to send ten cents for a sample and a booklet, noting further sale of regular bottles and mail order options. The copy mentions Dr. Kilmer & Co and Dr. E W Hall with addresses and drugstore availability.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Cameron Herald
Texas
Childen
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Cottage Prayer Meeting Announced
Next week prayer services will be held in the homes of Mrs. D. B. Worcester Mrs. H. D. Atkinson Mrs. Gus Waller Mrs. Roy Griffith Mrs. Berry Mrs. Strewhern and Mrs. Jas. Watson. Let us go speedily to pray before the Lord and to seek the Lord of hosts. I will go also Zech 8 21.
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D. B. Worcester
H. D. Atkinson
Gus Waller
Roy Griffith
Berry
Strewhern
Jas. Watson
Zech
Woodmen of the World Camp Elect Officers
Mesquite Camp No. 614 Woodmen of the World elected officers for the new term including Wilford Wilson Consul Commander W B Elliott Advisor Lieutenant J S Gore Banker John Davis Clerk R B Schiller Escort Willie Unnasch Watchman Scuddy Sentry with I G McGinnis and Mike Kartye named managers. Tirndale Thorn notes. Also an ad offers Herald Farm Ranch and Holland's Magazine subscription for one year at $1.64.
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Wilford Wilson
W. B. Elliott
J. S. Gore
John Davis
R. B. Schiller
Willie Unnasch
Scuddy
I. G. McGinnis
Mike Kartye
Tirndale Thorn
Barbara Green F W Barbar Wedding in Waco Texas
Mrs Stella B Green and Mr F W Barbar wed in Waco on January 25 meeting as planned. secrecy kept until spring but wedding announced to friends. Bride is a Cameron socialite. groom from Stamford with a Stamford Compress Co post. families from Milam and Bridgeport Texas bound by notable lineage.
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Stella B. Green
F. W. Barbar
Stamford
Texas
Cameron
Waco
Mattie Phelps
Barbara
Stamford Compress Co
Cupid
Mrs. Barbar
Milam County
the Groord
Durant
Oklo
Bridgeport
Jitney Car Schedule at Central Station and Nearby Routes
Cameron Drag Company posts jitney hours from 7 to 9 in the morning, 11 to 3 at noon, and 5 to 9 in evening with off hours service. North Cameron Heflen Heights runs depart on the quarter hours 7 15 and 7 45 then 8 15 8 45, while depots and Compress loop departures from Central on the half hours 7 00 7 30 8 00 8 36.
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Central Station
Cameron Drag Company
North Cameron and Heflen Heights
Wedding Wishes for Mr Barbar and Bride
The Herald extends best wishes to Mr Barbar and his bride as they begin life together. A note of happiness and prosperity accompanies the couple in their new union.
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Herald
Mrs. Barbar
Former Cameron Girl Honored by D A R Chapter
The Austin social column praises Mrs. Boyd Wells for a recent reception hosted by the D A R chapter of the University ladies. A committee member quotes Eleanor as saying she looked lovely and notes that all Austin is in love with her.
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Austin
Boyd Wells
University
Eleanor
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Dallas
Hollands Magazine
the Herald
Holland’s Magazine
Grawford& Green's
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