This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1903
Page
2
War correspondent Gr W Stevens recalls a desert journey with Youth's Companion about two explorers who, after ten hours and fifty five miles, finally glimpse a white monastery in the Libyan sands. They endure thirst, hunger, and heat as they push toward a hidden refuge.
The People's Friend recalls anecdotes about the new prince and princess of Wales. The duchess, gentle and kind to the poor, will not tolerate familiarity, and warns a gushing admirer not to address her as May. Her firm, quiet response emphasizes her boundary.
Residents of Wilmington Delaware were awakened by a continuous whistle sound in the railroad yard. The noise lasted over an hour until steam pressure was reduced and the whistle valve jam was fixed by the engineer.
A short aphorism from the Chicago Daily News emphasizes virtue as the defining mark of a good life. The phrase frames moral behavior as the true attire of a person, surpassing outward appearance or status.
A short, old time style plea urging readers to buy Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral at first signs of a cold. It promises strong lung relief after sixty years of trusted use and persistent coughing.
The Washington correspondent of the Philadelphia Press says after explaining the anti-trust bill the opposition dissolved and approval appeared. The Omaha Bee asks if trusts have capitulated and notes the claim they will not block legislation. Some doubt the Roosevelt program has real support from trust representatives.
An respondent extols Herbine as highly effective for indigestion loss of appetite sour mouth and mood depression after meals. He claims few doses cured his complaint and condemns expensive ineffective remedies. Sold for 50 cents at Thumsa and Moore’s Drug Store.
The Hartford Times notes Senator Aldrich’s clash over his remark that “the greed of the agricultural interests” frustrated finance committee chairmen. The piece reflects widespread disdain for what West calls “the sacred white elephant” in debates on fiscal policy.
Mr W W Prickett of Smithfield Illinois reports years of facial cancer relief after applying Ballard's Snow Liniment to a cancerous sore on his face. He states the cancer came out and the face healed with no scar. He urges trust in the remedy and notes prices 25e 50e and $1.00. For sale by Thomas Moore. A Chicago dispatch cites William E Curtis on trusts accepting an attorney general compromise bill.
Laredo Texas and Nuevo Laredo Mexico host a grand two day event February 20 and 23 featuring Spanish bull fights cattle roping contests torchlight parades and military drills with naval fireworks and historical pageants. Excursion tickets to Monterey Mexico with a ten day limit and stopovers in Laredo are offered. For details contact D J Price Palestine Texas.
The advertisement touts Bucklen Armica Salve as the best and most famous compound to conquer aches and pains. It claims cures for burns, bruises, inflammation, piles, boils, ulcers, skin eruptions, and sores. Sold for 25c at Thomas and Moore's drug store.
An advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as the solution for consumption sick headache biliousness and digestive and kidney troubles. Priced at 25 cents and sold at Thomas & Moore's drug store.
Cameron Water Power Light Company lists payment rates for rags: three cents per pound for clean white cotton rags and two cents per pound for colored cotton rags. Also notes Backstrom for Baby pictures at 29 41.
The Washington Post critiques the Republican stance as biased toward power and predicts anti trust measures will stall in the Senate, noting past failures in 1900. Gov Murphy insists New Jersey is not generous to trusts, while critics say profits reward unfair treatment of monopolies like Standard Oil and steel mergers.
The Commoner promises education and organization to curb democratic ideals during Congress. It features an editorial department, a Current Topic section, a Home Department, and Maupin’s charming pieces. A Cameron Herald offer combines both papers for one year at $1.75 for new and renewing subscribers.
A Texas Wonder bottle, touted as a great discovery, is advertised to cure kidney and bladder troubles including diabetes, seminal emissions, weak backs, rheumatism, and irregularities in men and women. One bottle costs $1 and mail delivery is available. Dr E W Hall of St Louis is sole manufacturer. Reese & Sapp sell locally.
Giles C. Avriett, sheriff of Cameron Texas, reports being cured of kidney and bladder trouble by Texas Wonder Halls Great Discovery and recommends it to others suffering in some manner. Dated October 7, 1902.
In country and city alike wasting diseases threaten strength. Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery treats digestive and nutritional disorders to restore nourishment. It is a temperance medicine with no alcohol or narcotics and is presented as superior to substitutes.
Mrs Kate Schey of 715 St Paul Avenue Milwaukee says she suffered chronic cold illness from January to April with weak lungs and short breath. After using Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery she improved after one bottle and could walk blocks. after four bottles she could work all day and felt better than ever.
Mr W L Brown of McDearman Jackson Co Tennessee describes a three month illness with chills coughing and weight loss. after using Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery he reports weight gain and recovery and offers to attest to the statement. he notes a free medical adviser and illustrates purchase options with stamps.
The S Louis Republic criticizes the president for alienating Southern whites through politics and ignorance of conditions, warning of growing social distance between races. An advertisement endorses Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as the best laxative and stomach aid, sold by Thomas and Moore.
Mrs J A Moore of North Star Michigan praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best cure for coughs colds and croup in her family. She states years of use give full confidence and notes it is sold by Thomas and Moore.
A London Spectator account recounts a dream in November 1893 where a woman envisioned receiving a large gypsy ring with sapphires. Two hours after waking she found a wrapped ring case in her hands, sent by a friend in memory of his wife, a gift she never expected nor had seen before.
William Clark son of Senator Clark and Yale law graduate has married Mabel Foster of Butte. He was approached at a Fifth Avenue hotel by an old acquaintance who learned of the marriage and he quipped that he had been taking a post graduate course in partnership and organization.
Milam County public notice of final guardianship account for Louis and Rodney Mitchell minors filed by guardian Alice Thompson. Objections due by April term 1908 at Cameron County Court, with publication for twenty days in TusCaMrRoux Herald. Court to consider account April at Cameron.
A historical advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as a fast relief for coughs colds and croup claiming it kills microbes clears mucus and heals inflamed parts while strengthening lungs and preventing pneumonia. It also promotes De Witt’s White Hazel Salve as a pure remedy for piles burns bruises and skin abrasions and warns against counterfeit products.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.