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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1907
Page
6
Honey Grove editor Jim Lowry mocks Gov Thomas M Campbell at a Honey Grove event. He describes the governor’s inaugural appearance in unflattering attire including a coat, vest, slouch hat, and shabby belt as evidence of political pretensions.
A chaotic scene unfolds with Plain Tom Austin leading a parade in a swallow-tail coat as gear fails and a farmer wakes at midnight. The crowd endures tight suits and a hot box while a strained train plan and chewing tobacco plot surface amid the commotion.
Messia Barckley and family have attracted Burlington business men to back a $1,000 cash venture to establish a new bank and mill. Five acres are secured for a railway road site to house the mill with machinery ordered. Prominent backers include Gleason and Wince, Kayhill, Dr. McCall, and Dattle Dion, among others. Local cotton fields drew praise with one picker delivering thirty bales.
Cold weather is here and winter seems to stay. Mr. Rice Dennis attended Union business in Rockdale. Dr. Dennis met with the Union in Smyrna. Elza Dennis of Cameron visited at home Saturday. R E Lee entertained friends last Saturday night. Walter Sheldon of San Grove visited last Saturday. T L Hartie expected a visit next Tuesday. Mrs G W Beard hosted a quilting last Friday with Mrs McGregor and daughters plus several others. G R Hunt did business in Rockdale last Saturday. G W Beard reported a small barn fire causing bed clothes and bedstead loss. Ollie Stone visited Prof Clinton in Cameron last weekend.
The notes recount a northerly wind on Saturday pleasing residents who hunt hogs and those who plan future hunts. It mentions Miga Bell Trotter recovering at school after illness and a brief, unclear trip to Rooke, with casual, local commentary throughout.
Aliernic or ofife to Mr Jim Jacobs mother and father and bea her of Palestine returned home Saturday. Misses Hiser and Susie Jaynes spent Saturday and Sunday with their cousin Mes Dr McBurnett. Some young people attended the debate at Bethlehem reporting an excellent time. Mrs George Marshall returned from Cameron. Mrs T C White of Crenshaw spent a few days at home. J Barmore spent Saturday in Cameron.
Elm Ridge residents report active farming with corn planting underway. J W Williams cites Corpus Christi boom as land fetches high prices. Annie Stocklae confined by mumps. Atwood Devers recovering from paralysis. Meantime, Will Andrews and Eunice Andersen visit relatives. Bertha Senrieber and Willie Olson mentioned. Sunday cold. hospital stay noted for Mrs Frank Wlacad.
A local notice lists multiple marriage licenses issued, naming couples such as Henry Bell with Joe Lewis, George Woodard with Lon Henderson, Braddie Runnele with Lula Toleston, Ed Clark with Bertie Tyson, J B Rector with Lula Mae Heffley, Ed Wooldridge with Callie Alexander, John Melton with Norcis Price, Willie Beal with Bessie Shields, C H Hitchecock with Martha Jackson, W T Spaulding with Lola Barmore, Albert Webster with Mary Pratt, Joe Smiley with Carry Dyles, and others including Jno Gresham with Effie Wilson and Will Haynes with Fannie.”
An advertisement touts Cyclon a home made remedy for catarrh claiming rapid elimination of catarrhal poisons from the blood and system. The mixture uses Fluid Extract Sandalwood, Compound Kargon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparina with dosing after meals and at bedtime. It portrays a renowned catarrh specialist endorsing the formula as harmless and inexpensive.
The message touts Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney and bladder ailments claiming it stops irregularities and cures any curable case. It targets broad audience including politicians, noting soap shortages as a humorous aside.
An ad claims Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup cures chronic constipation by aiding digestion and stimulating liver and bowels. It promises immediate improvement, pleasant taste, and warns to refuse substitutes from Geo. A. Thomas & Son. The Western Union Telegraph Co completes new wire line from Temple to San Angelo.
An ad claims the product purifies blood and prevents illness when signs of dowel liver or stomach trouble appear. It promises clear circulation and a fresh complexion like childhood. Sold by Cameron Drug Co for 50 cents and 1 dollar with money back if it fails.
A garbled note advises cautious buying and money handling, mentioning rivers and common coins. It suggests seeking a druggist for remedies and references local locales as a rough guide. The text is incomplete but hints at practical concerns of commerce and health.
A boastful ad extols Dr Cala Wells syrup Pepsin as a universal cure for indigestion and bilious complaints. It claims relief for indigestion liver function and bowel regulation with a money back guarantee. Also a sudden crime line notes killing for spoils.
Temple takes satisfaction in the site for the $100,000 hospital term awarded or connected with the Santa Fe line. Foley's Honey and Tar claims to cure stubborn coughs and expel colds with mild laxative effect and a guarantee. A survey maps Palo Pinto County lines extending into Stephens County and Thurber.
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