Local notes and notices from Cameron era
The Cameron Herald reports local items including church improvements, events for colored audiences, a snake show, opera-house renovations, and upcoming visits by traveling troupes. It notes land issues in Milam County, cattle shipments to Chicago, several marriage licenses, a death by suicide of Hugh Bayles, and various local residents traveling for business or on errands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Peeler
Camelarge
J. M. Ralston
J. D
Womack
Monta J. Moore
Milam County
Wheatless Meatless Calendar Meal Plan
A dated calendar lists daily meal guidance with meatless and wheatless options. It prescribes meatless breakfasts and meals throughout the week, including wheatless dinners and porkless or heatless options.
Home Canning Guidance from Federal Food Administration
The Federal Food Administration urges widespread home canning and assures provisions to ensure adequate sweeting for all who preserve fruits and vegetables. Notify local administration to gauge needs and avoid shortages while encouraging turning back yards into productive gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food Administration
L. M. Hewit
Cavitt Couple Featured in Taylor Booster Strip
Mr and Mrs Bruce Cavitt were included in the booster strip to Taylor Wednesday, highlighting community support for local events and fundraising efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Cavitt
Miss Joslin Hosts Charming 6 PM Dinner
Miss Jewel Joslin gave a six o'clock dinner at her North Travis Avenue home. Guests included W. H. Norwood W. H. Hammer Jay Howell from Camp Bowie Ruth Gard ard Lola Greer Roberta Pace. Sister Ella Joslin and Mrs Mack Harvey assisted. Several musical selections closed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Travis Avenue
Jewel Joslin
Messrs
W. H. Norwood
W. H. Hammer
Jay Howell
Camp Bowie
Ruth Gardard
Lola Greer
Roberta Pace
Ella Joslin
Mack Harvey
Kemp Hosts Board of Stewarts at North Travis Home
Board of Stewarts of the Methodist church metTuesday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Kemp's North Travis home. After business a social hour followed with a salad course and hot coffee served by the hostess and Mrs. C N Green. Henry Jackson learned this week of his brother Cyrus Jackson's death in West Texas. Cyrus was a Hood's Brigade member who left here with Capt Rogers and Cameron expresses sympathy to Mr. Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claudia Hudson
Milano
Ed F. English
Buckholts
India Stidham
Lina Rogers
Eula Cobb
Belton
Eugene Wallace
Tracy & Wallace
Rockdale
Cameron
Thos. A. Poze
New York
J. H. Bickett
Llano
D. Kemp
St. Louis
Texas
Jeff Kemp
Henry Jackson
Cyrus Jackson
Hood
Rogers
Jackson
Former Guard Officer Head Released on Habeas Writ
George J. Head of Brownsville Texas, former Texas National Guard Captain and deputy customs collector, was freed from Leavenworth after serving twenty months. A federal judge ruled the second indictment faulty, allowing release on habeas corpus grounds after a 1916 conspiracy conviction related to wartime uniforms and Carranza dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Head
Brownsville
Texas
Texas National Guard
Leavenworth
Kans
John C. Polock
Kansas City
Kan
Head
Carranza
Quartermaster General’s Department
Local Society Notes and Ads From Nearby Towns
Mrs. Wm Cobb visits Taylor on Wednesday. Miss Jessie May Lavender stays with Mrs. Jim Cone in Rosebud. Miss Lee Muldrew visits Miss Lee Spiller in Clarkson. Buck Bonds and Al Cottle and wives join Taylor road boosters. John Vogel of McAllister Oklahoma visits his mother Mrs John Vogel. Mme Burns Colwell offered mole removal at Lankford Hotel. Rohner family attend Temple graduation for daughter Annie Laurie. Cameron Herald and Dallas News subscription offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie May Lavender
Rosebud
Jim Cone
John Vogel
McAllister, Oklahoma
Triggs Dry Goods Buyer Heads to St Louis Market
Mr Albert Triggs, buyer for the Triggs Dry Goods Company, departed Tuesday for St Louis to spend about ten days. He said he will replenish his stock with the very latest offerings in his line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Triggs
Triggs Dry Goods Company
St. Louis
Ladies Missionary Society and Young Women's Auxiliary Meet
The Baptist church group held a joint meeting Monday afternoon led by Mrs T S Henderson and Mary Lake Henderson. The two societies conducted a business session and elected new officers for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Missionary Society and
Young Woman’s Auxiliary of the Baptist Church
T. Ss. Henderson
Mary Lake Henderson
Tea and Cake Served to Both Societies
Conclusion notes state tea and cake were served to both societies after the event.
New Oil Agent for Magnolia Petroleum Company
The Magnolia Petroleum Company hires Frank Case of Galveston to manage local operations. He has four years with the company and is highly recommended in Cameron. He and his family reside in the cottage across from the M. E. church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia Petroleum Company
Frank Case
Galveston
Cameron
M. E. Church
Dodson's Liver Tone Replaces Calomel, Townwide
Local druggists report a drop in calomel sales as Dodson's Liver Tone gains popularity. The vegetable tonic is praised for safety and gentle relief from liver woes, stomach upset, and constipation. A moonful at night is said to leave users feeling better with no biliousness or headache.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Willard Storage Battery Co
Temple, Texas
Willard
Herald
Captain Wolf
Presbyterian Church
Chicago
Walter Williams
Cora Watson
Frusia Hasty
Mr. Ross
Tensie Bunting
Wm. M. Wells
Mary Baxter
A. A. Merchant
E. B. Luce
Hugh Bayles
Robt. McLane
August Horstmann
Val Reed
Holland
Giles C. Arriett
Austin
Myrtle St
Beverly
Mass
William H. Hinchliffe
Detroit
Chambers Auto & Supply Co
Miss Joslin
Board of Stewarts
Lee Muldrew
Clarkson
Miss Lee Spiller
Buck Bonds
al. Cottle
Good Roads
Taylor
Mme
Burns Colwell
Lankford Hotel
Mrs. Rohner
Temple
Annie Laurie
Cameron Herald
Dallas News
Ls. Green
Cameron, Texas
Joe J. Michalika
Bank
New Fed
First National Bank
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