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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1921
Page
6
Local column titled Oakdale Happenings lists community notes and social updates edited by Mrs Sid Hause. Entries cover small events and neighborhood news with a conversational tone.
The report notes the engagement and marriage of Louis Caleb Ethridge, raised at Hoyte, to Opal Nix of Pioneer Texas. It mentions local movements and visits by residents including Hensley in Milano, Mr and Mrs Homer Gunn of Ben Arnold, and other families traveling between Cameron, Milano, Rosebud, Hoyte, and nearby areas as part of weekend activities and social ties.
Mr Lonie Peeples and Miss Bernice Beard wed in Cameron and are praised as two of Ila’s finest youth. She teaches at Marlow and plans to continue. A Milano crowd gathered Saturday for trading and visits, with J D Peeples Sr Lon M Peeples and wife of Milano attending.
Last Thursday evening Elert O Neal was returning home from Milano when he overtook Jack on Prospect. The boy rode up behind Elbert, kicked his feet in the flank, and the rider toppled Jack. Jack was unconscious for much of that night but is now improving. Mrs. Garner has been unwell lately. Mrs. G W Batey was sick one day last week. Mrs. Leonard reports whooping cough in two or three children in her family. Mr. Leonard Stewart and Clyde.
The State of Texas issues a citation by publication commanding the sheriff or constable of Milam County to summon Juan Garcia by weekly publications for four weeks prior to the return day. He must appear at the next District Court in Cameron on March 7 1921 to answer a petition filed January 26 1921 in case No 8386 by Maria Garcia alleging cruel treatment. Penn Wolf, Clerk.
John Arledge and others in Milano during the weekend. Messrs Emmons Walker and Wychus spent Sunday evening in Milano. Mr McDonald of Cedar Creek visited his daughter Mrs Chatman on Sunday.
Mr O Neal went to Cameron for business. Mr Dick Westbrook of Runnells County spent the weekend with relatives Mr and Mrs Enoch Fisher and Mr and Mrs Clyde Hensley. Mr and Mrs Hensley visited relatives near Liberty. Miss Glenn Stafford a Milano teacher spent the weekend in Cameron with her parents. Miss Annie Lee Peeples at Waco business college spent last Sunday in Milano with her parents. Judge W E Peel officiated a marriage Saturday for a Mexican couple on the B N Ashley farm east of Milano.
A fragment notes a laxative or cold remedy box labeled Bromo Quinine with E W GROVE’S signature and price 0c. The readable text cites colds or grip and the brand on the packaging.
A strike at Isaacs No. 1 well near Rockdale Texas is expected to yield 1000 barrels per day after oil appeared eight inches into the sand at 590 feet. The site six miles from Rockdale attracted a crowd as drilling continued toward completion. The discovery supports theories of the field's dip toward Rockdale and toward the northeast.
A fragment notes Rogers people involved in a drill by Hohnstein and Smith. Readable details point to a locally organized drill or parade preparation with these names as organizers or participants.
An old advertisement touts Fidelity Volmine as dangerous for all ages if used improperly but presents it as a swift salve for chest issues. It claims relief for bronchitis catarrh whooping cough tonsillitis and asthma and notes availability from Pace Marshall Drug Co in Cameron and general druggists.
Palace Drug Store markets liquid smoke as a flavoring aid for meat products. The advertisement highlights a convenient option for adding smoky taste to dishes at home.
George W. Logan of Peabody Kansas says Tanlac rebuilt his health, gained 35 pounds, and cured indigestion and nervous weakness after six bottles. He reports his wife also improved and urges others to verify the benefits at local druggists in Cameron Rockdale Milano and Burlington.
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