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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1901
Page
6
A column recounts a heated clash between two boys over bravado then reconciliation as they part with five cents spent on gum drops and walk away arm in arm. The scene from Golden Days captures childish daring and a peaceful end.
The article reports that nail size differs between right and left hands and that right hand nails are broader for right-handed people while left-handed individuals show the opposite. It notes the thumb nails are widest and that chest circumference may correlate with nail breadth, based on Dr. Regnault and Dr. Minskow studies cited by the New York Herald.
Telegraph offices reach 1,267 in Japan proper and 112 in Formosa while 144,570 miles of line are in service. In 1899 the system handled 224,000 foreign or international messages and 15,275,623 domestic messages.
The piece traces the idea of fast mail via cannon ball from Boer War sieges to Franco Prussian War episodes. It cites Ladysmith, Mafeking, and Strasburg shell mailings, including letters found in shells near Vincennes and the Tournay siege. It notes signals, engagements, and related stories from early aerial messaging and “great mine” discoveries.
The article argues for a generous contingency margin in any project. Experience shows costs typically exceed estimates by a third to a half to cover unforeseen events. It notes accidents happen more often than not and advocates mental preparation for disappointment.
The document records Weld and Neville forming a limited partnership to buy sell and process cotton and cotton products with general partners Stephen M. Weld Charles W Ide George W Neville Alfred R Weld Edward M Weld and James F McGowan and special partners Walter Hunnewell William Amory William P Ellison and Harry S Thompson. Capital contributions total 400 000 from special partners and 1900’s notarized attestations from officials in Massachusetts New York and Texas. The filing notes business in Houston Texas and publication in Cameron Milam County for six weeks.
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Advertising copy claims to cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails. EK. W. Grove's signature appears on each box. 25e.
Fragmentary notes indicate a dental room or therapy topic tied to Lawrence and Cameron. Details are unclear but suggest a record of charges or proceedings involving Trexar, Teaf, and Mowdy with a D.D.5 designation.
Advertisement notes the purchase of J Mucker stock of Staple and Fancy Groceries and promises inducements to trade. The owner aims to maintain stock quality and offers to pay high market prices for country produce, inviting customers to visit one door west of Reno's Lab shop.
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