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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1917
Page
3
Fragmented local note describes Milano Gin Co shipment plans, nut growers, and a thousand dollar deal. Mentions Bleie more Pozette acreage and a pleasant Christmas dinner hosted by Mrs J Young and Miss Alice Smith. References 1917 Herald New Year wishes and a quack drug ad for Laxative Brom Quin.
A large chair decorated with red moline held a surprise gift event for Miss Buelah. Among the out of town guests were Mesdames Will Blake of Oklahoma City, Ernest Green and Alex Trigg of Rosebud, and Lloyd Mitchell of Ben Arnold.
Advertises Lard's Snow Liniment for minor wounds and skin irritations. Claims fast healing with one application, reducing bandage need. Sold by Red Cross Drug in 25¢, 50¢, and $1.00 sizes.
Fragmented local notices express thanks for assistance after a death and include advertisements for tonics and cures. Items mention Ballari Horehealing Mound syrup sold by Red Cross Drug Store, with prices 25e and 1.00 per bottle, and a want ad for secondhand hog wire in Cameron Texas Route 1.
A Christmas season event hosted by Miss Nell Morton Saturday afternoon welcomed Mrs. Will Blake of Oklahoma City and included a surprise shower for bride-elect Miss Euelah Dobbins. Guests enjoyed festive decorations, a tea service in the dining room, and light refreshments served by Miss Clara Thomas and Miss Mary Burns.
An advertisement touts a laxative quinine product to cure a cold in one day with cough and headache relief. A refund offer is promised if no cure, with Grove's signature on each box. Local user from Farmers Mills, New York endorses Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach and liver disorders as the best available.
Texas report says a plantation near Calvert lost 51 plow mules after arsenic was given by a farm hand by mistake instead of lime. The stock losses total about $6000 with no chance of saving the animals.
Winter brings cold to children and mothers seek a reliable remedy. Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey is advertised to loosen phlegm ease congested lungs stop the cough and soothe irritated airways with antiseptic pine balsams. It is pitched for croup whooping cough and chronic bronchial troubles and sold at druggists.
Claim cites PAZO OINTMENT as a cure for itching bleeding prolapsed piles within six to fourteen days. First application promises ease and rest and money back if not cured.
The Cameron Texas city council passes an ordinance regulating traffic during fire alarms. Drivers must pull to the curb and stop until the fire department passes or reaches its destination. Violators face a misdemeanor charge and up to 25 dollars fine. The measure, deemed an emergency, takes effect after passage and publication. January 2, 1917. H. M. Hefley, mayor. Sam Hefley, acting official.
An old advertisement touts GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC as a true tonic. It claims to drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the system for both adults and children.
Mr and Mrs A K Tyson hosted a small gathering last Monday with attendees including Mr and Mrs O A Tyson and family of Maysfield Mrs E J Powell of Cameron and Mr and Mrs T C Tyson and family of Branchville The event was described as a most enjoyable affair with the writer noting a prior engagement prevented attendance Calvert Courier
Mr. Jno L Hunter of Dallas, Boys' Secretary of the State M C A, will give an illustrated talk at the High School Auditorium Friday night. Admission free. Everybody invited.
The community notes Christmas visits and holiday travel with families like the Lantrips and the Bullocks in attendance. Messages mention Mr. J. K. Miller hauling hogs to Cameron and a local wedding at Joe Horelica’s home, after which the couple planned to move to Carnes County. Buckholts News.
Mrs. L. E. Bailey expresses gratitude to all who remembered her with kindness. Wishing God’s blessings upon everyone who offered aid and sympathy.
An advertisement touts Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel highlighting relief from salivation and bile issues. It promises quicker work removal of toxins, less liver discomfort, and a gentler cleanse without the harsh aftereffects of traditional calomel use.
An old advertisement promotes Grove 5 tonic as tasteless with iron claiming it fights malaria chills fever and general debility. It touts use for nursing mothers pale children and loss of appetite and promises liver stimulation blood purification and appetite increase. Guarantees offered by the local druggist and calls it a true tonic and strengthener.
In her home Mrs R L Batte entertained The Wesley Bible Class of the Methodist church with a Christmas tree. Guests brought gifts for the tree, which were reassigned to class members by a committee. Refreshments followed served by Mrs Batte assisted by Robert Lowe.
Advertisement from San Marcos Texas for Hasch breeder Ed Kasch promoting Latest Improved Cotton Seed derived from the Mebane Triumph. Claims prolific yield high lint percentage and quality features on the largest cotton breeding farm in the world. Invites readers to request illustrated literature.
A short guidance piece urges breaking the habit of catching colds. It advises a morning sponge bath around 90 F and sleeping with the window open. For faster relief it recommends Chamber Remedy and getting rid of cold symptoms as quickly as possible.
Mr. Seth Duncan, longtime Palace Shop barber and Cameron resident, has purchased the Auditorium Barber Shop from Mr. Ross Lane. Duncan took charge Tuesday and plans to operate from the new location beside the Auditorium hotel, inviting continued public patronage as Lane moves to Houston.
A vintage advertisement extols Now Liniment to ease a lame back with a rubbed remedy. It claims relief within moments and lists price options 25 cents and one dollar per bottle, with sales from a general store and references to multiple cases and a Red Cross drag.
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