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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1917
Page
5
The dasheen a tuber plant from the Araceae family is being grown in southern states as a potential substitute for Irish potatoes. It yields 200 to 800 bushels per acre and, if priced evenly with potatoes, could bring twice the returns in some areas while serving as animal feed if markets are poor.
A lengthy pitch promotes Tyler Commercial College of Tyler Texas as a premier business university, citing national enrollment, international students, and strong post graduation positions. It urges potential students to invest 100 to 200 dollars for courses in shorthand stenography bookkeeping telegraphy or related fields, with easy entry and ongoing enrollment.
In Virginia, J. M. Bell argues horseback riding on farms provides real pleasure and utility for all ages. A cheap saddle horse or pony, around 50 to 75 dollars, can engage children in farm chores, add seasonal help, and keep rural youth tied to farm life amid urban temptations.
Farmers who fully understand the fertilizing constituents in farm manures and correctly utilize the manure produced on their farms can save millions in fertilizer purchases. This reduces dependence on purchased fertilizers and eases crises in fertilizer supply.
A short guidance urges keeping a reliable flashlight in the pocket near the barn during wintry evenings to avoid the dangers of the old lantern which can be upset and ignite hay or straw.
The first quarterly Methodist conference will be held at the Milano church on Monday January 8. Presiding Elder G. W. Davis will attend and on the preceding Sunday he will conduct evening services. Rev. Wardlow will also be present and the church membership and public are invited to attend.
A historical advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a constitutional cure for catarrh, claiming local remedies fail. The copy offers a $100 reward if it fails to cure and directs readers to send for circulars and testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation. Jan.
Reports from Chihuahua City describe an engagement between 7000 troops under General Francisco Maguia and Villa’s forces of at least equal size between Santa Rosalia and Jimenez. Villa is said to have sent thousands into Durango for a recruiting raid, with a possible advance on Chihuahua City. The garrison remains about 2000 men, with General Francisco Gonzales and General Murphy positioning troops in the area.
Milam County agent reports three months ending December 31 1916 traveled 1495 miles by team and auto 320 by rail visited 142 farmers gained 45 new cooperators mailed 165 bulletins terraced 468 acres on 22 farms drained low flatland for five farmers secured free inoculants from Agriculture Department for alfalfa and crimson clover mailed 270 Boys Corn Club letters wrote 55 letters and conducted club school work two days of additional farm extension activity.
Geo Banzhaf reports Milam County boys sent 16 corn exhibits to the Dallas Fair from the Thorndale show. He accompanied 4 club members to the Encampment School at the fair, highlighting continued tick eradication efforts and county agricultural outreach.
Advertises Sloan's Liniment for stiff joints rheumatic pains and muscle aches. Claims rapid absorption without rubbing, soothing warmth, and improved blood flow with one application. Describes clean, stain free use and availability from druggists at 25 cents.
The notice warns that late breakfasts and close meal timing lead to indigestion. It advises spacing meals by at least five hours and suggests Cham berlain's Tablets to restore proper digestion. Available everywhere, January.
Miss Willa Mai Ledbetter returned to Pilot Point on Friday afternoon.
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