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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1904
Page
3
A. B. Canman of Chicago writes on March 4 1908 after persistent lumbago relief from Ballard's Snow Liniment. He endorses the remedy as effective and recommends it to others. Sold by Geo A Thomas and Sons.
Property listing for rent describes a well improved upland farm six miles from Cameron and also seeks land to rent for a turn back crop of corn. Contact HENDERSON.
Rev Carlisle FP and B Martin LL D of Waverly Texas recommend Ballard's Horehound Syrup for morning phlegm and coughing. They claim it dislodges mucus quickly and is pleasant to take. Available at Geo A Thomas & Sons for 2c 50c and 1.00.
Russian wrestler Hackenschmidt, soon to invade America, is described as a mountain of strength and eager to meet Tom Jenkins, the American, as he aims to become the best mat performer yet to visit the country.
Jenkins, the seasoned challenger, faces the Russian behemoth Hackenschmidt whose mass and strength have stunned Europe. The American seeks to prove superiority as Hackenschmidt reportedly lifts 200 pounds with an outstretched arm, remaining undefeated.
Paris crowds pack a three lap 100 kilometer race for a new speed craft promoted by L Auto. Luptece wins in 3 hours 10 minutes 25 seconds at 10144 miles per hour. Lou Dillon on the Speedway shows a fast second lap after a wire entanglement. Archery plans at St Louis Pair link with Olympic games. Crescents earns near 30000 this season from stud and exhibitions. Famous boxers miss a knockout blow to Joe Grim amid speculation on his brain.
Belmont plans to retire from the turf after disposing of his racehorses and two year olds within a month. Arthur Hillebrand, recently signed with Washington, along with his brother, is noted as a strong pitcher with a broad athletic ability. Hillebrand previously played in the Beth Dakota league in 1962 and with the Los Angeles club of the Pacific National league from midsummer until its disbandment. The piece notes the timing and allegiance shifts surrounding Belmont and Perry in 1905.
The Falkland Islands’ wind swept climate hinders erect trees yet yields a curious forest of mossy bowlders rooted to the ground. Each block hides a rooted stone that grows like a tree, forming a unique wood with no grain and twisted fibers, nearly unusable as fuel.
A rustic poem that describes a dog named Fido guarding and playing with his owner. The speaker emphasizes companionship and loyalty as they spend long days together and the dog stays vigilant at night.
The passage recounts old beliefs about the hedgehog living in hedges and boasting prickly coat protection. Folk thought it could forecast winds and distinguish north from south. Dairy workers feared it sucked milk, while others believed spines served many uses and that hedgehogs stored fruit on their backs for later hunger.
Paris remains the world’s leading toy hub with over 5,000 workers earning livelihoods from toy making. The city produces inexpensive charming items from humble materials such as sardine boxes for toy cannons and leather purses repurposed as boots for wax dolls, while barrel staves form drum frames.
Readers report a misheard lyric from a school choir. The line originally "Cling to self no more" was sung as "Clean yourself no more" with noticeable fervor. The incident sparked questions about lyric accuracy and classroom singing traditions.
A distressed mother searches for her infant, believing the child vanished from the home. The text shifts to a surreal moment where a "baby" appears in clothing and a figure notes the child remains, hinting at misperception or dream. The piece blends absence with a dark, intimate moment.
In a New York Central passenger coach, Colonel Tom bets Colonel Bob Celaack on whether the soul is immortal. The agnostic Bob wins the exchange, prompting light joking about crossing to the great beyond and calling off the wager when it seems humorously moot.
Friends recall William Carey a witty Century veteran whose office quips spanned years. He joked about a colleague being “blue as indigo” during salad days and made a playful jab about an open life with a mother-in-law, reflecting his cheerful humor.
Amon L Squires coins a satirical epigram about a Baltimore man who met a Newport woman claiming high status in Gotham society. When asked about her Four Hundred rank, Squires quips she is “one of the naughts,” underscoring the mockery of social labels.
The text recalls Peter Cooper nearing death as he undresses by a wood fire. He removes his right shoe and sock and intends to place the sock in the shoe. A reflex to spit leads him to spit into the shoe and toss the sock into the fire instead.
Idaho Senator Henry Heitfeld shares a rambling anecdote of his cowboy days in Kansas. A woman laments a string of losses including a lost baby and a dying child, but notes her cow hide sold for six dollars amid the hardship.
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