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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1901
Page
2
A discussion on maternal neglect harming daughters and the value of seeking medical and Mrs Pinkham’s guidance for irregular menstruation. It cites Mrs August Pfalegraf’s letter about her daughter’s relief after Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and emphasizes not delaying treatment.
At about 7 30 am two L G N freight trains No 121 and No 139 collided in the yard after 121 signalled 139 to stop on a slick track. Both engines wrecked several cars destroyed with torn rails and two flat cars blocking the way. one man injured by a torpedo explosion. Crowds watched all day as wreckage clung to town traffic with few cars spared.
The piece argues for barnyard manure despite hauling costs, praising humus as essential to soil. It highlights cooperation with the Texas State entomologist in a cotton boll weevil campaign and stresses careful seed selection to improve cotton and corn yields. It urges systematic choice and isolation of seeds across generations.
The ad argues thinness stems from overwork or under digestion and promotes Scott's Emulsion as a cure to balance work. It promises a free sample and urges readers to buy the genuine product with a distinctive image, available in 50 cents and 1 dollar sizes from druggists.
The article argues that the lack of fixedness in crop character requires yearly seed selection and urges starting plowing after holidays. It praises frost as a natural soil conditioner and stresses planting as soon as soil is ready, warning against planting too early.
Heirs of William S Hall seek a special law in the 27th Texas Legislature to appropriate $5,000 plus interest from October 1 1836 to discharge a debt owed by the Republic of Texas to Hall. The debt, for a $5,000 loan on September 7 1836, was never repaid and remains a valid claim against Texas. Signatories include Julia Parker Robinson and others, dated January 2 101. Hear Bob Taylor at the Auditorium Wednesday night January 30.
A calf will start to eat oats and hay at about three weeks old. The text discusses historical notes on state geology in Kansas, air allowances, Kansas 1900 product value, and remarks on collections in San Francisco libraries amid tax and rent pressures.
The Boston Journal notes a new field for women as stage clearers and scene dressers. Women manage dressing and dusting, while men handle furniture and heavy work, with women increasingly supporting lighter duties and overall stage presentation.
Dr. Herbert Howe of Chamberlain Observatory Denver collects data on the largest meteor seen in over 30 years. Reports from Saratoga Wyoming to Delta Colorado place the object, about 500 miles above Earth, near North Park before it exploded with earthlike flames. Automobiles conquering the Alps and a Benzine motor voyage from Frankfurt to Italy are also noted.
A Glasgow factory tale follows a barefoot boy who begs a job, saves to buy shoes, and returns after 15 miles of travel to prove himself. He learns to read and write at night school, rises in the firm, and becomes chief foreman years later. The story illustrates grit and upward mobility in industry.
A Boston Transcript writer recounts a cat Thomas Maria hiding near a ladys love bush and scheming to seize the writer’s window seat. The cat feigns obedience then escapes by coughing and dashes back to the bush, prompting a clever chase to bring him indoors again.
A brief Chicago Daily News item notes that anger leads to losses and urges restraint. The piece mentions suspects and misperceptions, suggesting people may overestimate risks or threats. The tone implies caution amid unclear information.
January 21 program features Coleman and Mexeas rifle and pistol experts from the United States with new specialties and illustrated songs. Includes buck and wing dancing and complete views of the Galveston disaster. Parquet 50 cents dress circle 55 cents gallery 25 cents.
Paust presents the season opening dramatic spectacle on January 22 in Cameron. Hubert Labadie stars as Mephisto with Mary Van Tromp as Marguerite, supported by a strong company and a full scenery and electrical effects load. Parquet 1.00 dress circle 1.00 gallery 50e.
Aiden Benedict presents Neury Sienkiewicz Quo Vadis with a strong company of actors. Seats go on sale five days before the date at Reese and Sapps drug store. Parquet one dollar and dress circle two dollars. gallery priced accordingly.
Coming Feb 4 a major New York stage hit titled When We Were 21 stars Max Ine Elliott and Nat Goodwin with George Clark leading a company of 35. In Cameron the town awaits the big attraction and seats go on sale seven days before the date at Reese and Sapp’s drug store with prices 60 to 100.
Messrs Moissan and Stocks, pioneers of carborundum, announce two new boron silicon compounds with crystallized adaman tine luster. The substances are among the hardest known non metallic crystals and can scratch ruby. Also note: July in Hungary brings thunderstorms with 33 people and 286 sheep killed by lightning in the past July.
The piece describes French chestnuts entering markets and being prepared roasted or boiled then mashed or served with butter or cream. It cites US government experiments suggesting most nuts are not indigestible and discusses milk sterilization's role in keeping dairy safe during long travel.
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