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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1935
Page
6
Montreal police seek a thief who stole a bonnet from a four month old girl left in a carriage. The baby turned blue with cold as blankets were loosened, while the mother was away.
Paul Siple of the Byrd party reports discovery of at least twenty species of mosses and lichens on exposed Antarctic summits. Thawing pools on the mountain slopes also teem with microscopic life.
A 48 inch water main burst flooding twenty blocks in the Flood City area of New York. Twenty million gallons of water swept over sidewalks and cellars, knocked out lights in numerous buildings, and affected several hospitals.
London reports Admiral B. M. Chambers of the Royal Navy explodes the legend of Cocos Island treasure worth seven million pounds, declaring the supposed hoard to be a myth and not a real find.
Federal gasoline taxes in 1934 totaled about 170 million dollars while state levies reached 560 million dollars, per the American Petroleum Institute. Mrs. Laula Clinton has returned from Houston after visiting relatives. Mrs. Ed Hunter and her son Fenimore of San Antonio arrived en route to Fort Worth to join her husband, Ed F. Hunter, who is on government work. They stayed with Mrs. India Stidham and will remain several months as Mrs. Hunter leases her San Antonio home.
A caution notes that even ordinary colds can lead to serious health issues. It warns against neglect and also against experimenting with half measures in treatment. The statement emphasizes careful care and proper medical guidance for cold symptoms.
A Paris-backed hunt for a legendary Peruvian hoard said buried on Penack and Hill in the Tuamotus advances from Tahiti. Five trusted men allegedly loaded ingots and jewels onto a schooner, with the ship’s crew supposedly burning and scuttling it in Darwin. A French-Oceania expedition now probes with diving gear, claiming recent soundings found treasure, valued up to 70 million dollars, with 50 percent to the French government.
Rome announces a major health initiative to expand tuberculosis care. Over 20 million Italians are insured, 5,000 beds exist, and new plans would raise hospital beds to 20,000. Fascist authorities tout the program as world leading and rely on state insurance to fund TB treatment and sanatoria.
In Newton Massachusetts Mary F MecGlone visiting with a companion lost control of her car. She mistook the Mansfield residence for a street and accelerated into the front lawn and through the front door into the reception hall. A stairway blocked further entry.
In Groton Connecticut lightning struck Ernest Blackington’s home. The bolt struck a tree and dug a ditch to the porch. It pushed a cart 15 feet and split the kitchen linoleum. The strike smashed a door casing tore a water pipe and displaced shingles as it exited through the roof.
George Banzhaf county agent announces his office will be closed Saturday January 19 until 1 p m An examination for postmaster will be held there in the forenoon The Buckholts office is believed to be the target of the exam
Louisa Ky. resident Shirley Lawson bought an old cupboard for 2 dollars then found 2200 dollars hidden behind a false back. He returned the money to the rightful owners. Some coins dated before 1875 may be worth more than their face value.
Classifieds advertise Black Hawk Ointment with 50c and 1.39 prices from Schiller or Dusek Pharmacies. Udga Tablets offer free samples for ulcers gas pains and indigestion at E. O. Schiller. Also rental notice for three unfurnished rooms with contact at Hearne Hotel 204 W 4th Street.
From Brownwood the letter of J E Chandler a former resident and longtime Herald reader shows renewed subscription for 1935. He reports pleasant surroundings in Brownwood and steady progress.
Chickens and turkeys can be helped with Star Sulphur Compound added to drinking water. Used as directed it is inexpensive and claims to keep birds free of germs and worms that cause disease. New Cameron Drug Co. in Cameron, Texas offers a money back guarantee if results are not seen.
New Hatchery Will open January 28th. Let us hatch your baby chicks. G. W. Plent. Lost Irish Setter, black and white, Joe on collar. Cameron Texas. Reward. For rent a home in Cameron near high school. Lost Red Ring Necked Fox Hound with collar. Henderson Walker. For sale seed corn and cotton seed. Gaither Motor Company Rockdale. Two milk cows for sale. Scholarship on Draughon s Business College. Steady work for reliable man in Milam county. McNess Co. Dept S Freeport Illinois. Red and black two year old paint pony for a small child. R L Batte.
Mrs Maude Crafton of Belleville Illinois says Cardus cured years of irregular trouble and cramping after only half a bottle. She continued taking Cardul and improved health, a sentiment shared by thousands of women who testify to its benefits. If it does not help, see a physician. Price one dollar.
Mr W M Henderson of Jasper Florida reports twenty years of use of Thedford s Black-Draught to treat constipation. He says it relieves dull ache fatigue and headache and his family also benefits when anyone is affected. The product is sold in 25 cent packages and children like the Syrup.
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