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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1906
Page
4
The page outlines direct service routes with no party line, mentions a possible gubernatorial extra session, and includes editorial notes on S G Little, Mrs. Franklin Hollister’s Chicago death by copper wire, a Lee salary tale, and updates on the Cameron Herald, McAnally memorials, and Marshal Field’s passing with estate details.
Announcement endorses M. G. Cox for the city attorney office praising his worth energy and legal learning. If elected he is expected to fulfill duties with credit and distinction.
From Our Exchanges reports a Japanese master of jiu jitsu has arrived in Washington and plans to establish a school to train prospective visitors for the White House.
The item urges timely poll tax payment before the road tax vote and notes new receipts are required. It reports the Eldridge murder continuance in Bellville and a Galveston death of Maj. Robert G Lowe, highlighting his Texas press influence. A Bonham jail case is reported with a wary tone about alleged sanctification. Flores editorial commentary on advertising and town merchants concludes.
The San Antonio Express notes that Kansas City officials criticize the mayor for saying prohibition laws cannot be enforced and imply that some voters seek to remove him for speaking truthfully, implying a moral stance on honesty.
The Hemphill Leader notes Col quitt should focus on duty as Railroad Commissioner rather than campaigning for governor. The Madisonville Meteor reports local businessmen funded a full fire department equipment upgrade, reflecting civic pride. The Georgetown Commercial urges fair laws and rotation in office, while the Waco Tribune says Mayor James B Baker and Judge Eugene Williams depart for Washington to advocate for the Brazos river as a navigable waterway.
The Fort Worth Record notes lawmakers complain of missing railway passes this year. It suggests railways push a reform by ending free rides, hinting legislators may bar free passes as a public sentiment shift.
The Fort Worth Telegram quotes that the average Texas farmer is powerful and intelligent, reads daily papers, and stays thoroughly posted on the fastest gold brick. It notes rural mail delivery aids this, and that farmers digest what they read, more so than many people.
The Lockhart Register attacks a potential extra legislative session as silly and foolish. It argues there is no necessity and would waste money paying lawmakers who are not worth their salaries, urging the governor to seek peace and sanity.
A humorous set of oblique verse jabs on Tennyson’s rain soaked poetry and a Mount Pleasant Enterprise editor’s satirical takedown of the Philippine Islands. The piece juggles mock couplets about a New Year and a biting, immigrant-era critique of conditions in the Philippines, peppered with colorful stereotypes and exaggerated imagery.
Bonham Texas January 13 Judge Denton appointed Mrs John B Cope to fill the unexpired term as district clerk of Fannin County She will keep deputies and the office will run with little interruption Mr Cope died of consumption Wednesday night leading citizens urged the appointment and the judge granted the widow the position His dying request to appoint his wife was supported by local leaders.
An old drug advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets to cure a cold in a day. It claims druggists refund money if it fails and features E W Grove signature and pricing around 25 cents per box.
A Scottish minister, Rev Johnston, sought a review of his book The Gospel Roll. A church servant in his congregation carried the request to Alexander Russell, editor of the Scotsman, who, at breakfast, likened the volume to a dry roll. The next morning a positive review appeared.
A German beekeeper traveling to a bee show had bees escape their basket and crawl up his legs. Two women in the same compartment cried foul, the train stopped, and the man was left alone to shake bees from his trousers. He lost his bees and money after a rough trek back along the line.
A Texas parent praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted treatment for severe croup in children. The ad notes the remedy has long been used with consistent relief and endorses it through Mr. M. F. Compton of Market, Texas.
The Montreal Star notes Paris on New Year’s Day features heavy official scene and social card calling. Government clerks and civil servants dominate the day with visits, cards, and formal receptions at the Elysee and city offices. About 0,000,000 ecards are processed by December 10 to January 10 in Paris post offices.
A short reflective note urges living one day at a time for a beautiful year. The author H Bilas frames each day as a blank page to be written with care and intention.
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