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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1934
Page
4
The Cameron Herald notes that obituaries and notices of public entertainments where admission is charged or funds obtained are charged at regular rates. Editor Jefferson B. White oversees post office listings in Cameron Texas under second class mail authority.
Police hunt a thief who stole a four month old’s bonnet in zero weather. The mother returned to find the child blue with cold as the blankets were loosened in the carriage.
Paul Siple of the Byrd expedition reports at least twenty four mosses and lichens on exposed Antarctic peaks. He notes thawing pools on the mountainside teem with microscopic life amid thick ice.
A forty eight inch water main burst releasing twenty million gallons of water that flooded a twenty block area washing sidewalks and cellars and blacking out lights in many buildings including several hospitals.
Admiral B M Chambers of the Royal Navy declares the famed Cocos Island treasure, once claimed to total seven million pounds, never existed and was an exploitation myth.
Federal levies on gasoline reached about 170 million dollars while state taxes amounted to 560 million dollars, per the American Petroleum Institute. Mrs. Laula Clinton returned from Houston after visiting relatives. Mrs. Ed Hunter and her son Fenimore traveled from San Antonio to Fort Worth to join husband Ed F. Hunter on government work. They were hosted by Mrs. India Stidham while she rents her San Antonio home and stays in Fort Worth for several months.
An advertisement urges using Vicks VapoRub as the proven external method to treat colds. It warns against internal dosing that can upset digestion and reduce resistance, urging readers to feel safe using the product.
Reports describe a long tale of a Peruvian treasure hidden in the Tuamotu archipelago with plans for a renewed search near Penacki and Hiti in French Oceania. An English group backs the expedition claiming soundings indicate treasure worth up to 70 million dollars in gold plus jewels, with 50 percent to the French government if recovered.
Rome reports a new campaign to combat consumption with a target of 20,000 hospital beds for TB patients. More than 20 million Italians are insured, and 5,000 beds are already set aside, with Fascist efforts signaling a nationwide drive and compulsory insurance to fund treatment.
Newton Massachusetts Mary F McGlone visiting with a companion arrived at the Mansfields home by car. In a confused moment she pressed the accelerator instead of the brake and drove through the front lawn and into the reception hall. A staircase stopped further movement.
Lightning struck Ernest Blackington home in Groton Conn leaving a bizarre path through the house. A tree impact caused a 15 foot cart move a damaged porch kitchen linoleum cracked door casing and caused ceiling plaster and roof damage with missing shingles and large holes.
George Banzhaf announces his county agent office will close Saturday January 19 until 1 p m. An examination for postmaster will be held there in the forenoon, likely for the Buckholts office.
Shirley Lancon bought an old cupboard for two dollars in Louisa Kentucky. He later found two thousand two hundred dollars hidden behind a false back. Lancon returned the money to the rightful owners. Some coins date before 1875 and may be worth more than face value.
Skin trouble remedies offered by Schiller or Dusek pharmacies sell Black Hawk Ointment with a guarantee priced 50 cents and one dollar. Udga Tablets promote quick relief for stomach ulcers gas pains and indigestion with a free sample. For rent three unfurnished rooms are available via Mrs. Hearne at the Hearne Hotel 204 West Fourth Street phone 403 W.
The New Cameron Dreux Co. of Cameron Texas advertises Star Sulphurous Compound to add to drinking water to kill germs worms mites and fleas. It claims low cost and refunds if results are not satisfactory, promising healthy egg production and strong chicks.
Lost Irish Setter Joe with collar Jim Helem Cameron Texas reward call Herald office. Lost Fox Hound red ring neck with name collar reward Henderson Walker. For sale seed corn and cotton seed for planting Henry Hlavacek Route 1 Cameron Texas. For sale tractor implements and registered Polled bull calves Gaither Motor Co Rockdale Texas. For sale two milk cows Bickett Dodson Route 1 Cameron Texas. For sale scholarship at Draughon’s Business College Houston junior secretarial course. Steady work reliable man wanted to call on Milam county farmers no experience needed Me ness Co Dept S Freeport Illinois. For sale red black two year old paint pony gentle R L Batte
Mrs. Maude Crafton of Belleville Illinois reports relief from years of irregular trouble and cramps after taking Cardus. She says half a bottle improved her condition and ongoing use restored health. Thousands of women testify Cardus benefits. If it does not help, consult a physician. Price $1.
J E Chandler now in Brownwood renews Herald for 1935 and old readers rejoice at his progress. Visitors from Watson Branch drop by Lowe home. Mrs Eulan Wiley moves into S P Cross residence. Leila Woolley and Wilna Ramsoeur attend funeral in Hearne. Lost or stolen black and tan male hound. $5 reward. Herman Glaser Route 3 Cameron.
From Jasper Florida Mr W M Henderson reports twenty years of use for constipation. He says Black Draught eases dull tired aching head and restores health after a few doses. He keeps it at home for his large family and notes children like the syrup. Sold in 25 cent packages.
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