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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1901
Page
6
A man recounts watching a skilled pickpocket steal his gold watch and then repeat the act during a circus visit. He offers $100 for the method, the thief reappears to demonstrate, and the watch and $300 are stolen from him and his companions as they leave the crowd.
A veteran city officer warns a Washington Star reporter that gossip among police at the station leads to trouble. He recalls how staying quiet saved him from charges, stressing that let others talk while you keep your own counsel.
Milam County Texas Commissioners Court declares result of December 15 1900 election on prohibiting liquor in public school precincts 7 and 81. 56 votes for prohibition 7 against. Massey served as manager after Davis failed to act. metes and bounds listed for affected area. Court notes notices proper and limits on sacramental use and physician prescriptions for medical stimulants. January 1 1901 record certified.
Advertises 109 acres of well timbered post oak land two miles southwest of Cameron. Land negotiable with title seller T S Henderson. Goat Wood Man offers potential prying for the land with the timber.
A Mexican war veteran and editor extols Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy citing past Mexican diarrhoea and renewal doses that restore his pension. The ad also notes the dissolution of A L Paritoy Co with A L Purifey assuming liabilities. Also mentions new drug store offering glasses in Cameron Texas.
Fragmentary notice describes a family in Saginaw suffering la grippe and trying Dr. King's New Discovery. It claims three bottles cured the family and mentions a sale of second hand survey instruments via Joe Maltman at the Herald office.
The advertisement quotes W R Smith of Latham til praising Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the sole pile cure. It also lists real estate offers including a 75 acre dairy farm near Cameron with cows for sale or rent, a 160 acre farm in Yarrenton area, and multiple money lending ads from local firms, with various goods for sale and services.
A note advertises I Barper whiskey as a gentleman's pure delicious beverage. It claims the whiskey is the kind grandfather used and lists Brewer & Wallace in Cancron, Texas, and Simon's shoe store on Belton Street as sellers.
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a malarial remedy, claiming it contains iron and quinine in a tasteless form. It states no cure and no pay, priced at 56 cents.
Ad warns of imitators of Dr H Robinson’s Golden Catarrh Remedies sold at Cameron Drug Co Cameron Texas. He will visit Cameron semi annually and offer free trial treatment for catarrh and diseases of the eye ear nose throat and lungs with free consultations by mail or at his Waco office. Correspondence to Dr H Robinson Waco Texas 29-3m0 No 315 N 11th street.
Prof Roxa Tyler of Chicago vice president Illinois Woman's Alliance testifies to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after a severe cold nearly causing pneumonia. She says it was pleasant, relieved her symptoms, saved a doctor's bill, and she would not be without it again. Ticket No 2243 details and this notice calls holders to claim.
Tucker stock of Staple and Fan Groceries offers great inducements to trade. Stock kept up to a first class standard. Will handle country produce and pay high market price. Visit one door west of Reno's barber shop. I have purchased the area.
J M Bauknight urges readers to improve vision with eyeglasses and eye helps, offering free eye checks by Thomas and Moore druggists. The ad also endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, promising refunds if not satisfied after two thirds used, and touts it as best for grippe coughs colds croap and roe otee.
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