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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1915
Page
4
Terrell assumes duties as head of the comptroller's department directing the office under up to date business principles. He will oversee financial operations, budgeting and auditing among state agencies.
Former Texas state senator J B Terrell, now Comptroller of Public Accounts, convened new appointees on the 19th and outlined policies for honest efficient service. He stressed no politics, patriotic motive, and high ideals beyond salary.
A Texas official urges a disciplined, rule based administration with eight hour workdays and a register system. He emphasizes equal service, no favoritism, and a business like approach to government, aiming to improve methods and honor the people.
A citizen in Cameron Texas describes kidney pain and back injury after a bull incident. He reports passing kidney secretions with burning, using Doan’s Kidney Pills from Schiller's Drug Store with benefit. The ad promotes the 50 cent remedy from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
Mrs G C Duan of Arnold Pennsylvania praises Chamberlain's Tablets for relief from stomach trouble and bilious attacks after a single bottle, claiming she feels a different person. The ad notes availability through all dealers.
An 1880s style advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel for liver issues. It claims calomel is mercury and harmful, while Liver Tone is plant based, non irritating, non salivating, and guarantees relief by morning with a pleasant taste for all ages.
A January 23 1915 letter from Uncle Dan Cass Cameron Tex to Geo Banzhaf Rockdale accuses Milam County of paying 666 results per month for advisory services without delivering farming guidance. The writer questions the value of the $800 contract and asks for practical soil culture and planting advice plus how the farmers benefit from the arrangement.
Comptroller Terrell announced a new policy to handle liquor permit transfers and renewals before addressing original applications. Since taking charge on January 20 he faced about 500 backlogged filings, a holdover from the retiring comptroller.
Frank J. Cheney senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The advertisement notes testimonials, internal use, and a 75 cent price from Toledo Ohio druggists. It also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation and includes a local note on Jane McMillon improving after fever.
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