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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1903
Page
5
Local items report visits by Miss Florence Lankford to Waco and by several people from Jones Prairie Rosebud and Calvert to Cameron. Notices mention garden seeds, an auction postponement, births, a cut rate photo cabinet sale, and visits by doctors and officials.
Cameron Drug Co announces garden seed availability with easier planting options and improved germination. Offers details on packaging and where to purchase, aiming to assist home gardeners seeking dependable seed varieties.
Mr. W. A. Barclay of Temple was in Cameron on business this week. Mrs. L. J. Hefley visits Rockdale relatives this week. Uncle Jimmie Hawkins of Curry called last Saturday. A very large amount of corn is being received at Cameron as farmers ship in carload lots in their own names.
314 Miss Mattie Hadley of San Angelo visits our city as guest of Mrs. W. W. Chambers. The town auction sale of Maypearl lots has been postponed.
Mr. W. W. Womack, longtime Cameron resident now in Italy Texas grocery trade, visited his mother Mrs. J. C. Womack in our city this week.
Last Monday afternoon Mr. C. O. Blakeney of Stephensville arrived to lead the Favorite Dry Goods company now renamed Blakeney Dry Goods. The Stephensville stock was sold in a lump and capital will be moved to the new location.
For sale or rent notice appears for a residence across from the Methodist church. Mentions anniversary to Q7 and Dr. M. K. Lott as the associated contact or reference.
Marketplace notes show owner Sam Little paying $2.50 in advance for service. Local health updates include Mrs Will Stolz convalescing, the Worcester infant sick last week improving, the Bayley baby recovering after doctor Greer’s care. Auction sale of Maypear town lots postponed. Mrs Julia Tiller and daughter Jewell visiting Cameron resident Mrs Woodall in Houston.
Bro Challenner announces next Sunday at 11 a m the sermon How to Study the Bible at the Christian church. A Temple report notes Mrs Taylor improving with her son Dr G B Taylor returning home after a day with her and reporting probable early recovery. Cameron Water Power Light offers 3 c per lb white cotton rags and 2 c per lb colored rags.
Mr Turner H Moore hosts a display at the Thomas and Moore drug store featuring the head of a nine prong buck slain in Frio county on December 26 1902 by J N Mays uncle of Mrs Moore.
Mr and Mrs James Coleman report their sick baby improving by Tuesday noon. The note indicates a broader uptick in sickness among children in the area.
15 acres of land for sale on North the creek Milam county. Sppiy i 5. W Wybrants Mineral Texas. 27-4.
Miss Jennie Proctor of Palestine spent several days last week visiting our city as the guest of Deputy H. F. Iglehart and his family.
Mr. Joe Zapalac from Fort Worth attended the wedding this week and plans to move his family to Fort Worth soon.
Seed orders from Cameron Drug Co offer fresh seeds and guidance for early spring vegetables. The note markets seasonal produce and gardening supplies for home growers.
Mr J B Curlee left Tuesday night for Corpus Christi to assume control of a dry goods store. Backstrom for Baby pictures.
Mrs A D Backstrom wife of our photographer was taken to the asylum at Austin last Monday night for treatment. Her mind is not seriously affected and it is hoped she will soon be restored to health. They were citizens of our city several years ago. Sheriff Averiett assisted Mr Backstrom in taking his wife to Austin.
Pastor Challenner continues his series on Some Notable Young Men of the Bible and of Today with Sunday eve sketches of John W. Folks and King Solomon. The evening sermon titled Wise Choice follows a 7 15 song service, and morning worship will cover How to Study the Bible. An open invitation is extended to all.
To Arrive About Keb 5th, to 16th. Two Cars Seed Corn Cane Seed MILLET SEED &c. My seed corn was raised expressly for seed and is the best the country affords. It will mature in 90 days. My cane and millet seed are all recleaned and absolutely reliable. Bilf C. H. STITH, Cameron Water, Power, and Light Company.
Despite bad roads the Cameron meeting of the Truck Growers association drew nearly seventy farmers. About 500 acres will be planted to Irish potatoes near Cameron with seed ordered at the meeting. W H Triggs offered seed potatoes on credit until the crop is sold, enabling many to plant who could not pay cash.
A note from Mr. T. E. Cramer on the Pacific coast says he is in business at Santa Monica by the sea with his family and that he and his Sunday school class in Cameron are well, highlighting his devout character.
A local notice announces 50 000 heart pine shingles for sale at well below market price after stock liquidation in Cameron. Prospective buyers are urged to act for a splendid bargain on available shingles.
Special notice states box rents not paid by the tenth of the month will be closed as of the new quarter in compliance with post office department requirements. Postmasters enforce the policy.
A weekly letter list notes names including Minnie Burris Willie Caraway Mallisa Collins Loma Moore Julia Mupin Connie Reeves and others with a reminder to say advertised and state the date of advertisement when calling for letters. The 1 cent fee applies to advertised letters. Rockdale Texas January 26. Farmers report delays in land preparation due to persistent rains hindering plowing though prospects for a good crop and truck growing are noted.
A notice states requirements for clean white cotton rags and two cents per pound for colored cotton rags, issued by the company on April 29.
Miss Effie Woods and Mr. William Primm were married by Rev. J. L. Massey last Monday afternoon. The couple departed for Waco and will reside in Smithville. Effie is known locally as a popular young lady and sister to Mrs. J. F. Zapalac. The groom is a successful stockman and planter. The Herald offers hearty congratulations.
An ad lists Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with price 26 cents and Thomas and Moore as dealers. It also cites a circulating price quota of goods from coffee to silver, noting mixed wheat, rising boots and shoes, steady tobacco, and fools' caps that stay high, all presented in a period exchange tone.
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