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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1907
Page
4
Testimony from Dr. Jones states Bailey paid W. T. Hefley seven thousand dollars for influence in Milam County. A New York court case involving Harry Thaw and Stanford White is described as likely brief though jury issues slow proceedings.
The Calvert Gourie Chronicler notes Calvert reaches its thirtieth landmank and praises Haditor Gordon backed by pluck. Calvert, once a catalog town, cites merchant reluctance to advertise and signals prosperity returns as merchants begin promoting bargains through the local press.
The Santa Fe railroad begins pensions for retired officers and employees with at least 15 years service or permanent incapacity. Pensions will be no less than $20 per month for those aged 65 or older. The item urges Texas to pension public school teachers after 25 years of service.
The Bailey investigation has lost interest and in a few days more the end will come. Those that push it when they get 100 clove are shut off by a.
Rumors say Senator Bailey aims to shift Kid Kennedy from Mart to Mezia to run for Congress in two years. Bailey would tour the district to secure support, sparking chatter about political manipulation and future endorsements as locals speculate on who leads next.
Sale notice for a three acre farm with peach, plum, fig and apple trees and a six room house. Includes barn, well water and sheds. Asking price 825 dollars with exchange for cheap rent house plus cash. Enquiries to the Herald office.
A good span of well broke mules suitable for arm work offered for sale. Contact J. M. Randolph for details.
A magazine editor discusses W W Jacobs the humorist who is "quiet and modest" and crowded with work. He notes Jacobs attributes success to surprise and tells a tale of a lawyer defending a man accused of house breaking by claiming only a limb acted, prompting a judge to respond with a crisp, ironic sentence.
A vintage advertisement certifies druggists will refund money if Foley's Tar fails to cure the patient. It claims to stop influenza symptoms and prevent pneumonia, cures grippe and coughs, and contains opiates. The copy mentions a yellow container and an engine substitute, signed by Geo. A. Winner.
We are the sole expert truss fitters in the city offering guaranteed wear with ease. Our service carries endorsements from leading physicians of the largest Southern cities, as promoted by Cameron Drug Co.
Advertises fifty acres of truck land near the court house with good sandy soil. Apply to S M Burns at Cameron Drug Store for more details.
Barred Plymouth Rock eggs from prize winners for sale. 15 eggs available for 1.00. Apply at the Herald for purchase.
R L Batte posts claim to Green and Bauknight land along Slocomb line lake saying the lake will be locked and guarded to protect property. He cites a dead mare nearby and warns residents to watch their boys while stating intent to enforce the law in this matter.
S A P Bates announces a Dallas meeting for merchants in February and March 1907. Certificate holders who bought between Feb 4 and 14 can return at one-fifth fare if shown before Feb 24. Purchases Feb 18–28 gain one-fifth return fare if shown before March 10. Purchases March 11–28 inclusive qualify for return tickets at one-fifth fare if presented before March 31.
A defendant accepts a one year imprisonment sentence and, with his lawyer, removes a cork arm in court before leaving the dock. The moment shows the defendant choosing to accompany the sentence or not, ending with his departure from the courtroom.
An ad touts Electric Light as smoke free and economical. It urges readers to call Cameron W. P. & L. Co for details. The message includes a property listing: a four room house on Main Street south of Santa Fe depot with hydrant, half acre lot, barn and shed, asking $750 cash and terms on balance.
Hands to cut a cordwood will pay $2 per cord for stove wood and $1 per cord for two foot wood. Apply to J. M. Randolph, Cameron, Texas. $1-4¢
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