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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1917
Page
6
Lax-Fos is described as a mild effective laxative and liver tonic that does not gripe or disturb the stomach. It contains cascara and is claimed to stimulate laxative action and tonic effects aiding digestion and liver secretions while restoring healthy function.
KE A Camp vice chairman and Tom Henderson Jr secretary lead a small executive slate including Oxsheer Smith treasurer and W G Gillis A N Green T F Hardy James Russell Phillips and J W Macune. The campaign announces funds are 000 now and growing by thousands with updates to come through local papers.
Milam County forms an enthusiastic American Red Cross Chapter led by local citizen Lemley. An Auxiliary at large was organized, dues sent to headquarters, and preparations for Campaign Week begun. Despite a delayed start due to weather and local challenges, Cameron business leaders pledged substantial support and Red Cross literature circulated countywide.
A Tuesday afternoon meeting in the Milam County district court room organized a Milam County Red Cross Chapter. E A Flinn chaired with Dr W W Greer as secretary as Judge Lemley addressed the group on Red Cross work and organization. Committees were named to plan a permanent structure and officers. Cavilla Auxiliary No 1 was authorized with 18 charter members. The chapter aims for 500 members within days as national Red Cross literature arrives slowly amid wartime demand.
The article details Red Cross recognition and effort in Cameron with 1200 active chapters nationwide. It notes funding from auxiliaries at various levels, distribution of literature, and support from banks physicians and clubs. Mrs. C. R. Phillips chairs Auxiliary-at-Large and praise for aiding ladies is given.
The County Clerk’s office issued marriage licenses this week to D. Raymond and Callie Jones Arch ie Mayberry and Hattie Palmer Lee A Webb and Freelove Green W L Baird and Maria Williams Marian L Kirk and Annie Blankenship Frank Brown and Sarah Dudley Fielding Sheckles and Minta Hairston Robert Rawlins and Hattie Hendrick Freeman Turner and Winnie Hamilton Chas A Dorris and Grace Merriam Fulcher Elma Stewart and Daisy Hapslip An ice cream shop stop in Maysfield Friday night drew Cameron residents and others including Jeff Kemp C N Green J H Sapp R L Tyson Thad Eperson L J Eperson Thomas Hefley Rob Joslin George Childress Moulton Cobb Thompson Kemp and Luther Tyson.
Miss Ida Henderson and her nieces Winnie and Mary Lake Henderson travel with Mrs Law Henderson of Bryan and Mr John Henderson leaving Monday by car for Uvalde. There they meet Miss Katie Henderson who will guide them through San Antonio, New Springs and Kerrville. They plan a two week journey.
Meadowsville Kentucky resident Cynthia Higginbotham recalls improved appetite and strength after using Black Draught for sluggish liver and constipation. Thedford’s Black-Draught, a 70 year standard remedy, promotes cleansing of stomach liver and bowels and is advertised at 50 cents a package with eight doses.
An advertised health claim touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless liver and bowel cleanser that replaces dangerous calomel. The ear ear ad warns calomel can cause sickness, salivation, and bone necrosis, promising a gentler, effective remedy with a money back guarantee and wide consumer use.
Mr. J E Watts teaching at Baylor Summer Normal returned home Wednesday night and served as pallbearer for Mr W D Paden. Mr C F Addison of Jones Prairie visited town. he reports smooth conditions despite dry weather. Mr Jim Coleman hosted a Tuesday gathering for Mr A G Campbell of Oklahoma City, with patriotic decorations, strolls, music, and a cream and cake refreshment.
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