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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1914
Page
2
The Herald urges farmers to plan ahead focusing on clover as a cover crop to restore fertility. It warns of drought and poor yields linked to humus loss and inadequate land prep and notes clover, including bur and snow varieties, as cheap fertility builders. It stresses fencing a fall clover patch or starting one where none exist and warns buyers to act with suppliers now.
A Walburg man reported July 14 that on June 30 he could not arouse an awake person. The notice notes eleven hours of sleep and related details. Further actions or outcomes are not specified in the fragment.
A notice from Mrs Eliza E Wallace of Texas R F D 2 dated July 7 1914 speaks to a picnic and Ball events at Midway. She defends Jim Ferguson and criticizes speakers who she says repeat falsehoods. The brief political advertisement is signed by Mrs E E Wallace.
Colonel Rudolph L. Spergel, national lecturer and German American Alliance board member, spoke to over 300 German Americans in Taylor on German day plans. He urged bringing Dr. Hexamer to October 6 events as he promised to pursue a national presided visit. County officers for Williamson County National Society were elected: Peter Schramm president, R Krebs first vice president, Adolph Schwertner second vice president, Reinhold Mager third vice president, Gus Zeepin fourth vice, Falkenberg treasurer, Reichardt secretary.
Clouds parting and showers, Wooten Wells folks return home from a pleasant trip. Amelia Roberts returns Sunday. Chas Baker and wife from Jonesboro visit his parents. Sunday school at 3 pm with most teachers present. Visitors Luther Moore Hargraves and Harmon Thweatt attend. Mrs Dodson and McCowen ill. Rountrees host an entertaining evening. Belmena residents attend Mays Field meeting. Correspondent.
The Maysfield News notes rainfall needs for farmers and lists visitors from Cameron Oakwood Florence Walkers Creek and Belmena. A lawn party featured ice cream and cake. Mr and Mrs John McGuire welcomed a baby girl. Maysfield and Belmena played ball with Maysfield winning two to one. A union meeting advances with Brother Bolden and Mr Croucher. Black and Miss Harper wed at a Sunday ceremony officiated by Rev Bailey.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve for injuries such as cuts burns and sores. The copy emphasizes its usefulness for preventing lockjaw and lists a 25 cent price with druggery retail displays.
Local police announced they surrounded a wrong man on Marilla Street while seeking Shad Fennies, wanted for eight killings at Branchville. They believed Fennies to be in Dallas and planned to arrest him soon. Fennies had previously escaped authorities near Branchville.
Nervousness dizziness headaches and rheumatic pains from kidney weakness eased by Doan's Kidney Pills after earlier relief wore off. Mrs. Moseley confirms the same improvement and endorses the remedy, urging neighbors to use the Buffalo manufactured pill available at 50 cents at all dealers.
Fragmentary OCR lists political announcements for district and county offices with unclear agencies or dates, mentioning a county and CIA-like reference, yielding minimal readable details.
The Herald lists Democratic party political announcements for public office with paid, five words per line. Names include Rufus Hardy, C. M. Beard Im. Rudi, J. E. Holtzclaw, Allen Hooks, Bob Todd, Tom R. Vaughan, Ed Lincoln, J. J. Irwin, Watt Henderson, Bill Alex Bonds, J. O. Hy Porter Stevens, W. W. Chambers, Graham Gillis, Jno. Watson, Jeff T. Kemp, Will Yates, Jim Chadwick, Edgar Newton, Jno. W. Barrett, and others for offices such as Sheriff, County Treasurer, Tax Assessor, Tax Collector, County Attorney, County Judge, County Clerk, County Superintendent, and Commissioner Prec. No. 1.
Chester officials announce the election of Ben Nabors to Constable Precinct 1. Nabors succeeds prior officeholder with duties centered on local law enforcement and community service within the precinct.
Dr G B Taylor and family have returned from Chicago where he completed a postgraduate course. Sold by all druggists from the New Cameron Drug Co.
Notice to automobile owners that any car seen with the rear light out at night will be arrested and fined. The blunt warning targets drivers failing to keep vehicle lights functioning to ensure road safety.
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