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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1902
Page
6
The Cameron Herald notes Hon Scott Field as a strong congressman prospect and mentions a possible Republican opponent for congress. It reports the Louisiana anti trust bill defeat by filibuster, and ex Gov Oates expressing senate ambitions. It also references Harry Tracy causing terror on the Pacific coast after killing several men.
Last Thursday heavy rain drenched Travis and Williamson counties with as much as twelve inches in an hour. Farmers reported severe crop damage across flooded fields and damaged pastures in the region.
Ira D. Davis of Mistrot & Co. in Houston shot and mortally wounded his wife last week, believing her to be a burglar. The killing occurred at night in a dark room.
At the estate meeting of the County Clerks association held in Waco last week J. E. Tyson was elected president and J. B. Poteet was elected secretary. Chas. K. White of Belton is vice president, and D. Thompson of Paris is treasurer.
A Wednesday fire in Dallas destroyed property valued at about 250000. Scarff and O'Connor Co., printer supplies dealers, suffered the heaviest losses with 95000 of stock damaged by water. Insurance coverage stood at 82000.
After counting 3827 ballots the Waco senatorial convention adjourned on Wednesday last week and will reconvene on the fourth Monday in August. No nomination progress was made, as candidates remained in nomination at adjournment.
W R Smith of Colorado City, a district judge and native born in 1863, is the Democratic nominee for congress in Texas's Sixteenth district. He studied law with Hogg Duncan in Tyler and soon after admission to the bar moved west to practice.
The U S department of agriculture issues weekly crop bulletins with up to date data. A July 9 report from Washington notes rain at Gause on July 4 and the current cotton condition across this county and Texas.
The Twelfth district convention met in Weatherford and adjourned after tallying about 1200 ballots. Delegates set July 21 for Dublin in Erath county with no change in leadership. Gillespie led with support from Tarrant and Parker counties, Riddle from Hood Comanche Erath and Somervell, and Poindexter from Johnson.
An advertisement explains that constipation poisons the body and causes headaches dullness eruptions and illness. It promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as liver stimulating gentle laxatives that strengthen the bowels without griping.
Estimates provided to F D Coburn secretary of the Kansas Board of Agriculture show total costs for plowing cultivating threshing and seeding at 7 65 per acre or 20 bushels. About one third may be deducted for pasturage and straw value.
T W Robinson, a Loomis Michigan Justice of the Peace, says Chamberlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets are the best for his stomach and help regulate liver and bowels. They sell at 25 cents per box and are easy to take and pleasant in effect. In other notes, Missouri state agriculture secretary Geo B Ellis doubts press reports of heavy corn damage from recent rains and predicts a high corn stand by July 1, potentially reaching or surpassing 100.
Two cool rooms available upstairs over the Cameron Drug Company store. Suitable for a married couple or Misses. For further particulars contact the Cameron Drug Company.
An advertisement claims Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery heals stomach and digestion related illnesses and improves liver and lung conditions by treating the digestive system. It touts absence of alcohol or narcotics and includes a testimonial from J. C. Beers praising restored sleep and appetite after use. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are offered to cure constipation by addressing the cause.
Missouri’s June rainfall totaled 6.59 inches, 1.69 inches above normal and 5.55 inches more than last June. Only two Junes in the last thirteen years exceeded this amount, 1893 at 6.83 inches and 1898 at 9.02 inches, making it the coolest June on record.
Vacation days bring open air activities with accident risks. De Wit's Witch Hazel Salve quickly stops pain and helps wounds, cuts and bruises. Georgia testimonial from L. B. Johnson of Swift, Texas promotes it as the best remedy, while warning against counterfeits from Thomas & Moore.
The year 1900 saw Canada’s mineral products valued at over 63 million dollars, surpassing population-based expectations by about 12 dollars per person, signaling a strong mining sector performance.
A Verona Missouri speaker, L W Spalding, touts Kodol as curing indigestion and aiding his 76 year old mother who now eats anything. The testimony urges addressing causes, claiming Kodol digests food and strengthens the body as nature’s tonic.
The Maccabees of Lone Star Hive No 29 met at Odd Fellows hall to adopt resolutions on the death of Miss Sallie Stedman. They note divine will, express sympathy to the bereaved family, and order copies for the minutes, family, local papers, and The Review. Signed by Mrs. H. E. Banknight, Mrs. C. S. Rather, and Mrs. F. J. Clement.
A 30 day loan call is issued targeting Mark Shoffield with repayment due in 30 days. The notice specifies Monty-To as the lender and demands prompt action to settle the debt.
The government began evaluating irrigation reservoir sites under a recently passed bill. F. H. Nervel of the hydrographic department will inspect the large reservoir site in the South Platte valley spanning Western Nebraska and North Colorado. The planned pool would hold twelve billion cubic feet of water, sufficient for about 250,000 acres of government land.
The United States penitentiary farm at Leavenworth Kansas produced about 5090 bushels of wheat from 190 acres this year about 27 bushels per acre. Convict labor with forty wagons hauled wheat to town for flour exchanges. About 300 acres are planted in corn and potatoes with expected large yields.
For Sale or Exchange. Thorn Forest stallion in Bell county and a fine proof Jack offered for cattle horses or mules. Visit three miles north of Yarrellton or write Crenshaw. Also sale of one team of good males. A. G. Hamilton and S. Luxx advertise livestock. Miss Alice Robertson earns Doctor of Philosophy from University of California as third woman to achieve the degree. fifteen men have earned it.
Wanted to purchase Ven derstein notes on good black land farms. Apply to Neson and Litte, Cameron, Texas.
Various 1902 excursion tariffs list round trip rates and sale dates for events across the United States. Notable entries include Knights of Pythias San Francisco August 12–14 sale August 3–Sth, Summer School Knoxville June 19–July 30 with June 15–29 sale dates, and multiple church and educational gatherings with Santa Fe and local agent rates.
The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas offers courses in agriculture including horticulture and dairying, civil and mechanical engineering, architecture, mining, electrical and sanitary engineering, and military science. Age of admission begins at 16, with discretionary admission for older students, tuition free, but expenses about 143 per session.
The Milam County Abstract Company announces a new branch with an up to date Abstract and Loan Office. They offer complete abstracts of burned and present Milam County records and prompt title abstracts. They represent several loan companies and private lenders with low rates on land security.
The University of Texas reports 112 instructors and officers and over 1100 students, with 191 summer students not included. Women admitted to all departments. tuition free. Session begins September 20 with entrance examinations September 27. matriculation fee $10. library holds 40,000 volumes. Engineering, law, pharmacy, and other courses offered. some programs provide teaching certificates. Located in Galveston and Austin. For catalogue or information contact Registrar Joan A. Lom.
Summer excursion deals list one fare round trips from Knoxville Monteagle Birmingham and Marila with limited sale dates and 60 day limits. Includes school and resort tickets with specific sell dates and travel windows across Tennessee Alabama Texas and nearby points.
An 19th century product claim for Grove's Black Rqo made from Black Root promises active liver cleansing with no after effects. It claims relief from stomach upset and constipation with a price of 2 cents.
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