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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1921
Page
11
Cameron markets now handle a large year round flow of farm produce, with Central Produce Company and F A Green buying in cash most of the year. Farmers urged to expand diversified crops to meet steady demand and top prices in Cameron markets.
An advertisement touts Hamburg Breast Tea as a simple cold cure. Users are instructed to steep a tablespoonful in boiling water, drink a cupful daily, and claim it opens pores, relieves congestion, and loosens bowels. Labeled inexpensive, vegetable, and safe.
The Cameron postal system is a key asset linking the city to commerce and growth. Since the new federal building, post office efficiency under Lloyd Mitchell has boosted local and rural trade across a 15 mile radius. Mitchell, a former soldier active in France, was appointed postmaster after earlier service by Judge Ed English and Jeff Kemn.
An old advertisement claims the tonic frees children of intestinal worms and restores health within two to three weeks. It promises improved digestion and general strength, with Nature helping to expel worms and leave the child in perfect health. Pleasant to make a bottle.
A vintage advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless cure for rheumatism and associated pains. It claims fast relief when rubbed on tender spots, with no internal treatment needed, promising freedom from aches and stiffness in minutes.
The Cameron post office shows a net receipts gain of 2500 dollars in the past financial year. Seventeen employees include the postmaster and assistant, six office clerks, two city carriers, four rural carriers, one star route carrier, janitor and a special delivery clerk. Myrtle Caldwell assists the postmistress with major responsibility, while George Mode and others handle rural, city routes, and distribution duties. The office, reputed as the highest and best in the area, handles a large volume with no complaints, proudly highlighted in Spring Trade edition.
Merlin Texas July 21 A black man facing the gallows contradicted the testimony he gave at the Hal St Clair murder trial and implicated two other men who were originally held for the crime.
A famous claim urges meat avoidance to ease weak kidneys. It promotes Jad Salts as a safe, inexpensive remedy to flush and stimulate kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and prevent bladder issues, suggesting four ounces daily in water before breakfast.
Jose Flores, a Mexican man, allegedly confessed at the last moment before execution, then died after the death trap first swung at 1:58. He was revived and hanged again at 2:14, with another pronouncement of death ten minutes later after the second drop for the deputy sheriff C. C. Sharp murder in Marlin last November.
A reflective poem about seeking a loyal friend during sorrow and travel. It contrasts genuine companionship with superficial attachment and urges personal responsibility, resilience, and maturity to stand equal among peers.
Purported health drink Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic says it purifies blood and boosts appetite with iron and quinine. The advertisement touts malaria and grip germ destruction by its strengthening effect and notes it is pleasant for children at 60 cents.
A brief moral essay argues that true strength lies in personal assertion rather than blind imitation. The author encourages self reliance over leaning on others while acknowledging the value of loyal friends for support.
A Syruphonic Laxative named LAX-FUOL WITH PEPSIN claims to cure habitual constipation in 14 to 21 days. It should be taken regularly to induce regular action and is described as stimulating and regulating and very pleasant to take. Dose listed as 400 per hortile.
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