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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1920
Page
8
The Cameron Herald informs subscribers in Cameron Texas to keep current with their subscription dates. Papers will not be ending after expiration. they will be discontinued only when time paid ends, under the act of March 3 1879, Jefferson B White is the local manager.
Cameron city hears a rate hike from Southwestern Bell Telephone as manager Maude Boles announces higher charges starting August 1. Business rates rise from 3.50 to 4.00 monthly and residence rates from 2.00 to 2.25, citing rising costs and material bills. Public utilities face steep cost increases and limited pricing power.
The discussion notes that extensions are financed as new capital, not from revenue, and that fixed rates have left revenue stationary while expenses rise. It cites nationwide approval of rate increases to protect utility credit, with about 87 percent of over 500 requests granted. The Cameron area is expected to see little relief, but the higher rates are seen as necessary to attract capital for future extensions. Community service remains a goal, though capital confidence is crucial for continued investment. Local social notes mention Mrs. John Watson traveling to Dallas, Agnes Dueske returning from Brenham, and visits by Sallie Beesley, Gladys Culver, Mrs. Bob Wiley, and others.
The Memphis preacher Rev A J Vallery reports a three year illness with nervous breakdowns indigestion and rheumatic pain eased by Tanlac. He says his kidneys sleep energy and strength improved and he feels like a new man. Tanlac is sold locally by New Cameron Drug Co Baldridge Bros E C Smith and the New Drug Store.
An old warning promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable alternative to calomel. The advertisement claims calomel is dangerous, causes sickness, and can salivate, while Liver Tone promises a gentle liver boost, no side effects, and suitability for children.
Miss Helen Green visited the Cameron Sanitarium and left her tonsils with Dr. Rischar. Rub-My-Tism is promoted as a powerful antiseptic for infected cuts and sores. Bathing suits advertised with a 25 percent discount. Miss Elizabeth Adams returned from Austin Aunt's home. Miss Louise Hearrell home from Austin visit. Miss Reba and Irene Cheeves back from Georgetown summer school. Music teacher Ruth Sprinkel left Cameron for a summer term. Special church music event featured a violin solo by Vida George of Fort Worth with accompanist Mrs. Ira Key.
Boost energy and vitality with Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic. Iron and quinine suspend in syrup purify and enrich the blood, improve color and appetite, and boost strength. A favorite tonic for malaria and body-building, sold at drug stores for 60 cents per bottle.
An old advertisement touts a laxative named Perfect LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN promising to cleanse the liver and improve digestion without stomach distress. It links laxatives to cold treatment and notes various ailments like headaches and indigestion. Also mentions local social visits by Eph Chandler and several household moves among Mrs. Garrison, Mrs. Howard, and Miss Klawansky.
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