This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1903
Page
7
Bargain alert as Beach Studio advertises a cut rate on photos cabinets priced at 200 dollars per dozen. The sale is listed under the name Beach Studio with reference to D Kemp.
Beach over D Kemp's offering photos at reduced rates. Elegant coaches and dining cars with meals a la carte at reasonable prices. First-class cuisine and long journeys promised with close connections at junctions. Full information on rates time-cards Pullman reservations available from The Midland or agent. F B McKay General Passenger Agent Terrell Texas.
Public notice in Cameron Herald announces final accounts of J. Bums garten and Caroline Jones estates in Milam County Texas. Objections due by August Term 1903, with court hearing set August 3 1903 at Cameron County Court House. Included are official stamps and deputy clerks. Also an unrelated classified line about good plow work by Jim Coleman.
An advertisement for Texas Wonder by Dr. E W Hall promises to cure kidney and bladder disorders in men and women. It claims relief for diabetes rheumatism and other ailments and offers mail delivery from St Louis Missouri. Reese & Sapp carry the product locally.
Giles C. Avriett sheriff testifies on Oct 7 1902 that Texas Wonder Hulls Great Discovery cured his kidney and bladder troubles and recommends it to others seeking relief.
The Commoner led by Mr. Bryan aims to educate and organize to shape the next presidential campaign. It features an editorial department Current Topic Home Department and Maupin’s anecdotes. An offer provides both The Commoner and Cameron Herald for one year at $1.75 for new and renewal subscribers.
The article explains that fat hens can still lay well if encouraged to work for their feed. It advises feeding small grain to a deep litter of hay or leaves and notes that active hens often yield the best eggs. Save eggs from productive hens for hatching to market two months later.
The Australian government runs the one year egg laying contest now underway in Australia with broad international interest, including strong U S representation. Private tests lack credibility as results can be exaggerated, and success hinges on starting small and gaining experience before expanding.
The text urges starting now to prepare for next winter by building more houses and selecting incubators and breeders, to be installed in suitable quarters so business is ready when winter arrives. It emphasizes early preparation for upcoming seasonal demand.
A fine pedigree matters for a breeding animal but cannot compensate for the faults of the individual.
Poultry manure is a valuable fertilizer and serves as a hint to truckers and fruit growers on poor soils. Poultry and fruit are a paying combination for soil improvement and crop production.
A dozen hens are chosen to hatch and raise 300 chickens annually. Infertile eggs fetch certain buyers for table use and last longer. Males are unnecessary in flocks for egg production markets. Missouri reports $17,000 more in surplus poultry and eggs than its surplus crops combined. Poultry keeping is a substantial Missouri enterprise.
Tests in 1902 show Plymouth Rocks averaged 132 eggs per hen from 100 birds, White Wyandottes 124 eggs from 90 birds, and Light Brahmas 101 eggs from 20 birds. Western Fruit Grower notes severe blizzard damage to Midwest fruit crops, with Texas less affected. Midwestern surplus expected for shipment north, easing potential fruit famine. Mesquite reports Satsuma plums eight years old failing to bear near Burbank, Abundance, and Chickasaw, while other plums succeed. F. T. Ramsey of Austin cites delayed bearing by Satsuma, typically two years after other varieties, and possible spring caterpillar damage.
The piece argues overproduction fears as Besat Texan orchards mature. It predicts Texas will supply early peaches of top quality, expanding domestic and world markets for canned peaches. Canneries offer a ready outlet to absorb surplus if oversupply occurs.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.