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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1902
Page
7
A promotional piece extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as strengthening for mothers and improving child health. It claims no alcohol or narcotics, emphasizes vegetable ingredients, and invites letters to Dr. Pierce in Buffalo, with testimonials from mothers and a free medical adviser offer.
The Santa Fe introduces the largest freight locomotive and about forty new passenger engines built to haul twelve car trains over steep grades. Engines weigh 209000 pounds with tenders adding 112000. tenders carry coal and water for long runs. A Chicago to Kansas City test train of thirteen allman cars averaged over 33 mph for 458 miles in 13 hours 39 minutes.
A woman travels toward semi invalid status due to pregnancy and endures great pain. Ignorance keeps her isolated as she learns motherhood is natural with Mother’s Friend aiding her, guiding doctor and self care. Daily applications ease chest and abdomen, making gestation cheerier.
An ad promotes Mother's Friend liniment for external use to ease childbirth and health concerns, claiming its use improves outcomes. The offer mentions shipping a free Motherhood book and references SFIELD REGULATOR CO in Atlanta California.
A compact summary of casualties costs and outcomes from the Boer War. Includes duration two years and 232 days, British losses 73 972 with 21 138 died or wounded, Boer forces numbers and surrender details, territorial gains 167 465 square miles, and major campaigns and leaders from 1899 to 1902.
B S Lesovsky announces he will complete the University of Texas law program in June and return to Cameron to devote himself to real estate sales. He will specialize in selling land to Bohemian and German immigrants and seeks listings from those selling land, noting potential opposition and presenting himself as the sole focus of his business.
The best return per acre comes from making silage. Next best is corn cut and shocked with ears shocked and remaining shredded. Ears from an acre valued at 30 dollars, silage at 45 dollars, and ears plus shredded stalks at 42 dollars.
George Schaub of New Lebanon Ohio endorses Chamberlains Pain Balm after eight weeks of severe back pain relief within days. He reports his wife felt renewed after use and could resume duties. The balm is sold by Thomas & Moore. Want to purchase Vanderstein notes on good black land near Cameron Texas.
Urges readers to buy Champerlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy before summer to prevent late night trips to town. Claims as the most successful medicine for bowel complaints for children and adults and that no family can afford to be without it.
A Kirkman reader lauds Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for a severe running sore after a gasoline stove burn. The ad touts its use for cuts boils and skin diseases and lists Thomas & Moore as the seller at 25 cents. The message also promotes Grove’s Tasteless Chili Tonic and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and credits editor Strickfaden of Fair Haven Washington.
A dark bay mare about 13 hands high is missing or may have been stolen. She is branded 5 U R on the left hip and has a white spot under the left shoulder with a scar behind the saddle. A reward of five dollars is offered for her recovery. money may be left with Mr. Bickett in Cameron or Antony Bradford, Thorndale P.O.
Doctors Adams and Long offer daily Cameron office visits except Friday at Rockdale. They treat eye diseases including granulated lids ingrowing lashes lid tumors cataracts pterygium and crossed eyes and also ENT issues enlarged tonsils deafness and catarrh with clear results guidance. If cure is unlikely you will be told so with no charge.
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