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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
7
A Cameron business thanks local residents and surrounding country for their generous patronage last week and invites them back to town with a promise of the same courtesy and money saving prices.
Washington reports that over half a million men have volunteered in the army and navy and National Guard within three months of war declaration. Total armed strength now ranges 700 000 to 800 000, with ongoing efforts to reach 200 000 regulars and nearly 260 000 National Guard today. Marine Corps up from 17 000 to nearly 30 000 as Pershing’s expeditionary force grows.
Maj. William Drayton Paden died Wednesday at his daughter's home after weeks of illness. He was under constant medical care and died despite effort. Funeral services conducted by Rev. W. R. Hall were held.
The deceased, born October 29, 1882 in Greenville District South Carolina near Fairview, was a Confederate major, charter member and ruling elder of Cameron's Presbyterian church. He moved with his family to Cameron in 1878, married Sallie Montgomery Frierson in 1862, had four children, seven grandchildren and one great grandchild, and was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery. A letter from J. W. Bartlett of Dallas tributes his Christian character and long business ties, noting his wealth in respect and friendship despite modest means.
Father M. A. Dicus of Ad Hall was in town last Saturday with a bruised and partially broken foot after a wagon wheel rolled over it. While loading wood downhill a loose wheel pressed him as an auto passed, injuring his legs and breaking bones. He later resumed walking with difficulty. Buckholts News reports.
Miss Mildred Mohler, a guest of Mr and Mrs R H Redfield in Winchester, was surprised with a party Tuesday evening attended by eight couples. The main activity featured progressive strolls as the evening’s highlight.
The advertisement promotes Texas Wonder claimed to cure kidney and bladder issues and related ailments in men, women, and children. It notes mail order availability for $1 and that one bottle provides about two months of treatment, with testimonials from Dr HB Hall in St Louis and druggist sales.
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