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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1902
Page
3
A private hospital offers treatment for all noncontagious medical and surgical diseases with comfortable accommodations. A trained nurse is available, and patients may choose their physician. Physicians are invited to refer cases, with courteous treatment guaranteed to all parties. For details contact Dr. Fe Ferguson, Business Manager.
A listing of excursion and return-ticket dates for 1902, including routes to Laredo San Antonio Keights of Pythias and Cattle Raisers shows Fort Worth events. It notes sale dates February through March 1902, with return limits and agency contacts in Galveston and Dallas.
The editor of the El Paso Herald argues Texas relies on more technically skilled people from other states, enriching them at Texas expense, while neglecting its own youths. Strengthening public schools could vastly boost state wealth and industrial security.
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a tasteless iron and quinine remedy for malaria fever. It promises no cure no pay and lists a price of Sle. The Lone Star market is noted for fat and vader beet steak.
An old advertisement promises Nex Dyspepsia Tablets to cure indigestion. The offer, priced at five cents per package, is authorized by manufacturers with a money-back guarantee if not cured, and notes Cameron Drug Co as the seller.
A sack of broom corn seed is available at D. Kemp's store in Cameron priced at $1.50 per bushel. Owner: Joan H. Bicker.
Advertisement offers Quiveria to cure malaria in four days with refund by druggists. Cameron Drug Co. sells the pack with price 50. Coleman’s shop north of Stabies is recommended for horseshoeing services.
A satirical note claims laxative remedies like Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets offer refunds if failing to cure. It mocks the notion of success inflating ego, arguing the so called big head stems from vanity rather than real achievement and that true strength lies in intellect.
A collage of satirical jabs and Medicare style ads touts Ballard's Snow Liniment, Pile Ointment and Horehound Syrup. It promotes cures for coughs digestive issues and summer colds, with prices and sellers listed as Thomas & Moore and Thomas & Love. The piece pairs wry commentary with product pitches and a nod to Marconi and current events.
The Washington Star notes a New York chamber of commerce dinner attended by what may be the world’s richest men. Thirty three attendees allegedly own at least 1.403 billion dollars in total, averaging over 42 million each, with Morgan listed around 400 million and Mills near 120 to 125 million.
The report notes trials at a technical high school in Berlin of a new steel grade by Mecklenburg manufacturer Dicheler. Claimed to nearly double strength and hardness, reduce production costs by 50 percent, and improve armor and blade performance, with strength increasing as steel cools and usable cold or hot.
A testimonial from F. J. Green of Lancaster Illinois describes chronic indigestion and nervous debility improved by Electric Bitters. He credits the remedy with lasting health for himself and his wife, praising it as a grand tonic for women. Satisfaction guaranteed for 50 cents.
The report shows 21 percent of the U S population attends public schools and 2 percent attends private schools. The total enrollment across all levels reached 17 020 710 pupils for the year ending July 1 1900, up 282 348 from the prior year. Public high schools rose from 2 526 to 6 005 this year.
An early 20th century advertisement claims Chamberlains Stomach and Liver tablets relieve a bad taste after waking, soothe the stomach, boost appetite, and restore vigor. The copy touts sugar coated, pleasant tasting pills and mentions Thomas & as the seller.
Reported attempts to reach wrecks at 210 feet with armor air supply and weights have failed. At 130 feet divers suffer serious trouble and at 260 feet a diver loses consciousness while being hauled up. Divers cannot work effectively below 100 feet.
A Texas politician responds to hostile columns in the In uker newspaper. He recalls delays in addressing the attack while detailing House Bill 61 on slave labor contracts, Monta Moore’s political moves, and past legislative battles including the 23rd legislature and a railroad proposal.
A short excerpt notes giving emulsion by dose to infants and older children, suggesting ¼ to ½ teaspoonful in bottle several times daily and ½ to 1 teaspoonful for larger children. It claims quick nourishment benefits and immediate effects on both mother and child if mother's milk is insufficient.
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