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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1916
Page
2
Subscription prices per year one dollar six months fifty cents three months twenty five cents. Local manager Adeline E. Caldwell and circulation Mar. editor H. B. Terrell A. V. Smith.
The excerpt alleges a female Chicago office holder forced another to donate one third of her salary to a charity fund run by the first. It cites Henrietta Independent and full city intrigue as political drama unfolds.
The Houston Post and Richmond Coaster debate using the word damn and discuss public attitudes toward swearing. The writer suggests many avoid saying it yet feel it often, while noting the word remains a controversial topic in political years.
Bro O D Baker editor of the Gause Guide visited Cameron Monday and dropped into the Herald office. He is praised as one of the state’s best little weeklies and urged to enter the race for floratorial representative from Gause and Bell counties. Friends across the county pledge support should he decide to run.
H B Terrell the state comptroller has exposed a practice where lawyers in some areas charge Mexican war veterans and widows a commission to collect their 12 50 monthly pensions under the 1885 act. He urged beneficiaries to avoid attorneys and obtain funds directly, noting the unnecessary service. The Beaumont Enterprise reports the concern.
Mrs Janet McKenzie Hill endorses a Boston Cooking School Magazine recipe for baking powder biscuits. Instructions urge soft dough, lift three times, keep edges apart, bake in a hot oven, and use KC Baking Powder with shortening for lighter texture. Free Cook's Book offer included with 25 cent KC can.
Karl L. Druesedow Harris county tax collector is charged by a Travis county grand jury with offering and paying 6000 dollars to C. C. Quillin to conceal tax shortages. The indictment details coverups including false delinquent reports and destroyed records.
The Herald reports the death of Hon. W. P. Lane, former state comptroller and prohibitionist. He earned respect for honesty of purpose, steadfast record, and dedication to law. Those who loved him describe him as lovable and morally upright, with a Christian, sociable character.
Mrs Jeff T Kemp left her post as Society Editor of the Cameron Herald after several months of credited service. The paper appointed Mrs W A Gillon to fill the vacancy. Subscribers are urged to settle long outstanding balances as paper prices rise and mills cannot guarantee costs month to month.
The Priscila Club entertained in honor of the Bill Kate's and Sigma Phis last Thursday afternoon at Mrs. R. D. Brown's home. Twenty three neatly dressed ladies and girls sewed and chatted while ferns and peach blossoms decor weren. A salad course with coffee followed. Miss Minnie Wolf recited "When Milindy Sings" to delight guests. Mrs. Vernon Mclintire Marathon attended as an out of town guest.
Mr. George Banzhaf, Milam county demonstration agent, was in town Tuesday as a business visitor. He has been performing terracing work on Hanover area farms, with friends noting this soil conservation effort is preventing washing and reclaiming lands that had been abandoned due to neglect.
Advertisement for CORN seed from R. L. Batte of Cameron Texas. Describes seed as fit to feed and sound and free from smut. Includes contact or catalog line 44-tf.
On Friday evening March 17 1916 the Presbyterian congregation will host a reception for Rev and Mrs W R Hall recently moved from Marlin. The Morton home will be open and members of all congregations are invited to attend.
Constable Maddox of Tracy, visiting Cameron, paid the Herald a fraternal call. serving his first term by appointment he is a candidate for re election. He is regarded as one of Tracy Keat’s best peace officers with strong backing. five candidates have filed for the office and more entries are expected.
A drugstore notice promises PAZO OINTMENT cures itching bleeding and protruding piles in six to fourteen days with refund if not cured. Initial application provides ease and rest.
A sizable group gathered in Cameron on Saturday for trading activities. The event drew numerous attendees and vendors, creating a busy marketplace atmosphere throughout the day.
A vintage advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a vegetable alternative to calomel. It guarantees relief from nausea, constipation, and sluggish liver by morning, claiming no salivation and even suitable for children, while praising its pleasant taste.
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