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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1916
Page
5
Pass along a wartime era cake recipe credited to Mrs. Marian Cole Fisher and Miss Pansy Bowen for a famous wedding cake named after Wilson and Gary. The method uses Calumet Baking Powder with detailed measurements and step by step beating, folding, and baking instructions for a heart shaped eighteen inch pan.
An old advertisement urges taking Po-Do-Lax as a spring liver tonic to purge winter waste and boost energy. It claims the bowels are stimulated, organs become more active, and users will feel refreshed. Available for 50 cents at your druggist.
Mrs J T Pruett of Milano and Miss Lillie Eikenhorst visited the Herald office while circulating a petition to raise funds for a Baptist church at Sand Grove near Milano. Donors are thanked and the Herald pledges generous support. Frank Hardy spent Friday and Saturday in Ft Worth.
Lutheran notices announce a German service next Sunday at 11:00 a.m. at the Christian church. Pastor A. H. Falkenberg will also conduct an English service at 8:00 p.m. in Cameron, at the usual place of worship, with a cordial invitation to all.
An ounce bottle claims to act as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It says it affects the liver drives out malaria enriches the blood and builds the whole system. Priced at 50 cents.
The Presbyterian community held a reception at the Morton residence in the evening to introduce their new pastor. Several ministers were absent due to sickness while in the receiving line stood Mrs Morton’s mother, Mesdames Ross, Gillon, Willis, and Rev. Hall, Blaylock, and Willis. A musical program preceded ice cream and cake served by Misses Louise Hearald, Emma Atkinson, and Louise Gillon.
An old advertisement touts De Porter's Antisentic Healing Oil as a remedy that cures stubborn sores and pain. The copy claims durable relief even for long standing conditions and markets the product as a reliable tonic.
The Herald announces Bill Alex Bonds as a candidate for re election as tax collector of Milam County. He is a well known Democrat in Cameron and across the county, honest, capable and trusted by voters for efficiency and fair dealing. The paper urges support, predicting a strong race and noting his public service record.
The ad promotes Dr Kings New Discovery as a quick relief for frequent fall to spring colds. It claims the medicine stops coughing heals inflammation soothes irritated airways and is easy to take. A money back guarantee is offered and a customer testimonial from W C Jesseman of Franconia New Hampshire is noted.
A widow and her 16 year old son seek a place on a farm about 1 to 2 miles from town. They are agreeable to any kind of work, with a preference for poultry and vegetable duties. They will rent a small farm and both work the land, or take on poultry and vegetables as labor. References available. Address Box 104, Girard, Texas. Born and raised near Rockdale.
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