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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1917
Page
2
Secretary Houston called on American farmers to join in preparedness measures to prevent a food shortage. He urged eliminating waste, conserving surpluses, and raising crop returns while promoting collaboration with county agents and agricultural colleges.
An old standard strengthening tonic claims to drive out malaria enrich blood and build up the system. Presented as suitable for adults and children, it is advertised at 5 cents.
The county court jury list for the first week of April includes R P Shelley, R Wingo, D Cone, Ed Gunn, Geo Davidson, H H Bryant, W R Harris, W H Phillips, G W Allen, P L Bergum, W L Gandy Jr, H I Krull, J J Brock, R L Hale Jr, Charles Brown, J R Lott, J E Perkins, R N Tubb, W R Davis, C R McCall, Harve Dobbins, J T Dobbs, E D Ely, J T Fuchs.
A chest treatment for a lung cold combines HERRICK'S RED PEPPER POROUS PLASTER to draw inflammation and BAL LARD'S HOREHOUND SYRUP to ease chest tightness. The dollar size Horehound Syrup includes a free porous plaster. Sold by Young's Drug Store. Mch
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a powerful quinine and iron tonic. It promises treatment for malaria chills fever weakness debility loss of appetite and boosts for nursing mothers and pale children. It claims liver stimulation blood purification and complete strengthening effects.
In Belton Texas Miss Emma Staley 20 from Midway was found dead in the Leon river. Sheriff Smith says her mother’s statements led to the arrest of Will Porter 25 a farmer near the Staley home. The body showed injuries and had feet bound with bailer wire.
Austin reports Governor Ferguson bid farewell to the thirty-fifth Texas Legislature as it adjourned sine die at 6 50 p m marking a record session length. Lawmakers concluded business fifty minutes past the official adjournment time after a lengthy session.
A five passenger Dodge touring car owned by Rev. R A Walker pastor of the Seventh Street Methodist church was stolen from in front of the church during services. Miss Walker daughter of the pastor had driven in from Moody and left the car near the sidewalk. No clue found and officers notified other towns to watch for it. Car number 1261 Texas key 6 about 3600 miles run with two gallons of gasoline.
The Milano school will close in the first week of April or the week after, extended a week or two due to funds. Locals note Gause Independent School District closed for two weeks, while Milano cites teacher payroll and budget constraints as the reason for the postponement.
In Temple Texas on March 28 a fire near Barclay east of Temple killed 3 year old Dick Piper’s son and destroyed the Piper family homes. Origin of the blaze is unknown and communications hindered details. The Piper family is longtime residents of Barclay.
Otto Latham was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Jerry Gray at Rogers on a late Saturday afternoon. He faced a robbery with firearms charge from 1909 and was jailed in Belton before posting $1,000 bond and being released. Latham later surrendered to Gray in town.
Milano Gazette calls a special meeting of local unions Cedar Creek Liberty and Sandy Creek with the Milano local on the fifth Saturday afternoon of March 31 at 10 o clock. Special business of vital interest to each local will be presented. Full attendance requested.
Cameron Lodge I O O F drafts resolutions of condolence on the death of Elmer Holtz Claw son of J E Holtz Claw. The report extends sympathy to the family and asks publication copies and minutes entry, signed by Fraternally submitted in F Lae Mar 24 1917.
The advertisement promotes Sloan's Liniment as a fast penetrating remedy for rheumatism and related pains. It touts ease of application, superiority to plasters, and usefulness for gout lumbago toothache backache and stiff neck. Sold at druggists for 25 cents.
This town boasts a premier merchant lineup with weekly money saving bar gains advertised through this paper, promising strong values for shoppers and repeat business for local stores.
A large crowd from across the county gathered in Cameron on Saturday to browse and trade with local merchants, drawing shoppers from towns beyond the city limits.
The newspaper notes its wide circulation spans the local trade region, ensuring comprehensive coverage for advertisers and readers across the area.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable remedy to replace calomel, claiming it cleanses the liver and bowels without causing salivation. It promises a money back guarantee if not effective and notes suitability for the whole family and children.
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