Burlington Gets Light Plant For Town Brightness
Burlington votes to build an electric light plant after a Commercial club push. H. C. Henderson orders equipment. power is due by May with four business district lights and wiring for many homes. Widespread support and local enthusiasm noted by Burlington Tribune.
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Henson’s Tank
Lorena Ruby
John O'Neil
W. P. Fisher
Austin
Burlington
Dr. Gill
Cameron
Mesdames
Allen Braden
Chas
Gilliland
Misses Nettie West
Luene Henson
Bernice Timmons
Florence Herring
Ella
Angie Gilliland
Delbert Acrea
Bill Gleason
Dewey Collins
Raleigh Acrea
Conley Prescott
H. C. Henderson
Commercial Club
Burlington Tribune
Dangers of Drafts Sail Sloan's Liniment Relief
An old advert promotes Sloan's Liniment for draft related pains including neuritis neuralgia stiff neck and rheumatic aches. It claims improved circulation reduces stiffness and pain after one or two applications providing comfort warmth and rest with a price of 2 cents at druggists.
Bailey Seeks Democratic Nomination for County Commissioner
T F Bailey of Ben Arnold announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination to be county commissioner of precinct No 1. He has lived in the county thirteen years and served as justice of the peace for precinct three. He pledges a businesslike administration and economy in government.
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Herald
T. F. Bailey
Ben Arnold
Bailey
Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil Ad
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil as a remedy for old sores and various ailments. It claims rapid relief and simultaneous healing, pricing 25c, 50c, and 1.00 in clear terms.
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Porter
Walker's Creek Weekly News Briefs and Social Tidbits
The column notes a Sunday church gathering with light Friday showers. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Tom Randolph and daughters from Maysfield, and many Cameron and Jones Prairie residents visiting local families. Local professionals from Cameron and Ben Arnold stopped by, with several guests listed and brief travel mentions.
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Tom Randolph
Mary
Lois
Maysfield
L. C. Boyd
Little Henderson Rogers
Cameron
J. W. Bickley
H. B
Leonard Crook
Jones Prairie
John Kennon
New Mexico
D. B. Gunn
Georgia Gunn
Homer
Ben Arnold
H. R. Dobbins
M. C. Sapp
Scott Henderson
W. W. Greer
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offered With Reward
Charismatic advertisement from the period touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy. It claims cure of catarrh at all stages through internal use, funded by a $100 promise to refund if unsuccessful and urging readers to request testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co in Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Wesley Bible Study Class Meeting Notes
The Ladies Wesley Bible class of the Methodist S. S. held its March meeting at Mrs. R. H. Johnson’s home with president Mrs. J. D. Hesley Sr. in charge. Mrs. Johnson spoke of the S. S. Convention in Dallas and Mrs. Lay sang. Punch and apricot cream with cake were served. several new members joined, and guests included Mesdames Will Paden and Woodruff.
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Ladies Wesley Bible Class
Methodist
S. S
R. H. Johnson
J. D. Hesley Sr
Johnson
Dallas
Lay
8. 5
Mesdames
Will Paden
Woodruff
Court of Last Resort and Cross Roads Grocery Verdict
The text portrays the local grocery as the final court of opinion where Chamberlain's Cough Remedy rules. It claims the remedy is commonly bought at cross roads stores nationwide and always receives favorable verdicts in this country. It notes the remedy is obtainable everywhere and mentions March.
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Cross Roads
Walter Baggett Trades In Cameron On Saturday
Our young friend Walter Baggett, a busy farmer from Tracy, was seen trading in Cameron Saturday.
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Walter Baggett
Tracy
Cameron
Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder issues and dissolve gravel. It promises relief for diabetes backaches rheumatism and other irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in men and women and bladder troubles in children. A bottle costs one dollar and is described as a two month treatment.
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Texas Wonder
Texas
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St.Louis
Letter endorses Kilmer Swamp Root by Mrs Briggs
A 1912 sworn letter from Mrs A Be Briggs of Flored Pa recounts kidney and rheumatic relief after using Kilmer Swamp Root. The note cites two illnesses years apart and urges publication and offers samples and information. Includes notary and attorney signoffs and Cameron Herald mention.
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A. BE. Briggs
Flored
Tra McCarthy
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Cameron Herald
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Sloan
Liniman
Liniment
Rogie Sonn
Fan x
New Federal System
First National Bank
Walker’s Creek Weekly News
Wesley Bible Study
Garrett
Tennessee
J.D. Dobbins
Otto Schmidt
Cameron, Texas
B. P. Matoogha
Moore
Jersey
BR. L. Batte
T. P. A. and
Gunter Hotel
San Antonio
Percy Tyrrell
Mgr
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