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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1919
Page
4
Entered in Cameron Texas as second class mail matter under the 1879 act. Subscribers are asked to monitor dates opposite their names. Papers will not be mailed after expiration and will be discontinued when time paid ends.
In Williamson County a bond issue for road construction was defeated but backers plan a new election. The county, among Texas’ wealthier areas, would bear road costs less than poorer counties, and broader federal and state push for permanent highways signals an eventual move toward better roads.
The article argues that Italy seeks fulfilled territorial bargains after the war and notes similar promises to Japan by Britain France and Italy. It recalls 1917 divisions of German colonies in the Pacific with Australia gaining the south and Japan the north, and references the Shantung affair among the Allies.
American forces in Paris line up each morning for mush and coffee at the Red Cross hotel on Avenue Victoire Emmanuel III. The 50 centime breakfast runs 7 to 11 with Red Cross staff aiding sailors and soldiers, while the hotel offers beds baths and guidance, music remaining the centerpiece.
Court house notices record transfers of large tracts and parcels among owners including Weaver C Isaacs Ada Sanders J L Brod Wm Rogers and B W Robinson. Considerations range from 1.00 to 5673.75 dollars with parcels totaling hundreds of acres across Rockdale Burlington and surrounding grants.
Henry Strelsky and Miss Mary Stralsky Edward Davis and Miss Lydia Rogers Robert L Tucker and Miss Lidia Phillips Robert Dyer and Leela Harmes Dave Worley and Mrs Ellie Fletcher Jessie Rye and Miss Nancy Nichols J L Reineke and Miss Katie Wolf Verdie Tory and Miss Carrie L Gentry Charlie Young and Lizzie Bell
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination for rural carrier positions in Milam County. The test will be held at Cameron and Rockdale on May 24 to fill Buckholts route vacancies and potential future posts. Open to citizens domiciled in the county post office territory, with Form No 1977 requirements. Applications should be sent to the Commission in Washington, D. C. at the earliest date.
A mixed column reports: attorney E A Wallace returns from Houston with rain inland. Mrs Henderson and Mrs Denson visit Taylor for a Baptist district meeting. Prof J E Watts of Taylor speaks at Memorial Day exercises and is warmly regarded in Cameron. Local notices include hog price offers, Liberty Loan lithographs displayed at Chambers Hefley Garage, and Cameron residents attending the May Fest in Georgetown with multiple local names listed.
Judge John Watson serves this week in Franklin as special judge for a murder case. Judge W C Davis, normally in charge, was disqualified due to prior involvement as prosecuting attorney in the same district case.
Advertisement claims a finger lift method to remove corns or calluses without pain. It touts ease and safety, urging readers to try the product or technique for relief. The copy emphasizes quick, painless results.
Rev. W. G. Harbin came home Saturday night from Center Point where he visited his wife who has been ill. The update says her condition is much improved.
A drug store bottling Free zone promises cheap relief for corns and calluses on feet with a few drops. It claims the skin beneath remains pink and healthy after removal. Mrs J W Coleman was called to Bryan Tuesday due to the illness of Rev Jeff Davis's Caldwell son.
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. Instant relief from itching and can gain restful sleep after the first application. Price shown in ad copy.
A vintage beauty tip suggests mixing lemon juice with orchard white to create a cheap skin whitening lotion. Squeeze juice from two lemons into a bottle, add three ounces of orchard white, shake, and apply daily to face neck arms and hands to fade freckles tan sallowness redness and roughness.
Wilbur Todd comes home from military service after being kept at rear duties as a gas instructor. He did not see front line combat but served abroad during a period of overseas duty.
Hardy Open Grown Plants offers Sweet Potatoes Tomatoes and more with postpaid options. Prices include 500 for 2.00 1000 for 3.50 for several varieties. orders encouraged early and to notify shipping. Liberty Plant Company Crystal City Texas.
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