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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1905
Page
4
The Herald announces Graham as a candidate from the district, with Hon. J. Felton also named for a district seat, subject to the Democratic primary on July 25.
Local notices show Milam County officials including Sheriff candidates and County Treasurer contenders announcing re election bids. Names such as J. A. Pate and J. Irwin appear as candidates for Commissioner Beat No 1 and related posts. The Herald records progressive primary timing in July and emphasizes party alignment.
The clipping mentions planting peanuts in May and readiness for seed peanuts, potato digging followed by peanut planting, hog feeding, and a political candidate in Joplin named D. A. Givendam. It notes the oil steamer Texas christened at Newport News by Miss Helen E. Hardy and praises ex-president R. E. Yantis's editorship of the Athens Review, promising improved business and opposition to monopoly concerns.
The article praises Dallas for choosing two skilled women for the city school board and urges Cameron to elect progressive allies to oversee educational affairs, highlighting trusted friends of the children as suitable candidates.
The Herald announces the new street committee of the city council will enforce the sidewalk obstruction ordinance. The paper supports the act and backs Mr. Strum as a strong ally in this effort.
The Trinity County Star notes warning signs of internal danger within the Farmers' Union in Texas and beyond. The Herald, a staunch supporter, urges readers to back the Union's aims, resist outside opposition, and promote warehouse building to protect farmers' profits and interests.
Mrs W A Bowen leads a group proposing a cooperative system to finance education for women at Southwestern University. They aim to establish a home where students work to cover board and expenses, addressing the lack of provisions for girls while men can pursue education.
The district court room hosts a Monday night lecture by Lee on The Pioneers of Methodism. Sponsored by the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church, the event promises a refined, deep-hearted talk that has delighted thousands in the United States and Canada.
A county appeal urges young ladies to earn a handsome piano by home effort and neighborhood support. Contest rules reward self start and persistence. even if a prize is not won, effort earns social value and cash value from the Herald for those who enter now.
The Corpus Christi Herald claims the town hosts more real poets singers artists and orators than any similar sized American city including Alaska Porta og iat Islands Guam Cuba. The San Antonio Express notes the Herald’s assertion and jokes about the pathway for a man to burst into song facing bars in mock contrast.
A Timpson Times notice laments the custom of foot binding as many women recoil from the practice yet still purchase shoes two sizes too small for their feet, highlighting social pressures and impractical ideals of beauty.
The Dallas News notes Texas creameries expanding. Gainesville Messenger reports strong local dairy movement and a Cameron creamery near opening. Calls for multiple creameries in the state, with existing shipments to San Antonio and butter exports declining. The Herald predicts Cameron will soon announce a creamery, saying it is almost in sight.
The excerpt cites multiple newspapers debating the merry widow hat, noting it as a broad topic yet of shallow depth. It critiques hat width versus brim height and remarks on how hats are described as gaudy or oversized regardless of dimensions.
The Belton Gazette reports a man near Holland was caught in the act of wife beating last Saturday night by two young men and severely chastised. The Gazette notes wives often defend themselves and outsiders may face a harsh response if they intervene.
Mr. C. M. Beard of Milano was in Gause last week calling at the Gazette office. He announced a twelve pound girl had arrived at his home, and his unusually broad smile hinted at the happy event.
Fragmentary lines describe a conflict between religious devotion and ruin as a figure wounded among worshipers endures. Royal or sacred imagery echoes through a battlefield of beliefs, hinting at resurrection or renewal after destruction.
Promises a scholarship to a young man through the Herald inviting applicants to apply for a first-class business college program. Details are sparse with a partial line 44-If suggesting a cutoff or note.
Henry D. Lindsley sold 427 acres from the J. M. Cole Surveys to Tennessee Farm Company for 42000. The plan includes a model dairy unit using approved sanitary methods in the southwest, with substantial improvements to be expended and a treasury balance referenced.
Effie May Cook, eleven years old, accidentally shot herself in the heart in Buckhead Georgia on April 25. Her family reported the tragedy and law enforcement began routine inquiries into the mishap.
Mobile Alabama reports Fast Deposit 148 miles away nearly wiped out by a storm. London experiences snowfall on April 28 with continuing cold weather. Loraine Texas announces plans to build waterworks, as of April 28.
Competent help available for dress making on short notice at reasonable prices. Mrs. C. F. Spiller advertises from two blocks west of Sap depot.
Waco Texas resident W A Stoner, postmaster at 27th and Webster, says Doan's Kidney Pills cured his year long kidney trouble after five boxes. He praises the remedy's effect on irregular kidney secretions and overall kidney health. Sold by all dealers price 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Alexander McAdie reports a moderate earthquake shock felt in the United States weather area at 3 34 o clock Saturday morning. No damage occurred.
A southbound Frisco train derailed near Stanley Oklahoma injuring nineteen people. Emergency crews responded and transported the injured as investigators began to determine the cause.
Greenville district reports a tragic death as Helen Odam, a three year old girl, drank half a pint of gasoline and died within twenty minutes. Police note the accident occurred in Greenville, D.C. on April 27.
Bond issue for water system expansion was approved by voters in Sulphur Texas on April 265. The measure seeks funds to extend water lines and improve service.
Rio de Janeiro on April 27 reports the death of Dr Oh deaquno Castro, president of the supreme court.
Winston Churchill loses his bid for re election in Manchester England on April 26 during the local parliamentary race. His defeat marks a turning point for the national political scene as opponents secure a crucial victory.
A 19th century ad-like notice touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucus surfaces to destroy the disease foundation and build up the patient, offering 100 dollars to any case it fails to cure. Includes testimonial list request and address in Toledo Ohio.
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