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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
4
Quirky comments on suffrage, oil booms, and prohibition color a Texas snippet. Governor Ferguson’s rural schools funding, 600 Dallas movie houses, and a Rosebud prohibition vote illustrate a frontier mood. Ex Senator Bailey's potential race and a proverb about truth and wells close the column.
Gause Guide questions oil indications in its neighborhood while locals recall heavy oil ventures and losses. The Del Rio News weighs fence philosophy, then shifts to broader reflections on pursuits and chance. Mrs. S F Grimes of Crooksville praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. May Mr J P Moseley of Maysfield visits Cameron on Friday.
Mr A D Peters formerly with Geo A Thomas Son Drug Store buys Davi Drug Store at Travis in Fally County and assumes control. Mr and Mrs Peters leave Cameron after many friends and a pleasant social stay. The Herald notes best wishes for their new home and success. Grove's Chill Tonic iron supplement advertised replaces malaria and builds up the system at 50 cents.
Sunday evening service at the Methodist church featured a Prohibition Rally led by Mr. Will Triggs. Speakers included Roy Baskin on Prohibition history, La Masters on economics, and Graham Gillis on social welfare in liquor policy. Small crowd due to showers. Mrs. Dean White sang Rock of Ages and Mr. Noble White played violin.
Mrs. William Reed of 1617 Enderly Place Fort Worth reports years of stomach distress. After using Mayr s Wonderful Remedy she says she can eat freely and sleep well. The ad claims permanent relief for stomach liver and intestinal issues and offers a guaranteed money back promise. Sloan s Liniment touted for rheumatic pain is also advertised along with PAZO OINTMENT claim to cure piles in 6 to 14 days with money back if unsuccessful.
The Cameron health officer urges residents to clear weeds and drain water from properties, dampen spaces with lime, and avoid burying closet contents within city limits. The warning stresses civic duty to prevent court actions.
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