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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1917
Page
4
The text reflects on lingering winter in spring, muddy country roads, crop prospects, and cautions about risks. It notes boll weevil control as beneficial and comments on Sunday movies and legislative spending. It ends with a hopeful view that Texas will pull through.
A provocative line contrasts an honest Christian who bears a conscience with a hypocrite who lacks one. The quote argues people deserve what is justly due and prefers genuine virtue in media over empty religious display.
The writer argues good roads are vital national assets and questions why retreating Germans in France destroy infrastructure. Citing Sedan’s defeat, the piece claims road destruction worsens military prospects and urges improved road-building.
A paragraph by Colonel Nick Houx confirms his French heritage while discussing a General, reflecting a personal angle in the Mexia Herald.
The Georgetown Commercial quotes Lee Rountree urging all fit Americans to work or emigrate due to war conditions. The piece argues against moral monitors and crooks, urges use of conscience, notes training camp rejections but offers other useful paths, and condemns slackers as needing conscription.
A column argues bootleggers thrive where enforcement is weak and urges residents to support prohibition enforcement. It criticizes hypocritical sermons and praises Texas farmers and towns. An advisory note promotes HERBINE as a liver stimulant, sold by Pace Marshall Drug Store.
In the field of medicine there is not a healing remedy that will repair damage to the flesh more quickly than Ballard's Snow Liniment. It heals cuts wounds sprains burns scalds and rheumatism with extraordinary healing and penetrating power. Price 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by Pace Marshall Drug Store. May
The Georgetown Commercial and San Saba News condemn professors with dual allegiance, urging swift removal of those not fully loyal to the United States. They argue public salary should require active citizenship and loyalty, especially amid wartime commitments and national alliance with England.
When a baby overfeeds, indigestion sourness and vomiting can occur with frequent colic and diarrhoea. McGEE'S BABY ELIXER is advertised as a grand corrective remedy for stomach and bowel disorders in babies. It is described as pure wholesome and pleasant to take. Price 25¢ and 50c per bottle. Sold by Pace Marshall Co M
A vintage ad touts Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey for children's coughs. It claims soothing pine balm loosens phlegm heals irritated tissues and urges readers to buy at the druggist for 25 cents. May.
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