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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1917
Page
6
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a pure vegetable liver medicine that cleanses the bowels without causing salivation or harm. It claims calomel mercury remedies upset the stomach and warns readers to try the tonic instead with a money back guarantee if it fails to improve liver function by morning.
The Made in Texas campaign expands from pride to practical war effort as Texans mobilize to feed and clothe four and a half million people and beyond. The Waco Press Club hosted a Made in Texas luncheon highlighting Texas mills and fabrics with Miss Decca Lamar West wearing a fully Texas made dress. G W Thomasson of B L M I T urged expansion of Texas production and advertising to replace imports. Mrs J M F Gill chaired district press efforts.
United States Department of Agriculture guidance explains that careful digging, minimizing bruising, and rapid drying are essential to reduce losses. It covers selecting containers, avoiding sacks, discarding diseased roots, and storing in insulated houses or ventilated bins with disinfected receptacles and precise curing temperatures.
The piece notes that horses and especially draft animals remain in demand despite rising automobile use. In Mexico the army mule system persists, with officials inviting more mules to support military needs while autos find broader roles.
Lime is essential to build soil on American farms alongside good seed and teams. Limited lime reduces soil building crops, hurting yields. More lime improves green manure growth, humus, moisture storage, and profits for farmers.
The Mothers Club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Andrew Freeman leading the program. Speakers included Mrs. Allen Hooks on the meaning of kindergarten, Mrs. E. A. Wallace on the place and power of the kindergarten, and Mrs. Roy Baskin on leading the child. Mrs. W. W. Chambers supervised the children on the lawn. The club plans to meet next Wednesday at Mrs. George Graves's home.
A brief ad touts Chamberlain's Liniment as a great help to relieve rheumatism and argues the relief it offers justifies its cost.
The Shakespeare club met with Mrs. Roy Jeter for a final yearly gathering. A contest on Shakespearean characters entertained members including Miss Maggie McCalla Miss Mary Archibald Miss Bernice Dudley and Mrs. Quaid of Marlin. Strawberry ice cream and cake followed the event.
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