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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1915
Page
4
A historical column questions civilized warfare and the morality of war for the United States and Christian nations. It critiques war rhetoric, notes public figures and editorials, and discusses temperance, suffrage, and conservation with satirical observations.
In the Commercial, Rountree jokes that Dallas needs a new jail after two killings in one day, but readers note the intended word was cemetery. The piece hints gunplay leads to funerals while warning few shooters face jail.
The advertisement promotes Texas Wonder for kidney and bladder problems including diabetes and rheumatism. It claims benefits for men, women, and children, offers mail delivery for $1, and notes Dr. E W Hall of St Louis as contact. One small bottle provides a two month treatment and is sold by druggists.
Shreveport lawyer S. L. Harold argues from New Orleans Item that crime costs rose from about 12 000 to 50 000 60 000 dollars yearly after Caddo Parish went dry. He advocates regulated saloons over prohibition and cites strong local pro wet sentiment.
Texan testimonials claim Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured stomach and digestive ailments. Patients from Houston and Laredo report relief, reduced gas pressure, and the ability to eat freely after treatment. The ad promises permanent results and an absolute guarantee with money back if unsatisfied.
A Priscilla Club meeting highlighted a royal science program with new features and experiments. Members explored themed activities and shared insights on scientific topics.
Community health is good. Mrs. Tom Turner has been ill but improves. A group from Curry visited Cameron on Saturday including Tom Turner Walter Harris Jim Harris Jim Fisher Frazer and Frank Lehnert. Florence Gill closed an eight month school term with pupils and visitors. Clara May Link visits Silver City relatives and Florence Harper visits Walkers Creek. Mrs. Nabours visits relatives as Jim Fisher hosts a Saturday night dance.
The Civic League launches a weekly Trash Wagon beginning the fourth Saturday in May to keep the town clean. Route details cover Districts 1 and 16 with pickups at specified streets and a contact person Mrs. Fritz Fahrendorf at phone 408 for route questions or reports of negligence.
Miss Nell Morton hosted Marion Morton and six boy friends for a seven o'clock dinner on May 15 to celebrate his sixteenth birthday. The evening featured toasts stories music and jokes as social hours passed with a general sense of amusement. A Sloan's Liniment ad appears with claims of instant relief for rheumatic pain.
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