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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1920
Page
15
Grace Miller White story adapted for the screen stars Mary Miles Minter as Judy. The film at Wonderland Theater Tuesday June 1 promises thrills suspense tears and laughs with a celebrated cast.
A Roaring comedy by Redpath Horner titled Nothing But the Truth drew the evening’s crowd at Chautauqua. The plot follows a young broker who bets he can tell only the truth for a day while friends trap him with cleverly staged lies. The performance, featuring William Collier, was praised for witty lines and fast action with strong New York cast and staging.
The writer returns from Conroe and Weldon sharing observations on existing towns and people. He notes his niece’s illness, meets former friends, and reflects that small towns can offer solid business results with proper capital and effort. He comments on cotton crops, fruit, vegetables, and local farming conditions near Weldon and Milano.
Cameron resident Melvin Weems reports long lasting kidney trouble worsened by cold weather and back pain. He used Doan's Kidney Pills as directed after doctor’s advice and says his kidneys became strong again. 60 cents at dealers. Foster Mills, Buffalo, N Y.
A local druggist chorus argues calomel’s danger and declining sales, while Dodson's Liver Tone gains favor. Sellers promise safety and quick relief from liver sluggishness, promising money back if not effective. The tonic is touted as pleasant tasting and non gripping for both children and adults.
Joe Owens division superintendent of Memphis Street Railway praises Tanlac, saying it cured his stomach trouble and nervous headaches, helped him regain weight, sleep, and energy, and claims he could not have kept his job without it. He notes Tanlac is sold by New Cameron Drug Co in Cameron, Baldridge Bros in Rockdale, E C Smith in Milano, and New Drug Store in Burlington.
Milam County voters in District 61 will decide on May 29, 1920, at Walkers Creek School House whether to raise the school tax from 20 to 50 cents per hundred dollars. The election, ordered by the county judge, will name two judges and two clerks and returns go to the county commissioners court. Valley voters may vote for or against the tax increase with designated ballot phrases.
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