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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1923
Page
6
The Camrona Herald published by Herald Publishing Company Cameron Texas lists officers including President Vice President Secretary Treasurer and Editor and Manager with an annual subscription price of 1.00 per year and notes mail matter status under congressional act of 1879.
The Cameron High School holds its graduation program at 8 30 p m with a piano solo by Miss Ethel Hood a Merchant of Venice scene by Misses Hardin Iglehart Anthony and Tawson essays by Miss Estelle McIver and Elbert Hood vocal solos and duets by students and a valedictory by Miss Ellen Hardin Presentation of diplomas by Hon F L Anthony and a chorus number. Public exams set for May 29 and invitations extended to patrons and friends.
Dr. T. A. Pope, president of the Board of Trade, reports correspondence with parties on locating a cotton factory in Cameron. Prospects are favorable and he urges a full attendance at the next board meeting to give the matter proper attention.
Messrs. R. C. Turnham and Joel T. Arnold attend a reunion in Houston this week extending their presence at the gathering.
Miss Mo Kemp sponsor of Camp Ben McCullough United Confederate Veterans travels with Misses Nettie Moore and Callie McIver to Houston for the great reunion. The line of sponsors highlights local pageant figures and civic groups attending the event.
Ike Looney of Ben Arnold visited Cameron last Monday to discuss the silver question with friends while camp plans and social roles among attendees were noted.
A collection of quips and editorials riffs on honesty, oratory, red tape and daily life. Notes reference streetcars, a glass factory purchase by Henry Ford, and a joke about biscuits as a groom misquotes a line.
A civil service examination will be held in Cameron Texas on June 16 1923 to fill a vacancy as Fireman Laborer in the Cameron Postoffice Applications blanks and particulars are at the Postoffice Bessie F Hefley P M
An old remedies advertisement claims to cure malaria, chills and fever, dengue, or bilious fever, listing a broad range of febrile illnesses treated by the product.
An advertisement claims Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic improves digestion and blood quality in children troubled by worms. It asserts regular use for two to three weeks strengthens the system and helps dispel worms, with a 60 cent bottle price.
Indianapolis May 29 The splendor of America s war dead was recalled by Alvin M Owsley national commander of the American Legion in a memorial day proclamation urging the nation to honor heroes in a fitting tribute He spoke of righteous causes and the sacrifices of brave Americans who fought to defend humanity and liberty The commander urged every man woman and child to pay homage and rededicate their lives to the ideals for which the dead fought and died, honoring all races classes and creeds.
Livergard is advertised as a universal laxative claimed to suit babies to grandparents. The pitch promises smoother bowels, renewed vigor, and a money back guarantee if you have used its equal. Sold at Turner's Square Drug Store.
The item claims rapid relief from constipation biliousness headaches colds and la grippe. It presents as a patent remedy promising fast comfort with no further details on ingredients or efficacy.
An old time cough remedy combo offers Hayes Healing Honey to stop coughing by healing throat irritation, with Grove’s Open Trate Salve for chest cold and croup. The carton claims a combined treatment cost of three cents and advises applying salve to the chest while honey works in the throat.
A remedy claims to cure malaria chills dengue and bilious fever by destroying the germs.
Rudolph Roddy, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Roddy of Temple, earned first honors in the high school graduation class amid a class of over 130 students. The Roddy family, previously of Cameron, has many friends in the area pleased by the record.
There is more Catarrt in this section of the country than all other diseases put together and for years it was sur-to be incurable. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is a constitutional remedy taken internally and acts through the blood on the mucous surfaces. A one hundred dollar reward is offered for any case it fails to cure.
One signet ring found. Owner may claim at the Herald office. Rooms and board for gentlemen available on the south front. Contact Mr. J. M. Epien.
For sale: a house with four lots totaling about one acre in Cameron on East 11th. Otto Schmidt, Giddings, Texas. For rent: a new house in Batte's Town. Good neighborhood on a graveled street with water electric lights telephone and daily mail delivery each morning at nine. Daily newspaper ice and grocery delivery. Four minutes from courthouse. R. L. Batte seeks good tenants.
For lease for one year an eight room house with bath on both floors, upstairs and ground floor. Furnished or unfurnished. See Mrs Ella Hooks for details.
An advertisement says four to five acres of blackberries will begin ripening by Monday June 3 and invites the public to come by car for a picnic and self pick. Prices are reduced for berries gathered by visitors at Jim Terry's two story house on Minerva road, with directions to the east for about a mile.
County Agent George Banzhaf plans a June 8 trip from Cameron with a large delegation of Milam county corn and cotton club boys and farmers to A and M College. Farmers will provide transport. a special program and lunch options are arranged for the group.
An advertisement for Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets claims the product has tonic and laxative effects without causing nervousness or head ringing. The box features LW Groves signature and the price is 30c.
Advertisement notes that Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets cure a cold in one day. It claims to stop cough and headache and relieve cold symptoms. Each box bears E W Grove signature.
An advertisement claims Ely's Cream Balm opens clogged nostrils within a minute. It soothes inflamed mucous membranes, relieves catarrh and sinus congestion, and helps with nighttime breathing. A small bottle is available from druggists with quick relief claims.
An old advertising patter touts St Jacobs Oil as a safe quick cure for rheumatism pain and related aches. The copy claims instant relief from sore joints and muscles without internal treatment and urges readers to obtain a trial bottle at any drug store.
An advertisement touts Bowles Red Pepper Rub as fast relief for colds and congestion. It claims concentrated heat from red peppers soothes chest tightness, aches, and sore joints within minutes and promotes rapid warming of the affected area.
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