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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1901
Page
1
An Overstock and an unusual dull season force a sacrifice sale offering 20 percent savings on dry goods and clothing. Merchants urge customers to take advantage and buy at their own price, highlighting money as the motive and gain for buyers.
Local department store announces 20 percent reductions on men's boys and children's clothing. Sale highlights include overcoats odd pants and suits with prices slashed from twenty to sixteen dollars seven fifty to five dollars and twelve dollar offerings. Limited stock and new styles emphasized.
Advertises 20 percent discounts on boys suits ladies tailor made suits ladies jackets skirts waists capes and overcoats. Also lists prices for pants and ready to wear goods urging shoppers to come and save under rival prices.
A local ad promotes 15 percent off dress goods with prices reduced from $1.00 to 85 cents and other discounts on fabrics including 50c and 25c grades, plus 20 percent off blankets down to 75 cents per pair.
Local ad announces 15 percent discount on all shoes except the Favorite Ladies line. Highlights include a popular $1.50 shoe and cash-only sales. Store promotes widest selection across styles and sizes in Cameron Texas.
The district court lists multiple burglary convictions with two year penitentiary terms for Geo Toney A McGahe Robi Brown and Ed Dismuke and two year reformatory terms for Dan Foster and Nelson Wilson. A long list of divorces follows among many couples headed by various names across the county with finalization noted.
Abraham Raie of Belleville Ohio endorses Electric Bitters claiming it cures many ailments by toning the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. The ad asserts disease stems from bodily disorders and promises blood purification renewed vigor and overall health.
City Council sessions approve previous meetings and set accounts for payment. Delinquent tax roll estimated at 10,000 with many unpaid poll taxes. A water-extension petition to near the colored school is referred to the water committee. Mayor fines two aldermen for absence. others sent excuses.
Yarbellton notes report a shower, illness of Florence Perkins, two newborns a boy to Mr and Mrs J Monroe and a girl to Mr and Mrs William Perkins. William Young wed Miss L Wokaty. Smallpox cases steady with mild form. rainfall shortages hinder sowing. Thanksgiving services planned at the church. health officials visit and discuss diagnosis. Dr Cass involved, infidelity noted about identity. Dr King’s Pills advertised for headaches. jail breakers still at large.
In the November issue of the Texas Medical Journal Dr M K Lott of Cameron presents an article on treating the drug habit. He notes marked success with his method and shares its character with the profession and the public.
A reader notes Ayer's Cherry as a medicine that cures the deepest coughs after sixty years of use. The endorsement highlights relief from stubborn or lingering coughs.
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