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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1903
Page
3
The page blends short notices on rentals and business offers with scattered medical product claims and political commentary. It mentions Bay N Y residents, a campaign paper from Indiana, a fund appeal by Bryan, a Forties fundraising note, and a testimonial for Ballard's Snow Liniment.
The writer describes being addicted to morphine for years and finding relief after using a product called Nervine. They credit the remedy with restoring health and urge others to request a free book from the advertiser, presenting their experience as a testimonial for public benefit.
Mrs Laura S Webb vice president of the Women’s Democratic Clubs of Northern Ohio shares her experience with Wine of Cardui. She says it eased menstrual pain and helped during the change of life and urges others to start treatment now to avoid suffering. Druggists sell $1 bottles.
For sale by Geo A. Thomas Sons. Promises quick aid for bilious attacks using Chamberlain’s medicine line. Includes product name and vendor but lacks full details of proof or ingredients.
The Milam County Abstract Company announces a new branch with an up to date abstract and loan office providing complete abstracts of burned and current records. They offer title abstracts for Milam County land and represent loan companies and private lenders at favorable rates. Also notes cotton farmers near Hearne convert to alfalfa amid boll weevil damage and Col. E Peters plans seed surveys in North Carolina for weevil resistant varieties.
Advert says Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles in men and women includes diabetes and rheumatism. Claims bottle lasts two months, mails for $1 if not sold by local druggist, with testimonials available. Manufactured by Dr E W Hall in St Louis and sold by Reese & Sapp.
Statement from Giles C. Avriett, sheriff, dated October 7, 1902 in Cameron, Texas. He testifies he was cured of kidney and bladder trouble by Texas Wonder and recommends it to others suffering similarly.
Land Commissioner Terrell warns of timber theft in East Texas as an old lost league certificate circulates to mask fraud. Editor J. T. Hartley has sold the McGregor Herald to C. L. O’Bryan and may pursue other newspaper work. Rumors say Judge Sam Scott is being pressured to run for attorney general to block Seth P. Mille’s bid for state treasurer. Gov Lanham opens the eighteenth annual Texas State Fair and Dallas Exposition with a large first day crowd.
Notice promotes sale of two hundred acre tract with three water wells and three perennial springs, including one hundred acres cultivated. Ads to contact on premises for details, signed by S. B. McQuyen.
A fragmented old advertorial piece likens women to flowers and promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets as cures for womanly ills. It extols self care, links health to beauty, and cites testimonials and a promotion for medical books and remedies.
War reports from Turkey describe the Bosporus as a key sea passage linking the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmora. It notes depth, currents, and safe passage for modern warships, with Constantinople nearby and Sebastopol’s changing population and use as a naval station. It also mentions Joe Bailey, Senator Carmack, treasury deficits, Maryland race issues, and a repeal effort to change the fifteenth amendment.
The advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as essential for life and enjoyment, offering flesh and strength to men for recovery from consumption and wasting diseases, sustenance for women, and growth and vitality for children. It invites free samples and lists 50c and 1.00 prices from Scott & Bowne, chemists, New York.
The supplier offers complete high school books now and partial grammar school texts, with full delivery anticipated by September 15. Cameron DavuGCo.
Rev B C Horton of Sulphur Springs Texas reports his family finds Ballards Snow Liniment and Horehound Syrup highly satisfactory. He claims the liniment eases headache and pains and the cough syrup has served as their doctor for eight years. Rental notice follows offering 1150 acres of river bottom land with house barn water supply and cash rent option to renter.
The Galveston News highlights Limestone county farmer J. W. Hicks who burned lights in his cotton patch to attract and catch bugs, yielding more cotton than neighbors. He notes catching many bugs but did not qualify for the State prize. The piece questions general antidotes and notes varied farm results with the Mexican boll weevil proving stubborn as predicted years ago.
John Wesley anecdote on repeating lessons appears as context for Chamberlains Cough Remedy. The piece notes the remedy’s claimed benefits for colds and pneumonia prevention and lists sale by Thomas & Sona. It shifts to North and East Texas weevil damage and Kaufman county cotton prospects, with Col I S Peters urging farmers to hold cotton for higher prices, highlighting farm hardship and central issue.
G W Writt of Nacogdoches Texas reports his daughter's three year chills and fever cured by Herbine. His wife can’t keep house without it and praises it. Sold by Thomas and Sons. Farmers urged to save hay and feed to avoid short rations and maintain livestock growth and milk output.
A note reports there are forty one state universities in the United States with a combined student body of about 40,000.
In a terse political note, Senator Bailey denies backing Grover Cleveland next year and states support for Maryland's Gorman. The remark hints at shifting alliances amid looming election talk and farm policy concerns.
A brief admonition on keeping scrub stock for lazy farmers while noting that fine stock would quickly deteriorate if linked with a few careless operators. The text contrasts rough living grounds with prudence in farming practices.
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