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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1927
Page
8
An ad touts Bowles Red Pepper Rub as rapid relief for sore stiff joints and rheumatism. It claims penetrating heat within three minutes and urges buying the genuine Bowlez brand from druggists.
Al G Barnes quality circus returns to Cameron on Wednesday November 9 with new program “Aladdin and the Parade of Gold.” The mammoth procession features nearly 1000 performers led by Lola Lee Chong and promises the most lavish opening display yet with multiple new acts and international stars.
A well known publisher says only ten of every thousand stories gain serious consideration. The first page of a manuscript largely decides whether it will merit further reading by editors.
Halifax harvests yield tons of huckleberry and blueberry leaves dried and sent to the United States for use in medicine preparation.
Mrs S A Cottle hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club at the country club at 3:50 PM with Halloween decor and sunflowers. The dining room featured festive tally and score cards and a salad course with ice. tiny black cat favors were not given. Guests included Mesdames Dan Collins Rush Thomas J L Clinton and Miss Aetna Smith among the club members.
Mrs. Fred Cable entertained with a 42 party on Wednesday with three tables playing cards. Mrs. Bert Miller achieved the high score and won a Friendship Motto while Mrs. Leland Green took the low score, a vanity set. A pink and green theme and decorated trays with rose bud centers accompanied a salad and ice course.
The text traces Albany as a name for Scotland and the Highlands, notes the title Duke of Albany conferred since the 14th century, and mentions Prince Leopold and Queen Victoria linking the dukedom to Edward IIIs era through royal creation by Victoria.
Chicago paving engineers lay new smooth surfaces by turning over old brick pavement. Cities report the method yields good results at only slight expense.
The latest Cantonese regulations prohibit profaning Sun Yat-Sen by using his name in advertising for goods such as watches towels hats and socks. It remains legal to use Chinese or Red Cross flags as trade marks.
The Symphony club gathered Wednesday afternoon at 5:30 at Mrs. Win Jeter's home. Miss Beth Jeter hosted with Mrs. Jr. P. Jeter leading the session and presenting the first chapter of Epochs of Musical Progress. Members shared musical topics during roll call while grape ice and cake were served.
The D A R October gathering with Mrs Baskin featured the Lord's Prayer and flag pledges. Roll call covered patriotic song histories and Mrs Gillis read a full paper on the romantic origin of patriotic songs. A brief business session followed, with the hostess serving salad and iced tea.
Mrs. Fred Cable hosted a bridge party for about a dozen friends last Tuesday in her Green addition home. The pink and green theme extended to decor and accessories with pink roses throughout. Trophy awards for high and low were presented to Mrs. Claude Triggs and Mrs. W. A. Bonds as guests enjoyed salads and dainty desserts.
Gibraltar is a British peninsula connected to Spain by a narrow isthmus. Since 1713 the fortress remains British after Utrecht peace. Alabama adopts goldenrod as state flower and yellowhammer as state bird. Camphor trees differ: one yields solid camphor, another only camphor oil, a Japanese secret tied to their monopoly.
The article notes that modern men cannot wear old Scottish armor, so dummies will wear it for a forthcoming pageant. It adds that swords from the James IV era are too heavy for today’s height and that ancient warriors used to swing them with one hand.
The First Baptist Church Sunday school launches an attendance drive from November 6 to December 4 with a target average of 350. Department goals set: Adult 105, Young People 50, Intermediate 65, Junior 65, Primary 40, Beginners 25.
Astronomers report moon rocks registered 170 degrees Fahrenheit before an eclipse and nearly 190 degrees below zero in the eclipse shade. The rapid night cooling is blamed on the moon lacking an atmosphere to trap heat. Local Eskimo belief cited by Knud Rasmussen holds that souls are reborn in new forms after death.
Paris Texas woman says after trying remedies she found Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription effective. She reports rapid improvement after a few bottles and notes adding Golden Medical Discovery helped recover from flu. Statement attributed to Mrs. Gertie Nation of 1431 Graham St. All dealers.
The ladies of the Methodist church held a Monday 5 89 Bible study session led by Mrs. Bruce Power. Mrs. H Tate taught from Life and Letters of Paul with assistance from Mrs. W O Triger Mrs. Jeff Kemp and Henry Davis.
Mr. Dawling J. Deiland and Miss Irene Calloway, prominent Gay Hill youths, wed at Judge and Mrs. Kemp residence. Judge Kemp conducted the ceremony.
The Fall of Pep Club met October 24, 1927. Members heard two songs, elected officers Mildred Burnett as President Mary Tom Stidham as Vice-President Jesse Mae Bell as Secretary Hallie Jamison as Song and yell leader and Lorrie Brown as Reporter. A sewing demonstration by Miss Bartholomew, Home Demonstration Agent, was given and the group will meet again November 14, 1927.
Describes a street scam where pedestrians feign fainting against slowly moving cars to force drivers into paying damages. A policeman transports the semi conscious victim to a station and the driver often settles without court action. The practice is noted as present in the country as well.
McComey Texas rises with oil discovery as residents face a one dollar per barrel water shortage. Fresh water must be rail shipped while oil sells for about seventy cents per barrel, highlighting the town's rapid but precarious growth.
A survey of oddities and notes includes Budge England as a radio hub with strong Continental and American signals, the historic W M Olliffe Pharmacy site in New York, 1805 fixtures, tobacco use in Scotland per a 1791 account, a giant bronze grasshopper atop London’s Royal Exchange, the meaning of Arizona, early Egyptian surgery without anesthetics, and Dr Stanley Kemp’s claim that whales are not monogamous after years of southern-sea study.
The Associational B Y P U program at Rockdale on November 6 1927 includes song and praise roll call by Inez Evans, a 25 minute address by LeRoy Moore of Waco, 12 minute talks by Rev O M Bean Rev Odell Jamison and Rev A R Toby, a 15 minute discussion and 15 minute business session with adjournment. All young people are urged to attend.
SEWELL COMPANY of Pearsall Texas lists frost proof cabbage plants 5000 at $5.00 each and parcel post options 1000 for $1.75 500 for $100. White onion plants available with October delivery 1000 at $1.50. 21-6te ne ad.
A set of five keys tied with a yellow ribbon was found and can be reclaimed by the owner by calling the Herald office and paying for this advertisement.
Finder notifies J. B. Freeman at Box 489 Cameron Texas about a briefcase belonging to J. B. Colt found on Cameron and Caldwell road.
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