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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1925
Page
2
The first 1925 crop report shows Milam County ginned 635 bales before Aug 16, 1925, versus 1,253 bales by Aug 16, 1924, per Basil McGregor, special agent at Milano. If trends hold, the county would be near a half crop, with overall production still expected well below last year.
Fall millinery trends dominate with new hats from Miss Lalla Meyers J D Dobbins Cheeves Brothers and Louis 8 Pierce. Velvet felt and velours lead fabrics while crowns rise and brims flare. colors stay brown and dark red, with novel trimmings like metal wood galalith and tiny feather accents.
Local notices warn of a summer outbreak of diarrhea among children and adults around Cameron. A drugstore advertises Baby Tone with bismuth and pepsin as a stomach and intestinal aid, claiming to neutralize acidity and restore normal digestion. The Schiller Drug Store offers the product priced at $1.61.
A historical note claims 666 as a cure for colds gripps flu dengue bilious fever and malaria, asserting it kills germs. The source text presents the claim without verification or medical endorsement.
The Chevrolet Motor Company announces a new Utility Express One Ton chassis with a lower frame, longer wheelbase, and stronger rear axle. Weight rises to 2,080 pounds from 1,950, while height drops from 28 to 24 9/16 inches for easier loading. Price stays at 550 dollars with unlimited body options.
Hill Rogers, once with the Cameron Light and Power plant, was shot and killed on a vessel in the Port Arthur bay. Reports to Hayden Lawrence say he was a special deputy sheriff in charge of liquor enforcement. The accident allegedly occurred during a fight when a pistol discharged. other shootings near the bay are noted.
The U S mints produce medals for the army and navy and for presidents and Treasury officials. Congress authorized 40 000 Norse immigrant anniversary medals for the Norse American Centennial. Bills proposed numerous commemorative coins including Huguenot, Stone Mountain, and Revolutionary War events, despite Treasury concerns and mixed market absorption. The Monroe coin issuance failed with 217 000 melted from 274 000 struck.
Advertises Bowles Red Pepper Rub claiming instant heating action and relief from rheumatism lumbago neuritis backache stiff neck and sore muscles. Promotes guaranteed genuine Rowley branded jars from drugstores at low cost with quick warming effects.
Henry F. Lipman of B Lipman and Son army store in Cameron has secured a license to run a pawn broker business. The shop will take articles of value and advance money on them, marking Cameron’s first pawn shop operation according to available information.
In a rural vignette Mike waits for a postman with a black-edged envelope. He fears bad news and confirms his brother Pat is dead by recognizing the handwriting, a moment framed as a patient, quiet tragedy from Liverybuddy’s Magazine.
The term silhouette derives from Etienne de Silhouette a French minister noted for economy in 1759. Officials cut details from business and art painting reduced to outlines. The fashion term Silhouette spread as black and white outline portraits gained popularity.
The water buffalo is valued highly in China for field work in rice cultivation, said to outpower oxen, capable of hauling heavy loads, and producing milk richer than cattle. The hide is noted for strength and durability.
Former congressman Rufus Hardy writes to Judge Ed F. English in Cameron Texas responding to a Herald clipping about English. Hardy expresses warmth and hope for a long life for his friend in Milam County and notes a recent trip down to a Brazos site.
Cameron writes about damage to their Rogers place and expresses exhaustion and emotional strain. The note close with respect, esteem and love.
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