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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1925
Page
4
The Cameron Herald lists officers and directors including J. B. White Robert McLane J. P. Werner R. P. Jeter and H. M. Hefley plus editor and manager. Subscription price noted as $1.50 per year.
Fares rise from last season and velours praised for soft appeal. Felts and velours suit cut outs and appliques while small pins and ribbons shape trimmings. French makers unveil novelty ornaments metal wood colored galalith and feather fancies with a royal blue velour sports model featuring a padded kid doll motif and ostrich hair.
An advertisement from Schiller Drug Store warns of summer dysentery affecting children and adults around Cameron. It promotes Baby Tone a bottle that neutralizes stomach acid and soothes digestion with bismuth and pepsin to restore normal bowels.
An old advertisement touts 6006 as a remedy for Colds Gripps Dengue Bilious Fever and Malaria claiming it kills the germs and cures a range of illnesses. The note frames 6006 as a universal tonic with medical claims typical of vintage patent medicines.
An advertisement touts Wall's Catarrh Medicine as a long standing remedy. It describes Halu's Catarrh Medicine with an ointment for local relief and a tonic that acts through the blood to reduce inflammation of mucous surfaces. Janey & Co. in Edo, Obie are listed as druggists.
The text notes standard equipment updates including worm type mini bracket riveted to the frame with centering and equalizing devices for all brakes. Rear wheels use heavy-duty 30 by 5 inch tires. Prices: Utility Express basis remains $550 and Commercial Chassis remains $225. An almost unlimited variety of bodies may be obtained.
Bill Rogers, former Light Plant employee from Cameron, was shot and killed aboard a vessel in Port Arthur Bay. He served as a special deputy sheriff enforcing liquor laws. Reports say a pistol discharged during a fight caused the fatal wounding. Other shootings near the bay are mentioned.
Guests gathered in bowls and baskets around the house then 3 lawn tables for a party honoring Mrs. Matula. Emilie Matocha and Teresia Matula served fruit punch while prizes included salt and pepper shakers a rolling pin towels a hand painted picture and a tea strainer. Rosalie Matocha presented gifts with assistance from Mrs B J Matocha and M L Manning served sherbet angel food cake and punch.
A Cambridge area luncheon and tea honored Miss Walker of Cameron. Invitations listed Miss Harriet Henderson Catherine Young Pauline Green Frances Green Helen Green Lou Hooks Juanita Caldwell Rogers Sallie Coleman Louise recipe, with attendees and chaperons Mary Mott Buddy Wilson and C R Phillips. A church group outing followed a picnic at the grounds with games and lunch, returning home with smiles and plans for another event.
Miss Lilian Tuttle and Mr Walter West were married Monday morning at nine in the Methodist church by Rev. R S Marshall. The bride wore a brown crepe dress with matching accessories. They left for San Antonio and will reside later in Martindale Texas.
Ford Guthrie and Nymphadora Ford were married last Friday night by Rev. E. S. Hutcher of the Baptist church. Miss Ford, formerly with Fidelity Abstract Company of Cameron, is from one of the county’s oldest families, daughter of Major Ford and granddaughter of late W. S. Wybrant. Guthrie, an oil lease man, has lived in Rockdale several years. They will reside in Cameron with friends' best wishes for their married life.
Miss Elizabeth Adams hosted a spend the day party on Wednesday for her girl friends. Attendees included Misses Mary Virginia Atkinson Irene Bell Laura Boedeker Louise Atkinson Cora Mae Link and Maurine Clinton.
Mrs. R. D. Brown hosted a Wednesday bridge party honoring Miss Sarah Dossett and Miss Leila Parks of Waco. Mint punch provided between games with a salad and ice course served at the end of the gathering.
Business women of the Dam n organization formed in 1924 held their regular meeting Tuesday at the Country Club followed by a dance. Jeter served as principal host. Tess Eloise Rogers sang a song Rose Rischar performed a solo, with a duet by Mrs. Paul Webb and Rose Rischar. Music featured a violin and piano. The evening was enjoyed.
Thursday of last week the Priscilla calendar listed a delightful club meeting with Mrs. J. G. Davis. Sparkling punch was served during the social hour followed by a salad and ice plate. Guests included Mrs. Walter Newton and Mrs. George Simmons.
The T E L Bible Class of the Baptist Church met at the park Friday for a business meeting and picnic. Group No 2 chaired by Mrs. Harvey Dobbins reported the most new members. About forty ladies enjoyed a bountiful lunch and social time.
The passage lauds the class for fellowship and harmony under efficient leadership of teacher Mrs J L Denson. It notes enthusiasm in praise of a good time and well kept up interest and good work, signed by Mrs B S Brewer.
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