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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1926
Page
6
A Toronto Telegram anecdote mocks a bystander tale about temperance and abstinence. A pharmacist overhears a note praising restraint while quipping about a thirsty morning and a druggist reader mentions a baby eating plaster.
The Cameron Business and Professional Women’s Club is urged to respond by next Monday and offer carpooling to the District Club Banquet on September 25 at 7 pm at the Raleigh Hotel in Waco. Miss Grace Godda, Box 1585, Waco, Texas, is the contact.
John J Meier and others convey 50 acres out of Thomas Dillard survey to R A Engbrook for 4500 dollars. E H Esslinger to Andrew Esslinger lots 11 12 in block 3 A N Green addition Cameron 440 dollars. Marshall Brown to P R Humber lot 13 subdivision A Henderson and Arnold addition Cameron 650 dollars. Sam Sparks and wife to John Helpert 152 3 4 acres Powell Sutton survey 19238 dollars. Preston Laird and wife to Andy Smith 53 1 2 acres W W Lewis league 2006.25 dollars. L S Dillworth to Maydell Campbell 152 63-100 acres J J Acosta league 1.
Last Friday morning the house owned by Mrs. Ann Weems where Mr. and Mrs. Tom Richards resided was nearly ruined by fire. The fire department and neighbors fought the blaze but could not save most of the structure or furnishings. Officials believe the blaze started from an oil stove.
W C Marrs and wife convey lot 14 in Marrs addition Rockdale to H Stone and wife for seven hundred dollars, recorded transfer of property in the city.
Collier Monroe transfers 302 acres out of B B B and C Ry Company to Nellie Napier and others for $1200. The deed involves property held by the railroad company and reflects a limited parcel conveyance recorded locally.
L S Dilworth transfers 12 acres from the J J Acosta grant to C B Leonard and others for a stated price of 1 dollar. The brief deed note records the exchange and parties involved in the property action.
Albert Bryant Berry transfers 100 acres out of the Davilla league to S M Messer for $1. Simms Est to Alexander and Lyles Inc for 325 2 3 acres out of the Holt zelaw grant for $1.
Joe Strelsky and wife convey 183 acres out of the T. J. Chambers grant to J. F. Gamke for one dollar.
The Richards thank Cameron Fire Department and friends who helped save their home and furniture after the Friday morning fire.
Alvin M. Owsley former national commander of the American Legion announced he will run for the United States Senate against Earle B. Mayfield. Owsley, a former Oklahoma representative and criminal appeals attorney, previously sought the Democratic nomination for vice president and is seen as a likely contender after months of speculation.
On Monday at 8 p.m. the Rockdale lodge will visit and present the third rank. Refreshments will be served. Make it your duty to be present to greet and welcome your brother Knights. J. P. Love, C. C.
A quirky Aero Digest line jokes about lunar babies and sky rockets as Abbey Student quotes an outlandish question. Caudette adds a playful note about Jack Hardy seeking loose change in air pockets.
Milam County gins reported 2940 bales of cotton for the 1926 crop through September 1, 1926, versus 1734 bales through September 1, 1925. Special Agent Basil McGregor notes the year over year increase.
Mrs Smith remarks on Mr Jones singing in the morning bath. Boemer replies he enjoys music but explains the door was locked. The snippet appears in American Sheep Breeder and Wool Grower, suggesting a light anecdote or local humor column.
The advertisement argues catarrh worsens with run down health and promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a combined treatment. It claims over forty years of successful use and notes it is sold by all druggists with F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio listed as makers.
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