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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1923
Page
22
In a hospital tale, elevator boy George sacrifices an ear for Miss Van Dyce restoring her own lost ear. The plan collapses as the patient realizes his remaining ear is visible, prompting shock and a public outcry. The young hero endures the scandal and heartache while Miss Van Dyce considers action against the hospital.
An report notes American Indian canoes entering Roman waters as a new river sport. Dozens are seen gliding along the yellow Tiber with skiffs shells and motor boats. An Italian firm now manufactures the craft from Indian models and a canoe club has formed.
Cameron council passes an ordinance requiring annual dog vaccination to curb rabies. The fee is about $2.50 per dog, vaccinations will be enforced strictly, and stray or worthless dogs may be killed to prevent reoccurrence.
Cameron city council approves testing dairy cows supplying the milk for tuberculosis. Dr. G E Sutton will assist. tests costing about 76 cents per year to be paid by dairy owners. Ordinance to require tubercular tests to protect public health, especially children.
A skin specialist touts Mentho Sulphur as a fast healing remedy for eruptions rashes and eczema. The ad claims immediate improvement the day after application and urges readers to get Bowles Mentho Sulphur from a druggist to treat fiery itching and blotches.
Road District No 2 voters face a September 25 election on a 100000 bond issue to resurf ace the Ad Hall to Cameron and Cameron to Minerva roads, replace the McCown bridge, and rebuild Little River crossing. State aid 125000 may follow. no tax levy for three years. bonds paid by a 40 cent then 25 cent serial tax.
The State and Federal Governments have allotted 125000 aid on the Ad Hall to McCown Bridge road. They will also use 75000 of bond funds and 125000 from government grants to build 10.5 miles of road and a new two way bridge with a concrete floor over Little River, replacing the old bridge.
The remaining 100000 bond issue funds are distributed with 5000 for Waco Crossing road and 20000 for reconstructing Miner va Road from Little River to Minerva. State and Federal governments may match the 20000 for Minerva Road, while maintenance starts after January 1 1924. The Good Roads Committee outlines the plan awaiting Commissioners Court approval. The county boasts a record of extending mileage without raising the 40 cent road tax and urges citizen support.
A long roster of names appears, including J. B. White Ss and W. Cheeves among many others such as Dr. M. C. Sapp, Robert McLane, George T. Graves, Hubert Hefley, Hilly Stedman, A. R. Stecher, R. P. Jeter, J. C. Martin, Joe Middleton, Walter Newton, Dr. James Watson, and A. K. Gurecky, suggesting a civic or organizational roll call. The page reads as a directory or membership listing with numerous entries.
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