Flood Uncovers Old Grape Shot On Riverbank Farm
Report from Cameron area notes a corroded grape shot found by the Riverside Farm on Little River near Ackerman spring. Local speculation ties the relic to an ancient road route toward Austin and San Antonio, suggesting historic camps or defenses by early settlers or defenders of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
R. L. Batte
Little River
Ackerman
Butte
San Gabriel River
Holtzclaw
Austin
San Antonio
Notice to Contractors for Milam County Bridges sealed bids
Sealed proposals to gas and re erect bridges in Milam County Texas addressed to Giles L Arriett Milam County Auditor will be received in Cameron Texas until 2 p m Friday Oct 7 1921 and publicly opened. Bids on raising and re erecting Glasscock and San Gabriel bridges over the San Gabriel river. new 76 foot bridge over Alligator Creek near Redville. new bridge over Clay's Creek near Ed Grahams. raising and re erecting Sheckles Bridge over the San Gabriel river near Rockdale. raising Little Bear Creek bridge near Cameron. 40 foot bridge near J B Rogers on Holtzclaw road. 40 foot J Beam bridge near Tomasek place on Ad Hall Norman Valley road. Details from county engineer A F Mitchell Cameron Texas. Separate bids on each bridge. 5 percent certified check with each bid. Milam County reserves right to reject any and all bids.
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Giles L. Arriett
Milam County
Texas
Cameron
Thorndale
Glasscock
San Gabriel
San Gabriel River
Alligator Creek
Redville Gin
Clay’s Creek
Ed Graham’s
Rockdale
Sheckles
Little Bear Creek
J. B. Roger’s Place
Holtzclaw Road
Tey
No Worms in a Healthy Child Tonics Claim
An advertisement claims Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic cures worms in children by enriching blood and improving digestion. It asserts regular use for two to three weeks restores color and health and that the tonic is pleasant and inexpensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Cattovela
Disarmament Conference Draws Worldwide Interest
On Armistice Day representatives of great nations will meet in Washington by invitation of President Harding to discuss disarmament and a path to settlement of issues that might spark conflict. The debate centers on naval and army scales, with views that true security may require armed strength or league-like cooperation. Dallas News notes Secretary Mellon estimates the next fiscal year at 4.5 billion dollars, compared to about 1 billion before World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
Kilgore Chronicle
Earth
Mexico
Philippines
England
India
League of Nations
Mellon
Dallas News
Island survival versus bounty proved by seed and soil
The Farm and Ranch note contrasts two tasks: a man on a barren island with manufacturing tools will starve after 44 days despite a house, while on a fertile island with seeds and one year of supplies he will, by year end, sustain himself and many visitors. The principle extends to mainland inhabitants.
Laxative Bromine Quinine Tablet Ad Promotes Cold Remedy
An old ad touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets as a cure for colds and flu. The package shows a single product labeled Bromo Quinine with a purporting signature line W. GROVE. 30c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grove
Temporary administrator appointed for B P Turner estate
Milam County court names E A Camp as temporary administrator to collect debts and manage property of B P Turner. Floods scattered much of his property. residents urged to report debts or assets and deliver trunks with papers found in the bottoms. Notices dated Rockdale Texas September 19 1921.
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State OF Texas
Milam
Bailey P. Turner
Milam County
B. P. Turner
Turner
E. A. Camp
Tanlac praised by Claude E. Andrean for health rebound
Claude E. Andrean of Sand Springs Oklahoma testifies that Tanlac revived his health after two years of decline. He credits three bottles with restoring strength and energy and notes the medicine’s effectiveness for him. Tanlac is advertised as sold in CameronRockdaleMilanoBurlington by local druggists.
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Claude E. Andrean
Garfield St
Sand Springs
Okla
Andrean
Ladipfs
Pruertet
Chichester
Tara KO Otuer
Bry
Zour Brageist
Chilches
Torsdiamond Rian
Bert
Hayes Healing Honey and Open-Trate Salve Offer Cough Relief
A combined package sells for 35 cents and includes Hayes Healing Honey with Grove Open-Trate Salve for chest and throat application. The salve is rubbed on children’s chest and throat to ease colds and croup, claiming the two products work through throat healing and skin absorption to stop coughing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Grove
Purifying Blood Remedy Gains Public Attention
An 19th century advertisement touts a serum named Sesores vitality and energy for purifying and enriching the blood. It promises quick strengthening and invigorating effects with a price listed as 0c.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Claim Summary
Advertisement notes stomach disturbance relief and general strength from Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic. Stomach digestion aid suggested with regular use. Product described as pleasant to take and priced at 60 cents per bottle.
Tanlac Restores Veteran’s Health at Seventy-Eight
Civil War veteran George D. Shaw of Springfield Massachusetts praises Tanlac for restoring his health weight and strength. He cites fifteen years of indigestion episodes and a drop to 117 pounds before Tanlac. Now at 143 pounds he says he could eat army rations again and urges others to try the medicine. Tanlac is sold in Cameron by New Baldridge Bros and in Milano by KF C Drug Store.
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Taniac
Tanlac
Cameron
New Cameron Drug Co
Rockdale
Baldridge Bros
George D. Shaw
Walnut Street
Springfield
Mass
Milano
KF. C. Smith
Burlington
New Drug Store
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Batte
F. O. Rockdale
Oklahoma
Castoria
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Wall
Chichesters Pills
Schiller
George PD. Shaw
Springfield, Mass
Rockdale, Texas
Geben Bottling Works
Cameron, Texas
Oxsheer Smith
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