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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1929
Page
4
Mineral Wells plans a big celebration to mark the opening of its airport and attract many planes. Fort Stockton also seeks an airport site as towns aim for future business growth and improved transportation.
Lufkin faces a clash over gas service as a pipeline company denied a franchise, then granted one to another party. A second company seeks to buy gas at the same price but is refused, raising whether a public utility with eminent domain can refuse or select customers. The outcome will affect several towns.
New Braunfels, noted for its gingham and cotton goods mills, gauze mill, and a large cement factory, has attracted a strong company to build a million dollar mill for silk, cotton, wool, mohtr and rayon goods. The site’s water supply, cheap power, labor force, and progressive citizens influenced the decision.
Goldhwaite's cheese plant has operated successfully for some time and earned profit for owners. Farmers praise the milk market it provides, and steady milk supply prompts plans to enlarge the plant.
Increased fertilizer use boosts returns as land wore from repeated use. Nacogdoches among early adopters with soils improved and bank reports showing fertilizer sales at least 25 percent higher than last year. The advice remains to apply fertilizer before land becomes too worn.
The Federated Women's Clubs of McKinney begin a city beautification effort planting ten thousand rose bushes this spring. When in bloom McKinney will attract visitors from hundreds of miles drawn by its beauty and the hospitality of locals.
The Paris Chamber of Commerce notes banks in Paris will finance 2500 dairy cows for county farmers to boost milk production and improve national finances. Other Texas chambers also sponsor dairy herd improvements across the state.
Plainview inaugurates a new creamery with annual capacity near one million pounds of butter. About 1500 spectators attended the formal opening as roughly 400 farmers, members of the county dairy association, invest around 3500 dollars in the venture. Dairy farming has grown as a key local industry in this part of Texas.
About 50 students attended a five day pecan school at North Texas Agricultural College Arlington. Experts from state agricultural colleges led intensive study on pecan propagation and tree improvement. The article notes Texas pecans as a promising major crop and highlights the state's nut quality.
The United States is projected to attract three and a half billion dollars from automobile tourists this year. Texas has nearly doubled its tourist facilities since last season and is poised to capture a large share of the spending.
The state seeks to attract car travelers with appealing routes and amenities that encourage repeat visits, highlighting regional attractions, hospitality, and practical travel considerations to boost tourism.
The report asserts that bank robbers in Texas face danger and low profits. Most are caught and imprisoned, and few enjoy any peace as they evade officers. Some are killed during escapes or robberies, underscoring the harsh, unrewarding nature of the crime.
The bluebonnet, Texas’s state flower, begins to show its blue beauty as spring rains promise a peak season. Photographs of a bluebonnet field at its best evoke lasting memories of the bloom’s vibrancy.
The Citizens Life and Accident Association of Temple opens at 503 City National Bank Building with F. B. Russell as President, W. S. Mangum and Ura Embry as Vice Presidents, and Irvin M. Brewer as Secretary-Treasurer. Embry and Brewer organize the group, drawing on banking and insurance experience. Policies cover natural death, double for accidental death, and indemnities for loss of members.
The American Legion Post 454 of Hearne will sponsor an old fiddlers contest at Hearne High School auditorium on Friday night April 19. Three cash prizes will be awarded. Contestants should contact Post Commander W. A. McNeel in Hearne, Texas.
For sale pure bred single comb Rhode Island Red chicks and eggs from Owen strain. Special attention to type color and egg production. Contact R G Grabein Cameron Texas.
A 1929 graduate from Byrne Commercial College in Dallas Houston or San Antonio notes the college has placed all 124 graduates and fields calls for more. The ad touts complete courses and the Famous Byrne Systems, inviting inquiries and a copy of the college catalogue.
W P Mangum named administrator of the estate of W T Mowdy late of Milam County Texas by Judge Jeff T Kemp on February 1929. He calls for all debts to be paid and all claims to be presented within legal limits at his Cameron Texas address.
The State of Texas Milam County gives notice to those indebted to or holding claims against the estate of W. T. The notice requests creditors present their claims and the indebted parties settle their accounts with the estate as required by law.
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