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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1927
Page
2
Scientists announce a method to extract artificial silk from giant redwood bark making use of nearly every part of the tree. The bark, once waste, now serves as the raw material for fabrics such as stockings and other articles.
A Kansas facility installs a water filtration system to clean the hand washing supply. The move aims to improve hygiene and reduce contamination risk for employees.
A wide range of items is covered including a jewelry firm reclaiming about 3000 dollars yearly in precious metals, slow motion golf instruction films for home display, German life preservers from sunflower pith claimed lighter than hair and cork, the long stand of handkerchief use from ancient China to Europe, early skin disease treatments with the great ray, a hollow cement block reducing building costs, and a 53 foot schooner expedition studying blue geese and other northern birds.
From Poular Mechanics Magazine a method using bricks soaked in kerosene placed in lobster traps has proven effective along the Maine coast. The bricks retain odor for days and a gallon of oil treats several bricks, yielding more lobsters than traps using mixed fish. The practice, tested in northern Labrador and Baffin bay, shows durable bait with easier handling.
The Christian church Friendly Class held a social at Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Dickens home last Thursday. The rooms were decorated with queen's crown roses and lilies. Grace Eplin directed games and served pink and white cream and cake. Twenty two guests attended.
Mrs Kemp entertained friends Thursday afternoon in Cameron to honor former resident Mrs G C White. The gathering featured greeting in the library, a decorated lunch tray with begonia, grape ice salad, and fruit dessert. Mrs N P McCail assisted as hostess.
Health authorities back Fly-Tox a Mellon Institute insecticide developed by Rex Fellowship to curb mosquito borne disease Hints of easy application on blue labeled bottles claim Fly-Tox is safe stainless and fragrant It targets all household insects and is presented as simple to use to aid public health efforts against pests.
The condition of Rev. F. M. Ham pastor of the First Baptist church and well known evangelist worsened after he was struck by an automobile in Oklahoma City on August 4.
An automobile struck a minister yesterday and showed slight improvement today. The driver, J P Cottle of Maud Oklahoma, rested well and began regaining consciousness as the physician reported. Cottle was released from custody after an eyewitness statement.
A historical note recalls how a Frenchman 500 years ago hid a small cloth bag inside his garments to protect valuables, creating what journalists describe as the first trousers pocket as a thief could no longer slash pockets in waist ties.
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