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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1926
Page
2
An editor extols Archer City noting it has a fine Texas courthouse and a jail that is receiving $20 in revenue, outlining several city features for readers who may not have visited.
Archer City described with a lively catalog of assets including banks post offices printing offices churches breweries and numerous shops. The column highlights infrastructure such as fire proof school buildings electric power sewerage and a cemetery while noting a vibrant citizenry of hundreds of women and many professionals. It calls for improvements like a first class hotel paved streets and modern amenities as steps are taken.
A Thorndale Commercial Club panel certifies land measurements for eight cotton contest entrants. The committee includes Prof. H. Ross, Smith Summerlin, and R. F. Ott. Contenders from Williamson County include Arthur Scruggs with two parcels and Will Holderfield.
The Texas Company's second test well east of town has reached about 700 feet and remains in good digging. It was shut down briefly to lay a water line from Brushy Creek and with that finished, no further delay is expected.
Sealed proposals addressed to Giles L. Avriett for the improvement of certain highways in Milam County will be received at his Cameron Texas office until the specified deadline.
Shelby Phillips and J. M. Gilchrist bought Leggitt Dusters enabling five cotton rows to be treated at once and others plan to use eight smaller dusters. While the cotton flea threat looks limited now, the equipment stands ready for leaf worms and pest outbreaks this season. Thorndale Mercantile has stocked large poison supplies as a precaution against leaf worm appearance.
A young married couple is sought to work at Riverside Tourist Park with steady employment. Apply to Cecil S. Cone at Milam County Hardware Co.
At 10 00 AM August 12 1926 proposals opened for graveling roads in Milam County Road District Nos 29 and 2 plans on file with the County Engineer Cam eron Texas Examination details at A F Mitchells office Cameron A certified 5 percent bid cashiers check payable to Milam County Judge Jeff T Kemp required with each proposal Milam County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive technicalities Signed Giles L Arriett Auditor Milam County
Dean’s Pills helped Cameron resident Ss E Pitts recover from chronic kidney trouble and backache. Pitts reported lasting improvement after use and reaffirmed the benefit in 1925. Sold for 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. manufactures in Buffalo New York.
Article advises city water users to add one teaspoonful of Rub-No-More Washing Powder to each gallon of water to soften hard water. It claims 15 household uses, helps soap dissolve, cleans sinks and tubs, and prevents sand clogs in drains.
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