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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1920
Page
8
Construction has begun on the new 40 by 90 foot frame building for A. J Matocha & Company in Cameron. The store will be near the old site facing J. P. Werner & Company dry goods. It replaces the May 1 fire loss and will house hardware implements and vehicles.
In a July 16 1920 resolution the Association of Railway Executives calls on all carriers to maximize existing equipment use with targets of 30 miles per day per car and 30 tons per car, reduce bad orders to 4 percent, speed car returns, and report performance to an advisory committee while seeking public cooperation amid cotton demand and rail shortages. San Antonio Aransas Pass Railway supports these efforts urging shipper and public cooperation to conserve car supply for the bumper cotton season.
Thunder storms persist with heavy rain suspending cotton picking. A remarkable double rainbow spans a wide arc with vivid primary and brilliant secondary colors. Local visitors include Mrs. Myrtle O'Brian, Miss Mabel Fokes, and families from Temple Cameron and Thorndale. church services and local visits noted.
J P Werner a Cameron dry goods merchant plans a return to markets next week after a week in jobbing centers. He reports stable conditions and prompt shipments, with most former purchases in transit. Prospects suggest robust fall and winter stock needs.
Close reads show a Cameron community listing guests and departures. Grant Thomas family from Brownwood visit relatives there while Miss Lucile Gregory of Clarkson spends weekend in Cameron. Nick McBurnett of Tracy also appears in town.
A Dallas News item quotes Judd G. Davis of Milam County urging Democrats to consider Bailey as a vote to harm the Dem ocra ce coffin while framing national vs state party action. Local notices and product ads follow with drug labels and remedies.
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