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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1929
Page
21
Business for the busy next year should be a good business year in Texas. Most cities will prosper and provide opportunities to increase business. The Wall Street panic may push money into constructive Texas work rather than gambling. Busy towns and advertising, publicity, and good will define real business. Those not modernizing will lag.
The East Texas Chamber of Commerce galvanized the region toward progress and development. The article notes East Texas rapid strides, the start of a resourceful growth era, and a shift away from old mossback attitudes, though some resist.
Sherman banks aid Grayson county farmers in buying Jersey cows to improve milk output. A Sherman cattleman imported a carload of Jerseys, some records 40 and 600 pounds butter fat, first such shipment to the county. The Gulf and West Texas Railroad may connect San Antonio to San Angelo, with future Gulf access via Corpus Christi, aiding West Texas development.
The Kerrville post office received about 50 applications for two city mail routes as town carriers rush through deliveries. The writer notes a carrier who appears overworked and hurried, hardly pausing to read postcards or enjoy visits, reflecting a busy, demanding postal system.
Turkeys fetch about 18 cents a pound before dressing with prices undercutting chickens and other meats. The Texas turkey crop is large and figures suggest most of it will be sold despite strong supply.
A fragmentary poem praising the Prince of Peace. It links the birth of Christ to newborn souls and faithful living. The verse envisions those who strive with cheerful hope, patient endurance, and humble trust as the lights guiding the birthplace of peace.
The piece notes President Hoover pushing speedier government led construction including railroads seaports highways and school projects with reduced red tape. It mentions Texas benefiting from federal participation and post office builds in the coming year despite Wall Street downturns.
Mrs. James L. Coleman entertained the Wednesday Bridge Club at her home last week. A new idea in game awards was introduced as each player who advanced after a game received a gift from a tiny Christmas tree, aligning with the Yuletide decorations.
The writer argues that turkeys and pecans from Texas should not be treated as luxury holiday foods. They are as good in any month as in November and December and supporting local growers helps both the economy and enjoyment of life.
Mrs Coleman hosted a Thursday bridge gathering decorated in red Christmas colors. Guests enjoyed apple cup salad and tea served from trays topped with miniature trees. Prizes included china pieces for high, second, and low scores and a six o clock dinner featuring turkey menu fruit cake and tea.
The Yoe High student body attended a Saturday night event hosted by the Sophomore class at Cameron Country Club. Activities included games of 42, bridge, and dancing with music by Joe Rowland's orchestra. Orange and white were the class colors in use.
Jefferson Travis and Kimble counties announce January construction of new courthouses using Texas brick stone and marble. The articles praise Texas kilns and quarries, stressing Texas labor and industries as the primary duty of Texans.
The item notes a positive outcome concerning postoffice buildings tied to Wall Street activity. It highlights developments or investments brought on by financial movements. The report emphasizes gains for postal facilities amid market shifts and indicates broader economic implications.
chaperones and class sponsors listed for a school Christmas party include Miss Jolly Blanche Pitts Katherine Robbins Lucille Dickard and Mesdames E A Wallace C L Kidd David Smith Henry Hefley and L L Blaylock for the room gathering with Christmas greens.
A 2.25 acre truck farm with its own water supply near Green addition features a grape and fig orchard and a six room house. Ideal for strawberry raising. Listed by G. A. M-Dermett. 35-3tp.
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