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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1928
Page
14
Wil H. Mayes notes that by December start Texas towns large and small revamp stores and hire extra clerks as Christmas shoppers throng the streets. Beyond commerce, communities increasingly emphasize helping the less fortunate, with voluntary giving seen as a privilege across all classes and faiths.
The year closes with widespread Texas prosperity across all regions. No major disasters or epidemics, few business failures, and overall high satisfaction mark the state's experience, though isolated misfortune remains inevitable in every community.
Railway commission figures show oil promotion activities rising sharply in Texas during November with new operations for the month tallied. The report highlights a surge in exploration and promotion efforts across key oil counties and companies.
The text notes production in a month near April reaches 2404 units, almost as high as April itself, and 200 more than any other month besides April. It argues oil development has moved beyond speculation and is now a steady, mature business in most regions of Texas.
The Sonora Chamber of Commerce protests a Texas city issued Industrial Map that labeled Sutton County as poor for buying facilities. It argues the county has high buying power per capita, buys many automobiles per person, few mortgages, and a bank with one million dollars in deposits, asserting Sutton County has reason to be indignant at the misclassification.
Spinach production in Southwest Texas is expected to reach about 6500 solid car loads from 28000 acres as harvest continues, a 15 percent increase over last season's 5500 carts. The Winter Garden district leads a statewide effort supplying the nation with this healthful vegetable.
A Brady report notes 15 cars sold for the Thanksgiving trade and twice that many ready for the Christmas market. Growers will receive about $350,000 for the turkeys, as Texas strengthens its status as the nation's leading poultry producing state.
Residents urge action to curb pavement cuts by utility companies. The note complains that street repairs are left in poor condition and slow to improve, calling for measures to limit damage and ensure timely restoration.
The text notes pipe and wire repairs require digging under streets but should be done with as little inconvenience as possible to the public. It suggests the problem is widespread rather than confined to one town.
Santa Fe considers extending the Orient line to a Pacific coast point in Mexico possibly Topolabampo. The route would shorten Texas-connected lines to the Pacific by about 400 miles, and a survey now under way should decide if construction proceeds soon.
Writer argues Texas ribbon cane syrup is superior but underproduced. He notes few places sell it, no standard table product exists, though some farmers make it locally. A certified Texas ribbon cane syrup could reach broader markets.
Corpus Christi reports 1181 houses of all types built in twelve months, about four per day, a remarkable expansion for a city with under 6000 homes. A survey shows vacancy at just over 4 percent, split nearly evenly between rental and for sale properties.
Burnet County bankers report record prosperity exceeding prior years. They credit widespread livestock, including milk cows hogs and turkeys, plus wives earning from farm activities alongside field crops. Similar trends likely in other Texas counties.
For breeding stock the sale offers Red Bourbon turkeys with toms at 8 dollars and hens at 5 dollars. Viewings encouraged. Mrs Mabie Mann located on Cameron Route 3 Yarrel ton.
A Christmas program directed by Mrs. Joe Denson was presented Sunday evening at the First Baptist Church by the B Y P U Department. The event featured a playlet The Most Beautiful Gift with a cast including Grandfather James Markham Grandmother Bernice McLerran Mother Goldie Burke Father Joe Rowland and youths Cyrus Miller Inez Evans David Burns Joe Casey and others. The program highlighted service to others with musical selections from the Junior choir and cast members. A living room scene with fireplace Christmas tree and shaded lights framed the stage under Ray Burke’s direction.
Classified notice offers Russell Big Boll cotton seed for sale at 1.50 per bushel. Contact Henry Hlavacek in Cameron on Route 1 for details dated 31 4tp.
J. H. Elam, Milano pioneer and longtime shopkeeper, died suddenly in Rogers on Thursday afternoon December 13 1928 while delivering a load of turkeys. Suspected heart attack. Funeral held Friday at Milano Baptist Church conducted by Rev. McLane with full church. Body sent to Franklin for burial.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hibner and their children Frances a Yoe High School student and Agnes are listed in a family notice noting additions and family details.
A Grammar School student has left for Christmas holidays in California joining Mrs. Hibner and their siblings in Imperial Valley for the vacation period.
Real estate notice offers the T. W. Aycock property in Cameron for sale. Property includes 17.5 acres with improvements and is listed with sale terms indicated by the fragment. Further details are unavailable in the readable text.
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