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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1954
Page
2
Published every Thursday the notice lists subscription rates Milam County residents pay 1.75 per year while distant readers in or out of state are charged 2.75 and 3.50 respectively.
Court House News lists numerous property transfers in Cameron Milam County and Rockdale. Transactions include Henry McEnnis acquiring land from H H Stedman for 175 dollars and Wayne Wieser purchasing Zarosky subdivision Lot 21 for 750, with many other parcels and modest sums noted across Cameron Rockdale and Milam County.
Milam County farms report winter grain mite infestations on small grain crops. The mites cause silvery leaf appearance and browning tips, stunting plants with uncertain yield impact. Control options include parathion or TEPP at specified rates, with one application typically sufficient.
Milam County Agent J D Moore warns aphids and worms menace kale mustards and turnips with caterpillars and leaf lice common in mild weather. A dust mix of 5 percent DDT 10 percent Chloradane and rotenone is advised for dry noon hours to improve leaf penetration and control. Repeat in 5 to 7 days if needed. Also notes birth of Timothy Carlin Gleason Dec 16 to Pat and Gleason of College Station and Christmas plans for Mrs Lee Williams with sister Mrs Katie Richardson.
Rockdale residents report recent travels with relatives. Mrs. Williams returned from San Antonio after four months with her son Pete Williams and family. Mr. and Mrs. George M. Lamb and daughters left for Brownwood to visit Mr. Lambs mother Mrs. Geo I. Lamb for the holidays.
The Cameron Herald notes several oil developments in the area including wells on the Boozy Dukes land south of the O Neill property and on the Calton, T P L, and O Neill properties. A 9000 foot derrick for Texas Gulf Sulphur is to be erected this week amid deepening at the Fuller land eight miles NW of Cameron. Local residents Mrs Luther McDonald and relatives shopped in Temple.
Early 1900s to present debate over outside toilets and public health. Town councils enforce ordinances to curb odors and pests, despite financial strain on families. Debate rages on enforcement versus leniency as communities weigh health against tradition.
An old advertisement touts Creomulsion as a strong cough medicine for bronchitis and chest colds. It claims to loosen phlegm, soothe inflamed membranes, and contains no narcotics with a drugstore guarantee and refund option.
John R. Caffey of Buckholts Texas has entered two steers in the junior breeding cattle division of the 1955 Houston Fat Stock Show held February 2 to 13. The event expects about 700 animals and adds a new junior breeding division. Past champions earned substantial prizes with $12,500 last year and top auctions reaching $18,200. Through 1953 exhibitors collected $261,157 in live stock and poultry awards, while junior division premiums total $3,146 this year.
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