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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1929
Page
14
A Gulf Refining Company crew introduces a Swedish radio based electric instrument for geological research in Milam County. The device records salt domes and rock strata as geologists assess oil prospects, marking a shift from wildcat ventures to science driven discovery.
The Fidelity Abstract Company and its Milam County plant are booming due to oil activity. Manager Miss Annie Stallworth provides essential service to oil operators investors and buyers of abstracts as rigs near Milano and the Johnson well near Thorndale spur countywide interest not seen since 1924.
The abstract office records high activity levels signaling a bustling development period. Officials describe strong momentum across sectors and anticipate continued expansion in the near term.
Louis Pall and wife of Cincinnati visited Cameron last week en route to California for a vacation. Pall Tailoring Company head in Cincinnati is one of the city's largest firms. W. M. Huff represents the firm locally and is in Brenham this week on business. This marks the first time a leading tailoring firm head has visited his territory, a compliment to Mr. Huff.
Ed Westbrook, former public weigher at Ben Arnold, was appointed public weigher for Cameron Precinct No. 1 after Senate action. He has lived here several months and will supervise the weighers yard this fall weighing cotton. In idle months he is a farmer.
Mrs. B. F. Bonds plans a market trip this week to stock her residence shop and aims for a February 12 display opening. Henry Lippman’s store showcases a popular line of shoes with Hy Rosenthal in charge of the department. Cecil Cone of Cone Implement Company reports strong business, with many trucks and Farmall tractors placed and an expected bumper year.
Judd G. Davis reports strong demand for farm implements after hardware dealers meeting in Dallas. Milam County Hardware features an iceless kerosene refrigerator at 2c per day and anticipates a busy year. Maytag Shop manager Lemm says high reception and two weeks of demonstrations, with the Maytag washing machine highlighted as the largest output in the world.
Frank Stewart manager of the Nuway Grocery reports strong trade as Cameron papers have not missed an issue since opening. Advertising material remains in place and Stewart notes rising business.
J. T. Parma, a Cameron pioneer in the cash grocery business, promotes another list of red hot specials for Saturday. Now in his 21st year, his store remains popular and he credits much of his success to advertising, saying “Just whistling along.”
J. D. Dobbins lauds the attractive grocery bargains advertised at the cash store. He notes the rush on Saturdays and says he finds it hard to wait on the customers, stressing the importance of advertising to draw shoppers.
The McLane grocery, famed as the Ham House, reports strong business. The big store remains a hub for grocery bargains as the McLane Brothers run a thriving shop with confident outlook. Little Bob notes the favorable business climate.
Hubert Hefley Motor Company reports brisk business with new Ford shipments and immediate delivery. A new building will soon be completed making the store one of the largest in this section of Texas.
Chas Coleman of the Coleman Chevrolet Company says the firm has many orders to fill once the new cars arrive. The Chevrolet Six is proving a popular seller as demand grows and supply tightens.
W. B. Levy plans a trip to Dallas next week to purchase goods for his local shop for the upcoming spring and summer trade. He aims to stock a heavy assortment in anticipation of the season opening while merchants generally hold back display of new spring merchandise for a few days.
Mr. Cheeves expects a large spring goods shipment for the big store after years of market trips. He has been elected president of the First National Bank and has had a busy week. Sam Cheeves, a successful young merchant, has spent two years in the store since college. Mr. McIntosh, recently ill, is back at his post.
The Cameron Seed Company owned by W. L. Turner and Dr. Sutton markets garden, fruit, and field seeds at the Square drug store. Turner notes strong melon seed sales and a new field seed line, with tested varieties on display and a large seed assortment highlighted in The Herald ad.
Mrs Copus of the Specialty Shop will travel to Dallas in the next few days to buy goods. She expects to acquire a good line of merchandise and have the items on display shortly after return.
C W Bradbury of the Pierce and Bradbury dry goods store in Camer on will leave for markets in two weeks with Mrs Bradbury likely accompanying him. They plan a full line of spring and summer merchandise to refresh the store and bring back new styles for customers. At Cheeves Brothers, new goods are being unpacked for the spring and summer trade while the buyer contemplates selections.
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