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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1928
Page
2
Will H. Mayes notes that every entry point into Texas from Texarkana to Brownsville presents prosperity and a thrifty people. A Northern visitor wonders why much good land remains uncultivated, and Mayes explains Texas's size makes rapid settlement difficult.
A Quitman gathering of bankers merchants and farmers in Wood County formed a movement to secure two cotton textile mills this year. A five member committee was named to select directors and drive the project forward.
The Clyde Enterprise notes rapid county growth as hog populations exceed tenfold and chicken numbers rise fivefold, signaling an agricultural boom that boosts local livelihoods and prosperity.
The Enterprise notes reduced outflow of county funds and hints at increased cattle numbers next year. It observes three years ago the town had more revenue and suggests further growth as cows are expected to rise.
Gunter College will relocate to the West seeking space for expansion. Floydada offers to host the school on two land sections totaling 1,280 acres with 80 acres for a campus 200 for farm demonstrations and 1,000 for ten acre tracts to generate revenue for school needs.
Women in Longview start a campaign to crown the city as the most beautiful in East Texas. The idea extends to forming a City Beautiful club in each senatorial district with prizes for the prettiest city, inviting local publications to sponsor contests.
Gray County voters will choose a new county seat location on March 9. Pampa leads the contest in population and is favored to win over Alaneed and McLean, the other nominated towns.
Pharr civic clubs will unite to build a large town hall for the use of clubs and any other organizations needing meeting space. The project aims to boost town spirit through united action and shared facilities.
The granite and marble business in Llano and Burnet Counties is expanding rapidly with increased facilities and regular shipments to all parts of the country. The industry is boosting Texas wealth, and builders are urged to specify Texas products for all granite or marble work.
The Presidio County town of Maria undertakes an industrial survey by its Chamber of Commerce to determine potential business volume and guide development lines. The study aims to plan growth with realistic expectations.
The Pearsall Chamber of Commerce in its annual report candidly lists its 1927 failures and successes. It emphasizes being studious to please yet unashamed to fail and suggests that mistakes can be transformed into 1928 progress.
The Texas Opportunities column cites Dr. Flowers predicting Texas will become the leading dairy state as it shifts from beef to dairy cattle. He notes Texas already exports dairy products and imports butter cheese condensed milk and powdered milk in monthly carload lots. He emphasizes the State Fair of Texas as a farmers’ nexus and cites years observing cattle industry changes.
Dairy cattle move into Texas open range challenging beef dominance. Dr. B A Flowers, Dallas, notes dairying grows from economics and Texas climate green feed year round and rising land and labor costs. He cites Jerseys in Texas and calls for profitable dairy management.
An advertisement claims back pain signals kidney trouble and promotes Jad Salts as a cure. It attributes cloudy urine, night trips, and aches to uric acid and oxalate buildup, urging frequent use and water intake, with dietary warnings and pharmacist endorsements.
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