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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1930
Page
7
Manufacturing increases in Texas in 1929 surpass all prior years with 1930 expected to reveal continued growth. Outside capital seeks Texas ventures and more money remains at home. Chambers urged to secure at least one factory per town in 1930, citing Buda’s cheese plant as a local success story.
The Borden company expanded a Waco milk products plant investment from 200000 to 500000 dollars, responding to early critics. Armour Corporation, a global meat packer, is acquiring Texas milk plants and plans further acquisitions as the dairy industry in Texas begins to grow.
Texans who know him praise General John A. Hulen as vice president of the Fort Worth and Denver and the Wichita Valley Railroad Companies. His handling of the Trinity and Brazos Valley receivership shows marked business acumen, improving his reputation as a soldier and statesman.
The piece argues Walls should not resign over a Laredo incident as Mexican officials should not dictate Texas governance. It claims patriotism requires Texas to govern itself and not bow to a temporary Mexican trade refusal, warning against allowing foreign influence to shape officeholding.
A reflection on lost records from the Fannin County courthouse blaze notes valuable documents were kept in an unsafe, aging building. It argues records should be housed in substantially fireproof facilities, as Texas builds aesthetically fine but safer new courthouses.
Florence Alabama woman Mrs J E Sloan reports back and head pains and dullness, caused by constipation. After taking Black-Draught three times daily for three weeks she regained appetite, energy, and better complexion. She says it removes poisons from the system and relieves biliousness and sick headaches. Costs 1 cent a dose. NC-215
A statement argues records should be protected not by relics of pride but by modern structures, suggesting replacing every ancient Texas courthouse with up to date facilities for durable safekeeping of public and private documents.
Barney Youngblood a former director of extension work at Texas A and M has been nominated by Congressman Marvin Jones for the $5000 Capper award for distinguished service to American agriculture. He is praised for his work advancing agricultural interests and his study of cotton industry problems and new cotton uses.
Editor Publisher Alford of the Granger News is praised for meticulous supervision of weekly production. He ensures the paper is well edited and printed with ample advertising, starting the New Year with a robust issue rather than rushing to finish.
Brady shipped a million pounds of turkeys in November and December, delivering 48 solid cars. Dealers expect 10 more cars to go out in January with an average price around 20 cents a pound.
The Lampasas Record notes Lampasas county prosperity from diversified farming. In 1929, 827 solid carloads of farm products were shipped, including oats 195, wheat 22, corn 39, pecans 19, wool and mohair 92, sheep and goats 124, cattle 113, hogs 12, dressed poultry 53, eggs 67, cotton seed 19, and other commodities 71 plus 3855 bales of cotton.
The Hallettsville New Era and the Herald merge to become the New Era Herald. Owners Leo Strauss and Richard W. Metzen say the consolidation ends Hallettsville’s 41 year period with a single English paper and should benefit both papers and the town.
Round Rock Leader editor Kavanaugh vows in 1930 to buy a type setting machine and publish an eight page edition instead of four if merchants double their advertising. He portrays Round Rock as a good small city at the center of farming country and, with his family of writers and printers, pledges to issue a paper as strong as patronage allows.
Certificates of the second class may be obtained by examinations only. Applicants must register with the county superintendent by the twentieth day of the month preceding the exam. Registration may be by letter or in person. The $4.00 examination fee is paid only when the applicant enters the examinations. No cer
An affidavit of citizenship is required for certification. An elementary certificate covers grades one to seven. A second class high school certificate is valid in elementary grades and in third class and unclassified high schools, not in first or second class accredited high schools. Examinations for 1930 are on April 8–9, April 10, June 6–7, July 4–5, August 1–2, September 5–6, and December 6–7.
Clarkson Homer McElwrath and family visited the H Clifton home for Sunday dinner. Howard Schwarting R W Edward Howard Douglas and John Bell played forty two and dominoes all night Saturday at the John Bell home. Howard Schwarting and wife visited the John Bell home Saturday and Sunday. Perry Strickler made a business visit in Cameron Monday. N C Canada and family stayed at the John Bell home Wednesday and Thursday.
Ganell and Clifton Cox enjoyed a horseback ride Sunday afternoon. Miss Brown, the J. H. Starnes fam
Ill with flu last week were Ily and Howard Schwarting. Hubert Bell of Burlington visited John Bell on Friday. J. H. Starnes’ barn burned Sunday night causing heavy loss of feed. We extend sympathy to Mr. Starnes and family.
Glenn Flinn, advertising manager for the Cameron Herald the past year, has accepted a post in Cameron with the Texas Power and Light Company in the merchandising department. He is described as a valued Herald staff member.
The company announces Mr Flinn will head the merchandising department and direct sales in Cameron, expressing regrets to lose his services and congratulating the utility on securing his expertise.
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