Cameron Herald items from twenty five years ago
Notes from Cameron and nearby with residents in Temple Waco Rockdale and Holland. S W Cheeves and Mrs Hefley travel for business and holidays. Dr Val Reid visits Cameron from Holland. Citizens National Bank directors elected H F Smith T G Sampson W L Baird James Sampson Oxsheer Smith. Bank reports dividends and $5000 added to surplus. To be continued next week.
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Val Reid
Cameron
Holland
H. F. Smith
T. G. Sampson
W. L. Baird
James Sampson
Oxsheer Smith
T G. Sampson
Texas and Texans Feel a Forward Texas Spirit
The state pursues constructive progress with better farm prosperity, diversified production, and modern improvements. Farmers upgrade buildings, roads, and schools while autos and radio connect rural areas to the world. A “back to the soil” movement is expected as industry grows and towns and farms converge in Texas.
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Texas
Clubs Seek Government Survey for Standardized Home Equipment
Mrs Maggie W Barry of Bryan reports the General Federation of Women's Clubs aims to urge government action for a nationwide survey of home equipment similar to factory surveys. The goal is to determine what the average home should have to be livable on a family's earnings, guiding club recommendations.
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Maggie W. Barry
Bryan
General Federation of Women’s Club
Washington
Women clubs push for new home standards in Texas
Women of towns and the country join Texas Federated Clubs to improve homes and living standards. The cooperative effort aims to raise housing quality and promote neighborly reform across communities.
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Texas
Texas Homes Embrace Better Interiors and Livable Living
Women in Texas increasingly contribute to family income and, alongside evolving norms, focus on improving homes. The trend includes better ventilation heating and furnishings as more households pursue livable country homes with attractive surroundings and practical upgrades.
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Texas
Texas Turkey Show Highlights National Breeding Power
An all the world turkey show in Dallas showcased the best turkeys. Texas leads in production and sales with 40 percent of the nation’s 11 million dollar value. Prize prices reached 500 dollars for a Bourbon Red, while Brady and Briggs residents posted solid breeding profits from modest flocks.
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Dallas
Texas
United States
Gladys Heussinger
Lebanon
Frank V. Hurd
Brady
J. L. Patterson
Briggs Burnett County
Chamber distributes 100 baby chicks to county youth
The San Benito Chamber of Commerce will loan 100 baby chicks to 100 boys and girls of the county. The chicks come from a local bank as a loan, and the chamber will also cover the cost of the feed.
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San Benito
Chambers of Commerce urged to back poultry loans
The article notes banks and chambers of commerce should support poultry ventures by funding chick care and sale of broilers and fryers to repay loans, leaving startup capital for ongoing poultry business.
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Chambers of Commerce
Floydada Gains a Sane Boom from New Railroad Spur
Floydada enters a sane boom as the Quanah Acme and Pacific line extends from McBain to Floydada. The project costs about 1 250 000 dollars and spurs rapid growth with many new buildings rising around a 35000 dollar railway station.
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Floydada
Kerrville Hotel Expands With Three More Stories
A Kerrville hotel completed in April last year added three extra stories at a cost of $100000. The six story building now offers 140 guest rooms to meet summer tourist demand and reflect Texas travelers finding domestic destinations as inviting as distant ones.
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Kerrville
Texas
Five Million Dollar Irrigation Project Starts in Eagle Pass
The Eagle Pass irrigation project begins, expected to spur population growth and wealth. Officials predict substantial economic expansion for the town and surrounding county in coming years.
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Eagle Pass
Beautification Campaign Aims at City Landscaping Upgrade
The Mercedes Business and Professional Women's Club launches a school and home grounds beautification drive. An expert landscape engineer will lead instruction in scientific landscaping with yard contests offering prizes totaling over $1,000.
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Mercedes Business and Professional Women’s Club
Jeter Family Seen After Visit Ends in Kansas
Mr Jeff Jeter of Merysville Kans left this week after an extended visit with Mrs Wm Jeter and family and Mr R P Jeter.
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Jeff Jeter
Merysville
Kansas
Wm. Jeter
R. P. Jeter
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Cameron Herald
S. W. Cheeves
Temple
W. T. Hefley
Waco
Eugene Wallace
Rockdale
Citizens National Bank
By Will H. Mayes
J. C. Zeigler
Fluvanna
Scurry County
Ford
Hubert Hefley Motor Co
Cameron, Texas
Mexia
Palestine
Marlin
Ft. Worth
Strzinek
Armour
Armour’s
Fleishman
California Sunkist
Rosedale
Campbells
Dixon Cord Tire
J.T. Parma
Fisk Tires
Phoenix
Cameron Furniture Co
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