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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1924
Page
3
A 1873-74 receiver innovation for phonographs prevented sound reach. Farther, snow and weather records show Nebraska fossils of a prehistoric ape tooth and giant camel skull, plus a three toed horse indicating Americas ancient animal life. Practical ideas include a lead poison respirator and a simple wire fence stretcher built from common farm materials.
On January 19 at Stone Mountain Georgia a 50 foot high carving of General Robert E Lee was unveiled to a vast crowd. The event honored the Civil War hero with Mrs C Hellen Plane 94 lighting the flag signal. Governors Trinkle Brandon Hardee McLeod Neff attended along with Confederate Veterans and soldiers.
An old and respected African American man known as Henderson Stramier or Uncle Stramier has died. The report notes his age and standing in the community, marking his passing as a notable local event.
Automotive engineers advise adding a sheet-metal shield between engine and hood to block cold air that cools the carburetor in cold weather. The shield should reach the top of the motor, fasten under a manifold clamp, and have rolled edges for safety. Galvanized iron or brass recommended. The second item notes a prediction of New York City population reaching 29,000,000 by 2000.
A long lived southern man died after enduring intense pain at his home on Lee Batte’s Green farm where he had lived ten years. He was known as a friend to both black and white communities and especially loved by young white children.
Alfred Unnasch killed a duck on his father’s farm that bore a government Biological Survey tag. The tag showed serial 205944 and instructed to Notify Biol Survey. Unnasch sent the tag to Washington with details of the duck’s location and fate. The labeling is believed to track migratory birds to study their habits and characteristics.
The Cameron Civic league met at the city park to map work for the coming year and appoint committees. Officers elected last week include President Mrs FE A Wallace first vice president Mrs Oxsheer Smith second vice president Mrs Geo T Graves Secretary Mrs H F Smith Jr Treasurer Mrs R S Boykin publicity committee chair Miss Delphia Scott with members Mrs Jeffro Kemp and Mrs Meta McCown.
Notice in probate commands milam County authorities to publish weekly for ten days a guardianship filing for Walter Nash Burns minor. The hearing is set February 4 1924 at Cameron County Court. Interested parties must appear and answer. Witness H M Roark clerk and seal. January 12 1924.
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