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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1928
Page
2
A civic essay extols the mayor as the key to uniting chambers of commerce banks churches schools and public offices for communal good. It argues the mayor’s effectiveness hinges on intelligent unselfish service and the ability to harmonize local agencies.
In Lockhart Texas editor W. M. Schofield of the Post-Register shared plans for a street bond issue of 100000 dollars to tar and pave 25 miles of streets. He spoke enthusiastically about an upbuilding program and the benefits to the city.
Editor Schofield’s work at Lockhart thrives on informing the public about his aims and actions. He uses two strong mediums, speech and writing, to convey progress. The mayor and the press together form an exceptional duo that showcases the town’s forward momentum.
Edgar B. Davis of the Luling oil trust provides a million dollars for a model farm in Luling. The 1223 acre demonstration farm on the San Marcos river valley will guide farmers from Caldwell Gonzales and Guadalupe counties with a local board and manager Jack Shelton guiding practical farming ideas and inspiring town residents.
The Luling Farm Foundation inaugurates a farm tabernacle study and demonstration near the San Marcos river. Lectures by farming experts, demonstrations, moving pictures, singing, social events, and swimming instruction accompany educational and recreational activities for farmers and their families.
A West Texas lawmaker recalls an arduous month seeking a willing successor in the legislature. He finally found a university student only after facing no opposition, describing the process as requiring an unusual sacrifice.
A student asserts he can enter the legislature without harming his studies while criticizing lawmakers who “sit in” at sessions. He notes many legislators are elected because the pay is too low for more competent men to serve in Texas.
Taxable values in Texas are projected to exceed 4 billion dollars this year, marking a first in state history. The state treasury holds about 19 million dollars in hand, with roughly 12 million dollars allocated to the State Highway Fund to cover current expenses.
The Concho Water Development project for San Angelo and Concho Valley irrigation has lingered before the State Board of Water Engineers since January 30 without a hearing. The delay stems from unresolved differences between Syndicate Power Company and Brownwood interests, a dispute reflecting broader fights over stream water rights.
The receivership of a major Florida land company with about 29 million dollars in debt serves as a warning against fake real estate booms in Texas. Only 4050 dollars in claims toppled the firm, predicting heavy losses for land speculators and urging Texas realtors and chambers of commerce to oppose booms for community protection. A burst land bubble causes slow recovery, and Texas needs neither booms nor boomers.
Roy Cato and wife, W. E. Lamb and wife and daughter Margaret, and B. P. Matocha and family are at North Beach on a vacation. Friends in Cameron report they are having an ideal vacation and are catching plenty of fish.
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