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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1919
Page
9
Ford Motor Company outlines aggressive expansion by opening plants in Copenhagen and Cadiz. It argues the war is ended and urges American manufacturers to pursue international trade now, stressing active participation in global markets to boost postwar demand and ease enmity through commerce.
Milam county and Cameron Commercial Club officials voiced strong support for a proposed highway. Judge W. G. Gillis and Giles L. Arriett reported Milam County's active interest, with ten miles already improved and another ten pending bond issues. Milam holds $440000 in bonds ready for sale.
A weekly register from the Tax Collector notes registrations for June 10 to June 17. Entries include buyers such as J D Martin Mayefield, Frank Benesh Burlington, John Ditton Burlington, J B West Buckholts, and others registering Ford and Chevrolet vehicles in towns like Rockdale Cameron Rosebud and Thorndale.
The Great Lakes to Gulf highway group met in Ardmore Oklahoma on June 11 forming a permanent organization. Officers named include Robert F Scivally president Paul B Smith secretary F H Sherwood treasurer and Sidney Suggs organizer. Members from Oklahoma City to Fort Worth support a Kansas Oklahoma Texas route with a $5 annual membership and county subscriptions per mile. The route will use the Gainsville Red River Bridge over 1100 feet long costing 80000 dollars.
Whitewright First National and Planters National Banks purchase $50,000 in permanent road bonds for the Whitewright district. The bonds sold at par with accrued interest of $1,756.95, cash now with the county treasurer, enabling work to start soon. Four additional district bond issues totaling about $500,000 are planned.
LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN Syruphonic Laxative offers relief for habitual constipation. Take regularly for 14 to 21 days to induce regular action. It stimulates and regulates and is very pleasant to take. 60¢ per bottle.
A new pocket friendly novelty debuts combining a watch and cigar cutter for men. The device fits in a man's pocket and blends timekeeping with a smoking accessory.
Annual Texas Good Roads Association meeting set for Friday and Saturday July 4 and 5 in Corpus Christi. State highway commissioners and engineers will attend to provide first hand information. A 20 horse power Fairbanks Morse Oil Burner engine on wheels is featured.
A historical production note estimates 132,697 tractors built in 1918 and projects 314,986 units for 1919, reflecting a sharp expansion in agricultural machinery output during the period.
Overland dealers in Boston and Harrisburg conducted week long tests of Model 90 stock cars to prove reliability and efficiency. The Boston Springfield run covered 3,852.6 miles in 168 hours with 187 gallons of gasoline, while Harrisburg's non stop seven day run averaged 702.5 miles daily totaling 4,508.6 miles despite rough roads and weather.
Wart Worth Record reports Chief Porter leads a crackdown on motorists with open exhausts in the business district. Over 100 drivers cited Thursday and about 50 named Friday. Patrolman John Welch logged 32 violations near Thirteenth and Main Streets.
A fragment advertises Iove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claiming it scores vitality and energy by purifying and enriching the blood with an invigorating effect. It mentions a price but provides no exact figure.
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