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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1929
Page
7
Court records show Wilson Scott to Callie Stevenson Henry Lester McCulloch to Addie Boatright James Elsner to Addie Walker and Otto Keim to Annie Ohlenbusch in related property moves at the county courthouse.
A series of oil and gas leases involving Leroy Jackson James McLaughlin Mittie Bennett Thomas Hobson J W Tindall Elbert Williams and others. Leases cover multiple tracts and acres from 2.5 to 186 acres with payments including amounts as low as 1 and up to 10 dollars. Names include R L Storey Minnie Lamkin Josie Smith Henry M Camp Y F Hopkins and Abigail Fokes.
Thomas Hobson and wife convey 12 to 16 acres from the Jno Hobson survey to Jno Hobson. Heber Tindall sells tracts from Lee R. Davis survey to John Tindall for 400 dollars. John Hobson transfers 50 acres from the Jno Hobson survey back to Thomas Hobson for 500 dollars.
Estimates by tourist bureaus put the annual influx of auto vacationists at at least 45 000, with many touring months. Texas offers sea shores mountain scenery fishing outdoor sports and upscale rest spots, making home resorts appealing to all travelers.
The passage of the farm relief bill is hailed as a fine start toward pledges. Cooperative organizations may secure government loans for holding farm products, with a commission to supervise details. Critics spar with claims of limited relief, yet farming could become a dependable business again.
Midland has operated its airport for one year turning a profit and drawing aviation tourists. The city’s early pilot-friendly setup has attracted cross country stops and refueling, signaling air touring could soon rival auto travel and urging other Texas towns to prepare.
In West and Northwest Texas 21 general stores merged into a holding company aiming to control at least 50 stores by end of 1930. The consolidation trend widens from cities into smaller towns as mercantile chains expand their operations.
The Commerce Department notes Texas nearly doubles its carbon black production from 1927 to 1928 with plant value around 5.54 million dollars. The U.S. total stands at about 13.78 million. Louisiana and Texas dominate domestic carbon black, used mainly for automobile tire manufacturing. About 25 percent of output is unspecified in fragment.
A fragment notes a portion of production is exported and labels this as one of the minor industries contributing to the state's wealth. The statement highlights the export share and its positive impact on regional prosperity.
Corpus Christi sent its first bale of cotton to the New York Cotton Exchange by airplane to secure publicity. Miss Fern Felsher, a newspaper reporter and representative of the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, accompanied the bale. The stunt drew front page attention and illustrated the value of seizing opportunities with grit.
A cow census shows about 25 000 cows in Hale County while the human population stands at 22 500. The county attracts more people and expects dairy herds to grow, reflecting the area’s standing as a premier Texas dairy region.
Warren Hunter publisher of the Harper Herald in a 300 population town led the Texas Press Association contest winning first place in weekly newspaper categories. He received a loving cup and two $25 prizes for best set advertisement over and under 30 inches, demonstrating success in small-town Texas journalism.
The article notes a shift from traditional hen motherhood to incubators and brooders. A San Saba hatchery sold 38 000 baby chicks and turkeys this season, reflecting growing Texas demand for incubator poultry and the decline of slow unreliable old methods.
At a Morrisville New Jersey auction 60 of 83 Jersey cattle sold for over 1000 dollars each and the top price reached 5000 dollars. The report notes Texas boasts equally fine Jerseys and signals Texas dairy expansion as it builds interest in milk products.
Rising Star businessmen have acquired a scenic park and golf course on a main highway near Cross Plains. Editor Sellers lauds the public spirited move as boosting Rising Star’s appeal as a desirable home city with regional draw for picnickers and golfers.
The piece explains a forthcoming decennial census with a $39,500 appropriation, noting population growth to about 120 million, unemployment questions, and new data on goods distribution. It describes 100000 enumerators, 656 districts, confidential results, and a vehicle tire test by Miller Tires sold in Cameron by C N Green & Bros.
Miller Service men warn frequent starts and stops wear tires faster and raise costs. A test showed a car stopping four times per mile wore tread through half of one tire while accelerating to 35 mph after each stop, illustrating energy loss at red lights and rapid wear from impatient driving.
Sunday School continued crawl fish style last week and will return to normal next Sunday at 9 45. Leagues meet at 7 00 and attendance was solid last Sunday night. The pastor will speak on Law Enforcement at 11 A M next Sunday, and Presiding Elder L H Mathison preaches at 8 P M to a likely large crowd.
The Methodist Missionary Society gathered Monday afternoon for Bible study. Mrs. P. T. Ramsey outlined Genesis Exodus and Leviticus to the group. The society will lead the Wednesday prayer meeting in the pastor's absence while Rev. P. T. Ramsey conducts a revival at Milano.
A vintage ad compares a used Essex with a 1926 Ford Touring, touting features like low center of gravity and Timken bearings. It notes aluminum pistons and fuel efficiency around 18 to 22 mpg, with tire wear stated at 14,000 to 17,000 miles.
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