Oil may yet bring millions to Cameron
A Milam County oil boom story recounts Cameron pioneers who struck oil near Cameron then faced dry wells and later a growing Tracy Cameron field. Despite limited profits, shallow shows and new wells, including the Hohenstein on the Isaacs farm, fuel renewed belief that Cameron will become a regional oil hub with potential millions.
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Cameron
Tracy- Cameron
Tracy
Maysfield
Gause
Brazor
United States
Huffman
Davis Farms
Little Gabriel
Minerva
Hohenstein
Isaacs Farm
Tracy-Cameron
Cameron Tire Store Ad Promotes Puncture Proof Tires
Firestone Ajax Michelen and Lee tires on sale here for quality tires. Nationally known reputation. We buy and sell second hand tires. Full line of tubes in stock in every size. We can fit your tires with road tubes. Free road service. Phone 500 Cameron.
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Firestone
Ajax
Michelen
Lee
One Cent Tax On Gasoline Heads To Special Session
A 1-cent per gallon consumer gasoline tax is proposed by Rep. John T. Smith of Travis County. It will be introduced at the upcoming Thirty-seventh Legislature special session starting July 18. Smith says the tax is a revenue measure with an expected minimum annual yield of $1,000,000 and has Gov. approval.
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John T. Smith
Travis County
Smith
Tax bill on refineries fails after amendments
Introduced by Hill of Wheeler the proposal sought a two cent tax on refineries with the burden shifted to consumers. The measure, though favored by committee, failed to be considered on the House floor after amendments.
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Hill of
Wheeler
666 Cures Malaria and Fever Claim
A historic advertisement touts 666 cures for malaria chills fever bilious fever colds and lagrippe with a money back guarantee. The claim lists multiple ailments treated by the remedy and offers refunds if not effective.
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Chas, W. Price
Henne & Meyer Co
Cameron, Texas
Cameron Tire Store
Henry Hoes
Billie Marek
C. N. Green & Bros
A. W. Luckett
Austin
United Sates Civil Service Commission
Nixon-Clay Commercial College
Austin, Texas
C.N. Green & Brothers
J. H. Sapp
Leland Green
Leslie Green
Schiller
Norquist & Bloomfield
R.E Sharpe
J. F. Mathis
Sherman
Dallas
Waco
Corsicana
Texas Bottling and Ice Cream Co
Cameron Texas
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