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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1930
Page
9
Farmers around De Leon plan large sweet potato crops with 300 acres planted this year and equal acreage guaranteed next season. Buyers will build curing plants to handle the crop, signaling a solid market for a safe crop. The Power and Light Company highlights regional assets and urges diversified farming. The Neiswanger program could fit other areas.
Colonel Charles F. Ladd, a colonization agent, concentrates on developing 30 000 or 40 000 acres in the Winter Garden district with Carrizo Springs as the main base. Carrizo Springs benefits from the shallow artesian water zone, enabling irrigation at minimal cost.
E B Neiswanger of the Central analyzes the Uvalde district highlighting the link between industrial and agricultural diversification and regional prosperity. He outlines advantages and needs for balanced growth across sectors.
Coleman wants expanded postoffice quarters as current lease ends. Authorities face renewal or new space. President Hoover’s prosperity program prompts rushing construction of a Coleman postoffice and about 100 Texas towns seek better facilities.
The article notes busy Saturday crowds in Cuero Gonzales Luling and Lockhart with many families owning multiple cars. Merchants and sales forces worry about meeting overwhelming demand as the day ends.
John Watson of Waco dies at 85 after decades serving the Grand Lodge of Texas as Grand Secretary. His long life focused on service to others and promoting right living, with honored roles in various positions.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention trust and reconstruction in Texas during the postwar era. The snippet hints at political or social shifts affecting governance and public trust, but details are incomplete and names or dates are missing.
The text notes it is hard to keep the Texas legislature united for meaningful measures yet easily assembles a quorum to approve per diem and mileage payments and to collect cash on warrants for services rendered.
Mrs. S A Cottle hosted the Triple Four bride club at her home on Tuesday afternoon with a St Patrick day theme. Mrs Gaither won high with modernistic china prizes, Mrs Swift Gardiner Maine second high, and Mrs Oxsheer Smith third high. Low score consolation went to Mrs Stanton Dossett. Guests included Mrs Russelline San Antonio and Mrs Swift Gardiner Maine among others with fortunes hidden in rice cakes served after salad and hot tea.
Local churchgoers and families from Marlow and nearby towns are listed with visits and gatherings. Names include Nicholson family, Floy Beth Houston, Cowards, Hairstons, Burnetts, Goode, Baggerly, Hobson, Tindall, Yerry, Kennon, Posey, and Quillin among others with Sunday and weekend activities and a February birth of a daughter Lillie Beatrice.
Members of Ye Merry Wives were guests of Mrs. Clifton Jenness last Friday afternoon. Mrs. Dan Collins won high score with a novelty match box calendar prize. Mrs. Frank Plaster took low score with a salad set. Hostess served doughnuts and coffee.
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