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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1928
Page
11
In Burnet County editors Faubion of the Marble Falls Messenger and Chamberlain of the Burnet Bulletin are depicted as cordial rivals. Faubion devotes a full column praising Chamberlain, calling him a fine fellow and praising his integrity and moral uplift.
John E. Cook of the Rockdale Re porter uses most of his first column to praise Joe Stein the local baker. Stein has baked in Rockdale for 31 years and is hailed as a good citizen who has reared a large family and supported every worthy local enterprise.
In Rockdale, a longtime contributor who pays taxes and donates to locals is losing favor as residents buy bread from external bakeries. The piece weighs the contrast between Joe Stein’s trusted, honest bread and outside suppliers, highlighting local economic tensions.
Editor Cooke depicts Stein as an exemplary citizen whose 31 years in business reflect quality and service. Yet many Rockdale residents choose out of town bakers, hurting their own town by diverting buying power. The piece argues this pattern damages local commerce and town growth across communities.
Gray County officials voted to shift the county seat from Lefors to Pampa citing the latter’s railroad growth. Since Pampa lacks a courthouse, records were relocated to the basement of a Baptist church, reflecting a makeshift merger of church and county functions.
To Dr. W B Caldwell of Monticello Illinois a physician of 47 years it seemed cruel that many infants and children were harmed by cathartic pills and oils. He advised mothers to use a harmless laxative to establish natural bowel regularity. Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pensin offers a regulating laxative for constipated or feverish children.
The growing Winter Garden town of Carrizo Springs plans a three month rebuild of its telephone system to meet rising demand. Public utilities rarely refurbish plants unless required by growth, and this case is driven by necessity.
Hondo notes a milestone as Medina county mohair is booming with more producers and growing shipments. The town emerges as a stronger marketing point with several growers earning solid incomes from goats and mohair. One farmer sold over 4000 pounds this season for about 2350 dollars.
Poultry raisers of Hale Floyd Briscoe Swisher Motley and Lamb counties aim to build a plant at Plainview to grade store and ship eggs if 40 000 hens are raised to supply the eggs Local depots will be set up in each county to forward supplies to the main plant the venture seeks to secure better prices for poultry products.
A reader clip notes Hearne yard contest, while Slaton leads in beautification by offering $100 in money and shrubs through four lawn contests. Slaton’s Chamber of Commerce aims to inspire attractive homes and friendly rivalry among citizens.
Graham will vote on a 250000 bond issue to build a reservoir covering about 400 acres with a capacity of two billion gallons. The plan also includes constructing an 835000 memorial auditorium as part of water supply provisions for the town.
The article says Pecos is to receive a $75,000 luxury theater with 1000 seats, built by a company operating fourteen West Texas theaters. The project accompanies Pecos' $150,000 hotel under reconstruction, signaling local prosperity.
Engineers cite Hudson-Essex advances as boosting driving ease for moderate cars. Horstmann Brothers credits women motorists for higher standards, citing dash starters anti theft locks dash motometer gauges door handles and window regulators as examples of improved finish and usability.
Notice to creditors of the estate of H F Albert deceased in Milam County Texas. Grover H Albert appointed administrator on February 13 1928 by the Milam County Court. Claims must be presented within the legal period. Residence and post office address Burlington Milam County Texas.
Stops itching at once by killing germs and healing skin conditions. Bloomfield ad touts Blue Star Remedy for Werema te h Tetter Ringworm and related ailments with Blue Star Soap as a cleanser option.
Mrs Grady Cooper, teacher of twelve year old girls, entertained them with an early morning breakfast at Wayside Park last Saturday. After a camp fire breakfast the group played games and returned home, assisted by Mrs Jesse Brock and Mrs Tom Vaughn Jr.
An advertisement promises immediate relief for clogged nostrils and head passages using a small bottle of Ely's Cream Balm. It claims the fragrant anti healing cream penetrates air passages, soothes inflamed mucous membranes, and provides instant breathing relief for colds or catarrh.
About 2000 acres in the Falfurias vine section are expected to start selling watermelons around May 20 unless crop calamity occurs. The vines are in fine condition and will soon bloom.
Promotes Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound as the home remedy to turn gray or streaked hair to a dark even shade. Claims include easy application, natural lustre, and added ingredients available for a small cost.
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