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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1928
Page
2
Physicians say sneezes often come from inhaled dust rather than cold. City dust accumulates massively, potentially 21 feet deep on Manhattan’s streets, while highways use dust-binding methods like calcium chloride to reduce irritation.
The Kansas Highway Commission adopts a policy to use sand and gravel on all feasible roads. John Gardner states gravel and sand cost 1500 to 2000 dollars per mile and, with calcium chloride, dust is reduced and roads stay passable. The approach prioritizes speed and economy over permanence to move people out of the mud.
H M Roark of Leakey Texas was elected six year superintendent for Thorndale Putie School beginning September 1928. He will move his family to Thorndale around June 1 and take up duties with the new term. The Leake y school under his direction won top honors in declamation at county and district meets this year. Miss Irene Bell will teach here again. no others signed yet. Thorndal Champion.
Dr. R. M. Howe of Bryan visits Cameron this week. Mrs. R. F. Pool visited friends in Rockdale recently. John M. Hefley and W. T. Hefley left for Mineral Wells for a few days rest. Hon. J. M. McKinney of Jones Prairie called on Cameron friends. Senator McKinney is welcomed by locals. J. D. Tlesley reports east side street grading and paving, praised as fine work. Dr. G. B. Taylor travels to Chicago for three months of lectures. family to stay in Burlington. Mrs. M. A. Bates of Taylor returns after visiting Cameron guests Mrs O. F. McAnally.
A survey of U S highway spending notes over a billion dollars spent last year to improve roads. It highlights park access via Yellowstone gates, linked national parks in North America, and the Defense highway reducing Washington to Annapolis travel by eight miles. Minnesota reports 100000 miles of public roads with 7000 trunk highways under patrol maintenance, expending 38000000 yearly. calcium chloride used for dust control and maintenance.
Byrne Commercial College in Dallas promotes specialized business training to secure high paying secretarial and accounting roles. Emphasizes location in a major business center, use of seven copyrighted texts, three month faster payroll readiness, and a large free catalog. Address H. E. Byrne, president, 1708 Commerce St., Dallas Texas.
John Watson traveled to Calvert on legal business last week. G T Graves sold furnishings and shoes to Cheeves Bros. A newly announced uphalt well near Austin yielded a liquid output in oil drilling. Texas prohibition sentiment grows to end Sunday open saloons. Admiral Cervera, commander at Santiago, elected senator for life.
J D Peeples of Milano and Paul Tarver visited Cameron last Wednesday and called at the Herald office with a friendly greeting.
Robert T. Cooper of Maysfield said his area in Cameron saw rainfall that was not yet enough last week, signaling ongoing drought concerns.
Monta Thomas visited Waxaha Chie this week, engaging with local leaders and viewing community developments. The trip highlighted cultural exchange and regional interests between the visitor and Waxaha Chie residents.
Bigbee and Cornegay Poultry Farm offers Pure Single Comb White Leghorn eggs with 200 egg or higher records. Prices are 1.50 per setting or 7.00 per hundred delivered at the hatchery. Also eggs from 500 egg hens. Inquiries welcome for prices on baby chicks and pullets. Manager G. D. Kornegay. Route 4 Cameron Texas 42-111.
E J Meinhardi a Chicago rupture shield expert will demonstrate the Meinhardi Vacuum Shield at the Raleigh Hotel Waco on May 22 9 am to 4 pm and May 23 9 am to 2 pm He warns against old style trusses and urges personal fitting only The notice notes the demonstration is for white people and cautions about imposters and mail fittings.
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