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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1929
Page
10
Texas railroads show about 253 percent higher operating income this year than last year. The essay notes rail prosperity reflects broader state prosperity and that transportation acts as a good index of national conditions. Texans welcome the railroads' gains as a sign of overall economic health.
A plan to build a southeastern rail line from Roswell New Mexico through Texas draws interest in the region. Uvalde and Sabinal offer terminal facilities for Texas sections and more towns may join. West Texas growth supports extending lines into the area.
The Texas Camp Owners Association secretary says the tourist camp industry is rapidly growing. Camps are expanding with better facilities and some rival hotels for quality. Notable new or improved camps appear in Midland Mineral Wells Waco Lubbock Kent Abilene Colorado Big Springs and Pecos.
Texas completed 2365 miles of improved road in 1928 with Kansas second at 1782 and Arkansas third at 1545 miles. Despite concerns over permanence and pace, the state is building roads economically across a vast area and spends about 40 million dollars annually.
The Point Isabel harbor project gains approval from the United States Army Engineers. The Port Isabel San Benito Navigation District will issue 500 000 dollar bonds to meet government requirements. An engineers report recommends a turning basin near Point Isabel and 1 000 000 dollars for dredging and channel construction. The Brownsville Navigation District may connect its 2 000 000 dollar project with this channel.
Australia funds an experiment in Uvalde Texas to find an insect named cactablautus to curb cactus growth. The project spends about 35000 dollars yearly and ships insects to Australia. Some specimens show promise but acclimation remains a challenge as cactus ground clearing is needed in Texas habitat.
The Southwest Dairy Products Company bought 55 acres for a 75000 milk plant near Sulphur Springs. Five acres will host plant buildings and the rest a dairy demonstration farm to show farmers how to improve dairy herd results. Butter ice cream and condensed milk will be produced.
Georgetown seeks a cheese factory while Round Rock's dairy plant awakens nearby towns to milk products. Williamson County’s rich lands resist single crop cotton and attract new factories. Taylor contracts for a large milk plant as Georgetown and Austin pursue manufacturing facilities.
San Saba residents recall a famous pecan tree known as Jumbo Hollis in the county. Local recollections describe its size and status as a community landmark with enduring hometown pride.
The report notes a cord of 1035 pounds of pecans at a bearing and an estimated 5,000,000 buds of choice pecan varieties shipped from the county to other regions for propagation. More than 100,000 buds have reached California this season.
Southwest Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos has leased 15 acres beside its playgrounds for new tennis and volleyball courts. The campus already features river bathing pools and aims to enhance student life with an attractive atmosphere in line with the town.
Opinions differ on whether spring or fall Texas flowers are prettier. Spring shows drew large crowds and prompted many communities to hold fall shows with prizes for best floral displays. Floral exhibits spread a growing appreciation for beauty across fairs and counties.
Raymondville reportedly sent 100 cases of lemons to Houston last week as shipments lead the season. Officials say the valley crops are better than ever with grapefruit and oranges described as the sweetest and sudest in growth.
Since W M Cobb retired from the newspaper business Milam County has searched for a role for him The Cameron Chamber of Commerce has appointed Cobb as manager of the fall poultry show He has launched an active publicity drive promising increased awareness of poultry activities.
Liano marks two celebrations in one week with opening of a new hotel and the 42nd birthday of W. B. Collings & Son's Liano News. The town notes a 36 page edition that highlights the newspaper as a civic asset, proving a good paper ages better than a hotel.
Hudson notes demand for smoother rides leading to lower cars with softer springs. Emphasizes roads shape spring design and shock absorption, claiming most travel occurs on smooth surfaces. Highlights Essex Challenger features like the super six and high end body construction to reduce vibrations and improve comfort.
Hudson engineers conducted extensive research to determine a comfortable seat posture. The result is adjustable seats that provide an easy ride for passengers of varying heights, with splayed springs and hydraulic shock absorbers enhancing ride quality over rough roads.
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