Bank merger heralds new era of finance and risk
The piece reports National City bank under Charles E. Mitchell acquiring Corn Exchange bank to form a vast institution with about 2.5 billion dollars in resources and ten New York branch banks, reflecting a shift from million to billion in banking. It notes regretful stock short selling of bank shares and raises concerns over broader societal issues including illiteracy bootleggers crime and the high maternity death rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Mitchell
New York
National City Bank
Corn Exchange Bank
United States
Japan's Hamaguchi Centerpiece in Naval Conference
The conference hinges on Japan's stance as Premier Hamaguchi shapes terms. He signals plain talk and decisive decisions. If U S and Britain fail to agree, Hamaguchi could serve as a convenient justification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Hamaguchi
Uncle Sam and the Oil War Backstage in Britain
Col. R. W. Stewart formerly head of Standard Oil of Indiana travels to England to meet Sir Henry Deterding of Shell. The visit signals a possible British oil merger and a clash with the Rockefeller empire. News from Jerusalem reports 44 Haifa Jews arrested without bail over rioting killings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
R. W. Stewart
Standard Oil
Indiana
Mr. Rockefeller
England
Shell Company
Colonel Stewart
Sir Henry Deterding
Shell
Rockefeller
Jerusalem
Haifa
Guggenheim Named Ambassador to Cuba by President
The President announced the appointment of Harry F. Guggenheim as ambassador to Cuba. Cubans will welcome Mr. Guggenheim, representing a powerful American family, and Americans will be glad his aviation work in the United States is widely recognized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Guggenheim
Cuba
Mr. Guggenheim
America
Prison numbers and repurposed facilities in Ireland report
Irish Free State expands prison system while repurposing military barracks into homes for workers and prisons into broadcasting stations. The article notes thousands of prisoners but cites a total prison population of 700 amid ongoing rebel activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irish Free State
Cameron Men Attend Victoria Meeting on Highways
Cameron business leaders travel to Victoria to discuss a national highway link along the Sap Road, connecting Cameron to LaGrange and on to the Mexican border. Ross Sterling of the Highway Commission to speak. route aims to draw federal support and improve military transport and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Victoria
W. M. Cobb
Commercial Club
Jeff T. Kemp
A. F. Mitchell
Fuchs and Hairston
John C. Young
J. D. Dobbins
F. E. Jackson
Cobb
Ross Sterling
The
Highway Commission
Sap
LaGrange
Giddings
Halletsville
Cole
Houston
Nis
Bryan
Milam County
Viectoris
W. M. Cobb Re elected Secretary Of Club
W. M. Cobb former editor of the Cameron Enterprise and long time secretary of the Cameron Commercial Club was re elected secretary for the next semi annual period at a directors meeting on Monday night. President F. E. Jackson announced committee chairmen for the term including M. G. Manning transportation W. J. Watson civic improvement P. C. Colgin agriculture T. A. Fisher finance and others with Cobb to assist. The group anticipated unusual benefit for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Cobb
Cameron Enterprise
Cameron Commercial Club
F. E. Jackson
M. G. Manning
W. J. Watson
P. C. Colgin
T. A. Fisher
W. H. Shipp
George Gott
T. S. Henderson, Sr
B. V. Roberts
H. F E. Garner
J. B. White
S. A. Cottle
Stationary point in population cited in animal debate
The passage notes a stallion’s dual roles as brood mare and cart horse may hinder population growth. It presents a concise, period tone observation on animal utility and limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tion
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Two Million Dollars Moves Over the Streets of Cameron
After business hours Citizens National Bank relocated from the Denson building to its new location, transferring more than two million dollars in cash and securities plus customer deposits. The safes were time-locked for 8:30 on Thursday and moved across the street with two armed guards who proved unnecessary against burglar proof safes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens National Bank
Denson
Gaither Buys Texas Company Agency in Cameron
W E Gaither of Cameron has purchased the agency of the Texas Company in Cameron from J H Primm. The deal closed last week and Gaither has assumed agency affairs. Primm will leave Cameron for Houston to continue with the company, possibly buying an agency elsewhere in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Gaither
Cameron
Texas
J. H. Primm
Gaither
Primm
Houston
Texas Company
Rockdale
Ford
Cameroon
Fashion Exhibit At Cheeves Big October Selling Event
The Fall fashion exhibit at Cheeves Brothers store Cameron draws buyers from across the territory. The double page ad and posters promote a sweeping sale of fall and winter goods across all departments with strong response to low prices and trusted brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheeves Brothers
Cameron
Herald
Cheeves
Legion Will Plan Armistice Dinner for E-Service Men
Edwin Hardy Post No 9 of the American Legion will meet in the District Court Room next Tuesday October 15 to elect officers and plan the November 11 Armistice Day dinner. The event is a major annual gathering for ex service men in Cameron and Milam County and the Legion urges full attendance.
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Edwin Hardy
American Legion
District Court Room
Legion
Cameron
Milam County
Yoemen Open 1929 Season With 62–0 Win Over Rosebud
Pro pace setter Ham Dierr sparked the Yoemen in a home opener 62 to 0 against Rosebud. Dierz led scoring with four touchdowns, with Smith and Keith adding two each and Manning and Atkinson one apiece. Yoemen travel to Navasota next for another anticipated victory.
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Ham’ Dierr
Yoemen
Rosebud
Yeomen
Dierz
Smith
Keith
Manning
Atkinson
Car Load Furniture At Green Brothers
Green Brothers reports multiple car loads of furniture this month with stock full and complete. A large display advertises new goods on display at the store. Mr. Green notes a new shipment of Majestic radio sets and brisk sales continue. Continuous arrivals keep stock full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Brothers
J. R. Hunt Collection of Indian Relics On Display
The J. R. Hunt relic collection of 450 arrow and spear heads is displayed at The Herald office building in Cameron. The items, gathered over years, are not for sale and aim to educate the public, especially children. A former A. E. Green building will host a museum with additional displays soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Hunt
Herald
Mr. Hunt
America
Cameron
Hunt
A. E. Green Insurance Agency
Watch From Thomas Store Found Wednesday in Brownwood
A watch stolen from George A. Thomas and Sons in Cameron on September 30 was located in a Brownwood pawn shop on Wednesday. Sheriff Blaylock said it is the first solid lead in the thieves search and that a circus representative claimed to have sold the watch. Texas officers were notified by Sheriff Binglock. The same night thieves also entered the Southern Pacific freight house and took 11 cases of cigarettes. Authorities pursue multiple angles to catch the culprits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Thomas and Sons
Cameron
Brownwood
Blaylock
Texas
Binglock
Southern Pacific Railroad
World Series Radio Broadcasts From Cameron Store
The Cameron Furniture Company houses a loud speaker on its awning to relay World Series updates between Chicago and the Philadelphia Athletics. R C A radios are popular for receiving the broadcasts, and Cameron Furniture shows new fall furniture amid the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Furniture Company
Chicago
Philadelphia Athletics
Cameron
Cabaret Dance at Skeezix Thursday Promises Noted Acts
An innovation in dances will unfold at Skeezix next Thursday night when the American Legion sponsors a cabaret. Featured are the Texas University Troubadours and juvenile vaudeville star Patsy Sweet, with Lee and Tom Howell among the familiar Cameron-area members.
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Skeezix
The
American Legion
Texas University
Patsy Sweet
Lee
Tom Howell
Cameron Boys
Cammer
Houston
Clifford Barmore Visited Cameron With Parents Over Weekend
Clifford Barmore of A. and M. College spent last weekend in Cameron with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jewel Barmore.
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Clifford Barmore
A. & M. College
Cameron
Mrs
Jewel Barmore
Rockdale Show Attendance Noted by Local Couples
Mr and Mrs Bert Miller and Kath ryn Lovick and Bob McCown attended the show in Rockdale Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Miller
Kathryn Lovick
Bob McCown
Rockdale
One Dead in Crossing Crash Near Marlow
Mrs. Jesse Henry aged 65 died after a freight train struck the stalled car on the Santa Fe crossing near Marlow on Monday October 7. Mrs. Hicks was severely injured and hospitalized in Cameron. Funeral services were held at Marlow Baptist Church with interment in Marlow Cemetery. survivors include three sons F. E. Henry S. J. Henry and W. C. Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Henry
Santa Fe Crossing
Marlow
Hicks
Cameron Hospital
Green Undertaking Company
Henry
North Carolina
Jessie Henry
Marlow Baptist Church
Nicholson
Presbyterian Church
Maysfield
Paint Expert Foresees Color Era in Home Finishes
K A Sullivan of Sherwin Williams Houston outlines a color boom at a Chicago conference. Dr Julius Klein calls color a new living standard and confirms demand across pencils types kitchens furniture and more. George A Thomas Co and Cameron store promote paints varnishes enamels and lacquers to meet rising home color needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. A. Sullivan
Sherwin-Williams Co
Houston
George A. Thomas Company
Sullivan
Chicago
Julius Klein
Commercce
Dr. Klein
Rogers
George A. Martin
Martin
Sherwin-Williams
George A. Thomas and Sons Drug Store
Cameron
Marek Family Visit Falls In McGregor On Sunday
Mr and Mrs Billy Marek and their daughter Billy and grandmother Matusek were visitors in McGregor Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Marek
Billy
Grandia Matusek
McGregor
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John D
Wall Street
Prince of Wales
Sandringham
Federal Reserve
American Association of Obstetricians
Uncle Sam
Stewart
Rockefellers
Britain
W. Mi. Cobb
F. E. Jack
Herald Office
Texas Agency
J. H Primm
Dierr
Navasota
Thomas
Santa FE
Sherwin -Wiliams Company
Thomas Drug Store
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