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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1929
Page
4
The Cameron Herald lists subscription and display rates for Milam County and surrounding areas. It names officers President Editor and Manager W O Triggs Safferson B White and directors J B White Robert McLane J P Werner R P Jeter H M Hefley J T Parma J G Davis.
Seventh grade English class reports on spinach in a short essay by Roy Baskin. The writer complains spinach tastes awful and questions its health benefits while noting a motherly “doctor” role. The piece ends with a prompt about corn.
A short humor piece compares corn to musical instruments and sounds, noting varied flavors and effects. It playfully mentions college students' taste for hot music from top artists and ends with the notion of wanting more but waiting for a return.
Giles Arriett discusses onions as a spicy seasoning and a delicate vegetable to toast with. He notes many onion varieties from tiny to large brown types and recommends White Bermudas for versatile use and sandy soil with low moisture to prevent rotting.
The fall political campaign at the University of Texas reached a climax Tuesday as officers were elected to the student assembly. W. A. Morrison of Cameron ran as a candidate from the School of Education.
The Herald notes New Cameron Drug Company has acquired the Victor Radio agency and will demonstrate the Victor sets all week. The radio, designed and built by Victor, is praised as a fine home instrument and the dealer quotes Joe Den son calling it the instrument the American home has been waiting for.
Wright Price has opened a new meat market adjacent to the NuWay grocery to sell quality meats. He operates independently of the grocery and reports a splendid first weekend business. The market aims to be a convenient stop for shoppers buying groceries.
The McLane brothers present a quarter page ad listing grocery specials for Saturday. Their advertisement highlights continued success from strong business and the role of advertising in growth.
Up to Thursday Cameron Cotton deliveries reached 11 795 bales at Cameron Compress Company warehouses, compared with 21 264 bales on the same date last year. The receipts reflect roughly half of last year’s figure, a trend echoed in the county report.
Mr and Mrs Stanton Dossett announce the birth of a nine and a half pound daughter at Cameron Hospital on Tuesday morning.
Elmo Vaughn advertises a going out of business sale for retail trade with goods marked down to move stock. An announcement notes many friends in the territory will be interested in the sale.
Announce Levy selling out his Cameron store. The entire stock of goods and fixtures are for sale for a quick closeout. Low prices are quoted as he quits business in Cameron. He has many friends and customers in the area and beyond who may be interested.
A special educational film from the Armstrong Linoleum Company is now shown at the New Herley Theater for Green Brothers. The educational picture draws much attention and many patrons have attended the show. Green Brothers advertise Armstrong Linoleum in this Herald issue.
Fred Gardner and his Troubadours with the Howell brothers perform for Skeezix cabaret dance. Patsy Sweet juvenile vaudeville star entertains between numbers. American Legion sponsors the event.
Advert shows rooms and apartments for rent with contact phone 569. Listing notes available units and phone inquiry channel.
For sale a piano a Victrola and several pieces of furniture all in good condition. Call phone number 1 for details and to arrange viewing.
Implied ad text indicates a five room cottage opposite a Catholic church in Dallas Texas. The listing notes repairs possible to suit a good tenant or sale at a low price under White Mrs S A Gredde at 1727 Mich Ave Dallas. Also mentions fertilizer brands and Weems Gin.
Notice from R L Batte states all land is posted and under control with no hunting fishing or trespassing allowed. He warns prosecution of anyone trespassing on the premises.
Property listing offers the T. W. Aycock Place in East Cameron comprising 17 1/2 acres with improvements. Inquiries to Mrs. E. M. Belk at 5735 Morning Side, Dallas Texas. Also a furnished three room southeast apartment for rent by Mrs. J. M. Ep Len, phone 280. 22-tfe
Leather bag containing papers belonging to J. E. Nelson of Cameron was lost between Cameron and Prairie. Address noted Box 443 Cameron and a furnished apartment with private bath and contact number 191J are listed.
A 82x6 Firestone tire and rim were lost Thursday October 17 between Rockdale and Buckholts. Notify Bell County Bottling Co in Temple, Texas.
Notice to the public that the land owned by R H and L W Mueck on Little River is strictly posted by law against squirrel hunting trapping and night hunting. Anyone trespassing will be prosecuted. Do not seek permission to hunt. R H Mueck L W Mueck.
Small Shetland Pony and gentle two wheel driving cart with new breast harness. Practically new youth saddle. Outfit may be sold complete or separately. For information and price write R L Batte Jr 26 2 te Thorndale Texas.
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