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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1928
Page
15
A lyrical tribute to Texas autumn scenery. The author describes vibrant fall colors, fragrant flowers, and lush grasses after rains, praising how the season enhances natural beauty and inspires reverence for the land.
The text celebrates a prosperous year in Texas with bountiful harvests and thriving industries. It notes laborers’ rewards and capitalists’ earnings, while acknowledging enduring troubles. it ends with gratitude for a land blessed by nature and offering personal delight across varied fortunes.
The author notes Texas now has over a million motor cars, spread across all classes. Cheap cars aid the poor while old owners upgrade, and bond voters fund better roads. Travel educates the masses beyond schools, with observation teaching valued lessons.
Beeville aims to build a dairy products plant with cheese as its main product. The capital stock will be split between local dairy farmers and Beeville businessmen, giving farmers control. The venture cites improved roads and autos enabling centralized milk and cream processing, noting many Texas plants are locally owned and operated.
A report warns that capital seeks to reorganize and buy up local stocks at nominal prices to place industries on a profitable basis. It describes this as a form of common graft and urges investors in local industries to guard against it.
Houston investors have purchased riverfront land near Kerrville with plans for homes and an exclusive resort. The Hill country, stretching west of San Antonio Austin and Waco, is promoted as a year round resort area. Its mild climate could draw East and South Texas visitors in summer and Northern winter seekers.
The reviewer notes an unusually large batch of creditable special editions from Texas weekly papers. He praises their merit and the pride of both communities and publishers, stating these issues reflect statewide business progress and growth.
A Texas observer recalls a Gonzales Inquirer special edition issued in 1923 for its seventieth anniversary. Henry Reese oversaw it with help from his sister and old residents who shared historical events not commonly published. The writer urges editors to include planned historical sections to preserve local heritage.
An Eastland County farmer grew 411 bushels of sweet potatoes on a single acre this year, marking a notable yield for the region. The farmer reports favorable soil and weather conditions aided by careful cultivation practices.
The source notes the field was irrigated twice with water from a dirt tank and fertilized from the barn lot where a few dairy cows were kept.
Clarkson Mrs Herman Schwarting and daughter Katherine visited Mrs Ed McAfee in Burlington. D B Douglas and son Grier went to Cameron. R K Anderson and family shopped in Cameron. The community school opened with Mr Edwards as principal Miss Jennings as intermediate and Nadine Mitchell as primary. Edwards to board at Herman Schultz home and Jennings to board at Perry Strickler. Carnival visit by Howard, Grier, Roy, La Rue Douglas and Howard Schwarting. Dinner guests included Howard Schwarting and Willie Mae Johnson with R K Fontaine. Other Cameron shoppers included La Rue Douglas Helen Clark Mrs Herman Schwarting and daughter Katherine Gus Freimel and Nadine Mitchell.
Ed Kinsey and wife were in our community Sunday afternoon. Mrs. C. C. Black of Jones Prairie was in our community Wednesday.
The Beaumont Enterprise reports the marriage of Miss Penelope Foster and Joe J McClurkin Jr hosted Friday at the First Methodist church with Rev J A Bayes officiating. The bride is the niece of Mrs R P Jeter and a David Crockett High School teacher. The reception followed at the groom’s home 1166 Broadway.
The article appeared in the Enterprise on Sunday October 7 and included a photo of Mrs. McClurkin. Mr. and Mrs. McClurkin reside at 610 Sabine Pass St Apt 15 in Beaumont Texas.
The Senior BY PLU group at First Baptist Church schedules a doctrinal program for Sunday Oct 21 at 6 30 pm with Martiena McDowell as captain. Guests include the Adult Union and invited mothers and fathers. Members urged to attend with a friend and enjoy chapel style lighting effects.
A former president promotes free review to graduates of Tyler College now retired from that institution. He dedicates his time to Byrne Commercial Colleges in Dallas Houston and San Antonio promising immediate employment for graduates in Texas largest cities with good salaries.
The proprietor promotes Byrne Shorthand and Bookkeeping as quick and affordable. He cites thousands of former students sharing the advantages and invites alumni to visit the Byrne Colleges in Dallas San Antonio and Houston to use free employment and review services.
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