Old cotton prices reveal 1863 peak at 1.89 a pound
A Cameron Herald museum display charts cotton production and prices from 1824 to 1934. It notes 1863 peak on the New York Cotton Exchange at 1.89 per pound and 1864 second high at 1.82, with Civil War era production and price fluctuations detailed.
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Cameron Herald
New York Cotton Exchange
South
New York
A. D. Aldridge
Dallas
F. J. Posival
Hanover
Cotton price history from 1824 to 1981 in Cameron
The Cameron Herald notes long term cotton price trends from 1824 to 1981 with highs and lows. It cites 1920 peak at $.43, 1931–1932 lows near 5–6 cents, Civil War era peak around $1.89, and 1926 production at 17,755,070 bales, plus fluctuations through 1870s and 1913. It also mentions 1981 price near 5 cents.
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New York Exchange
Roosevelt
Cameron
South
Miss Marjorie Denson Returns to Baylor for Fall Term
Miss Marjorie Denson daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Denson has returned home from Colorado University and will resume studies at Baylor University this fall term expecting to complete the term this winter. She enjoyed the summer season in Colorado.
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Marjorie Denson
Joe Denson
Colorado University
Baylor University
Miss Denson
Colorado
Peck at a Time Reveals His Hidden Appetite
The remark highlights how a person who seemed to eat little actually consumes food in small portions, challenging the prior belief that he ate like a bird. The discovery reframes the behavior as steady, measured intake rather than obvious hunger.
Local Mrs Meier Reports Dallas Gift Show Buoyant
Mrs Sally Meier of Cameron representing George A. Thomas and Sons Drug Store attended a three day Gift and Jewelry Show in Dallas. She also visited Fort Worth for a Toilet Goods Show. She says merchandise was plentiful and she bought many Christmas gifts. The shows were larger and more interesting than previous years.
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Sally Meier
George A. Thomas & Sons
Cameron
Dallas
Visitors at the aml Mre home list Gurecky clan guests
Recent guests included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gurecky Sr. and family from Ennis and Cameron neighbors. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. John Gurecky Marak Jr. from Dallas region and Miss Theresa Thompsin.
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Aml Mre
Clem Zarosky
Frank Gurecky
al Gurecky
Ennis
Julia Goffiery
Dallas
John Gurecky
Marak
Cameron
Felix Matula
George Matula
John Kocurek
August Gurecky
Frank Plachy
Joe Gurecky
Ralph
Louie Matula
Mary Matula
Jaro Matula
Theresa Thompsin
Parma Radio Service Restores Any Make Radio
Parma Radio Service announces repair availability for any make radio model. Call 104 for service details and pickup options.
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Parma Radio Service
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Ives
Jagger
Stuart Hardy
Universal International Picture
Cameron Theatre
NEW Cameron Drug
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Vaughn Monroe
Ella Raines
Walter Breaban
Ward Bond
Republic
Herald
Mr. Boll Weevil
Agriculture Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Cameron Compress CO
Cameron and Rosebud
Hamilton
Lone Star
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