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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1956
Page
5
A writer discusses new ice machine advancements and the use of a preservative to extend shrimp and fish shelf life. Ribbon ice with aureomycin reportedly kept salmon and halibut fit for 20 days storage plus a week in transit, suggesting longer market windows and higher profits for Gulf Coast boats.
Fragmentary item notes a Cameron County tax assessor collector race with a 38 year old candidate. Details are sparse but reference to office and upcoming section.
Fragmentary OCR text notes a political election pledge and candidate promises. It mentions ordinance number 173 and a sale charge. References Isabel Viola and Mary Daly appear as names amid garbled lines. The passage lacks coherent event details beyond the election and ordinance identifiers.
The Port Isabel Press announces publication details with office address in San Benito Texas and subscription rates. It notes entry under postal acts and dates from 1949 and outlines price structure for Cameron County and outside areas.
The Port Isabel Press lists candidates for Cameron County offices in the Democratic Primary of 1956. Announcement cost details appear for different offices, with H. Holcomb named as Tax Assessor Collector candidate.
Furnished option near Bayside on Highway 100 includes modern rooms, game range, water, and heat. Monthly rent details available from Mr Virgo Christensen at Bayside address.
Advertisement notes custom house construction by Homer W PoF contractor with conventional dial presumably on phone WH 3:3 2648.
Classified style item notes apartment rents from 41 dollars, office space for lease with remodeling offered. Includes contact Helen B. Wilks and Longoria & Power with telephone numbers. Also lists a club meeting time and a piano recital venue, plus port electric service contact.
Classified page lists real estate offerings in Port Isabel. Monlux real estate office advertises sales and contact numbers WHS 2562 and 925. Also offers Chrysler motor for sale and a two bedroom furnished home in Harlingen with contact Dewey Moore. Housework wanted notice appears among items.
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