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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1921
Page
3
Mayor Westmoreland asks residents to refrain from throwing trash into ditches as cleaning and digging wrap up. He notes cans weeds and junk clog the openings and urges cooperation to keep ditches open for safe drainage. Also mentions local car drivers and several business names in town.
An old advertisement touts Laxa tive Brom Quin ine as superior to ordinary quinine, claiming it relieves head ringing without nervousness. The copy notes a signature line for E. W. Grove and references available time and work details.
The piece blends a humorous admonition about grooming and demeanor with a historical digression on early railroads. It references a wife’s frank talk on personal care, hints at a beauty parlor contact, and then shifts to a rapid, fragmentary history of railway development and a comically old time vernacular moment about a butcher and a sparrow.
An advertising notice by Dr O A Johnson of Kansas City offers his book on cancer and its treatment free to sufferers or friends. The claim emphasizes non surgical measures, external cancer destroyers, and internal medications. Send requests to 14 Math Street, Kansas City, Mo.
A fragmented local item notes a norther posting frost risks on Sunday night into Monday, with forecasts of late frost possible. It mentions cold spells and hopes for better crops despite earlier concerns. Town residents Kiyater tins, Kantor muds, and Miss Bell are referenced in passing as they adjust to weather and staffing changes.
The Young Peoples Bridge Club was entertained at the home of Mrs C Pena by Mrs John F L Beard. Guests included Mrs White, Mrs Aden, and Mrs Pena. Refreshments were served after the games with players such as Misses Reaver Dally Bowler and Mrs Stephen Warner among the attendees.
A questionable endorsement claims Chimberain'd Tablets offer certainty for constipation. The message from a dubious source touts benefits and urges purchase at 26 pounds. Warnings about fake claims and safety should guide readers against unverified medical products.
Beno Turpin, famed Galvane comedian of Mack Sennett Meture company, will pass through Eagle Lake on the Southern Pacific en route from New York to San Francisco. He will spend a couple of days in San Antonio with Pirpin, recalling his Merited Lifes show. Local ads note Mrs. U. Burris offers for sale admired large ferns kept in Harris Confectionery windows. Mr. Rand of San Antonio visited Eagle Lake Wednesday, greeted by friends.
Contaminated or impure blood warned to cause rheumatism pain and other illnesses. The text emphasizes cleansing remedies and seeks to promote a specific blood remedy as a safe, life preserving measure.
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