This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1923
Page
2
A garbled note mentions ham and coffee, Freka and Baturcas, April Labh, cars, and a cafe event at Star Haim. It hints at a casual gathering with light refreshments and socializing, but many words are unclear. The main readable items are ham, coffee, and a crowd-friendly meet at a named place.
Mr W J Johnson Assistant District Attorney of Houston brings an illustrated lecture to Rex Tuesday evening in our city. The event is free with only time required to view the pictures and listen to the lecture. Mason members have a daytime lecture. the evening show is open to the public with strong local interest.
The first weekly luncheon of the newly organized Rotary Club in Dallas drew charter members and several visitors including Revs Townsley and Johnson. The event featured music by club members, solos by Miss Mildred Days, and a humorous Lawrence comedy number, ending with Rev Johnson’s remarks on postwar duties and peace.
A local call for musicians invites players to join the Eagle Lake band. Organizers seek two trombonists willing to pledge attendance at practices and respond to requests for band needs. Contact Mr Davis or the City Clerk for details and to volunteer.
A rare all day downpour drenched the community Wednesday night into Thursday, filling creeks and overrunning the Moore's Ranch bridge. The Red River rising fast threatens fields and pasture while cotton and potato crops suffer in flooded low spots. Meanwhile the Lawrence Tent Show drew decent crowds despite rain, with Rev Townsley delivering a noted sermon on Saturday night attracting praise.
Merchants Association announces a second Community Sales Day in the city set for Wednesday April 1. The first event was canceled due to heavy rain, and organizers expect better weather and stronger turnout for the new date with reduced prices to attract shoppers.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.