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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1928
Page
10
Judge Max Conner announces in the Headlight his candidacy for reelection as Justice of the Peace of this precinct. Candidacy depends on white loyalty party primaries. Conner has served well and asks for votes and influence to return him to the office. Easter events and local social notes follow, including church Sunday School hunts and community visitors in Cheee.
J W Huvar of Garwood announces candidacy for Cole ortho county tax assessor. Huvar, a respected Garwood resident, promotes careful duty, public service, and active engagement if elected. He seeks support from voters and pledges attentive administration of the assessor’s duties.
The candidate Ashley Walker, incumbent constable, seeks re election. Supporters describe him as a capable officer in his first term, urging voters to back his candidacy and vote for continued service.
Wanted and for sale notices include rag buyers paying per pound, hatching eggs and chicks at Eagle Lake Hatchery every Saturday and Monday, lots for sale at six dollars per front foot, a discounted 200 deposit on a 128 Ford, corn for sale, land trade for a Eagle Lake residence, a young Jersey milk cow with calf, whipped cream for strawberries, piano tuner services, a furnished apartment for rent, and various household items all advertised with local contact details.
The article discusses beliefs that the moon affects crops and livestock, citing farmers and old periodicals, noting skepticism from Dr. Cline and Weather Bureau. It mentions agricultural practices tied to moon phases and a Dallas News resolution of respect for Sister Laura Shinn, plus local notices about Bernie Rutherford visiting Sealy.
Eagle Lake National Farm Loan Association promotes 5 percent farm loans payable in five years with an option to extend under an amortized plan for 36 years without renewal or commission expense. W. E. Lenhart serves as secretary-treasurer.
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