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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1929
Page
8
The page advertises twine loads and threshing machine belts sold by local merchants. It mentions beverages and coffee to refresh shop customers and touts Royal Baking Powder and Royal Bazine Powder for baking. A jumbled list notes flour, salt, shortening and other pantry items with names like Stephens Co and Walter Little in a faded community ad.
An old advertisement describes FLY TOX, a spray used inside rooms to kill flies and mosquitoes quickly. The copy touts a “Chamber of Death” test to prove effectiveness and notes development at a research institute with Foley Bros, Simmons, and a Houston visitor named Gibson.
Chesterville society notes recounts visits among residents including Mr. and Mrs. Larsen in Houston and Eagle Lake. Alice Brandstatter plans an operation in Houston while Miss Verda Townley and other locals enjoy gatherings and social calls. Mrs. Adams of Houston returns after visiting relatives with granddaughter Rogamae Adams and Edgar Adkins.
The Frank Stephens Company showcased another Farmall Tractor car this week and promotes vegetables and fresh fruits. They sell Paris Green to protect crops and note Eagle Lake's city purchase of a 10x20 crawler tractor for street grading. Mrs Hayes Stephens and Miss Addie Johnson depart Monday for a Western visit, with plans to travel to British Columbia.
The Bee Hive Club of the Lady Maccabees met with Mrs. And Spain yesterday with all but two members present. A social hour followed business and contests led by Mes. Francis McClas and Mors Loral Sweekard. Mrs. Luelle Lang received a small gift before leaving for home in ANTANb. Mrs. Martin Hale and Mrs Addie Miekow attended on the Ginh with several others.
Corner Deeting Roy Genuine promotes repairs for McCormick Deering tractors binders and threshing machines as a complete stock. A quoted quip about the letter e from the Charleston Gazette notes its role in peace existence and honesty, claiming knowledge equals profits and power for any business.
The River Pirate starring Victon McLaglen as Sailor Frink comes to Rex Theatre Saturday August 3rd. The Fox Films release, based on Charley Francis Coe’s Saturday Event post, features a tattooed seaman and a river pirate tale with a blend of real tattoo lore and Hollywood flair.
Rock Island residents share a busy week of guests and arrivals from Houston New Braunfels Halletts ville and San Antonio with many relatives and friends. Mrs. J F and W. Roy Wright host weekend guests while MOSES T Townsend visit Clomville. Health notes mention Mrs H Jacobsen entering hospital in Houston and several local families hosting kin from near Richmond and San Antonio.
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