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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1939
Page
2
Humble introduces Balanced Humble 997 Motor Oil with claims of clean combustion lower air consumption safe service high and low temp stability reduced engine wear and resistance to gum and varnish. The ad urges motorists to visit a Humble sign to drain and refill with Balanced Humble 997 Motor Oil.
A garbled OCR item lists various terms including a wemphyte Hine af Blackie and several medical phrases such as Abortion Chart or Armihraxs and Sleeping Soknees Varcines and Serums. The note mentions Joe D, Jens, and a phone number, suggesting an incomplete supplier or contact record.
A fragmented historical telegram extols belief in popular sovereignty as mankind’s salvation, praising a revered leader for his courage and virtue. It laments misreadings of his views while urging unity, enterprise, work, and toleration as keys to national prosperity and youth uplifting society.
A jumble of unreadable lines and improper nouns appears to recount a local meeting or gathering. Names like Newman and Terence surface amid garbled words, with no clear event, date, or place discernible from the legible text.
Article discusses rammed earth construction as a durable, economical housing method. It explains the rammed earth process using proper earth mixes, tamping to create walls, and sealing with protective coatings. Examples include a 160 year old rammed earth dwelling in Washington BC and growing interest in the United States.
James L. Kirby aged 25 drowned July 27 in the Colorado River at Johnson Springs while attempting a 20 foot dive. his body recovered 200 yards downstream. Another drowning followed when Mrs Henriette Steiner failed in the same river the next evening. J O Zuber, former Eagle Lake resident, died in Dallas at 46. A bear incident in Matagorda county ended in shots. barbecued bear meat served at a Houston restaurant. Sympathies extend to Mrs R F Arnold of Lissie on her mother’s death in Missouri. Baby show at church featured George Herder Allen and Wilma Mae Moon ey winning silver spoons. Henry Wilber and family visited the Headlight. dry conditions hurt cotton crops.
Mrs. Mra Beckman arrived home last week after a two week visit in Monterrey and Salihla Mexico. She was accompanied by her sister-in-law Mrs. D Strunk of Youkum.
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