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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1926
Page
5
A tonic described as a tonic strengthening and invigorating remedy. It mentions R Beings color the cheeks and improve appetite, praising its true tonic value. The product is described as a tasteless chill tonic with quinine suspended in syrup, noting needs for quinine to purify and iron to support health.
The text lists common personal failings that lead to failure and suggests self analysis. It names fault finding, procrastination, deceit, slander, egotism, and lack of training as key causes, urging readers to check themselves and improve. The piece cites Hill's Magazine as the source and frames failure as preventable through self-change.
A reflective poem warns readers to judge themselves before others. The piece contrasts universal human faults with self examination. It notes a Sunday visit by Mr. and Mrs. Rissen and baby Lynn Adulre and Miss Ruby Clapp to Houston.
In Altair local notes farmers have been fighting cotton leaf worm infestations during a hot spell as young bolls open rapidly. Social visits include Henry Hohemeyer and family from Schulenburg staying with L F Green, Walter West and baby visiting relatives, and T E McQueen hosting an old fashioned play party. Citizens travel between Columbus and Rock Island for brief visits and duty calls, with several residents hosting guests and returning to duties in Houston.
Notice to property owners and interested parties that at the first called session of the 39th Texas Legislature in Austin on September 13, 1926 a bill will be introduced to create Road District No 2 in Colorado County Texas. The act validates orders, authorizes road bonds, provides for payment by annual ad valorem taxes, confirms court orders, and declares an emergency. Dated August 10, 1926. County Judge Be B Mayes.
A long jumble of notes and anecdotes speaks of community life. Mr. Doe Starr buys the C. M. Womack home on Blate Street and plans to move to Eagle Lake so children may attend local school. the community welcomes him.
Anton Joursek of Boling starts in Our community. The death of Mr. Frank Scholz Sr. of East Bernard occurred July 10 with his son Frank present. Miss Josephine Fuels visited her sister Mrs. Walter A. Matthys at Wharton. Emil Kohut of Paltona ill with flu. Farmers busy with leaf worm control on cotton. hot weather signals picking to begin later this week. The Texas Oil Company moved machinery to Beasley. last load left Saturday. Kodak ads and local visits wrap the week with several travel notes and greetings around town.
An advertisement touts Leto’s Pyorrhea Remedy with a money back guarantee and claim of unique effectiveness. The dealer, Deckwana drug store, promises results and claims the product cures sore gums and pyorrhea.
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