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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1927
Page
7
The article discusses boll weevil devastation in 1910 and its spread across cotton states, noting climate and pest pressures. It quotes local figures on crop loss, describes control attempts like spaced cotton squares and fertilizers, and mentions affected areas and public figures like Hamilton Record and Durbin family.
Mrs HH hosted a ninth birthday party for twin daughters Gladys and Lilian with cake and refreshments. Numerous guests arrived from Houston, San Antonio, Oklahoma, and nearby towns to visit relatives and attend family gatherings over the week.
Auction notices list Genuine Kastan Kodak and BLERY'S items with sale dates Friday of the week, along with Vietor I records. Storage terms cite a one and a half vent allowance above sack costs and rent for a store building occupied by Wagner's Grocery on Main Street.
The item lists residents and visitors traveling from Port Arthur, Houston, and Oklahoma to visit friends and family in the area. It notes Mrs Westwood and family driving four carloads from Tans fon Co eyend Phe dey, and several others including Mrs I A Dandy and May Sulebey visiting or en route to Houston and San Antonio.
Local notes report construction starting on the state WHiMimge to be built in the west town quarter. The project aims to establish a building with cooperation from the proprietor and local supporters. Several residents plus visitors from nearby towns were in town on Sunday including Mr Bert Mitchell and Mr J A Huebert.
The text records a series of social visits and gatherings. Mrs J C Winkel of Eagle Lake spent Sunday with Miss Ima McQueen and Miss Lizella Walker. Mr and Mrs Wert hosted Mev and Jims Mavin of Colunstris and others in weekend companionship.
Garwood residents welcomed visitors and reported travel to Houston and Suvunnel Mo. J R Pinehrack and family bought a new Chrysler in Houston. Mr and Mrs J G Reitz hosted kin from Me and elsewhere. Local officials and families shared visits, illnesses, and upcoming departures as Garwood, West Columbia, Wharton, and nearby towns saw exchanges of news and greetings.
Mr and Mrs Brewer and Clinde Jr of Ennia spent yesterday here with her father Hf S Vineyard and the Risien family. They were en route home from Corpus Christi and were accompanied by Mrs Hitchelen and children or Mr and Mrs dee Duke and little laughter. Pram of Sah Altenio spent a week visiting Milas Willie Melyrhnd. For sale large household turntable Ales C I Reese. Mrs Adi Haven of Dollaitly arrived today for a visit at the P Bollmann home. Mr and Mrs C M Womack of Houston are spending the week in the city. Miss Eugenia Ahsoud of Calhoun was a guest of Mrs RR Weatmores this week.
An old advertisement touts California fig syrup as a tasty laxative for children. It urges mothers to ask druggists for genuine California Fig Syrup with direct lions for babies and children and warns against imitations.
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