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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1926
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR text describes a tonic marketed as purifying and energizing, claiming to improve appetite and vitality. It references quinine and iron as ingredients and markets a restorative effect for various users, including children, though the garbled text obscures specifics about usage and claims.
Notice is given to all property owners and interested parties that at the first called session of the Thirty Ninth Legislature of Texas in Austin on September 13, 1928 a bill will be introduced to create Road District No 2 in Colorado County Texas and approve all acts by the Commissioners Court to issue road bonds and taxes, provide for their payment by levy, and declare an emergency.
A fragment from Johnston Myers urges cheer, kindness, and goodwill as laws of life, promising that positive deeds reset the world with warmth and brighter days. It notes personal growth from benevolence and links to a general social harmony through joyful conduct. The piece also records visits from T. B. Jackson and T. Brat to Eagle Lane, noting friendly reception and social ties.
A lawn party at the Methodist parsonage drew about seventy five attendees. The Ladies Missionary Society hosted the event with fried chicken, biscuits, salads, pickles, cakes, and ice cream cones, sharing in a congenial evening with guests.
A late Thursday afternoon party marked the eighth birthday of Miss Josephine Braden niece of Mrs Adolph Wesenhott with games ice cream and cake and gifts. A Skull Creek swimming party followed by a succulent supper was enjoyed by many including Mr and Mrs Roy W Wright Mr and Mrs A Wegenhoff Mr and Mrs M I Nivewander and families Mr and Mrs P A Lundy and family Mr and Mrs Robert Greva and Leo Duster. Relatives from Houston and San Antonio visited and relatives and neighbors attended a surprise party for Mrs Bill Cooper with about fifty guests and a fine supper. Miss Toons Johanson of Lyxyle Lake spent the day with her mother and sister. Mrs Pete Schortedier of Houston visited the family of her brother P A Lundy.
The Riverside Park Company buys 143 acres near East Bernard to build a dance hall a pool and a park. A new 88 by 88 feet dance hall with 14 windows will rise as grounds are beautified and concrete work begins in spring.
A fragmented 1920s notice covers Mrs. Waters and companions touring from La Place to Columbus Eagle Lake and Welmot, with references to Tar 8 Harward. It notes challenges in crop conditions for cotton farmers, erratic weather, and efforts to persevere amid drought. The piece moves to church events at Methowlar chute, sermons by Rev Geer, daily services, and community activities including birthdays, visits, and local gatherings in Welmar Bay City and Eagle Lake.
The text laments reckless driving and predicts stricter rules and testing for drivers. It mentions a tour of western states by Mrs Ry eut Moreland and family, including Capt Blasiell of Richmond, traveling two months with Mr Maxwell and Mrs Maxwell, ending near Lew Angelia.
Greyhound owners from Lexington visited Eagle Lake this week. They brought dogs and gear and enjoyed several jack racetracks on the prairies near Esrie Lake. The visitors claim to have attended state greyhound tournaments and plan to return around Christmas for more racing chases.
Letter from a local taxpayer urges support or opposition to a city bond issue. It argues voters should consider tax impact and future generations, urging participation at a church meeting led by Mrs J Histoperta and attendees including Mrs B B Bebreieber and Miss Katherine Roberts. A social hour followed with refreshments.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Mizu, Hermian Tracy and three daughters Virginia Magellan with unclear surnames and garbled phrases. No clear event, date, or location is ascertainable from readable lines.
Henry Thomas plans to move to the R. M. Fitzgerald farm at Ramsey in October after buying a hundred white laying hens. The Thomas family invites visitors to the farm home at Eagle Lake and the Fitzgeralds will relocate with their son to Eagle Lake. A dinner set giveaway occurs at DL J. Burger's, while sale ads note Rhode Island hens and Zag Hat puppies.
An old style classified pitch offers a bottle of Vermina Remedy claiming to cure sore gums loose teeth foul odor and digestive issues with a money back guarantee. The ad cites a distinct brand and promises rapid relief unlike other treatments.
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