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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1922
Page
2
Funeral services for C. K. Fuqua of the Mel Murrey Lusher Company were held in Edna Sunday. Survived by relatives, friends recalled his ideals and character as mourners gathered to pay respects and extend sympathy to his family.
The report notes a major cattle deal involving Geo Herder Sr and several partners. Unclear details mention a sale and financial negotiations, with references to buyers and cattle movements. Further specifics are unreadable in the OCR text.
Mr. P M Kelley starts two poultry farms near Alleyton from Weston to Columbus. The article notes white and brown leghorns and urges local farmers to form a poultry business to meet high demand. It cites Eagle Lake as a potential market with strong railroad facilities aiding poultry shipping.
The office reports a bulletin from M. Madison of the Ban Allonty and Aransas Pass railway proposing a mobile agricultural train. It would travel along the line for about a month to display farm produce, dairy goods, seeds, fertilizers, and related equipment at daily stops with free exhibits for the public.
The Lion Chemical Company began operation at its local plant with the first barrel of Sure Shot grass exterminator produced. Local sales include a barrel to the city and 1406 gallons ordered to date. N W Callison to manage, J F H W Baxon present at start. Shipments planned in Houston barrels and cans, with experiments on grasses and the bol weevil pest.
Mr H Lee Johnson ships twelve cars of large steers from Pryor and Jobson Ranch near Garwood to St Louis. More shipments planned, with about 40 cars total expected. Pryor and Jobson are noted for quality cattle. Johnson party included Lee Reid Johnson and Jbad Shawn. L T Phillips and family drove from LaGrange to Edna for the Fuqua funeral.
Dr R L McClellan owner of Rex Theatre urges Eagle Lake residents to patronize his cinema, promoting clean, quality pictures and community benefit. He stresses social and economic value, noting his investment keeps money in town and supports local merchants. A local editor and residents visit from Weimar for town business. FOR SALE Girl's bike to Florence Mae Roberts.
Local anglers Townley McCarty Weisler and others praise good fishing on the Colorado River with notable catches including a 25 pound catfish. Townley reports a motor bent and abundance of large fish this season. Also note fire at RT Cone cottage Wirche High School with minor damage and a dressmaking notice from Mrs. B. Guynn.
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