Postmaster General Christmas Message to Eagle Lake Children
The Postmaster General appeals to boys and girls nationwide in a 1921 Christmas message urging schoolchildren to help speed parcels to families. He explains the heavy mail volume and asks assistance in preparing properly addressed letters and packages to ensure timely delivery before Christmas.
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Postmaster General
Eagle Lake
Washington
Sam
ChrisGuns
Christinay
McChinery
United States
Voce Sam
Oifer
Sours
Christians Ting Ho
Lotto
Reese Jeter
Farge Boyy
Sheik
Amail Aletriutors
Post Office
Calomel Warned Against as Dangerous Medicine
A social notice warns readers that calomel is treacherous and can cause cramps headaches and illness. It endorses Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable substitute and advises against using calomel, claiming it makes people ill and loses a day’s work.
Post Office Woes Spur Hand Cancellation Across Letters
A weary postmaster notes ink and wear on letters as hurry and crowding lead to more hand cancellations. Poorly sized envelopes slip from machines and stamps, prompting workers to rely on manual seals and careful handling to speed deliveries.
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Long Distance Auto Party Tours Texas and California
A party from Rise side California led by Mr and Mrs Wampler traveled by car toward Dallas stopping at Mexia and Galveston en route to Texas. They praised Texas and noted Mr Wampler’s delegation role at a convention in Dallas. Local residents including Mr Btl Bustable of Wittshars and Mrs W Beers of Tronston visited relatives here.
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Wd. Wampler
Minnie Ola
Riseside
California
Los Angeles
Dallas
Wampler
Conevention
Tritlas
Dulles
I Mexia
Galveston
Texas
Btl Bustable
Wittshars
Negro Girl Struck by Automobile Monday
A year old Negro girl, daughter of Maggie Tulson, suffered a broken left leg when struck by a car driven by Fred Tiegeneyer near the Prazar pines Monday afternoon. The girl was on the back of a buggy when she jumped off and ran in front of the auto as it passed. Immediate aid was given and the injured limb set.
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Acre
Maggie Tulson
We Witomobile
Curtor Qy
Fred Tiegeneyer
Prazar Pines
Eshe
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Istrickland Insurance Agency
CIA Casualty Insurance
W.S. Strickland
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Eagle Lake Furniture CO Furniture and Undertaking
Geo. Redford
Practical Tanor
R. HE. Reese
General
THE
Hamiltons
Kodak
Winterman Bldg
Henry eXurtzscholl
Aileyton
Texan
H. Landa
Calomel
Nathan
Deor
Headlight
Wilk
Mays
Eagle Lake Mercantile Company
Eagle Lake Mercantile Co
J. T. Carney
Shell Road
J. E. Roberts
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