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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1928
Page
7
In a rural tale from Baird Star era, an aged ox driver on a long ride faces a crowd ready for his sharp tongue. Facing moments of silence, he admits he cannot do justice to the profane subject, offering a humorous, deadpan restraint. Nearby acquaintances recount visits by Mrs Donna McChilan and Daisy Callison, and a San Antonio trip by Mrs Welney and Nancy Virginia.
Mr. and Mrs. R. Graf of Houston dine with Mrs. Graf’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Brosig, during a weekend stay at their home.
Sir Oliver Lodge argues moon may return to Earth in the distant future altering tides, rotation, and life. A physicist notes the moon's influence on Earth tides plants and weather, while theories contend the moon may have formed from Earth and could resume interaction as rotation slows.
A Bonham, Texas letter decries reckless driving and law evasion on highways. The author catalogs common offenses such as tailgating, unsafe passing, and bright headlights, calling motorists who perform these acts hazards to all. The piece argues civic duty requires obeying traffic rules and respecting others on the road.
An ugly man scowls as an organ grinder sits beside him on the street. He asks the conductor if monkeys are allowed on the cart. The conductor tells him to sit in the back seat and that no one will notice.
The children's bureau says infant life chances doubled since 1912 with birth registration near universal. Provisional 1927 figures show about six out of every thousand babies die before age one, saving roughly 60,000 lives last year as mothers gain better preparation and community support.
Christ Episcopal Church schedules the Third Sunday in Advent with morning church and school at 10 a.m. Evening prayer and address set for 7 30 p. m.
The Gazette advertises a new Beauty Shop in Columbus Texas on the mezzanine floor of the J Mamburger & Son store inviting Colorado County residents to visit. It promises modern equipment and expert work in permanent waving facials manicuring and related services.
Thomas Waddell H Brosig and Jim Douglas left Tuesday afternoon for the order section near Laredo on a deer hunt. They expect to return home Saturday. Tom stated they would not come back without a big buck or two.
G Leedy purchased a lot on McCarty Avenue facing the Stelme wels home and plans to begin erecting a neat cottage soon, with tran B and H McElhinney involved in the transaction and work.
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