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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1921
Page
6
The article reports on a heated discussion about property taxes and voting rights for women, noting confusion over tax obligations and eligibility. It mentions community figures including Mr. Berner, Hubert, and Taylor University, with references to local processes and public notices.
A garbled local report mentions Mayor Westmoreland and a street committee, describing post holiday street work near Eagle Lake and Bagley areas. It references feverish activity, a focus on clean streets, and plans to improve Moroni and Weare areas with well kept lanes.
Wharton committee members Didi del OC Hoye Monty engineer 1 EL Bither conferred with Lee Bhtliger division engineer for the State Highways Department on improvements needed for the west end gravel road. They discussed cost, pavement types, and public desire for a concrete 18 foot wide highway with sheet asphalt and the state funding half the cost if the project goes ahead.
A clipped dialogue shows a visitor pressing the editor in a private office about a financial issue. The editor replies they are not short on resources, noting someone who spent the prior weekend visiting in Houston.
Members of the Chamber of Commerce discussed the football boys who towed the silver cup from the county fair. The team needed to win the championship and were urged to train for the big match next Tuesday night.
A testimonial states Back and kidney troubles were relieved after using Down's Kidney Pills. The customer reports rapid improvement after one dose and claims kidneys began acting normally. The ad directs readers to dealers including Woster-Mitbury Co in Buffalo New York.
Miss Madeline Melee resumes her position as teacher at the local school as the term opens. Mary Burns remains in her role at the Firai National Bank with Melee to take over duties during Burns absence. Friends plan a celebration in Balletboville upon her return.
School dismisses Thursday for Christmas holidays. Morgen will spend Christmas in Seguin and San Antonio. Miss Celia Whitt and Miss Melia defend themes in Port Lavaca and Garwood. Alley Goode visits Mast Bernard before returning to Bugle Like for a chicken at home. J W McCarty from Lake Charles arrives to spend Christmas with Theanette and relatives.
College authorities announce the possibility to earn a certificate by August as students prepare for the summer term. The Sant Honsten Normml Institute outlines a plan for January entry to complete a full session by term end. Registrar bulletin notes credit for work completed toward September entry and teacher training credits. Mrs. Millin Staind of Waaba and guests visit Columbus. social notes mention local residents and reunions.
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