Local notes and incidents from Eagle Lake area
Fragmented items describe a San Francisco Christmas doll mishap involving a girl struck by a streetcar and comforting moments as bystanders freed her. Also reported are a large Poland China hog sale by J F Canaday, a move of G J Shortt to Yoakum, social notes about Mrs Shortt and Miss Graves, and community greetings in Bay City and Eagle Lake.
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Santa Claus
San Francisco
Dolly
Aldonate
J. F. Canaday
Caraday
Eadiight
Mr. Caraday
G.j.shortt
Eagle Lake
Yoakum
Fiere
Texag
Revival Meeting Begins at Notawa Church
A revival begins at Notawa Christian Church with Rev 3 3 King pastor. Rev GC Curtis state evangelist will preach, assisted by Rev Kin. Services start Sunday February 18 and continue two weeks at Notawa, then Curtis moves to Eagle Lake for a meeting starting March 1. Curtis is described as an interesting fluent speaker.
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the Christian Church
King
Nottawa
Notta
The
Christian Church
Talk About Politeness in Old and New Times
A Rust Texas Register reader recalls pre auto days when a young man would escort a lady from her home and greet her family, contrasting with modern behavior where he stays in the car and honks for her to come out. The piece notes changes in etiquette over time.
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Carthage
Thin Paper
Auto
Rust
Texas Register
The Country Doctor
A Hartford Courant reflection on country physicians. The piece notes doctors in rural towns work hard with limited rewards, often prioritize humanitarian aims over profit, and may delay retirement or wealth. It cites patient payment habits, highlighting slower settlements for medical bills than other creditors.
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Glu
Hartford Courant
New Home Treatment Claims Cure for Pyorrhea
Mrs. M. J. Travis of Jacksonville says a simple home remedy restored her teeth after ten years of pyorrhea. She reports quick relief, cleaner teeth, and fresh breath after using Moore's Biarthea treatment for seven days. The ad offers a $2 money back guarantee if not satisfied and asks readers to contact Mooreham Co. in Kansas City, Missouri.
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M. J. Travis
Jacksonville
Moore
Child birth Here Bn Wontters When the Little 4 Are In
Fragmentary note reports a birth event with unclear names and details. The readable portion mentions a child and people associated with the event, but many words are garbled, leaving the exact date, names, and location uncertain.
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Pepperell Brown
Dimity
Ecru
Pepperell
Tullahora
Richmond
Brosig’s
Emer
Addie Graves
Roy Graves
Notthwa
Mr. King
Ape
Yolee
Audiénes
J. T
Holrie
Dimple
Wanette
Dorothy
Bay City
Hagle Laker
Mra
Dodd
Teray
Ratao
Nottawa Church
Florida
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