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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1929
Page
3
A fragmentary testimonial claims a woman improved after using Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery. The speaker, Lenora Booth of 22 Ellis Ave Fort seated, describes lifelong weakness and nerve trouble corrected by the remedies. The note asks readers to send 10 cents for tablets to Dr. Pierce's Invalids Hotel Buffalo N Y.
C H McCormick, a well known citizen of Eagle Lake, died at his home Saturday afternoon after a week of illness. He came to the area in 1896 with his family, later moved to town, and lived there since. Survived by wife and several children. funeral services were held Monday with interment at Lake Side Cemetery conducted by Rev. J Witenu.
An old style drug store advertisement touts Cystex for backache bladder issues and nighttime urination. It claims the product renews energy, relieves pain, and promises a money back guarantee if not feeling younger and more rested. The pitch urges purchase at Beckman's Drug Store with a one dollar price.
A reader recalls the rush to finish jobs before the holiday season with wholesale mailing of greeting cards. Envelopes arrived unstamped and postmen delivered notices, prompting anxiety about postage costs and the rush to complete tasks.
Mr Ulery reports a pleasant fall during a two month visit to Mont Vernon Ohio. He notes cold weather and snows but influenza is widespread there with few homes untouched. Schools closed for Christmas holidays to curb disease and travel was marked by coughing travelers along the rail line on his return to town.
The Grant Leader, running a general goods business in a J. Frazar building since August, packed its stock and shipped to Houston by time after Christmas Eve. The store enjoyed solid trade through the full months but sought larger fields for its interests, cutting off operations here.
Mr Fritz Aschenback of Wharton joins Mr and Mrs BE Pennington and families for Christmas. Adams family and Rosaume spend Christmas day at Rage Lake. T B Davidson family and Alin Visineail host with Mr and Mrs Davis in Eagle Lake. Vivian Stable and Lareen Jefby travel to Fort Worth. Several locals visit relatives in towns nearby, including Magle Lake and Richmond, with mixed holiday greetings and trips noted.
Last Wednesday and over the weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs Lewis and Wrighter Myrtin at the L Orrk home and others from Eagle Lake and nearby towns. Farewells came with the death of Ward Ingram son of Mr and Mrs W M Ingram, who died after tuber omosia in California. The community extends sympathy to the Ingram family and to Mrs Tram burg who had been ill most of the fall and winter. Families over the area, including the Selphs and Ads, were mentioned in a roundup of holiday visits and illnesses.
Boetcher Company of Weimar Texas promotes turkey dressing capacity and high cash prices for turkeys, inviting sellers to call or haul by truck. Other ads offer rental properties, bargains, a sportswear sale, and notices about posted hunting prohibitions.
Davil Whiteeewann and Gloria Winters, students at San Antonio and Bryan area schools, return to their respective schools after a pleasant holiday visit at the home of their hosts. The report notes a cheerful departure and thanks to the families involved.
Report of Gwendolyn Raith's severe measles at home mingled with garbled names and muddled addresses. Mentions Mr and Mrs Steinwely, Miss Hiltn Aniee, Mrs Steinwein, Mrs Touts Samed, Mr wna Mes T. A. Witte and Yorkin spot, with references to falls and a telegraphy-like errors in the hometown account.
A fast stepping up to the minute feature picture titled Walking Thief moves quickly with strong supporting cast Sue Cirolly. It will be shown at the Rex Theatre Sunday and Monday with-TunneyGt and Tee.
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