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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1931
Page
5
An old health ad promotes Phillips Magnesia as a genuine remedy for excess acid with a neat bottle showing its merit. It claims a small dose corrects symptoms and stresses liquid form over tablets, urging readers to look for the Phillips name. The rest is a church society note and a birthday party recap with names and attendees.
A church class led by Mrs Nel Hoty and Miss Sallie Jones to study the Methodism book Kingdom for and Church Building. Mrs J M Chamney handles enrolment and credits, with Miss Glenn Merchant to present later. Young people fifteen and up, plus church officials, are urged to join. credits and lasting benefit expected.
A New Orleans spiritualist named Madame Bryant, also listed as Me ium, has just arrived in the city and offers private readings. She will be in the annex at Mrs Pasgie's near SP from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, ready to advise on ill fortune, business troubles, or marriage concerns.
A dispatch criticizes the annual headlight inspection in Texas as a farce while noting that for 265 days the state lacks effective regulation. It argues for better lighting standards, ongoing maintenance, and enforcement to reduce highway hazards and protect drivers and pedestrians.
A 1928 advertisement urges farmers to raise more chickens despite lower grain storage. It predicts a favorable market with rising prices for fryers and pullets and offers special arrangements for large bets through Contlicher Co. in Weimar Texas.
Joel Hunt, a 9th grade student at A. A. Mt. College in College Station, lists poultry offerings in town during the week and promises baby chicks at about half the regular price. The ad urges reading the advertisement for interested buyers.
A travelogue recalls Nazareth seen from modern roads, noting gasoline fumes and new churches while urging visitors to walk the old lanes to feel the town’s ancient rhythm. It weaves biblical memory with contemporary traffic, highlighting sites like the Fountain of the Virgin, Joseph’s workshop, and nearby Mount Tabor.
An article from October 1930 warned of a Wall Street frost and urged merchants to raise sails as the storm passed. It cited past slumps in 1873 1884 1893 1907 and 1914 and predicted a gradual recovery with a slow uptick in business activity after the tempest.
Garwood social life is summarized with John Joseph Pinchback entertaining friends at his parents home and Mrs. R A Shoop hosting four tables of bridge. Local visitors include Mrs. W E Lehrer and Rev Bowden family. A nearby basketball game saw Col Centro Juniamaur defeat the local team 16 to 14.
A miscellaneous shower honored Mrs. Bart Adams on Tuesday at the community site. Bride Miss Thelast Thomails arrived in Loldi gny's Weddy March, with solos and readings. Toasts, gift presentation, and courtesy compliments followed, as guests departed after refreshments provided by Mr. and Mrs. J. Cooper.
A noisy health ad warns that bowel trouble grows dangerous after forty and urges readers to consult a doctor. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup as a safe, gentle, herbal laxative tested over 47 years, suitable for men women and children including babies, claiming no griping or weakening effects.
Mr and Mrs Fred Poole of Kansas left Wednesday after a week visiting his brother Mr Walt Poole and Mrs C W Causey. Rev Geo Causey went to a top Wednesday. Mr W H Gook of New York spent the weekend here with Mrs George Adams who has been visiting relatives here. Thursday evening for Houston.
Arthur Brisbane argues against panic over a new low mood impacting business and banks. He recalls 1907 depressions, notes long economic gains since, and urges confidence that current fears are unfounded for prosperity and employment.
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