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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1926
Page
3
In a clipped dramatic exchange a child misidentifies a visitor as a stranger and a parent. A mother hushes the outburst as the father’s return is revealed through a mistaken, humorous misunderstanding about a golfing club and a long absence. The dialogue ends with tentative reconciliation.
Veterans in the tire chain industry unveil the HOFF Safety Chain a breakthrough device that stops skids when tires slip on snow mud or water. tubes dig in to prevent stalling and loss of control. Cross members can be purchased separately to repair existing chains or bought in sets tailored to any tire size or make.
A reflective Christmas poem laments sorrow and yearns for perpetual holiday spirit. A Penola county farmer recounts a rapid two hour cotton delivery aided by modern transport, contrasting with past two day trips and chewing tobacco used as a fuel.
Mrs Wesley Miller of Hudson Michigan urges expectant mothers to use Mother's Friend claiming from personal experience it shortened labor and reduced sickness. The ad extols the formula as penetrating oils that soften muscles for easier motherhood, recommending Dr Bradfield Regulator Co to supply a free booklet on motherhood and baby prep.
A survey of that year shows 1825 as a peak of peace and progress across Europe and America. It notes early steam voyages, the first public rail line, Faraday and other innovations, U S political shifts, and rising working-class reforms. It cites golf history, the Erie Canal, and a growing American golf culture with thousands of courses and millions of players.
A poem by Mary Davis Greene urges living each day to serve God and others. It contrasts a year to live with acts of kindness, praise, and readiness for eternity, emphasizing readiness for death and a life of helpfulness.
The Eagle Lake Independent School District will sell remaining items from the old school hall including brick windows glass and fixtures. Parties wishful to view the residue should contact P O Middlebrook or L D Allen. Bid forms must be submitted and read aloud at the next regular meeting on the first Monday in February.
Rev J Wy King the local pastor will be unable to preach Sunday due to a severe cold bordering on grip. Services are canceled at the Christian church on Mage Lake and at the Nottawyt church. For information call Mrs O H Brosly.
Mrs J D Scott of San Antonio Texas praises Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription for feminine trouble saying it eased nerves headaches and irritability and helped her gain weight She notes a trial package offer and free medical advice from Buffalo New York via mail order.
Reports from Orchard cite rapid oil exploration with about twenty five new derricks rising as a well near town is believed to produce between 10 000 and 12 000 barrels per day if allowed to flow. Local landowner offers for lease show strong demand while Santa Fe railroad plans spur access to the site.
Fourteen members attended the Methodist Ladies Missionary Society regular meeting at the church Tuesday afternoon. A Bible study on the Book of Judges led by Mrs. R. J. Westmore occupied most of the session. A business meeting is planned for next week with a church show scheduled for 3 p.m. on Saturday.
Catholic church notice invites all parishioners to Sunday morning services at 11 o clock at Bugle Lake Church conducted by Rev. Puther Duda of Mentz Hy eryon. All are cordially invited to attend this service.
Physicians and druggists prescribe Calotabs to break up a cold overnight or shorten grippe illness. One or two tablets at bedtime with water purge salts and calomel without nausea or meal interference. Next morning the cold vanishes and appetite returns. a family package with directions costs 36 cents at any drug store.
Judicious advertising does not add to the coat of merchandise but has the opposite effect. The merchant who says he sells cheaper because he saves advertising expenses is speaking for effect. Quick sales and large volumes tend to reduce prices and advertising makes both possible. The advertising arm is usually wide awake studying its customers, community needs, and its purchases, all of which help hold down prices, especially the latter.
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