This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1929
Page
2
Article XV explains trapping nesting drones to identify profitable hens and cull the border line fowls. It argues that even marginally unprofitable birds require upkeep and effort, reducing overall flock profitability. The author notes signs of poor flyers and emphasizes certainty over guesswork in selecting valuable birds.
The article argues trap nesting as the sure method to identify the best layers and breed stock. It explains counting eggs per hen over twelve months, using numbered leg bands, and frequent checks to maximize accuracy. It notes labor increases but promises higher profits and clearer payroll decisions.
An advertisement touts Mother's Friend as a gentle skin and muscle relaxant for expectant mothers. It claims instant relief from backache and neuralgia, preventing injury and avoiding drugs. The copy offers a free booklet and lists Beadfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta for orders.
The advertisement touts Sargon and Sargon Bott Mass Pills as a miracle cure lifting tens of thousands from illness. It cites California selling over 200 000 bottles in a year and nine carloads in Kansas Missouri and Minnesota. It predicts national distribution will require millions of bottles and calls it the most talked-of medicine worldwide.
In Kerrville a deer at Thompson's Sanatorium shows a unique habit by seeking Prince Albert tobacco from Dr. T M Pinson daily. The animal ignores others and all brands except the advertised Prince Albert, in a tale framed as a local promotional note. Nearby guests include Mrs Henry Cord of Pasadena and Mrs Cordain visiting Mr and Mrs R B Prazar.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.