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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1929
Page
5
A discussion refutes the belief that touching a toad causes warts with Dr. Morris Fishbein noting proof against the claim. The piece shifts to church services at a local Beet church with Rev. Walter delivering the morning sermon and a musical page of poems about friendship and love.
Sallie Westmoreland guardian for minor Wilma Westmoreland filed an application with the Colorado County Texas court to appoint an oil and mineral lease attorney to act for the ward. The request covers 242.21 acres described as part of the Miguel Séuldoom-Leapue tract along the West Bernard River in Columbus with the Westmorland estate partition land. The hearing is set before County Judge on July 27 in Columbus.
Local items note Br Adolph Wegttiboft and two friends visiting Houston for a day trip. John Walker travels to West Texas for ill health. Families including Gwen Beller and Oren Jr visit relatives in Houston while Misses Hudson return from Houston. Several residents plan trips to Winterda and Weimar as guests of relatives. A Houston visit by Mrs Asa McDigton and Rev. Neeley accompanies a family trip to Laredo and Galveston remains on the schedule.
Mr Mike Fierney returned here after a visit to relatives Nin Houston. Miss Gertrude Wall of Hollabrook arrived Wednesday for a Flatt relatives and friends gathering.
Messrs Lawrence Leopold and Bency Mosler plan Wednesday for Por Aelbur, having gone to accept positions. Rev. Gus Stall recently returned from a Vasalten trip to Victoria. Ed. Keratedt will visit Scheppe family, and Leopold accompanied by Lawrence Leopold returned from Fallensville and Victoria. Mr and Mrs Joe Syring and children of Cleronemo are visiting this week. Mr and Mrs Phily Bemml of Houston are home after a vacation visit. Chas Schneider and Joe Syring went on a Palacios fishing trip. they reported a poor catch.
A provocative editorial argues that liquor demand fuels bootlegging and crime, blaming both political figures and moral guardians. It claims women and the underworld profit from prohibition, urging readers to stop buying liquor to curb the crime wave and end corruption.
A dramatic call warns that a merciless force threatens peace and order, destroying families and promising profits from misery. It cites Grady and Walker and notes donations from the Hex Theatre proprietor to the church, urging gratitude for charitable acts amid a bleak portrayal of suffering and conflict.
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