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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1928
Page
2
A jumble of witty exchanges and cartoon caption style snippets features a wide cast including Be Billy Sas News, Chinaman, Fatty, Hazel and a host of everyday figures. The pieces blend goofy dialogue, shop talk, and social jokes, with stray lines about insurance, cooking, education, and a churchyard epitaph.
A fishmonger vents his frustration at a harsh customer, accusing her of being a pauper and likening her to a famous moneylender. The exchange escalates as he angrily declares his unwillingness to comply with her demands.
The Altair column notes dry warm conditions help cotton with no insect damage reported. A Dumper crop is hoped for and farmers are urged to focus on improving yields. Rev H Crockett preached, Sunday School grows, and locals share community updates and visits.
The Treasury invites holders of Third Liberty Loan Bonds to exchange for new 6 percent bonds maturing September 15 1928 bearing interest from July 16 1928. Interest on surrendered bonds is paid to September 15 1928. Consult banks for details. Secretary Mellon Washington July 5 1928.
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