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Eagle Lake Headlight

Location

Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1923

Page

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Cheaper Cotton Worm Control Advised by Local Expert

Bay City papers report farmer Eusar I Kemp of San Antonio presented a cheaper poisoning method for cotton worms. The plan uses a home made dip sprayed on plants, mixed with water and a small amount of chemical, with demonstration tours offered in the territory. The Bay City Tribune notes the cost is modest and that demand for supplies is rising.

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Brower Family To Move From Eagle Lake To Columbus

Mr Brower and family plan to relocate to Columbus where he will be an engineer at the Morton Horton gravel pit. His wife and two daughters Miss Lorene Brower and Miss Edey Brower will remain in Eagle Lake until a suitable home is found. The move follows the Browers growing attachment to the town and its people and comes with Mr Brower seeking a better position in Columbus.

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Detroit News visitor at Eagle Lake church revival

A feature writer from the Detroit News, Capt Grant, tours northern cities with a road trip for human-interest stories. He visited the Headlight office and local sites, describing his travels from Florida to Oregon and back to Detroit, with plans to publish weekly columns and photos. W. Hine to lead a weeklong revival at the Christian church in Eagle Lake starting Sunday.

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Wharton Roosters Tour Expands Trade Territory

A party of Wharton business men touring the region reported driving through Wharton and nearby towns plus visits to East Bernard, Louise, and Lissie. They described covering hundreds of aisles on the expedition with limited prior practice and noted a second trip planned for Tuesday on the opposite river side.

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Old swimming place on river returns as popular resort

A flooded riverside swimming site that drowned due to mud and dangerous currents is reported to be resurfacing and inviting visitors again. Locals recall summers past when it drew families and youths, with a deepening bank and hopeful return despite lingering hazards.

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Davidson Tries 15 Hand At Gardening

Local note recounts I Davidson and wife Mrs Davidson tending a garden at home through summer. Okra and watermelon crops show unusual growth with comment on pod length and the gardener’s pride in harvest, as the Headlightsman delivers produce this week.

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Mother of Hallettsville Editors Passes Away

The Heaught extends heartfelt condolence to Megvs and Te W Meilaeh editors of the Tulletesyihy News upon the death of their mother Mid. B. O. Meltzen aged nearly 64. She died at her Hallettsville home Monday after, born in Goswly Aubule Germany, moved to Texas at age 14, later settling at Industry Austin county. Survived by husband, six sons and one daughter.

Shicerest Agullathy Texas Industry Austin County

First sack of rice in Bay City attracts attention

The Bay City Tribune reports M. T. Hevsner delivered the first sack of rice for 1623. The sack, sold to the Berday Rice Mille, brought 25.00 dollars with an additional 99.00 dollars raised as a bonus. The event drew local interest and reflected a celebratory habit in Bay City.

Bay City Bay Bay City Tribune Berday Rice Mille

Griffitts Family Plans Move to Eagle Lake

The Eagle Lake community welcomes Mr W S Griffitts and his family from Wightown Texas as they prepare to relocate. Griffitts, a well known ironworker, previously lived in Garwood and later East Texas. He intends to settle on the former site and establish a home as soon as a dwelling is secured. Three daughters hope to begin school at the opening of the fall term. The town anticipates a productive addition to the community.

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Farmers Weigh Poison Use Against Boll Weevil

Several farmers are testing poison as a method to combat boll weevil. They report many cotton fields with poor bloom numbers and blame the weevils. If poisons prove effective elsewhere, more growers may adopt this practice next season.

Watermelons Shipped From Austin County and Bellville

The report notes Cut Spring shipped 180 cars of watermelons while Bellville sent about 240 cars. Shipping at Spring had ended, with mentions of rind colors and eating quality. Local residents Mr Theo and Mr Erastgald are cited along with visitors Mr Murray McNeil and Mrs J E Brigham at Columbus.

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Pretty Wedding At First Baptist Church In Eagle Lake

A wedding occurred Friday at the First Baptist Church in Eagle Lake. Miss Lucye Carnes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Carnes, married Mr. Jamie Lloyd Day of Somerville Tennessee. Rev ALA PLM officiated. The bride wore an orange lunnet with pink roses. Attendants included Mozette Bayne of Beaumont and others from nearby towns. After the ceremony the couple planned visits to Houston New Orleans and Arkansas before settling in Somerville.

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Man who spoke here injured in accident

The speaker Mever Alistoen who addressed a Ku Klux Klan event at the city park weeks ago was seriously injured Tuesday at Lockhart when his car started and knocked him into a building chain near the courthouse yard. He was taken to a Temple hospital for treatment as relatives plan a return visit.

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Terrell and Sons Ship Choice Melons from Culhonn

Melon growers across the region supply premium fruit as Terrell and Sons ship multiple cars this week from Culhonn. The best loads include a 73 pound melon and a 62 pound watermelon labeled Texas Sweetheart, with shipments handled for market through Tesca Form Korean at Dats.

Messia Jerrell Rayske Terrell Culhonn Curio Hat

Cotton Picking Expected To Begin Early In August

Early reports indicate cotton picking should start in the first week of August with fluctuating prices and widespread activity. Eagle Lake and adjacent towns show strong harvesting interest while other areas lag and await market conditions and buyer offers.

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Local Boy Scouts Plan Big Camp Outing

Rey Scouts hold a Tuesday night meeting at the home of Rev. Ot dahnsurt in Ter to discuss joining scouts and important business. Leaders urge attendance for plans on a Boy Scout camp and fundraiser details to support the event.

BOY Scouts

Marian Meaughlin Dies in Houston After Operations

Marian Meaughlin, a severely crippled man from Fougly Lake, died in Houston last week after undergoing two operations at a hospital. His legs, deemed useless, were removed in an effort to save his life.

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Rory of Colored Woman Shifted Here Prom Houston

Remains of Marin Pevedne, colored, died in Houston. Body shipped to Bagie Lake on Tuesday. Burial planned at Hearne cemetery near the place. She was about four years of age and had lived in this section until a year ago when she moved to Houston. She was a slave of Tea Doniely Laiey-Carten.

Marin Pevedne Cole ‘Ored Houston Bagie Lake Laion Hearne Myer Houstor

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