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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1925
Page
5
Mrs H Walker hosted Eagle Lake high school seniors with a barbecue and creek swimming party Saturday. Numerous locals joined, including Miss Dena Burger who traveled to Houston for a relatives visit, and Miss Eva Werlla with the Schecke sisters.
A string of humorous snippets and comic exchanges from a bustling family and social scenes. Quips about court, marriage tales, curious customs, a dancer’s misread, and a parade of characters from neighbors to grander events illustrate everyday life with playful irony and gentle humor.
An elderly man and a sweet neighbor meet daily in a park and grow closer. He recounts to her, blush and all, the old story of how he won the Battle of Gettysburg, telling it for the twenty eighth time.
A Wembley report describes an American from De Moines taking a bold step to greet King George. John Connie walked up to the King and Queen Mary, introduced his son, and shook hands, sparking a flurry of front page coverage in London papers. Nearby, the Bird family left Eagle Lake for Galveston after visiting Greenville relatives, while Rev. J A Clark received two watermelons by express from Falfurias marking the 1925 season start.
Dr. W Thomas of Ct Springs New York arrived for a three week visit to see Mr and Mrs Hl Thomas. He is president of the pathology society of New York and spoke to the National Medical Association in Washington and lectures before the medical association in Atlantic City while en route. Locals hold him in high esteem and old friends are glad to see him again.
A vintage tonic claim promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a blood purifier and energizer. It highlights improved appetite and broad appeal, noting iron and quinine in syrup and claims of malaria destruction.
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