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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1926
Page
7
Lee Johnson and family reside near Kerrville on his private grounds and work year round. The piece notes his ownership and ongoing family activity, mentioning a nearby event attended by members of the State Undertakers' Association in Worth last week.
Article recaps Horace Greeley and allies aiding Jefferson Davis to obtain bond and freedom two years after the Civil War end. It details Greeley’s behind the scenes role with George Shea, John C Bracken Foise, and Joseph R Davis, and notes the broader political tensions with Johnson Lincoln and Congress.
A 1866 struggle unfolds as President Johnson refuses to release Jefferson Davis, prompting editorials and legal maneuvers with Marcus Greeley Cornelius Vanderbilt aiding efforts. Shea and O Connor secure access while James Speed weighs the attorney general role. The effort ends without charges and Davis becomes a symbolic martyr in the narrative.
A testimonial from Mrs B Brinkley notes relief from gas after Adlerika treatment. The ad claims one dose removes gas, relieves bloated sensation, and evacuates old waste matter. It promotes the product as excellent for constipation and lists Putney's Drug Store as seller.
Chesterville News notes Mr. and Mrs. A. I. Jordan and Mr. Walker Tanksley of Houston rode the early train to Houston and returned by car the next night. The youths attended a dance at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd McLain south of town Thursday night. Mesdumex Larsen and Jordan hosted guests Friday, Mrs. Floyd McLain.
East Texas retiree Mr BE T McQueen returned home Friday night. His niece painted a second scene and will spend the summer with them. Mr and Mrs Sunsen of Montoe Alabama visited relatives. J Gist and Mrs along with 4 A Asteen of San Cos spent the night with the Green family. Ackerman twins Joseph and Max Jr. visited Hallettaville. Mrs Karel Pavins bedridden with suspected rooster scratch poisoning. gradual improvement followed by sudden decline Sunday. Charles Walker and family visited Columbus. Nourlete Blair of Bartlett summered with grandmother Mrs J M Walker. Columbus baseball beat local team 10 to 0. Rudolph Hrberick Blackey Qutt from Columbus attended Nadu Tovsilly evening dance. Tom Rudolph and Mr Joe Hradwk visited K Pavins. Alfred Meyer of Columbus spent Sunday with locals.
A vintage advertisement urges expectant mothers to use Mothers Friend from Bradfield Regulator Co to ease labor pains. It claims swelling and fatigue lessen and claims labor can be shorter, citing experiences of quick deliveries and severe prior pains as proof. Offer includes a booklet by mail for guidance.
Mr. and Mrs. 3. L. Moble and baby along with Mrs. Motle's sister Mrs. Fred Norris visited the city briefly on Wednesday afternoon while en route from a Houston trip to Lockhart. Mr. Mobse is connected with the Lockhart West Register. Mrs. Norris is a solicitor to Santo Doutingo and is visiting Lockhart.
Our repair shop now handles Mr. Jno Woolson formerly of El Campo, a capable mechanic of any automobile. Phony 90. Allen Motor Co. Dan's the Man.
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