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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1923
Page
4
An advertisement extols Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a blood purifier and strengthener. It claims improved appetite and rosy cheeks, noting quinine and iron purify and enrich the blood, destroy malaria and grip germs, and that even children like the syrup.
In Uvalde Texas on June 20 J W Evans of Pearsall Frio County said farmers are eradicating boll weevil with cheap molasses and arsenic. The method costs about 18 cents per acre, with a worker swabbing foliage using four buckets to treat several acres daily. The pest reportedly diminished as blooms and squares returned across fields previously barren.
Native Yoakum candidate Fo Unt vies in a county contest that splits the town, with State Senator John Hf Bailey and others entering the race. Incumbent J. J. Maneadighd of Columbus plans to join the campaign when his term ends.
A list of vegetables and produce is followed by an endorsement of Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach trouble. The ad claims many have been restored to health and notes a price of 25 cents, urging readers to try the remedy.
War department figures show central powers used universal training to mobilize 22,850,000 soldiers and inflict 405,000 casualties, while allies mobilized 12,180,000 with 265,000 casualties. The piece argues universal civilian training makes armies more effective than hastily raised forces, and cites the need to train officers and civilians alike to reduce war costs. It ends noting Mrs. Wo Palen travels to Columbus to be with her ill mother, Mrs. Joe Carrington.
Reporter Pruef Comulnis visited Friday and noted Frnka may run for the senate as elections loom for the 24 districts. The 18th district now includes Laynea Fayette Colorado Austin and Waller counties. Dr IEL Cluck of Schulenburg is also stated as a potential self candidate, with an easy path to defeat.
Eagle Lake Lodge No 366 A F and A M drafts resolutions on the death of Dr J K Davidson praising his character and service. The lodge expresses sympathy to his children and states the memory will be cherished while referencing divine will. Resolutions are signed by lodge officers and prepared for family and publication.
The article notes a Treaty Act action by the secretary of agriculture, approved by the president, shortening duck and dove seasons across several regions. Details cover dates from October to January for various railroads and zones, with Southeastern Texas season adjustments and a general aim of conservation. Trade in Engle Lake is mentioned.
Crepe myrtle trees at city homes are in full bloom with pink red and white colors. The article notes their beauty and easy cultivation, urging planting options this fall and winter. It mentions various shades, a rare large white specimen near Lake and references a Chamber of Commerce campaign idea and a few local names and places.
An interesting Sealy case is shared here. Hy Hess harness maker recalls severe back pain with kidney symptoms, dizziness, and relief after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. He affirms three boxes cured the attack. price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
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