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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1921
Page
9
Two men discuss a mutual acquaintance at an at home. One jokes he drinks so many teas he used fourteen saucers. When asked what saucers fall the other replies Nol said he avoids a rap for fear the spoon would get in his eye. Service Car day or night plane 49.
A Pleasant Physic praises Chamberlain's Tablets as a mild gentle remedy offering a pleasant laxative effect at trial. The ad touts their mild action and reliable cathartic result.
An old laborer dismisses prohibition as bunk and recalls whiskey saving his life. He recounts a near fateful incident where a snake bite led to a collapse and a failed attempt to get a drink, illustrating his rugged view.
The document records assets and liabilities of a Texas bank in Colorado County for 1924, listing loans and discounts, overdrafts, real estate, deposits, and capital accounts. Signatures include W. M. Griffitts, president, and J. B. Chapman, cashier, with notary J. F. Drapela.
An Atlantic lawyer recites a southern town’s tale of a new judge presiding over a first criminal case. The accused, a black man named Henry, faces a prior acquittal on a similar charge for robbing a hen coop. The judge notes trouble as Henry claims he has no lawyer this time and insists on telling the proof.
A Texas case shows Terry Balhorn wrongly indicted in a Wichita County pipeline theft. Prosecutors moved to dismiss for lack of evidence. Terry faced no trial or lawyer, and local officials urged dismissal. The letter confirms his innocence and urges publication of corrective facts to Colorado County papers.
Bay City reports a hold up on a night drive as Mr. John Sutherland and his daughter were threatened at Brownsville crossing. The driver sped off in his Buick Six, fleeing after the bandit demanded money. Authorities were notified but no solid clue yet established.
A historical bank ledger shows loans and discounts totaling 577 414.34 with related real estate and fixtures values. It lists acceptances, cash, and sight exchange totaling 8698.40 in assets, with capital stock 100 000.00 surplus 62 225 000.00 and deposits 435 561.18. rediscounts and bills payable reflect 282 000.00 and total sums near 698 1181.18.
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