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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1925
Page
5
Dr and Mrs 8. 8 Robinson of Garwood were visitors in the city Tuesday morning. The note adds that fifteenth century men wore rings on their thumbs, illustrating a claim about world improvement.
Mr Will Pickett living on Dr Otto Rogers place had his hand badly injured when struck by an axe while chopping a bee tree Wednesday morning. He and Charlie Maculki were cutting the tree when the axe slipped, injuring Pickett and severing a finger deep in the base of the hand.
A garment item describes a skirt that continually seems to be too long or too short or too tight or otherwise ill fitting, reflecting common wardrobe frustrations and the quest for the right proportion.
Mesdames WW and W K Lehrer spent several days in Houston with Mrs Katie Jackson staying longer with daughter Mrs George Brown. Rev J M Jones of Houston Presbyterian church spent last week here and is popular with locals. Mr Ryan filled his Rock Island appointment. Mrs Ed Frels returned from Beeville and Petters visit. Mrs J B Braden visited Yoakum and Shiner then returned home. The Braden McLaughlin and Brown party visited Glen Flora Baptist Association. Joe Ludwig recently visited El Campo. The Methodist presiding elder will be here next Sunday for services. all invited.
Farmers complain birds are wrecking corn fields and require constant watching. A light rain Friday brought little relief. Local visits include Henry Blumrich from Nada, Ben Frels and son Clarence with D. B. Vrele, J. D. Frele of Garwood with H. B. Frely, Emil Lohut of Nada with a new Ford roadster, and Mrs. Fritz Schultz of Glen Flora visiting D. George of Vox Populi before returning home.
Mr. Shelly Lee Alley of Dallas spent several days this week visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Alley and other relatives at Ramsey's Point. Alley is a noted Dallas musician with his own Shelly Tee Alley Orchestra, which furnishes music for all occasions.
The county nurse Miss Zoe Austin trains colored midwives across the county. Over 160 colored midwives were active last month. about 12 have completed the course and hold permits. The Eagle Lake class meets next Wednesday at 2 20 PM. Dr T P Doole lectured on anatomy. Mamie Spates named chairman of colored birth registration committees.
A reader letter from A. B. Taylor of Pontiac dated March 1 reports a six inch snow last night and ice since December. The note includes thanks for the paper and a two dollar check, while local items mention Mrs. D. O. McClellan’s return home from the St. Joseph Infirmary, Mrs. McColvin’s improving health, and Mrs. Waldo Terrell visiting Houston. The Frank Stephens Company is installing cement flooring in its warehouse behind the Eagle Lake Furniture Co, highlighting its large farm implement stock. Folklore snippets follow about animals’ behavior.
A Stanford doctor piled $90,000 in unpaid bills in public and set the heap ablaze, saying he could not bear the idea of people growing up knowing the stork’s account was unsettled. A magazine writer notes that success brings poise.
A garbled source outlines themes of childbirth, medical devotion, and a nameless physician. It references agony, a mother’s role, and a promotional booklet from Bradnather Coy Adapt Gan, with unclear dates or recipients.
The Drummers' Home building receives its second coat of paint improving appearance. Adjacent annex ready for coating. Ney home gets new paint and green roof with o uthouse remodeling. Bruce McCarty home painting begun. J T Carney of Allen Motor Company back after two weeks flu. Attorney Emanuel Roos in Houston on business. The editorial note remarks on armaments and peace.
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