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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1925
Page
10
The common red ant attacked young cotton on Mudihews Bros acres, destroying about 75 acres of seedlings. Ant beds were found in fields and near valera lines, causing extensive damage as seeds scattered and nests spread.
School board at East Bernard votes to advertise for a home economics cottage project and outlines new member qualifications. Re-elected officers include President Toa Mobosatt with several staff and teachers noted as present.
In the dental health week contests, ribbons were awarded across grades and age groups. Winners include Zoe Austii, Lyle Philips, Lola Belle Lawerge, Adel Tovway, with many others named for first through fourth grades. The event honored dental health achievements and featured judging by professionals from Hoolhe Sledge and Miss Austin among presenters.
Herman Emshoff entertained guests at a stylish evening party held in Mridire, Florida. The event featured cake and a bridal cake with accessories as guests enjoyed dancing and socializing into the night.
Mrs R B Boettober and Dr McDonald of East Bernard accompany five East Bernard schoolgirls Viola Brandes Aline Moduke Hazel Welch Frances Scrale cher and Philppa Louise Boettober to Austin for a competitive dressmaking contest. Kaw Remnard won fourth place and East Bernard won the athlete cup and championship cup in class UW. Supt and Mrs McDougld focus on school work and local activities.
Mrs. George Grey and Miss Mice Brunsdstatier had apartments at the O S Sinclair time since moving to Hauhe Lake. Mr. Flinmos shows occupancy and arrangements. The community notes a change in residence for Mrs. Thomas at Huge Lake with wishes for safe travels and good health.
A historic note reports Altair Ferry entering operation after a launch by County Officials. Mr Kudos Green led the project with City authorities detailing the new service on the river route near Eagle Lake.
Three to seven year old boy DeFore suffered severe burns over most of his body while playing around a barrel containing about two gallons of gasoline on the Kugelbard farm near Matthews. His uncle H D Humbird and apprentice Matrin Humbird were nearby. Dr. R J McLellan attended.
Local bay scouts held a week of park activities in the city park with trees and grass spruced up. Next Saturday scouts will depart for the summer camp at New Traunters, following a regular cleanup event and a social at Harrin confectionery where Mr Harrix treated the group.
Parish church school members and some leaders plan a May pole dance this afternoon on the town green. The group has practiced for several afternoons in preparation and invites all to attend a friendly, festive program.
Tir A. G. Gratham, a Baptist minister of Hathetiville and Bu Aus Blatt lecturer, was en route to Umar Tuesday to announce engagement. He claimed a meeting at Garwood, stating details of his travel and purpose.
A traveling woman claims two men offered her a ride from near Weimar toward Houston and attempted coercive solicitation. A local citizen, and Deputy Causey, pursued the suspects and placed them in jail in Galumbus after a complaint led to charges in a case described as a solicitation and assault incident.
A Columbus youth won a weekly prize in an advertisement writing contest. The judge noted the entry originated from a newspaper staff idea, claiming inspiration from a bank heist rumor, and a local paper printed the winning piece as the official entry.
An elderly Black resident, Aunt Narcisse Poole aged about 36, died Monday evening after taking a wrong external applicator bottle, mistaking it for medicine. She suffered severe stomach and chest burns and died later. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon. Narcisse was the mother of Sidney Narcis, a familiar local figure.
Mrs N A Bailey of River 51 reports months of severe headaches and fatigue improving after using Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription. She describes gains in weight and strength and recommends obtaining the remedy from local dealers or by mail order to Buffalo New York.
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