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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1931
Page
7
A garbled 19th century agricultural note quotes figures on farming wealth and national policy. It references farmers needing to sustain crops and products while debating the distribution of inputs like corn and meat, with mentions of a western factor and cotton. It conveys concerns over feeding people and manufacturing support.
The narrative recounts Colonel Smith leaving an estate valued at over 2.5 million dollars from the red hills of Ogie thrope and Madison counties. His vast holdings included 14 000 acres, a large cotton crop, rail lines, a cottonseed oil mill, a refinery, a major ginnery, a fertilizer factory, and a $10 000 repair shop. Subsequent bank failures and misfortunes depleted the fortune. only a $10 000 monument remains in Qeepee cemetery.
Rev J R Murray reports last Sunday's laymen meeting in Garwood with Bro Williams in charge and Bro Cassel speaking. He traveled to Rock Island for Sunday school attendance and to Altadr church for an afternoon sermon. Commencement services for Rock Island High School featured a baccalaureate sermon for Lois Jones Mabel Hutching Marjorie Smith Betlah Hudson Milton Poorhaugh and Norman Jacobeen with a full church and fine decorations.
Vintage health claim pamphlet promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe laxative for women and children. It touts natural laxative herbs and pepsin, claiming thorough action, no habit formation, and relief of constipation with a pleasant taste.
City authorized collector warns back payers to settle sewerage accounts by May 15 1931 or face discontinuation. Notices cover arrears and arrangements, with marketing pitches from area businesses including Kubala Hatchery and local stores. Public notices and classifieds mix services and sale offers in a single community page.
Fragmented local column recounts gatherings and visits around Notlawy and Bugle Lake. Mentions families such as Mrs Ray, Mr Ghira, Mr J. H. Wills, Miss Alun Dayle Pinchback and Wahrmunds. notes someone attending Hungerford School and Texit University weekend.
A Houston based game between Bugle Lake and the Eagles ends with a disputed call. A white umpire from Houston rules in Bugle Lake’s favor after a collision at home plate. The pregame agreement on a runner’s blackout is cited by the crowd and players as a factor in the decision. Eva Maye Welsler and her family are mentioned in the aftermath.
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