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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1935
Page
8
A fragmentary report warns of dangerous plants including Nightshades and oleander lookalikes that harm livestock and pets. It notes potent toxins from tropical vines like Strophanthus and linked conus plant species. Cites dangers to cattle, horses, and people who ingest or sniff their bitter secretions.
An article notes diverse plant products including honeyed pit from African trees, bark and pulp used as sugar substitutes, and bread from cycad pith. It mentions vanilla from orchids and a rumored miraculous fruit that alters taste by temporarily paralyzing tongue papillae. Also advertises a weekend special, fresh strawberry sundae, at Calvert Drug Co.
Beulah Happenings note that Behool closes May 71st with a Friday evening program at the hall. The event features songs by the school, solos and small group performances led by Lillian Rutia and Elling, with participants including Hilda Welstra and Doris Fussell. Attendees are invited to attend. program timing and cast listed pending final rehearsal details.
Four prescrip- tion slingers are reported driving from farm to farm to spring test posts painted with "Contracted Acres" to fool farmers signing hog contracts. The posts are sold at high prices with salesmen implying each signer gets a stake. Government guidance states contract workers must mark stakes only at designated corners, not generically.
Garwood community notes list hospital visits family ties and guests from El Campo Victoria and Ganado. Included are Miss Jessie Mercer recovering from an appendectomy and several residents visiting relatives, with social hour refreshments noted and a cafe ad for Double-Dip cones at Joe Luna's.
Notice to all persons on county relief rolls that those physically able to work who refuse offered employment at prevailing wages shall not be furnished relief. Instructions specify names and wages, urging recipients to report refused offers in writing. The notice lists county officials and includes a dated directive from the Texas Relief Commission.
The state plans to double the Young Men's Conservation Corps quota from 24,200 to 26,880 under a new program. Enrollment runs June 16 through August 31, with county administrators collecting applications from Texans seeking camp placement. Eligibility extends from 18 to 28, and some recruits will attend camps in Texas or nearby states. Applications go through county administrators, not the Texas Relief Commission.
Jack Perris joins a packed bill featuring comedy by Black Shevyl Clyde Beatty and a Lost Jessie segment. The program promises a varied lineup with overtones of frontier humor and animal acts.
Fragmentary text references a Thursday Friday event at Staly on September 9 10 led by Star of Midknight with names William Bosell Alsa Gora Giarer Ro appearing in the readable portions.
A chaotic scene erupts as a bachelorette event ends in disputes over a prize. Dricefore and Ye oom clash with organizers over eligibility and sense of fair play, leading to confrontations and calls for review.
A fragmented notice outlines a forthcoming game where hosts face Maurie and Ber with unsettled players including Ben Red and Sun N. The brief hints at substitutions and possible lineup changes as the week advances.
The Lebles 5 club room was filled for a Wednesday meeting with 43 members present. W. Gravee and B. L. Vineyard discussed prospects, and a new highorder chair and table setup was arranged for the weekly event.
A Mother Daughter banquet hosted by the Young Adwit group and Sunday schools is scheduled for next Monday evening at 8 o'clock with reservations through Mrs. Lloyd Tate. A dance at Austin Hall on May 17 features the Moebos Orchestra, free admission for registered servicemen, and admission for others at the door. Crimson move to Schulenburg as Mr Crim closes an insurance agency.
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