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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1923
Page
3
Austin May 4 The senate passed a bill exempting Wharton and part of Matagorda County from state taxes for 25 years By a 2 to 0 vote the measure moves to the house for consideration The exemption relies on a constitutional provision allowing tax relief during calamity and cites local plans to mitigate river flow and fund tax interests where needed
J C Young resigns from the Rock Island Bank amid staff changes and officer reassignments. The document notes new roles for Gey, Herr, J Laas, Kompreet, Miss Masd, and Zum Stein as part of the bank’s leadership shift.
Fragmentary OCR notes reveal the formation of a new Houston law firm Cline and Waugh. The text mentions bankers, building, and interests in a period tone, but readable facts are limited.
Mr and Mrs EF Beers intend to move to Florida to seek a new home. The Beers family, including relatives and friends, will relocate next week. After the move, they hope for happiness, health, and prosperity in their Florida residence.
A period piece notes a remedy for whooping cough claimed to shorten the illness and reduce danger. It asserts many epidemics used the remedy with proven success, describing it as safe and pleasant to take.
A reflective column extols dogs as true friends amid hardship and social decline. It contrasts human loneliness with canine loyalty, urging humane treatment of dogs and featuring a farm notice about a fourteen month Jersey bull, Canady Porey’s Pogis, destined for Mr. S. I. Ham’s Sanitary Dairy herd.
Mrs. R. Kay of Sealy Texas reports severe kidney trouble caused constant backache and nervous strain. After using one box of Doan's Kidney Pills she says she is cured and urges others to try the remedy from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Engle Take will show the Universal feature Human Hearts at the Rex Theatre next Wednesday and Thursday. The film, praised as a top intimate stage drama of its day, stars Louie Petres and was written by Heel eid. Audiences nationwide lauded its bold themes and the Rex booked it after visiting Dallas. Mrs Jack Leddy and her son Jack Junior return home from a visit to Beasley while Leona Westheimer arrives from Houston for a ten day stay.
A charity concert slated for next Thursday night at Prauit's Opera House features a diverse program. Performers include Vocalists Ruth Johnson, Clara Mae Davidson, Lorease Carey, and Miss Corinne Bentley with piano by Glen Kyeton. dances range from Indian Dance to Valse Exotique and a parachute of instrumental pieces. Proceeds benefit a book fund and Spirit of Prophecy.
Deutser & Sons purchase the Boston Shoe Store on Maly Street Houston and lease 311 Travis Street for remodeling. They will stock Morthrheim and Stacy Adams footwear, plus children and women’s shoes, with over $20,000 in new stock. The Deutser family long operated in Engle Lake and move stock from there to Victoria.
The Rev B MiJohnson Jr, rector, announces Kerrices and church events for May 13 to May 19. Sunday includes Holy Communion at 9 30 and Evening service at 6 30 with Mother's Day observance. No weekly services due to rector’s prior invitation. Week activities include altar guild meetings and confirmation instruction at the church.
The Eagle Lake colored school will hold commencement exercises at Mount Olive Baptist Church on May 21. The program will include a graduating class of three: Olvie Podia Elas, HME Harris, and Jamien Bettas. Three teachers are employed at the local colored school, with GT Serrino as principal.
A short advertisement touts 666 as a rapid remedy for colds fever and la grippe claiming it prevents pneumonia and speeds recovery. The copy emphasizes immediate effects and widespread usage in the period as a household health staple.
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