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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1926
Page
3
Fragmentary notice describes nervous feelings and unrest linked to gas, with unclear references to doctors, remedies, and local names. It mentions Putney's Drug Store and various unclear individuals in a murky city setting and ends with a tribute to a teacher and local connections.
An inventor named Adler develops a magnet based system to slow motor cars at grade crossings. A buried magnet under the road surface triggers relays and a governor that limits ignition to under fifteen miles per hour until the vehicle clears the danger point. The device aims to reduce accidents and could be adapted for other slow operation needs.
Classified pages show RAGS WANTED at 7 cents per pound for soft clean rags without buttons or old pant legs. Various ads offer stoves credits tools tractors and clothing, with prices and contact notes across Lone Star area publications.
The column records a bustling weekend social scene with Mr Kean of Garwood preaching at a gathering, plus many locals including Mr Tanner Walker, Adele, VeHghins, and others attending events. neighbors shared sunshine, small-town chatter, and community updates about visits, weddings, and hotel gatherings.
Eagle Scout Minton Carter served as examiner of the meet while Robert Cochran earned second class, Star Scout honors went to several then certificates and merit badges were awarded for bird study camping and carpentry, with White's Cream Vermifuge advertised amid the notices.
A San Antonio testimonial touts Dr. Tierce’s Favorite Prescription for nerve trouble. Mrs J D Scott reports relief from fatigue aches and weight gain after use. Advertisement offers trial tablet package for 10 cents and free medical advice from Dr Pierce Buffalo NY.
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