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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1926
Page
5
An ad asserts that healthy children avoid worms and stay well if given Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic regularly for two or three weeks. It claims the tonic enriches blood improves digestion and strengthens the body, helping nature dispel worms and restore vigor. The notice emphasizes pleasant taste and price per dose.
A poem fragment questions who will lead, noting men who will not lead unless inspired, and urging leadership in village life amid calls from the slums. It portrays a plea for guidance by a speaker called The Boy, highlighting the tension between play and work.
Miss Mottey and Miss Catherin lead a parade of students during a Saturday tea event honoring teachers. Bettie Parr, Clyde Tale, and Joge QUTINe Ue attended the gathering at homes in the district.
Harral Ayres, director general of the Old Spanish Trail Association, visited the Head light office en route from Houston to Sugar Land. He announced pavement progress on the Old Spanish Trail through Liberty and Waller counties, with cement pouring begun between Sugar Land and Harris County, and a gravel section planned between Orchard and Rosenberg. A 30 mile hard surfaced road for Liberty County is to be awarded soon, with a yearlong construction timeline and measures to keep traffic moving during work.
Miss Mary Katherine Taylor of Yoakum visits her relatives as 118 attend Sunday School. Viretta Van Buskirk departs for Eaton Indiana after five months with cousin J. M. Clipson. Numerous locals travel to Wharton and Houston for visits and events. The Lexis Farm Women plan a meeting with Mrs. Strunk. members and visitors attend church activities and social gatherings. A box of apricots from Mr. Frenka in San Antonio is gratefully received amid his recovery.
Dallas realtor W A Thomas and Walter Hart created the game in 1887 after rejecting dominoes. They devised trump rules and bid structure inspired by 500. The pair taught it in Mineral Wells Windom and Parker County towns, where Forty Two remains popular.
Mrs. M. J. Nicewander hosted a surprise 32nd birthday party for Mrs. Nicewander with Embroidery Club members and husbands. The evening featured a 42 activity, three cakes, and refreshments. Also noted are visits to Houston and Corpus Christi, travel by several locals, and local business trips.
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