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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1926
Page
4
An old advertisement proclaims Bayer Aspirin as safe when used as prescribed for rheumatism pain headaches and neuralgia. It mentions Bayer Cross on packaging and notes inexpensive handy boxes and small bottle sizes priced in cents and pounds.
A fragmented report notes public concerns over street cleanliness and litter, mentioning discussions on sweeping duties and the impact on pedestrians and picnickers. It references a driver compelled to trudge through a wet area and mentions individuals such as Mrs. T. Arnett and Doris accompanying someone.
An old ad promotes Hayes Healing Honey with Grove’s Openate for chest and head colds. It claims the syrup soothes coughs and includes a separate antiseptic salve. The message urges readers to ask their druggist for Hayes Healing Honey and notes a pack that allegedly relieves symptoms.
A market observer cites onions and tomatoes failing due to poor grading and reluctance to "putter." A farmer who graded nine acres of onions improved profits, while others who skipped grading lost money. Peaches also suffered from mixed quality. careful grading could have boosted prices and reduced surplus, benefiting growers and consumers.
The author notes riches and poverty are attitudes not just money. Wealth includes family, friends, self-respect, health, and ability to enjoy life, which outweigh monetary wealth in significance. A personal reflection contrasts financial wealth with meaningful nonfinancial riches. Hot Waffles at Brosig's.
Weimar farmer Ch Fahrenthold, famed for his farming hobby, reports striking cotton results after applying poison four times to fight fleas, worms, and boll weevils. Observers note stalks full of leaves and big bolls, with squares and tiny bolls forming, signaling a likely bountiful harvest and justification of the effort and expense.
Altair Local News reports a Skull Creek picnic on Wednesday afternoon with many local residents attending. Activities include visiting friends and relatives, church attendance in Nada, and weekend visits among families from Columbus, Eagle Lake, Wichita Falls, and Houston.
Messrs John Crocker M C Chiles and W H Forman prominent Houston attorneys have purchased about 000 acres near Bernardo for about 120000. A company is formed to establish a nursery with plans to grow watermelons and test oil. Colorado Citizen.
In interviews with numerous farmers in Weimar the shift away from cotton is clear as many plan to move into chicken and dairy farming. They cite cotton’s instability and favorable soil climate for poultry and dairy, noting steady demand and low feed costs, hoping this trend continues to reduce reliance on cotton.
Miss Edwy Dyer and Mrs Anna Sue Wallace spent several days in the early part of the week visiting friends in Houston.
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