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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1935
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR reading mentions 1934 to 1936 annual bale procurement for cotton, certificates, and quotas with references to Tim and AGF amounts. It alludes to a National Cotton Tex Exemption Certificate Pool and a September date, but details are garbled and unclear.
An obituary style report describes a young man who died in a car crash. Witnesses recount his final moments and a coroner’s inquest notes he appeared fast and fatal. Relatives fill the pews as the service ends with a sacred anthem and words that God called him home.
Avalon presents Broadway Melody of 1936 and other features for a Sunday and Monday bill. Eleanor Dowell arrives in New York to try in Vec Taylor's show while Jack Benn critiques her chances. The program includes Pursuit a road adventure with Morris and Eilers, plus The Windmill with McCoy and Belz in a wrestling climax. D. Ross Lederman directs a lively, action filled double feature with Pat O’Malley and Alice Day in supporting roles.
The first oil discovered and produced in Texas occurred in 1878 near Brownwood by Meichinger, a wagon yard keeper and blacksmith, while sinking a water well for the Hotel Brownwood site. The well yielded five gallons daily of 36 gravity oil, hand dug at about 102 feet, with oil rising several feet at times.
W F Christensen critiques Nebraskies economy in a New York Herald Tribune piece. Nebraska boasts no state income tax or sales tax, low debt, and a simple plan for fiscal health: issue state bonds, cut new taxes, curb water and spending, and maintain local government functions.
The Salmon River Expedition of the National Geographic Society will explore and photograph the Salmon River Canyon in central Idaho beginning in October. Vice President J. Oliver La Gorce announced from Washington, D.C., with team members from the Geological Survey and National Geographic Society. the mission aims to document river rapids, canyon walls, prehistoric writings, and abundant wildlife in one of America’s largest primitive areas.
A 1920s style reflection extols confidence as the key to all business and contractual relationships. It argues trust links workers, owners, architects, and customers through strong bonds, while noting contracts can be violated in spirit. The piece touts self belief as essential to credit, work speed, and prosperity, ending with a sales teaser for a mare named “TC.”
An ad-style warning urges quick action for persistent coughs lasting three days. It promotes Creomulsion as a remedy that soothes inflamed membranes and loosens germ-filled phlegm, promising a refund if not satisfied from the first dose and urging readers to consult their druggist for guaranteed results.
Reverend A A Leopold and niece Regina Leopold of Foxt Rock spent Sunday and Monday in Nada visiting relatives. L A Leopold family and children Carolyn, Jeri, Marilyn Jayie visited from Port Arthur. Several others, including Mrs J J Mitchell Learn Mitchell Henry Witte family Billy Marnie Helen Lenette, and Frances Louise Groenewal of Kingsville, joined relatives in Nada. Also present were Macti Salt of Houston, M D Labay and daughter Bauma, John B Bittner, Frank Kosler and daughters Josephine Evelen, Rudolph Bittner, C Schneider, James Mack. They attended a Weimar picnic. Immigration officer Markovskyy from Brownsville and sister Anita visited L B Hineir family early week.
Curt Houh of Tels, Honturas returns home after years in Central America. He landed in New Orleans on the Creat White feet and visited the L and A Rice football game before heading home. Walter Derby of Houston and Willits Darby of Goose Greek visit the Darby family over the weekend. Oscar Botard of Sheridan visits the Robert Brown home this week. Miss Josephine Weaver avoids another operation after hospital decision cancels remaining surgery. Rally Sunday planned with aim of 150 attendees and special opening exhortations.
The speaker recalls a rural physician who treated many maladies in a 19th century town of Murstuull during yellow fever, noting the lack of formal specialization and payments. He contrasts modern surgeons’ expensive operations with the old country doctor who worked long hours, often for little or no money, while caring for patients day and night.
A garbled report attributed to Harry V. Cherry outlines cotton bale totals for 18395 and 18802, comparing pre September data with later figures. The text references Onkhidh, agailt, and Colorade Couty Tront, but the source is severely damaged and names and places are unclear.
Mentz news lists social visits and guests in Cameron and Houston. George Miller of Houston and Anton Neuendorff of Mentz attended Sunstay dinner with Mr and Mrs J Class ant gon. Guests included Mr and Mrs Adam Bitter of Bachelor MI, Mrs Herbert Braden and children, Cyril Gloger, Mrs W J Braden and daughters. Anton Neuendorff and Jesse Neuendorff of Aurairdo visit Cameron relatives Henry and Arnold Kansliensz and O J Glass. Visitors from Houston Friday are noted.
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A reader profile from Biates ville G describes long use of Cardul for nervousness and weakness. The account claims rapid improvement after taking a partial bottle and states many women find Cardul beneficial.
The Secretary of Agriculture directs exemption from the ginning tax on cotton used in the producer's household. Eligible producers must complete forms and file them at county agent offices within about ten days. The exemption applies only to cotton grown and used by the producer for home use and not resold or used for commercial manufacture.
A new service by Southern Pacific provides on board refreshments for travelers in various cars between Houston and Dallas and other routes. The Week’s inaugural tray service aims to enhance passenger comfort with coffee, milk, pastries, and light snacks on selected trains, as described by official J.T. Monroe.
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