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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1923
Page
11
Garwood gatherings include Mrs Z Ro Wendel and Tam Shiner arriving to visit relatives. Attendees also include Lehrer and daughter Pearl Griffitts at Rock Island event and Florence Mozella with family.
Local merchants report shipments arriving early for Christmas foods and gifts. Stores prepared by selecting and ordering in advance to ensure timely arrival and avoid congestion as holiday displays go up ahead of the season.
OCR fragment shows early 20th century ads for cold remedies LAXATIVE QUININE and varied products. Mentions Groves signature on boxes and Dr I V See J Wery factory agent. Also lists used car sales, belts for separators, hosiery, rag drive, and employment notices.
Miss Livetta Walker and Miss Wille Walker visit Tone rka shopping. Mrs Margaret Walker spends evening in Eagle Lake with Aliss Katherine McRee. Miss Mattie Johnson visits relatives in Eagle Lake. Miss Ruchav Weaver marries Mr Tumes Canada in Bay City and moves to Smithville with Katy railroad groom. locals extend best wishes.
Local notes indicate pecan crops are imported and uneven in yield with some trees heavy and others light. Overall crop appears short while retailers report prices around 10 cents per pound as demand stays strong.
An advertised tonic claims to purify and enrich the blood, restore energy, improve appetite, and bring color to the cheeks. It asserts iron and quinine boost strength and help destroy malarial and grip germs, noting even children enjoy the remedy.
The Colorado County Fate Association announces a Tuesday night meeting to be held in Contes at a specified time. Members from all county committees are urged to attend to organize plans for the fair and its opening efforts.
Deputy Gane and Commissioner M A Aviles report capturing two young deer near Gonzales. A four week old fawn and a 40 month old deer were seized and shipped by express to the State Game Fish and Oyster Commission in Austin for disposition. No danger to the area noted. Local notes include visits from Mrs WH Shepherd, Mr Shepherd in Houston, and other community arrivals and events.
An old advertisement promotes Blue Star Remedy for eczema itching cracking hands ringworm chapped face poison oak sunburns and old sores. Sold by Beckmen’s Drug Store with claims to relieve sore feet and related conditions.
The church announces a Sunday service program with readings and songs led by Florence Mae Sober and others. The schedule includes prayers, a meditation, scripture readings, and a sermon by the pastor.
The article notes increasing Mexican families settling in Eagle Lake, urging local residents to welcome them. It observes Mexicans form close-knit groups and predicts more arrivals as the section sees continued growth and labor presence.
A reflective piece asserts Chamberlains Cough Remedy builds its good name by serving as a dependable cure for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It praises the product as safe pleasant and trustworthy for patients seeking relief and care.
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