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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1923
Page
8
An OCR fragment notes Mutan of Columbus as a mother’s hope and Emma Putney in Houston. It also references Mrs. James Draio and a short visit, with an unexplained journey and lingering weather.
Ira A. Harris died at El Campo last Saturday. The body was shipped to Columbus for funeral and interment at Odd Fellows Rest. Harris, a Colorado County resident, long business associate, later lived in Eagle Lake before moving to El Campo with his sister. He would have been 66 in November. The community, especially older residents, will regret his passing.
The piece traces the birth of modern advertising from Coca Cola to other firms. It cites the Wall Street Journal on Coca Cola’s deal, notes recalls of initial capital and ad outlays for Wrigley, L E Watermann, Hupp Motors, Borden, Royal Baking Powder, and Mennen. It emphasizes that “the pay to advertise” became central to business growth and brand reputation.
During a storm yesterday afternoon engineer H J Campbell of Eagle Lake Water and Light Company was knocked unconscious for about three minutes by a lightning strike while handling electrical gear. He recovered but reports lingering effects from the incident.
The meeting produced no winner with both sides tied after a tense match. Gus Warwood and Gissads both excelled, forcing a rematch next Sunday at the same venue. Visitors Mrs. Rose Harowitz and daughter Esther of New York City stayed in Houston to visit relatives. Mrs. Wm Barrow and daughter also spent the week here. Loch Range travels to Houston for care at the Baptist Sanitarium.
Rice farmers are advised of a new elevator at Likes Mie Texas, two miles beyond Fazle Lake on the Santa Fe line. The Farmerator & Grain Co operates for loading and storage with insurance and a five day turnover rate for barrel pricing. Prompt service for wagons and storage, close to Eagle Lake for convenient marketing.
An adicized notice touts Purzet as a positive product for all ages. It claims strong yet mild effects on bowels, safe for children, with a pleasant taste and easy use. A period image suggests Kodak Filius at Ulery's as the source.
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