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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1928
Page
2
In a vivid, if garbled, account the Caverns are portrayed as vast underworld cathedrals with stalactites and stalagmites forming graceful columns. Readers encounter dramatic phrases about “cathedral on every inch” and awe about the landscape, while the piece riffs on light, shade, and the cavern’s eerie beauty.
The article describes Carlsbad Caverns with vast stalactites and stalagmites, giant formations, and a grand chamber lit to reveal intricate mineral sculptures. It notes explorers and visitors ascending winding paths, the entrance opening downward, and a fanfare of colored lights highlighting the cavern’s beauty. It mentions tours, guides, and the notable daily attendance reaching around 15,000 by a given date, with access through New Mexico roads and a growing visitor interest.
Maynard and his brother Louis Labdu travel from Eagle Lake to New York in 2184 miles of driving in a motor trip. The journey home will see Louis driving back for his sister's wedding and HazEl Schaeimer of Corpus Christi.
Elizabeth Westmoreland, a local girl, arrives back after a long journey including California and Utah. The report notes her sister Bors TD Mus well and her plans to resume school and violin studies at Eagle Lake School, with mentions of family, travel, and local ties.
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