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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1928
Page
7
A 19th century style advert promises health by Wealth diet and exercise guidance from Dr Caldwell. It claims his syrup Wein eases constipation without drastic purges, pledging gentle relief and improved vitality after a single dose. A free trial coupon is offered to potential customers.
Fragmentary OCR shows references to Max, Barsehoul, and teachers amid chatter about a visit by Mrs. Dirk Breanbruck and Tack Jr of Kansas City and Miss Louise Waddell of Houston. They are spending the week at the home of their brothers. Theos Ty and William Waddell and Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Strunk of Yonkers stopped by to visit their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. B. I. Beckman.
Nellie Marie Conway wed Samuel Edwar Sarvis at Th. Thomas's parlor, a ceremony noted amid humorous family musings. The Rock Island cashier and telegrapher, born and raised locally, joins Nellie in a union the editor portrays with affectionate, joking caution about future happiness and the fatherly bond.
A Babson quote laments bad business from many idle workers and many hired hands. Items note school supplies at C. S. Hart's near the schoolhouse offering all kinds of supplies.
News reached Mr. J. T. Whatley at 10 last night that his brother Heard Whatley died in Texarkana after several years of worry. Immediate telegrams were sent to Line to catch the train for Texarkana. Few details are known beyond the family’s deep sorrow and the sympathy from many friends in Bugle Lake and surrounding areas.
Mr. Calvert and family from McAllen, Mont Jr., are due Monday to make Eagle Lake their home. The Calvert Drug Company will operate at the former Putney Drug Store, with Mr. Calvert as experienced proprietor. The community extends a hearty welcome from the Headlight.
Sept 7 heavy traffic at the Wallis Rosenberg crossing blocks direct cotton trucks to Houston. Weimar buyers divert to Columbus under a flat $1.40 per bale rail rate, shipping cotton by rail while road repairs proceed.
Ranger C O Moore stationed by Governor Dag Mondy at request of R S Sterling halts heavy traffic on State Highway 36 between Umsenberg and Walls to permit repairs. Engineer James Douglas said the detour at Wallis is for timely road work while lighter vehicles may pass.
Rice growers from Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas gathered in Beaumont on Thursday to discuss forming an export association to coordinate rice shipments and pricing. D B Gertaut of Crowley La led the session. the group considered a single port and secured secretary Miss Mary Holman for the Rice Growers Association office.
The Houston Chronicle reports a wedding celebration for Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wright of 108 Kendall Street Houston. The bridegroom born in a distant country and the bride from the North. the couple has six living children, 19 grandchildren and one great granddaughter. The may include pictures from the event.
The Loy Scouts will be delayed getting home after a broken truck needed repairs. A twenty five dollar wire to Martin was forwarded by Western Union as requested, with remarks about not leaving keys behind. In the state’s western region the scouts passed through Carls Caverns during a test on Saturday, earning praise from their parents. The Mother's Self Culture Club met the first time this fall at Mrs. J. Oy Wilson’s home, with strong attendance and enthusiasm. For sale 100 acres four miles northeast of Garwood, Colorado, request details from Peter T. Yanck, 325 W. Colefax, Denver. Miss Lemmis Lierman of Houston is visiting here.
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