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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1930
Page
5
Advertisement touts Farmall tractors as reducing cotton and corn production costs with 15 cents per pound for No. 21 inch cotton and $1.00 per bushel for corn. It claims farmers in Taylor Territory using Farmalls report five to six crops, with costs as low as $1.00 per acre, and highlights the tractor’s power and six speed features.
Community items recount visits by John J. Hopkins and families, teachers changing posts in Tampico and Oxico, and Mrs Leona Werlla’s sister visiting. Local church events include Presbyterian Missionary Society and Christian Science services, with a Vox Populi school opening led by J. J. Hopkins Davenport and Mrs Otto Dankidt visiting EL Campo.
Mrs. Welker at Braden announces the arrival of two babies with congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Brac on the event. J. J. Hopsins and 3 C. extend well wishes as the community shares in the joyous occasion.
Rock Island Item and Mrs Roy Wright visited Houston. Kyle Dyer and Don Carpeting of San Antonio spent the weekend visiting Kyle’s parents Mr and Mrs Joe Tinkler. Miss Lillie Olsen left for Huntsville to attend school this term. Mr H W Eversole and family visited Houston on business. Mrs Tom Dickson of San Antonio visited relatives. Mrs C Shelburne of Houston stayed with the Tinklers. Rabb of Waelder visited Mr and Mrs Chas Wegenhost. F A Wademan and daughter of Houston were weekend guests of the Jones family. Mrs Arthur Milentz and Robbie of Liberty were weekend guests. J A Moss spent days in Victoria. W W Moore of Egypt visited Thursday morning. Ernest Lenhart and Rice Institute roommate Frank Youngblood of Port Arthur spent Sunday at the Lenhart home.
Mr N R Daniel of Fort Worth Arlington avenue describes long rheumatic pain in his left leg hips and back with stomach and kidney troubles. He reports relief after starting Konjola noting improved mobility and elimination of symptoms including head catarrh. Konjola is alcohol free and sold in Eagle Lake Texas Beckman’s drug store and by major druggists.
Local notes mention Bryan Herbert and Otis Bickham visiting cousin Mrs H S White in Van Vleck. Ruth Anderson of Houston plans a vacation visit. Leo Jambers and family from Houston traveled to San Antonio then back to Darby home. R J Taylor Clarence Taylor Ada Tunan Bessie Taylor visited Houston. Robert Brown and son I Robert spent time with Hammie Rasch family at Big Creek. Robert Cook of Houston spent weekend with his parents. Lissie Farm Women set meeting next Tuesday at Mrs Will Raasch home. Mrs T Wanson of Yoakum visits sister Mrs Doc Starr and family.
A column warns merchants to beware grafters and worthless advertising schemes that overcharge for space and fail to deliver value. It urges saying no firmly, keeping money at home, and trusting legitimate ads to benefit the business. The piece mentions El Campo and urges merchants to beware October events and local notices.
Dozens of clipped lines discuss climate uncertainty, citing Marvin of the Weather Bureau and historical variability. Also mentioned are long running ads in Devil's River News and a Kerrville bank's 37 year ad streak, plus a humorous poem and a theater promo for Here Comes Arabella.
All aboard for Sunday services at the Lissie Evangelical Church October Sth with special singing and a welcoming note. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. and preaching follows at 11 a.m. Doors open to all. Also an event for Friday October 3rd at the High School Auditorium to see Here Comes Arabella.
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