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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1911
Page
4
The piece warns that many ladies overprotect their diamonds while neglecting eye health. It urges consulting an oculist rather than relying on opticians or home remedies. It cites eye strain from heavy patterns, street car reading, and poor lighting as common harms.
A magazine writer recalls Bret Harte on the Pennsylvania circuit finding a dull town. Harte asks a local official if the climate is healthy, notes the daily death count, and jokes about surviving a lecture night. The anecdote highlights Harte’s sharp, humorous misanthropy about small-town danger.
The text argues that regular artificial exercise resembles a habit like mild alcohol use, offering some advantages but requiring strict limits to avoid greater disadvantages. It cautions against over-regularized routines and becoming enslaved to gym devices, preferring natural movement like country walks as healthier inspiration.
A housewife muses that longing for brass beds outstrips the joy of owning one, noting anticipation colors life. She suggests youthful desires grow with time as new fashions replace old dreams, ending with a call to value anticipation over realization.
The mind governs digestion through secretions and chemical processes, while digestion is also a physical act. A weak stomach or prolapse can cause food stagnation and putrefaction, poisoning the blood and triggering dyspepsia, rheumatism, and kidney issues. Treatments include fasting, rest, exercise, light diet, and mental relaxation.
A fond mother retorts with a weary exclamation Pshaw amid a tense exchange about infant care. The recalled dialogue shows a childrearing dispute where experience is weighed against confidence and ignorance.
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin praised for constipation relief across ages from children to octogenarians. Claims include migraine relief, improved digestion, and longevity with regular use. Free sample offer promoted along with address for Dr. W B Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.
The article describes the Cranston Press loan from The Roanoke Leader. It extols the three ton press with 2500 impressions per hour, the faithful folder, and the job press. It celebrates 55 years of Moulton Advertiser labor under the White family since 1828 and vows to pursue its policy with co-operation from readers.
A historical notice recounts Admiral Du Quesne’s early exploits. At 17 he commanded his father’s vessel, captured a Dutch ship, and was paraded in triumph before officials learned France and Holland were at peace. Richelieu then offered him a navy commission.
A teacher scolds Isadore Levinsky for naming only five presidents while noting she could recite the list at age eleven. Isadore deflects with a quip about there being fewer presidents then, prompting a brief, humorous exchange from Youth’s Companion.
A satirical notice argues that a new law banning drinking cups would end the old oaken bucket. It notes some towns still use the well and bucket and suggests exempting the well sweep from progress for sentiment’s sake.
Velvet appears in new ways in current modes, including borders on white lingerie dresses and deep hems. It pairs with English eyelet embroidery on white linen or cambric, and is seen over black silk with bordered velvet. Velvet also serves as a foundation for embroidery tunics while colored velvets gain favor alongside black.
A Pasadena letter from March 9 1911 shows Foley and Cy recommending Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as an efficient non narcotic expectorant. The note, signed by C H Ward Drug Co and C L Parsons secretary treasurer, highlights safety for children and lack of nauseating effects, urging purchase from Moulton Drug Co.
An advertisement asserts Foley's Kidney Pills cure backache and strengthen kidneys, correct urinary irregularities, build worn tissues, and remove uric acid linked to rheumatism. It claims prevention of Bright's Disease and Diabetes, restores health and strength, and warns to refuse substitutes. Sold by Moulton Drug Co.
General Directory lists county officials led by Chancellor H. Simpson and Sheriff J. T Masterson, followed by a church section detailing Baptist, Christian, and Methodist services, Sunday schools, and conventions. It also includes Masonic and Odd Fellows lodge schedules, council notes, and educational, court, and religious organizational meetings across Moulton, Town Creek, Courtland, and nearby areas.
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