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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1920
Page
6
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless remedy to cure bilious feelings and improve digestion without the side effects of Calomel. It urges readers to ask their druggist, warning that Calomel can cause weakness, sickness, and salivation.
A narrator on a beach confronts a mysterious whisper from Hazel and Betty in a tense scene. The voice hints at a loved one but refuses to name them, prompting inner doubt as the protagonist weighs naming either girl. The moment underscores romantic tension and ambiguity.
A humorous exchange notes the line Why don't you marry him referencing a worm of the dust. Bato counters while Tie defends the idea showcasing a playful dialogue captured in the Boston Transcript.
A fragment discusses Prester John as a legendary figure linked to Abyssinia and the notion of a waterless river fed by a mountainous source. It notes the tale’s imagination and suggests the writer’s originality in crafting such myths.
A domestic dispute in the home sector ends with a six year old sister resisting, saying she will not join if Harold proceeds to confront a gender nonconforming person. Harold, four, was being taught table etiquette by his mother when tensions rose.
Washington reports the U S Senate rejected the Versailles peace treaty for the fourth time, voting 49 for ratification and 35 against. The roll call showed 28 Republicans and 21 Democrats for ratification, with 12 Republicans and 23 Democrats opposed. Twelve pairs were listed, splitting along party lines in several tied alignments.
State controller figures show 1919 gross receipts taxes totaling 3 030 049 with crude oil producers paying about 2 215 118 of the amount. Pipeline regulations added 73 085 for railroad commission oil and gas expenses. Other collections included express and telegraph firms, utilities, agencies, and various carriers.
Washington report shows the American Legion executive committee presenting a plan to Congress to pay adjusted compensation to veterans at 1.50 dollars for each day of service. The proposal aims to provide direct support to former service men and women.
The nomination of Bainbridge Colby to be secretary of state was favorably reported by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Friday without a record vote after extensive hearings.
Excitement rose Friday after the first oil discovery in the wildcat territory near San Angelo Texas marking a new petroleum find for the area and drawing local attention from residents and potential investors.
A World War I era narrator recalls scenes from Eastertide 1918. A weary French battlefield soldier in a heavy kilted uniform and a woman balancing three bundles carry children home. The soldier lifts two children and trudges five kilometers through sweat and heat toward the Gates of God.
A poetic meditation on Easter lilies filling churches and streets. The piece describes march along highways of hope and stained glass tones, featuring lilies such as lily of the valley, annunciation lily, resurrection lily, calla, and tiger lilies symbolizing faith, hope, love, and home spring joy.
The piece reflects a devout believer treating Easter as the year’s greatest day. He rejects worldly trappings and concentrates on worship, pondering the earth shattering miracle that faith has long upheld against cold reason and hostile doubt.
A brief meditation recalls Easter's message of hope after Jesus joins two despondent disciples on the road to Emmaus. Their eyes are opened to recognize the risen Christ, urging believers to seek faith and renewal on Easter day.
Singerton residents extol Thedford's Black-Draught for indigestion sour stomach and liver trouble saying it relieves dizziness from sudden movements and constipation. The ad notes it has helped thousands over 70 years and warns nearly every druggist stocks it. Also a neighbor boasts about a new club with a playful joke about being janitor before members enter.
An old advertisement offers a $100 reward for catarrh cure claiming Hall's Catarrh Medicine treats the disease internally by cleansing mucous surfaces. It asserts improved health and natural recovery, with a $10 guarantee if cure fails, and lists F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio as makers and testimonials offered.
Miss Jennie Bish, aged seventy, is placed on the pension list by the New York board of education after 52 years of continuous service in one Bronx school. She taught about 40,000 children, including three generations of at least one family, and was never late in reporting. She was absent only once, for a family death.
An advertisement offers a hair darkening preparation using Barbo Compound glycerine and water. It claims to darken gray hair gradually, soften and gloss hair, without cooling the scalp or becoming sticky, and can be mixed at home or bought as a small box from a druggist.
The islands, now under the American flag, demand the end of Danish laws restricting voting to those earning at least $300 a year. The old rule limits legislative influence to about 800 residents.
Advertises Othine double strength to remove freckles and improve complexion. Claims applying ounce nightly and morning fades freckles, with money back guarantee if results fail. Requires druggist purchase and mentions rare need for more than one ounce.
The quote notes cheerfulness as an excellent wearing quality and describes it as the bright weather of the heart cited to Samuel Smiles.
Adpromises Diamond Dyes guarantee fadeless color for any fabric from wool to feathers. Includes directions to diamond dye over any color and a Color Card to match material.
A brief comic exchange features Renpeck and Henpeck debating a woman's suitability. Henpeck declares the woman unspeakable while Renpeck asserts she is exactly right for him. The gag centers on a misreading of remarks about propriety and compatibility.
A terse dialogue hints at domestic strain as the unnamed man declares his stomach upset stems from marital disagreement. The fragment suggests a comic or domestic humor tone without specific events or names.
Advert shows Ely's Cream Balm relieves nasal congestion by soothing inflamed mucous membranes. A small amount in the nostrils clears air passages for instant relief from head colds or catarrh, reducing snuffling and headaches. Ends with a cheerful note to count blessings.
Claims quick relief for colds headaches toothache earache neuralgia lumbago rheumatism and joint pains from Bayer Tablets of Aspirin stamped with the Bayer Cross. Notes pricing in small 12 tablet tins and larger packages. Ends with a non sequitur about an elevator and a boy who runs it.
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