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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1906
Page
4
The Case of Miss Irene Crosby illustrates widespread claims of cure from Lydia and Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Thousands of women report relief from ailments tied to female health using the product.
The ad touts Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound as a thorough regulator aiding irregular and painful periods. Irene Crosby of East Savannah Ga reports benefit after others failed, urging others to seek relief and write to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Mass for free advice.
The text recalls Evelyn predicting fog in London due to sea coal smoke over two centuries ago. He blamed the sea coal burn for the 1684 fog and earlier described its fiery, dismal burning as hellish. Remedies included moving burials, removing noxious trades, and planting suburbs with sweet greens.
Tipton West Virginia resident J. Legg details a two year struggle with anemia indigestion and weak kidneys that improved after using Dr Williams Pink Pills He credits the remedy with his recovery and urges others to consider the treatment The note ends with a fact about copper wire electricity speed
A collage of reader notes and endorsements advertising Simmons Liver Purifier 25¢ per box Hunt's Lightning Oil for sprains and aches Mia Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and pain relief plus assorted quips and health product plugs, all in a vintage newspaper ad style.
A quotation from T. P. s Weekly notes truth should be saved like a small bottle with a red caution label and used only in dire necessity, contrasting free spilling of truth with measured discretion.
An 19th century patent medicine ad promotes Hunt's Cure as a guaranteed remedy for severe itching at 50 cents per box. It cites Chevreul claiming cow butter contains stearine and other fats. It also advertises Taylor's Cherokee Remedy of Sweet Gum and Mullen as curing coughs colds croup consumption and throat ailments with prices 25 cents to 1 dollar per bottle.
A homegrown philosopher asks about a sly grin and the Chicago Sun notes the realization that an installment collector will call for about 42 consecutive weeks. The remark highlights the long haul of debt collection in a wry, streetwise tone.
The IRS commission er rules Peruna is exempt as a new manufacturer product. The top medical and pharmaceutical authorities in the United States have approved Peruna. The Columbus Dispatch notes the product now holds the same status as any recognized medicine and reflects local business optimism.
An old advertisement promotes Garfield Tea as a morning or bedtime tonic. It claims purity of blood and natural liver kidney stomach and bowel action and a beneficial effect on the entire system. It emphasizes herbal ingredients and overall health benefits.
A Brooklyn Life excerpt recalls a Philadelphia tale about curls held up by a brother at a dance. Women respond by clutching their curls, challenging the notion of natural hair and playfully debunking the idea.
A zealous young curate stays at a country house where hosts ask nightly about sleep. He recalls seeing a spectral figure by his bed the first night. When asked how he responded, he says he asked for a Sunday school subscription, and the ghost disappeared.
A Philadelphia woman describes years of coffee jags causing nausea headaches nervousness and sleep loss. She switched to Postum after bad restaurant brews and found relief with continuous use. The Postum Co. Battle Creek Mich offers the claim and notes cooks sometimes misprepare coffee.
The Texas and Illinois railway systems are contrasted using year ending June 30 1905 figures. Texas shows 11 744 miles of track with $389 736 027 capitalization and $15 733 384 operating income, leaving a deficit of $1 615 771. Illinois reports 11 636 miles, $701 313 256 capitalization and $21 819 478 income with $1 875 per mile available for dividends.
John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers of America telegraphed friends in New York that he would arrive late today and go to the Ashland House. A conference of the joint committee of the anthracite miners and the operators will start Tuesday at 10 o'clock.
In Warsaw revolutionists announce a general strike to prevent the government from contracting a new loan. The move signals mounting pressure against the state and its fiscal policy.
The Octoborists won control of Ekaterinoslav by securing forty seven municipal congress delegates, while Constitutional Democrats received thirteen, Jewish delegates fifteen, and five went to Reactionaries.
Reports from Topeka Kansas say prospects promise a 70,000,000 bushel yield as the growing crop looks better for this time of year. In Bay City Texas the Bay City Hive No 52 L O T M traveled to Matagorda on a special train to publicly install officers of a newly organized Maccabee hive.
Richard M. Pearce of Newark New Jersey recounts severe kidney congestion after a bad cold and night work. He credits Dean's Kidney Pills with relief lasting eight years. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York. Courage consists not in blindly over looking danger but in meeting it with the eyes open.
An old advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a cure for blood poison skin eruptions ulcers swollen glands and rheumatism and claims it destroys cancer poison and heals tumors and ulcers. The copy notes thirty years of testing and offers $1 per bottle with free sample and medical advice by writing Blood Balm Atlanta Georgia.
Two hundred residents gathered near the city building to witness the burning of gambling equipment seized in raids. Chief Keller and Mayor Blaine led the ceremony as coal oil was used to ignite three roulette wheels three poker tables three lay out devices and related chips and articles valued at 1000 to 1200 dollars.
A history of severe scalp eczema with itching crusts and hair loss is followed by a description of relief after using Cuticura Remedies. The reader notes a later October 1904 eruption and says two months of medical care plus Cuticura Soap and Ointment led to recovery. H. M. F. Weiss of Rosemond Illinois provides the testimonial dated August 31 1905.
Widow and daughters discuss a concert plan as Julia, praised for a silvery voice, asks to hear her sister sing Some Day. The bored Major agrees to a future performance next month unless he is unexpectedly ordered away.
A London report notes a strong year for asses milk with two or three dairies thriving. One shop near Marble Arch ships milk nationwide in sealed bottles at six shillings per quart, with demand tied to illness levels.
A damaged clipping includes a sexist quotation from Coulson Kernaham and a formal oath by Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cumner & Co. promising one hundred dollars for catarrh cures. It promotes Hall’s Catarrh Cure taken internally and Hall’s Family Pills for constipation with testimonials to support the product.
A brief quotation noting that the happiest women and nations share a lack of history, attributed to George.
A compact quotation highlights the paradox of patience, noting that those lacking patience themselves deserve others' patience. It emphasizes self-restraint and inner steadiness as essential virtues.
Texas readers are urged that Imperial Remedy from Houston cures skin diseases such as sores tetter itch ulcers ring worm carbuncles pimples scrofula eczema and frost bite. Sold by druggists at one dollar per bottle with a proverb about self-education from Gibbon.
The dialogue humorously presents an old man claiming a new disease eczema and his wife urging Hunt's Cure as a quick fix. It mocks useless chatter and notes famous quotes about speech and remedies, mentioning Allcock's porous plasters and a Johnson remark on complaint.
In a pinch, use Allen's Foot-Ease powder for painful smarting feet and ingrown nails. It comforts feet, eases wearing shoes, and claims to cure sweating feet. Sold by druggists 25c, trial package free. address A S Olmsted. Also quotes about going alone with God and growth through duties performed.
Advertising copy extols Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure and strength builder for women “worn-out” by work and motherhood. It claims to soothe nervous disorders, restore sleep, and treat female weakness, offering other products and inviting readers to write to Dr Pierce in Buffalo, New York.
James Marvin a farmer from Ohio plans a 700 mile trek to Richmond Virginia to improve health and continue to the Atlantic coast. He is an avid swimmer but will not head further east.
A playful exchange echoes the Chicago Record-Herald quip about friendship and ego. A man seeks to strengthen ties, but the woman replies with a witty rebuke that his self-absorption leaves little room for bonding.
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