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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1917
Page
2
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as the quickest and safest remedy for indigestion and stomach distress. It claims rapid relief from gas sourness bloating and dyspepsia and recommends keeping a fifty cent case at home for family use.
An advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as a long standing cough remedy used for over five decades in the United States Canada Australia and other countries. It promises relief from coughs bronchitis colds and lung trouble and notes a good night's sleep and easier morning ex pectoration with fresh air and sunshine. It lists trial size and family size and claims sale in all towns worldwide.
A brief clash portrays an author scorned as a hack writer. The line Heralds a critique of literary purpose and craft in a concise vignette.
An advertisement claims a small bottle of freezone will remove every corn or callus from feet. It describes drops applied to a tender corn that instantly relieves soreness and dries the area so the corn lifts off with the fingers. The method is attributed to a Cincinnati man and urges readers to ask their druggist to order a bottle if unavailable.
A humorous exchange features a daughter defending a product described as noiseless powder while her father cautions against overuse, turning onlookers into sympathetic listeners in a domestic vignette.
An old advertisement urges use of Cuticura Soap and hot water for skin and scalp troubles with Cuticura Ointment. It promotes daily Use as toilet preparation and offers free samples by mail from Cuticura Dept Boston. Sold everywhere.
A lighthearted exchange recalls a roadside incident where a driver embraces fines as part of a fast journey. The banter frames penalties as a humorous souvenir of a speedy trip.
The ad warns that a pale thin child with voracious appetite may be worm ridden and claims Dr. Peery's Dead Shot will expel worms or tapeworms and restore digestion. A separate quip adds that a financial genius leverages obligations as if a nation, implying perpetual owing eases life.
A dated advertisement urges readers to avoid a doctor’s bill by taking Mansfield Gough Bal gain now for a hacking cough. It notes prices at 25 and 50 cents and touts the product as a remedy for hollow coughing. The copy ends with a remark about busy men and self‑assessment of losses.
A brief meditation notes that few conflicts arise on the path of virtue, emphasizing steady ethical progress over dramatic clashes.
Governor Ferguson signed Senate Bill approving titles to certain school land and issued numerous local measures. Highlights include creation and expansion of independent school districts across El Paso Callahan San Diego Estelling Grayson Skidmore Wilmer Ralls Seadrift Kent Kerrs various county road systems and district offices.
Washington reports the twelve federal reserve banks oversubscribed to a ninety day loan of 50 million dollars to the government at two percent per year. The funds come from ninety day treasury certificates of indebtedness to bridge the gap until next June when tax revenues replenish the treasury.
Houston directors at the first meeting drafted the organization certificate for the Tenth District Federal Farm Loan Bank. Upon approval by the federal farm loan board in Washington the bank will be formally organized and authorized to do business.
Mexican Consul M Garza issued 202 passports to entrants at Laredo during the past week. The breakdown lists Americans 20 Englishmen 8 Alsatian 1 Russian 2 German 10 Siamese 1 and Mexican 160.
Estimates from Monday by canning interests and the department of commerce warn of a tin can shortage approaching one billion units. The shortage would impact the nation’s canning sector and food producers nationwide.
The admiralty reports heavy losses in the last days with twenty-five steamships sunk along with fourteen sailing vessels and thirty-seven trawlers, totaling about 80,000 gross tons.
Houston reports a week of many completions with little rise in steady coastal oil output. Over twenty wells were completed, including strong Goose Creek results from Gulf Production Company, yet many wells sanded up after brief flows. Sour Lake and Humble fields posted around 20 000 to 23 000 barrels daily.
The Texas railroad commission reports seven months ending January 31 1917 total operating revenue 83 789 097 72 up 23 92 percent from 67 614 813 26. Freight revenue 58 890 603 up 24 07 percent. Passenger revenue 22 971 693 47 up 23 67 percent. Total operating expenses 55 128 686 13 up 11 02 percent. net effects show substantial growth across all categories.
Samuel Rea president of the Pennsylvania Railroad told the Interstate Commerce Commission on Saturday that rising costs of all commodities have pressed railroads into a tense situation and that immediate relief is needed through higher freight rates to continue safe and efficient service.
All state troops have left the border as of Saturday. Fort Sam Houston transportation officials announced. The Thirty-third Michigan Infantry was the last unit to depart from El Paso Friday. Border cleared more than two weeks ahead of the war department deadline.
A Dolan No. 2 well in Goose Creek field, owned by West Virginia Oil Company, flowed between six and seven thousand barrels daily. It is described as the largest producer ever brought in at Goose Creek.
Former President William Howard Taft spoke in Dallas on Germany’s land attack risk via Mexico and Japan’s likely loyalty. He said Japan would honor obligations and would not ally with Germany, calling Zimmermann proposal unlikely.
McCormick and Thacher of Shreveport have brought in a large gas well near Montegut, twenty miles south of Houma. Locals drill shallow wells of about 100 feet for private gas lighting cooking and heating, with much interest in the new supply.
Census bureau estimates place Texas population at 4,472,494 on January 1, 1917, up from 4,386,638 a year earlier. Projections suggest the state will exceed five million when the 1920 census results are compiled.
Governor Ferguson signed a bill appropriating 65000 dollars for a quarantine station at Sabine to serve the ports of Sabine Port Arthur Port Neches Beaumont and Orange.
J P Morgan and Company announced on Monday an agreement to advance up to one billion dollars without interest to relieve possible embarrassment of the Army depot quartermaster in the War Department by financing the purchase of army supplies.
Rockdale road bond district No 10 approved 150000 in bonds by 593 to 213. Travis district No 1 also voted for bonds 83 to 13 totaling 20000.
The German auxiliary cruiser Kron Prinz Wilhelm crew of 411 officers and men arrived at Fort McPherson on Wednesday. They declined to pledge allegiance, saluted the U S flag as the post band played the Star Spangled Banner at retreat, and were placed in a stockade.
Two unidentified Mexicans reached the Texas gulf coast port on Wednesday carrying $1,000,000 in gold aboard a vessel. They were described as representatives of General Carranza and said to be delivering the gold to an interior Texas city.
The Western Oil Jobbers Association annual convention in St. Louis closed with officers elected. President C. L. Maguire of St. Paul Minnesota named to lead, vice president L. F. Kuehnle of Dubuque Iowa, and secretary treasurer Harry Shaw of Chicago selected.
Austin notes the Texas House debated the Yantis bone-dry bill and adopted an amendment striking section 9 the half-gallon clause. The clause allowing dry territory residents to carry a half gallon remains in the bill.
German torpedo boats fired sixty shells on Dunkirk on the night of March 25 26 in an official statement. The three minute bombardment caused two casualties before the attackers fled at full speed.
Montpelier Vermont Governor Graham on Wednesday asked the legislature for an appropriation of 1,000,000 dollars for state and national defense. The request signals emphasis on homeland security and military preparedness amid ongoing national concerns.
An advertisement promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable remedy for liver and bowel cleansing, contrasting it with calomel mercury which allegedly causes salivation and bone damage. The pitch claims quick morning relief, enhanced vigor, and a money back guarantee.
An English appointee in China marries and meets a Celestial creditor at a wedding reception. The Chinese merchant jokes that he would burn the cake rather than eat it, then adds a warning that the Englishman owes him money and that payment is due soon. The exchange ends with a cocky laugh and a hint of looming trouble.
United States auto makers, facing railway congestion, develop drive away shipments. Cars leave factory and reach destinations under their own power, a 62 car convoy from Cleveland to Chicago demonstrating the method. The practice is expected to grow this summer.
A wry exchange from Life magazine mocks medical profiteering. The First Surgeon questions a $1,000 appendectomy fee while the Second predicts rapid earning potential, suggesting a $5,000 profit in six months from Bulger.
Candles have risen in price in France after new measures on gas electricity and petroleum for illumination. Paris grocers now charge seven to eight cents for tallow candles that formerly sold for three or four. five inch solid candles now cost six to seven cents, up from two.
National Guard headquarters in New York received two long ears once belonging to Genevieve the army mule. The ears were sent as physical proof of the mule's death at Camp Whitman and recorded in the books per policy. Honolulu reports 2,500 automobiles.
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