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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1916
Page
3
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a physician’s prescription that cures kidney liver and bladder issues. It urges readers to buy a bottle or send ten cents for a sample and to mention the paper.
A playful line from A Different Bird notes a character making a goose of herself by trying to act like a chicken. The exchange relies on humorous wordplay about farmyard birds and behavior mimicry.
Lame back stiff neck and sore throat urged to apply Hanford's Balsam of Myrrh and rub it in thoroughly. It guarantees a cure or your money refunded by the dealer. Adv.
An opinion piece contrasts wealth and poverty, arguing the rich avoid disgrace while the poor face stigma. The author questions moral judgments tied to economic status and suggests social inequality deserves scrutiny.
A Nashville letter claims Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured a large tumor during the Change of Life. Mrs E H Bean reports relief after medical treatment failed, credits the plant tonic, and invites others to write for guidance from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.
A collision near Amherst Ohio killed at least thirty and injured more than forty as three trains including the Twentieth Century Limited and two sections of No 86 slim into the wreckage. Federal and state investigators, plus railroad officials, probe the cause. Names of the deceased and resulting chaos are described in the immediate aftermath.
The Texas state fire insurance commission reports 1915 loss ratio at 62 percent vs 81 percent in 1914. Net premiums totaled 10,570,693 and net losses 6,621,792. Some companies reported 38 percent, effectively breaking even under the 35 percent expense rule.
Laredo Bermuda onions roll into the market at four to five trainloads daily. The USDA office of markets supports growers with four experts in Laredo. The crop will reach about 1,800 carloads, with more than a third destroyed by thrip and other pests.
Shanghai dispatch reports 37 members of the national assembly warn Yuan Shi Kai of high treason for proclaiming himself emperor and violating his oath of office in a long telegram to the diplomatic corps in Pekin.
Reports from Brigadier General J. J. Pershing describe snow and sleet interrupting nine days of marching under desert sun as American troops faced difficulties in the Casas Grandes district after a long expedition in Mexico.
Harris county adds two canning clubs. One club is at Aldine and the other at the Harris County School for Girls in Bellaire.
The British steamer Berwindvale, 5222 tons, sailing from Galveston on February 24 to Avonmouth, was attacked Thursday but not sunk. No further details on the incident are provided.
Little Rock announces Miss Mabel Simpson of Wichita Falls Texas as maid of honor for the United Sons of Confederate Veterans annual reunion in Birmingham May 15 to 18.
The Carter Kelly lumber saw mill at Manning in Lufkin was totally destroyed by fire Monday. The loss is estimated at $100,000.
The will of Charles B. Webster, a dry goods merchant who died March 16, leaves $1.9 million and a rent free apartment house for unmarried working women. The provision creates a home for eligible tenants.
A fire caused by a leaking gas stove destroyed five stores and the Woodmen of the World hall in Moody Texas on Sunday, with estimated losses around 75000 dollars. No injuries are reported. Local fire units battled the blaze through the day and authorities are investigating the cause.
Brenham Texas Mrs M Hett Curry vice president at large of the Texas Federated Women's Clubs announces delegates for the fourth district convention to be held April 13 14 15 in Brenham with Decca Lamar West of Waco presiding. About fifty more delegates expected and Brenham gears for a festive welcome.
A San Antonio Country Club fire destroyed the Washington Heights houses killing six people. Victims include Mrs. Mace Stewart of Galveston, James D. Walthall, Mrs. James D. Walthall, J. E. Webb, Homer Jones, and Miss Helen Corkrell, all from San Antonio.
Willard defeats Frank Moran on points in ten rounds to retain the world heavyweight title at Madison Square Garden before about 18 000 spectators. Willard fights with a broken right hand from the third round as Moran stays at a distance with Willard’s left. Purse shares show Willard 47 500 dollars and Moran 23 750 dollars with Rickard and Sam McCracken likely to profit near 50 000 dollars.
In Houston Texas Elsie Ray aged 18 and Mary Powell aged 17 died when a picnic party attempting to cross the International and Great Northern trestle were struck by the Sunshine Special. A dozen other girls escaped serious injury as the train mangled the two victims.
Prominent men and women gathered in a mass meeting in Washington to honor Clara Barton founder of the American Red Cross and to spur a nationwide drive to erect a memorial in memory of the angel of the battlefields.
In Mount Vernon Texas a $200000 road bond election held Tuesday in precinct No 1 bond issue was defeated.
A vintage cooking note lists breakfast or lunch buns and muffins recipes. It covers Sweet French Buns, Oatmeal Muffins, Dinner Rolls, and English Bath Buns with yeast, milk, sugar, flour, eggs, butter, salt, and flavorings. Each item includes rising times and baking guidance. The instructions emphasize light, airy textures and golden finishes.
Instructions describe mixing a cornstarch based filling by dissolving two dessert spoons of cornstarch in half a cup of cold water, then adding boiling water, sugar, salt, butter, vinegar or lemon juice, and raisins. Let set while preparing crusts. yields two large pies.
A kitchen tip advises adding baking powder to the egg whites before beating for a white cake frosting. Beat whites, then pour boiling syrup over them in the usual manner to prevent the icing from hardening.
Six eggs yolks and one and a half cups of sugar, three quarters cup butter and one cup chopped almonds. Add one tablespoon cinnamon and three cups flour. Beat well and drop small spoonfuls on a greased pan. Bake lightly.
A health note urges drinking hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate each morning to flush toxins from the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims clearer skin and relief from headaches bilious spells and constipation within one to two weeks.
A collage of 19th century style notices includes health ads touting Renovine for heart issues with a dollar price, Hanford’s Balsam for skin injuries and cattle care, and cautions about delaying action. Other snippets reference blood poisoning prevention and a quip on cut glass. The page also notes Japan producing artificial coffee.
Mrs N M Flint states at nearly 76 she found backache rheumatism and kidney control improved by Anuric a new remedy from Dr Pierce of Invalids Hotel Buffalo NY. The note claims Anuric cures backache headache and rheumatic pains and dissolves uric acid, 387 times more potent than lithia.
Sugar magnate Rudolph Spreckels has poured millions into reform efforts in San Francisco, supporting civic programs and political change through substantial funding and advocacy.
An advertisement promotes Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer as a harmless, non dye solution to darken gray or faded hair. It claims hair becomes soft, lustrous, thick and evenly dark after several applications. Sold for 50c prepaid or at drugstores with a money back guarantee from Memphis Tennessee. Beware of bunko schemes for longevity.
Spring appeal for Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery claims to restore stomach health improve appetite aid digestion and purify blood. Advert mentions alcohol free formula with ingredients printed on wrapper and endorsements from neighbors.
A shipment of cotton mill dyes valued at $20,000 arrived in Charlotte from Germany after a detour via Shanghai, China, on Monday. The dyes were received by a local concern.
State architect Atlee B. Ayres submitted to Governor Ferguson plans for the new state school for the blind. The project follows a $300,000 appropriation made by the last legislature.
Sauce instructions list butter cornstarch or flour milk salt and pepper quantities. It specifies two and a half tablespoonfuls butter one fourth cup cornstarch or half cup flour one cup milk one fourth teaspoon salt and a few grains pepper.
A vintage recipe instruction describes boiling milk and whisking two eggs with one cup sugar until light. The mixture is stirred into the boiling milk and steamed in a teak vessel for about 15 to 90 minutes.
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