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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1904
Page
4
The blurb notes women hiding behind glasses, praises Defiance Starch for extra quantity and quality, and claims rivals fail. It quotes optimistic quips about luck and household sensibilities. An agency in Houston advertises detective services, and a quip mentions airship travel ethics.
An assorted column fragment touches on remedies such as Taylor’s Remedy of Sweet Gum and Mullein, seeds and catalogs from John A. Salter Seed Co, railway feats in Baluchistan, art opinions, Japanese climate notes, a Spanish bells ban, London church attendance, a Vanderbilts ring, Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup, and corporate starch claims, all in loosely connected, era-tinged snippets.
The piece traces ancient and modern debates on life beyond death from Schopenhauer to Hugo and Huxley, then argues the Easter claim that Christ has risen proves immortality. It frames resurrection as historical fact that vindicates Christianity, inspiring religion, literature, and art with renewed life.
The text contrasts rational and ethical arguments for immortality with religious faith. It cites Plato Kant and Addison, then anchors hope in Easter and biblical promise, concluding with Tennyson’s sea voyage metaphor and the wish to see the Pilot face to face after crossing the bar.
Miss Bertha M. Rush of Pittsburg says Peruna cured her systemic catarrh and nervous weakness after months of lean, fatigued deterioration. She credits improved appetite, weight gain, and renewed health to the tonic following a six bottle course.
An advertisement claims Peruna remedies spring lassitude and nervous fatigue caused by warmer weather. It features Mrs H Kassatt of Des Moines praising the tonic for restoring sleep and appetite after overwork, noting she uses Peruna twice yearly and stayed healthy for years.
The piece notes royal cars are exempt from numbering in England, yet the Prince of Wales has registered his vehicle to appear less conspicuous. It also mentions Tamsart Piso's Cure for Consumption saving a life three years ago and includes a Norwich address dated February 17, 1900, with a brief remark on breach of promise suit and its missing affection as a lining.
The notice touts the I and G N as saving miles and minutes with a short Texas route. It promises extraordinary announcements and credits D. J. Price as official passenger and ticket agent. A rustic quote about wakefulness and marriage closes the item.
Dealers say that as soon as customers try Defiance Starchaft it is impossible to sell them any other cold water starch. It can be used cold or boiled. More men have danced than preached their way to women's favor.
An advertisement extolls Peruna as a tonic and nerve invigator for women. It claims it strengthens nerves, boosts circulation, restores appetite and digestion, and urges every feeble woman to use Peruna.
If you do not receive prompt and satisfactory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr Hart man giving a full statement of your case. He will gladly give valuable advice gratis. Address Dr Hartman President of the Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio.
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