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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1917
Page
2
An advertisement claims Dodson's Liver Tone cleanses the liver and bowels without the dangers of calomel, promising restored energy and health. It denounces salivating mercury-based calomel and urges readers to switch, noting the product is vegetable and safe for children.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as the cure for constipation indigestion biliousness and headaches. It urges taking a 10 cent box to cleanse internal organs and improve mood and health for months. It mentions stores sell Cascarets and even children’s insides need cleansing.
A dialogue references a sentimental ballad titled Drifting in a Canoe With the Gift of Your Dreams. The speaker notes a preference against rocking the boat, while a Moscow-like aside mentions Washington’s height and hair turning gray.
Advertisement claims toxic poisons in blood are filtered by kidneys and urges drinking pure water and taking Anuric double strength to combat backache urination issues rheumatic pains and fatigue. It touts Anuric as more potent than lithin and says it dissolves uric acid like hot water dissolves sugar.
Anecdotal exchange on family illnesses highlights shared hardships as neighbors compare pneumonia and twin arrivals illustrating common mid century domestic strains.
A Cincinnati authority endorses freezone to remove corns and calluses painlessly. A few drops on the affected area supposedly loosens the corn for easy lifting. Available at drug stores, the ad claims it does not irritate surrounding skin and costs little.
The dialogue suggests Dubson has long contemplated marrying an heiress, with one character remarking they would not be surprised if such a notion were his final conscious thought. The exchange hints at a plan or motive tied to wealth and social standing.
An old advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claiming Quinine fights malaria and Iron strengthens the system. The label notes the formula and states a price of 50 cents.
In a brief exchange, one man asks about seeking his wife's advice and another notes she acts without prompting. The remark hints at a confident spouse whose presence shapes decisions and dynamics in the home.
Oklahoma City ad touts Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a long selling herbal tonic for women. It claims to relieve weakness and debility without alcohol or narcotics and includes a testimonial from Mrs M Smith.
At 3 o'clock Saturday the Virgin Islands transferred from Danish rule to the United States on St. Thomas St. Croix and another ceremony took place with officers and marines guarding the barracks Danish flag lowered and the American flag hoisted as bells rang and the anthem sang. In Chihuahua City Villa led 3500 cavalry in an attack that failed with 500 prisoners and 420 dead or wounded reported after fierce fighting at Quinta Carolina and surrounding sites.
Washington Rio Grande valley onion growers fear heavy losses due to a car shortage delaying marketing. Congressman Garner reported complaints from Laredo Crystal Springs and Carrizo Springs to the Interstate Commerce Commission. Commissioner McCord announced an immediate investigation to move the crop starting the first week in April. Texas lines blame Northern and Eastern lines while suggesting releasing cars from other roads.
Austin reports 4 097 accidents in March to the state industrial accident board. Fiscal year totals since September 1, 1916 reach 28 053 with 67 fatal accidents so far. Claims filed March 887, total 4 636. March compensation paid 44 073, year total 255 107. Medical expenditures March 10 425, year total 74 384. Total insurance expenditures March 54 499, year total 329 491.
Fire Sunday virtually destroyed the tannery plant of the United States Leather Company at Old Fort North Carolina with damage estimated between 750000 and 1000000 dollars.
Governor Ferguson signed four 35th legislature bills creating state normals. Sul Ross State Normal at Alpine receives 250000. East Texas Normal at Commerce has no new appropriation. Stephen F. Austin Normal to be placed east of the 96th meridian with 150000. South Texas Normal to be located in Southwest Texas with 150000.
The French bark Cambronne brought 200 rescued sailors from ships sunk by a German raider off Trinidad. Survivors, including French English and Italian crews, report the raider is an armed sailing ship with a gasoline motor, flying the Norwegian flag before signaling targets and then raising the German flag to attack.
A blaze in Wichita Falls Texas caused more than $100,000 in damage Tuesday, engulfing sections of six blocks in the northern business district.
A large portion of the Texas National Guard was ordered into federal service by President Wilson through Governor Ferguson. The directive, signed by Secretary of War Baker, was received Sunday and immediately forwarded to the adjutant general's department.
John S. Brady former state senator from Jefferson parish was fatally hurt Sunday in a robbery at his store in Waggaman twelve miles north of New Orleans. He was surprised by a Black intruder during the robbery and died from injuries sustained in the incident.
Madison, Wisconsin lowered the dry column as the state capital voted in an election day result. The move reflects a public decision affecting local alcohol sales and regulations in the city.
Austin Texas Governor Ferguson signed a large batch of general bills covering container standards for fruit and vegetables, a Northwest Texas Insane Asylum with $400000 funding, annual vacations for city firemen, cottage facilities for treatment at Carlsbad tubercular colony and various reforms. Notable measures include prohibiting railroad confiscation of freight, equal Confederate pension distribution, venue and jury rules, rail and road funding, tax and bond provisions, public building election practices, hydrophobia treatment funding, and mining and tax collection enhancements. The package also addresses education, court reforms, and state administration including exemptions, boundary and property rules, and various criminal and civil procedure updates.
A boy bursts into a parlor where a girl sits with her young man and accuses a Wednesday kiss. The sister dismisses the concern, while the boy hints the kiss aims to show her lover George what he misses. The scene ends with implication of romantic tension and secrecy.
A society snippet recalls a dramatic blackout at a restaurant when a mystery kiss occurred. The unnamed couple shared a long delirious moment as electric lights failed, heightening the thrill of the encounter.
A reflection notes that a habit can be beneficial or harmful depending on whether you master it or are mastered by it. The idea emphasizes self control and personal responsibility in forming daily patterns.
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