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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1913
Page
14
An article urges treating a cold in the head as acute catarrh and warns against neglect. It extols Peruna as effective, recommending a tablespoonful at first symptoms, then with meals and at bedtime, or hourly for serious cases. It notes risk of chronic catarrh without proper care.
A Wide World magazine writer describes Cairo's native tailors using foot powered irons with a wooden block on top. The iron is steered by a long handle while a low ironing board is used. The method, though odd to western eyes, achieves neat and quick results.
Describes a method to keep brass, copper and metals bright using standard cleaning then a coat of negative varnish from a store. Claims indoors or outdoors use and weather resistance. Notes ornaments lacking luster improve after one application.
An antiquated tonic claims to strengthen blood and appetite, marketed for adults and children. The rad description mentions malaria relief and increased vigor, while a stray line notes a woman with a big head due to a hair emporium credit.
The 13rd Legislature is now history with a total of 1 467 measures and joint resolutions introduced. The record highlights a broad legislative push and extensive bill activity across the term.
Austin reports the Thirty-third Texas legislature adjourned on Tuesday amid farewell speeches and songs. Members declared affection despite past scrapes and adjournment carried mixed tones of gaiety relief and seriousness as the body closed.
Austin Tex At 435 p m real time high noon legislative time adjourned sine die Speaker Terrell delivered address replying to Governor Colquitt s criticism of legislature in Good Friday message Members of house launched boom for Speaker Terrell for governor House joint resolution 28 originally intended to permit special tax and bonds for university and A and M after being amended by senate by elimination of these features and having reference only to increase in common school district s tax was defeated by house 50 to 52 The Paddock Confederate veteran monument bill was passed over governor s veto 100 to 4 Adopted the Morrow resolution proposing a constitutional amendment permitting more than one judge holding court in a judicial district at one time for the purpose of clearing up the docket Concurred in senate amendments to the Reeves resolution proposing a constitutional amendment fixing salaries of county and district officials The senate eliminated the proviso for four year terms for state officers and made the date of election July 19 1913 Passed finally The Lattimore bill permitting railroads to own and operate demonstration farms the Brelsford bill permitting corporations for two or more purposes the Astin bill for relief of state department of vital Statistics
The Texas Senate adjourned sine die at 4 30 with numerous amendments passed and actions on key bills. Conferees reported on Kennedy liquor bill. Vaughan resigned from the First district. W J Greer elected president pro tem. salaries for state and county officers authorized. several house measures passed or vetoed. courts and public projects debated as session closed.
Austin notes show the legislature meeting platform goals such as nine thirty closing, a wife abandonment act, employes compensation, mining and irrigation bills, and a State highway commission. Delinquencies include compulsory school attendance, university and college separation, blue sky law, and civil service installation.
In the flood district heavy rains and high winds overwhelmed a levee sending waters over the crest. Towns reported more than 3 million dollars in damage as floodwaters surged through streets and homes.
Floods flood the Paducah wholesale and retail districts as the Ohio River rises toward 56 feet. Shawneetown is devastated by high winds and a ruptured levee, with $3 million in damage and hundreds evacuated or marooned. Relief efforts mobilize US troops, boats, and rations for thousands across Illinois and Kentucky.
John Finger of Morrison Tennessee describes a year of severe acne and eczema with painful itching and insomnia. He tried remedies before using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, then saw itching and pimples disappear after about a month. Sample offers and address provided.
A mash of quotes lampoons modern cooks and shifts to a Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets ad. It notes ignorance about cooking tasks and mentions a joke about the ideal husband while promoting a stomach and liver remedy.
Mrs Verna Wilkes of Plattsburg Mississippi credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after nervous collapse and indigestion and says it helped bring a healthy baby. The ad notes many women suffer from feminine-system derangements and claims the remedy can restore fertility. It invites readers to write for confidential advice to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.
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