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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1917
Page
3
A memorial verse recalls Southern soldiers buried with care in spring. Veterans honor both sides of the lost cause as garlands and flowers mark graves and a clematis vine drapes the sod.
A grandfather recalls a Civil War shared act of humanity. He, a Confederate veteran, describes helping a wounded Union soldier in 1862 at Corinth and later befriending him after the war. He plans to place a wreath on Memorial Day to honor his brave Yankee ally.
The Richmond gathering of ex-Confederates features Dr. Henry W Battle praising postwar unity. He notes fifty years since Lee's surrender, peace, and the Union flag over an indivisible people as a hopeful message for a country led by its president through troubled times.
The article praises Robert E. Lee, stating he stands among the immortals for his commanding leadership and exemplary character. It notes his magnetism to Confederate warriors and his fortitude after defeat, asserting enduring reverence for his name.
Governor James B. Ferguson vetoed Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 1 calling a constitutional convention to draft a new Texas constitution. He argued the resolution itself is unconstitutional and warned a convention amid wartime inflation and political strife would threaten existing rights and lead to partisan turmoil. He noted amendments exist under Article XVII with two-thirds votes in each house and direct people ratification, and urged obedience to the current constitution.
A munitions carrying schooner bound for a Mexican west coast port was fired on and captured by two U S torpedo boat destroyers near San Diego California. Five shots were fired during its attempt to flee and the vessel was beached. Several thousand rounds of rifle and machine gun ammunition were taken aboard the destroyers and landed at a Pacific coast port.
A powerful hailstorm struck Austin on Wednesday afternoon causing several thousand dollars in city and crop damage. The rain measured about an inch and hailstones described as large as eggs fell for twenty minutes, covering the ground and leaving some stones unfound for hours.
Washington reports clarified uncertainty as Chile and Mexico will remain neutral in the war between the United States and Germany.
San Benito Texas farmers sold six bushels of early spring beans for four dollars a bushel on the local market. The harvest was produced by Oscar Williams, a farmer from the San Benito tract.
The American Line liner from New York struck a mine five miles off Liverpool bar at 7 40 orlock Monday night. The ship survived the blast and proceeded to Liverpool with no casualties.
An advertisement extols Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable remedy to replace calomel. It promises quick liver relief, cleansing of bowels, elimination of headaches and digestive distress, and money back if expectations aren't met. Emphasizes safety for children and daily work.
A humorous remark suggests giving the obsessed man stock in a nameless concern will cure his fixation on Aimerten's blood soaked traffic with Europe. The dialogue playfully mocks economic remedies for fixation.
An old advertisement promotes Capudine as a liquid headache remedy also good for back and limb aches. It emphasizes ease of consumption and natural restoration. The copy cites a quoted exchange about a strong minded woman and a hypothetical reaction to leaving home without powder.
An advertisement urges readers to use La Creole Hair Dressing Adv to look ten years younger by darkening gray hair. The item is presented in punchy sales tone typical of period newspaper ads.
A humorous note questions Scribson’s current aim as he moves from writing to seeking editors. The exchange suggests he believes he has produced ample literature and now focuses on securing publishing editors.
A historical ad touts Boschee's German Syrup as a fifty one year trusted cough remedy used in the United States, Canada, Australia, and other countries. It promises relief from coughs bronchitis colds settling in the throat and lung trouble with better sleep and easy morning expectoration. Includes trial size price and family size and notes availability in towns across nations.
In a clipped exchange two vivisectionists discuss a critical lack of guinea pigs. The first notes alarm over dwindling supplies while the second reveals needing two separate operations on the same pig recently.
An old advertisement touts Femenina TM for female disorders with a price claim of 50 cents and one dollar. The wording invokes Spartan women suffering untold tortures to urge readers to buy.
The fragment mentions asteroids and a parent speaking to a son about removing something from children's noses.
A new black auto enamel Blax Shine from Twin City Varnish Co. promises savings of $20 or more by letting owners apply finish themselves. It dries overnight, resists cracking, washes easily, and includes a free sample offer. Full outfit sells for $2.86 with delivery and gold initials. Satisfaction guaranteed.
A quip contrasts a sanitarium and an asylum with a punchline about price. The exchange frames the difference as roughly one hundred dollars a week, reflecting humorous tone typical of the period.
A health ad declares falling hair signals dandruff and scalp neglect. It promotes Knowlton's Danderine a 25 cent tonic claiming to revive hair luster, strength, and growth after a few uses with visible new hair across the scalp.
A dialogue shows an impoverished man lamenting luck and money as his extravagant spouse stresses thrift. The exchange highlights tension between wealth and frugality in domestic life.
Heavy duty wheel device attaches to Ford or most cars to multiply hauling power. Steel wheels ten inches wide with no drilling, suitable for coal, wheat, hay, potatoes and farming tasks. Live agents wanted in several western states. Dallas and Denver offices listed.
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