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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1901
Page
4
A Kimberley correspondent describes diamond mining, from pit to pulsator sorting, noting convicts at work and the high value of stones. The piece contrasts luxury with native labor, explains weighing and pricing by a syndicate, and surveys the vast output.
John D. Marberry, an Archer real estate agent, battles despair after a bad investment and a rival signs misfortune. He falls in love with Miss Ola Mann, stays in Archer, and marries at Mann Ranch. Archer grows into a thriving town as he builds a future with Ola.
A historical note compares shifts in global power over the last century. It cites Spain once wealthier than the United States, then the US rising while China declined, and Japan experiencing opposite cycles.
An old father declares disinheritance over a son while a smoking tobacco plug sits between them. The text notes the first automobile in the Philippines is an electric vehicle brought in for the signal corps.
The article argues feeding cattle by weight rather than by bushel. It compares mid dlings with corn meal to bran with gluten meal, noting both options provide 1.5 pounds of digestible protein but differ in weight and cost.
A rubber trust president discards a letter and jokes that a Texas seller’s plant is “located in the right-hand corner of his parlor.” The secretary probes for details as the exchange reveals a humorous misunderstanding about the plant’s location.
A proverb notes that wisdom often rests in a child’s simple view. It contrasts innocence with the adult philosopher’s doubt, suggesting clarity of heart over complex reasoning.
Descriptions of people feigning life after death mark eerie events. A Russian cemetery wedding beside a grave ends with a returned coffin. An Australian bicycle race winner died after crossing the line, declared dead upon finishing. Indian plague inspections reveal a supposed living man turning up dead, hidden to avoid quarantine.
The angler fish, a remarkable sea creature, hides in rocks with a mud colored body and a warning fin over its mouth. Touching the fin triggers jaw closure, and the creature can reach a mouth wide as a foot while the fish itself is three feet long.
In a Youths' Companion recount, Colonel C of Lord Roberts' staff is buffalo hunting in India. He wounds a buffalo, the animal charges, and after a series of close calls the colonel strikes the beast with his fists and kicks its nose. The buffalo retreats, leaving the colonel battered but alive.
The sovereign, once not trusted as currency by wealthier Indians, is increasingly seen as a fashionable material for ornaments like earrings and brooches. The shift reflects growing interest in repurposing yellow metal amid limited local trust in the coin for daily use.
Memphis Tennessee earns note for its distinction as the male metropolis of the south. A remark about the city calls it a place where banks and brays flourish.
Cattlemen study reseeding eastern Wyoming and Black Hills lands where overgrazing nearly killed native grasses. Five grasses and two alfalfas could grow without irrigation, as efforts focus on proper land use and restoration. Separate notes mention the Devonshire emerald and Zeppelin airship funding figures.
In 1800 a Philadelphia to Washington packet carried the entire furniture of the government and its archives in several large boxes and smaller chests. Today the government owns thousands of buildings, a stark contrast in scale.
Fassett A. Cotton resigns after six years as state deputy superintendent of public instruction in Indiana. He states his goal is to attend college, earn a degree, and later run for the superintendent position.
Spring cleaning can be less terror with good planning. Choose settled weather and prepare all aids in advance. Ivory Soap proves best for washing paints floors and windows offering a harmless effective clean and fresh home.
The Bethlehem Pennsylvania police chief says a dozen hoboes in the city lockup staged an elaborate imitation of a secret fraternity, performing a mock initiation on a new candidate as a prank or ritual.
Every BMT railroad conductor must post a $500 surety bond to guarantee honesty, costing each man $1 yearly. The measure follows widespread fare reductions. A stray anecdote notes a child’s misinterpretation of the word deduct.
A customs decision states whisky cannot be imported from Canada in quantities smaller than a case. The rule restricts individuals from bringing liquor across the border in single bottles.
A collage of branded lines and product pitches including Allen's Foot Ease powder for sore feet and tight shoes, Garfield Tea for constipation, George Washington Soda for biscuits, Russ Bleaching Blue, and Kis-Me Gum. Various quippy lines tout cures and virtues with no single cohesive news item.
The quote emphasizes that true welcome comes from the friend’s personality rather than the meal. Burdette notes meals at hotels cost 60 cents or a dollar, but visiting friends offers companionship and a personal connection beyond food.
Arizona newspapers warn that deer, antelope and mountain sheep face extermination unless immediate conservation measures are adopted. The editorials call for stronger protections, funding, and regulatory action to halt population decline.
The Congregation Emanu El of San Francisco marked their jubilee by presenting the University of California with a $15,000 endowment to found a Semitic studies fellowship.
The Secretary of the Navy urged more battleships and Congress favored his recommendations, authorizing several powerful warships. Protection of seaports requires fortifications, yet defense also hinges on capable ships and strategic fleets. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is promoted as a remedy for digestive disorders.
A brief misstatement links abdominal discomfort to mistaken notions of penance and apple coaxing, reflecting a quirky note on language or belief rather than medical fact.
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