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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1920
Page
2
A quotation attributed to Sir Kingsley Wood proclaims health as the mother of wealth, framing wellness as the foundation of prosperity. The saying appears amid 20th century public health discussions attributed to leaders.
In 1916 a miner describes coal dust causing lung pain and sleeplessness. He credits Milks Emulsion with loosening the dust, restoring sleep, appetite, and weight, and returning him to work. An advertisement urges others with dust-related ailments to try the product with a money-back guarantee.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a mild laxative that cleanses liver and bowels without gripe or harsh effects. It promises renewed energy, fresh breath, and lighter stomach, claiming the product works while you sleep and improves mood and health.
Physicians urge friends to keep systems purified and livers active to guard against influenza. A single Calotab at bedtime with water claims to cut a cold overnight with no salts or nausea and a refreshed morning. Sold only in sealed boxes for thirty five cents, with money back if not satisfied.
A plan to build a grand memorial in Washington between the White House and Capitol would house a 7000 seat auditorium and rooms for the George Washington Memorial Association and others. The project aims to display 4 million service stars representing each WWI service member with a $10 million fundraising goal.
A deadly series of tornadoes swept eastern Mississippi Northwestern Alabama and Southern Tennessee killing more than 140 people and inflicting extensive property damage. The casualty lists include Bay Springs Aberdeen Amory Meridian Run nellsville Glenn Ingomar Starkville and Marion County in Mississippi Alabama towns Nebane Gurley Littlecove Waco and Marion County and Maury and Williamson counties in Tennessee.
Texas lumber men adjourned a three day convention after electing E P Hunter of Waco as president and selecting Houston as next year’s site. Resolutions favored higher teachers salaries the open shop vocational training for enlisted men and homestead law changes. Officers include W S Howell Bryans first VP Albert Steves Jr San Antonio second VP W W Blake Houston treasurer J C Dionne Houston secretary and J C Ray Waco sergeant at arms.
The government reports a revolt in Michoacan led by Governor Pasqual Ortiz Rubio a strong Obregon ally. Rubio has fled Morelia with 100 men, aided by Major Jesus Millan and 50 followers, according to the second war bulletin issued Sunday.
Treasury officials estimate total government expenditures for the year ending June 30 next would reach about 6.75 billion dollars. This implies roughly 18 million dollars spent per day, based on the nine months of the current fiscal year.
Governor Hobby announced appointments of district attorneys in Texas. J. M. French Jr. of Daingerfield becomes 76th district DA, replacing the late Butler Ralston of Mount Pleasant. M. L. Arrington of Granbury is named for the 29th district, succeeding Frank S. Morris who resigned.
Francisco Villa plans to aid the Sonora uprising against Carranza and will operate in Chihuahua City Parral and Jiminez soon, according to reports reaching Southern Department headquarters at Fort Sam Houston from border areas.
Governor Edwards faced the house as the Senate's wartime bonus bill grants veterans $10 per month served in the German war, with a $100 maximum. A $12 million bond issue to fund the bonus would be put to voters.
Silver fox furs led Wednesday's fur sale in New York with prices up to 670 dollars per pair. Nutria pelts traded at 6.10 dollars, marking an 80 percent rise from the previous year.
Washington. Hearings on the request of the American Railway Express Company for higher express rates from ten to twenty five percent will be conducted by the Interstate Commerce Commission in Houston on June fourteen.
Lockhart Texas reports many county dipping vats completed by the commissioners and cattle dipping has begun across the county, signaling a widespread cattle health effort.
University of Wisconsin professor argues slang shapes English while warning against vulgar slang. Articles note no postwar change in men’s physique or garment sizes, with apparel makers confirming no rise in larger sizes despite individual claims.
A physician was arrested after he prescribed whisky to a patient without inquiring the purpose. The joke: any club could tell the patient simply wanted a drink.
A speaker laments that some brethren are falling by the wayside while a companion asks if they are still on the trail. The exchange hints at waning cohesion within a religious group and ongoing movement or journey.
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