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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1926
Page
2
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a safe laxative for children. It claims a teaspoonful can prevent illness the next day and urges mothers to buy genuine California Fig Syrup with clear directions for babies and all ages printed on the bottle.
Jimmy Wilkinson, now a director, develops a taste for antiques and raids Hollywood prop shops. He drags a child along on basement expeditions to cobwebbed furniture, which grows pricier with age until the child pleads to stop buying the elderly items.
The article argues paint and varnish protect walls from moisture and bacteria, reduce repairs, lower cleaning effort, and improve appearance. It links well maintained, smoothly painted surfaces to higher morale and thrift, noting paint’s long term value and wartime morale impact.
A civic-minded note stresses harmony and service to neighbors, urging practical and spiritual values. It argues towns gain reputation when individuals keep homes and yards in order and seize opportunities, spreading a positive, cooperative spirit locally and beyond.
The Cleveland Times reports that city planning and zoning are linked to crime reduction. Enforcing zoning limits congested areas and slums, diminishing breeding grounds for crime, and reflecting a growing consensus on planning's moral influence on urban futures.
Builders in each locality should offer superior housing to attract women and induce change. By studying local needs, the right sort of house promises future sales as the market remains strong for several years.
Do not neglect fertilizing your lawn and garden. Even if the lawn looks healthy it takes time for fertilizer to become effective. Keep the lawn and garden in perfect condition to protect them.
Nationwide trend shows houses adopting unusual color schemes signaling a shift in future architectural styles. Public interest grows as homeowners abandon traditional palettes and experiment with bold hues.
Build Arbor. New garden arbors screen objectionable objects and can be made indoors then set out later. Plant vines such as climbing roses clematis polygonum and wistaria and train them over the arbor.
In spring 1926 fashion, robe-de-style tailored suits regain popularity with long bouffant skirts and fitted bodices. Pastel taffetas in lavender blue rose and green lead the trend, with lace or chiffon hems, contrasting blouses, and metallic accents for formal afternoon or evening wear.
A 1926 Kitchen Cabinet fragment promotes economy through versatile egg dishes. It lists Eggs With Ham, Asparagus Omelet, Sweet Peppers and Eggs, Cheese Souffle, Stuffed Eggs and Kitchen tips for convalescents including Chicken Panada and Honey Sandwiches. It also notes egg based dishes and light stimulants like cocktails and fruit cocktails.
After a bout of grippe or flu, Tanlac is promoted to revitalize the blood and organs, restore appetite, and return strength. The ad claims fast results from the Tanlac formula made from roots, barks and herbs and urges buying a bottle today. Tanlac Vegetable Pills are recommended for constipation.
A Chicago minister says the electrically lighted cross atop the new Methodist temple in the business district has helped four downtown office workers purify their souls. He believes the cross exerts a wide and deep moral influence and notes that a great financier accepts debt as part of the system.
A drugstore product named Freezone promises instant relief from corns with a drop on the affected area. It claims the corn stops hurting and lifts off with fingers without soreness or irritation, sold in a small bottle for a few cents.
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