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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1924
Page
2
Cornelius Conway argues in the Houston Post that Optimist clubs build better communities by turning member energy into practical action. He says optimism comes from doing definite work to improve life, not from talks, and urges clubs to engage in broad civic projects.
A National Protective Society report finds American property losses totalling 306.541 million dollars in a year. Fires are 40 percent from inadequate inflammable construction, 40 percent from carelessness, 10 percent from ignorance, and 10 percent from accident. Worthington claims architects and builders often specify inflammable materials to cut costs. Stoddard notes Americans are very careless with homes compared with Western Europe and urges non ignitable wall materials and roofings to reduce火.
A paint up effort in Choctaw County Mississippi inspired by ex extension workers aims to improve school buildings inside and out. United States Department of Agriculture reports show 4 school buildings targeted nationwide with clubs raising funds for paint and supplies.
The article details using coal oil emulsion or crude oil as sprays for hogs and their sleeping quarters to kill lice, especially in fall and winter when hogs stay indoors. It describes making coal oil emulsion by dissolving laundry soap in hot water, adding coal oil, and diluting as needed, plus placing oilers for pigs to rub against. It also notes feed strategies shifting to concentrates in fall to support weight gain and market timing.
In Ledyard the Congregational church functions as a place of worship on Sundays and as a schoolhouse on weekdays. Evenings see town meetings and committee sessions held there.
Pasadena residents approved a $3,500,000 bond issue at a recent special election to finance an adequate civic club center and related facilities.
Tuberculous cattle are identified as the main source of tuberculosis in hogs, spread via unpasteurized milk feed and hogs following diseased cattle. Prevention includes pasteurization of milk, cattle tuberculin testing, careful feeding practices, and thorough cooking of offal. If TB exists, remove affected animals and slaughter at an abattoir under federal inspection.
Experts suggest mineral supplements in feed or water as a remedy for swine paralysis. Recommendations include mixtures of slaked lime, bone meal, rock phosphate, tankage, wood ashes, acid phosphate, and salt in various equal or weighted parts. Some stations favor air slaked lime while others oppose it. results appear satisfactory.
The article advises trimming only the outer half of wolf teeth on young pigs after furrowing to cut bite injuries. It cautions against breaking teeth to the gums as it opens membranes to infection and sore mouth.
Exquisite boudoir apparel described with pastel tones, lace, chiffon and georgette, emphasizing simplicity and youthful designs. Features include beltless dresses for children, dotted Swiss, pastel voiles, and summer coats in crepe satin with lace detailing, as described by Julia Bottomlrey.
Recipes for varied sandwiches and snacks appear with directions for Winnebago, Russian, Tongue and Ham, Chilaly, and Date Nut Bars. A closing Emerson poem urges resolve in small acts as fate suggests a task.
Popular summer drinks include Giron's Punch with berry juice and citrus, Lemon Velvet a frozen gelatin citrus mix, Orange Eggnog with orange rind, Cantaloupe Cup filling vanilla ice cream, Fruit Punch with grape juice, and Chocolate Eggnog. Also notes on repurposing asparagus and other vegetables into salads.
Mrs George Spink of Minnesota Junction Wisconsin shares a testimonial about Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says after six bottles she could do her own work again and feels better than in four years. The nationwide booster claims 98 percent benefiting from the product.
An advertisement touts Dr. Peerys Dead Shot as a cure for ru worms and other ailments. The copy urges quick action and promotes a single dose as sufficient, while the text also notes a proverb about rising late and catching up.
Advertiser touts Black and White Ointment with Soap as a cure for pimples eczema blotches and breakouts. Claims thousands improved and highlights economic pricing with liberal sizes and dealer availability.
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