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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1909
Page
4
A collage of quips and jokes on love and health. Short items reference marching to Zion, a flirtatious misunderstanding, greens and mint juice, a liver purifier ad, a duke and heiress exchange, and a physician prank involving a patient.
She accepted his third proposal after two refusals, confirming engagement. Her husband comments that justice was served.
As summer begins the old dispute between Yuma and Needles over the hottest US location is revived. Neither claims the title. the gap is small and not worth a quarrel. Expect rising temperatures from now through September.
The article describes Needles California and Yuma Arizona as extreme desert heat centers. It notes relentless daytime temps, hot sands, barefoot Mojave tribes, and a new hotel marketed as a winter resort that falters in summer despite electric fans and shaded balconies.
First Lieut Ulysses S Grant UL of the corps of engineers United States army and grandson of President Grant is appointed superintendent of the state war and navy building in Washington He succeeds Capt John H Poole who heads to Fort Leavenworth for a two year training R A Baird’s naval corps was merged into the navy line and Grant comes after a notable West Point class with prior duties at Washington Boston and as an aide to President Roosevelt Edith Root daughter of Senator Root of New York is his wife.
An old newspaper advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for irregular secretions backache and kidney discomfort. A testimonial from Charles Cole of Iola Kansas claims the product restored his health for two years after persistent symptoms. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Miss Pagsay declares she has never been kissed, while Harry recalls kissing her years ago, noting she means since she can remember.
A group visits a city clerk’s home to view his garden only to find a tiny yard of about 12 by 10 feet. The clerk proudly points to the sky, declaring the garden’s true size is in height. The exchange echoes a humorous collection of anecdotes and quips about civic life and everyday oddities.
In a somber scene the men of the Thirteenth district filed past the coffin to bid farewell to Mr Casey. Mr Hogan lingered, delivering a long tribute to the departed. he claimed to have only met Casey that day, prompting Mrs Casey to reply with restrained irony as condolences were exchanged.
A 12 year battle with eczema on hands arms and feet ends in rapid healing after using Cutleura Remedies as recommended by a friend. Charles T Bauer of Volant Pennsylvania reports complete relief and no recurrence since March 11 1908.
Extermination products listed for rats mice bedbugs fleas roaches moths and ants with powder or liquid forms priced from 15 to 26 cents. E S Wells, chemist, Jersey City, N J. Also a joke about fashionable dress and marriage expectations routines.
A local quip notes Miss Gabble’s peculiarities and a suitor’s reluctance to speak up as he seeks to win her hand. The dialogue hints at affection and a fortune, with a joking jab about proposals and memory.
An assortment of brief quotes and ad style blurbs notes on manners, remedies, and social quips. It includes jokes about debt nerves liver purifiers and household starch with short testimonials and light satire. The items read like a collage of humorous vignettes and product pitches from a periodical.
Ad copy and brief quotes tout Capudine as quick relief for colds heat stomach or nervous trouble with liquid ease. Also includes a Lincoln quote about time and a home safety note for Hamlin’s Wizard Oil. Cork buoyancy and Wrigley’s Spearmint lines round out the page as playful product snippets.
A Richmond Virginia woman credits coffee withdrawal and Postum with transforming health. She reports relief from headaches nervousness and eye problems and notes weight gain improved walking stamina memory and overall vitality after switching to Postum and Grape-Nuts.
An experiment in Hungary aims to break up 24 000 acres into settlements of seven acre plots with a central larger holding of up to 666 acres. A skilled farmer will manage the central plot to set an example for others.
The notice touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder to shake into shoes for swollen tired hot feet corns and bunions. It urges asking for Allen's Foot-Ease at druggists and shoe stores with a free sample offer and mailing address in LeRoy New York. A short quoted exchange about a planned marriage appears at the end.
Advert says Capudine relieves ache feverishness cures the cold and headaches. Liquid form available in 10 25 and 60 cents at drug stores. Also notes a humorous aside about men realizing they misunderstand women.
An old newspaper fragment advertises Dr Biggers Huckleberry Cordial for diarrhoea and soothing syrups for teething. mentions Wrigley’s Spearmint for digestion and Winslow’s Soothin Syrup for teething. Phrases tout low prices 25 and 50 cents and social remarks about pleasant company.
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