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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1905
Page
4
A fragmentary advert-like note cites early English smoking habits using coltsfoot leaves and claims a personal remedy by Dr. Reodedy. A testimonial from Mrs. G. Dougherty of Millville New Jersey states use over 50 years and references a price of 61.60.
In Paris during a heavy rain, Minister of War M Bertreaux arranged a pontoon like crossing using soldiers with chairs to shuttle ladies across a flooded street. The plan amused onlookers as engineers provided the improvised crossing.
An advertisement touts Cheatham's Chill Tonic as the faster and permanent remedy. It guarantees one bottle cures any one case and asserts you cannot lose by trying it. The second sentence hints at a moral about self-contemplation being seen as wasted time.
The ad touts De fiance Starch as giving best results with four or more units for money without cooking. It mentions Norway narrowing to about 250 miles wide in the south, suggesting a regional note in the copy.
An advertisement proclaims McCane's Detective Agency in Houston, Texas as the largest force of competent detectives in the South and notes they render written opinions in cases not handled by them. It also markets Defiance Starch promising whiter clothes with 16 ounce packages for 10 cents and claims one third more starch for the same money.
A motivational piece urging readers to start each day with a positive resolve. It argues that what you put into the day shapes what you get out, and encourages declaring a conquering stance, releasing fear and doubt, and aligning with success forces to realize happiness and achievement.
M Assemat, a hunter in Gorongoza district, Portuguese territory, was attacked by a full grown lion that he surprised at dawn. He had earlier slain five lions from a quagga herd, but the beast inflicted severe wounds despite two bullets. Found by his sons, he was treated at Bamboo Creek and later Beira, where his condition initially improved but he ultimately died of his injuries.
Rear Admiral Francis John Higginson, aged and on the retired list after forty eight years of service since entering as acting midshipman on September 21 1857, commanded the battleship Massachusetts at Santiago and was promoted to rear admiral in 1899. Maxim Gorky and four other Russian authors reportedly earned 125000 in publishing.
After almost thirty years as recorder of Dublin Sir Frederick Falkiner, 74, plans retirement. Known across Ireland for irascibility on the bench he would unleash tirades then mend them with compliments to the attacked lawyer. His departure removes a colorful figure but preserves memory in legal lore.
A girl at the New Hampshire Orphans Home in Franklin searches Bible pages for a “Daniel and the woodchuck” tale. The scene unfolds as she moves from Daniel to Ezekiel, asking the reader about the unlikely fable.
Sault Ste. Marie August 14 Mr C L Smith a painter and decorator of 209 Anne street reports severe pain that limited his walking. After using Dodd's Kidney Pills he reduced to two canes then walked without assistance and soon was completely cured praising the remedy.
Two women in an eighth avenue soda counter observe a frantic chauffeur from an auto firm dash in order pineapple soda and gulp it in two quick gulps before fleeing. The narrator notes his habit of rapid visits and breathless pace between runs.
A testimonial from Geo C Davis of New York claims Cuticura products cured his mother Mrs William F Davis of severe eczema after years of suffering and failed medical care. The ad notes the family’s concern over a wandering child and mentions sidewalk notices in Sheffield and other northern English cities.
A historic ad touts Hunt's Cure promising complete relief from any itching skin condition with a single application. It asserts one box cures any one case and contrasts London and Paris crisis reports to imply broad efficacy.
The Houston and Texas Central railroad announces through sleeper service between Houston and Denver, and Galveston Houston and St Louis, via connections with Fort Worth Denver Colorado & Southern and other lines. The Galveston continuation runs via the Galveston Houston and North Western to Houston and via the Houston and Texas Central to Denison and Missouri Kansas Texas to St Louis. The article also mentions hotel menus and a series of unrelated dialogue examples.
An jumble of old advertisements extols cures for chills fevers and throat lung complaints. Prominent claims include Cheatham's Chill Tonic and Kline's Great Nerve Restor, alongside household products like Defiance Starch and Red Cross Bag Blue. A camellia origin note and moral quips finish the fragment.
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