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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1910
Page
4
An elderly New Jersey woman visits with a newly uniformed coachman. On a sprinkle he removes his silk hat to cover the horse-drawn wagonette, leaving his bare head visible while he fastens the curtains. He explains he took off the hat so it would not get wet.
Two Englishmen at the Red Horse Inn in Stratford-on-Avon examine a print showing The House in Which Shakespeare Was Born. One remarks on the inscription while the other jokes that Shakespeare was born in a manger, prompting a waiter to defend the claim.
A reflective maxim quotes D. M. Craik on finding contentment by learning to enjoy duties one must perform, and growing to like them in time.
Wise County Baptist Association resolution backs Governor Campbell’s liquor regulation push. Senter’s Dallas viaduct bill, Lamar County road measure, and a railroad car shed bill advance. The bill requires building shelters for crews at sites with five or more workers, penalties $50 to $100 per day, venue in Travis County or local county, and a 10 percent penalty share for officials.
In Austin the senate passed the Deni son charter bill and sent favorable floor reports for house bills to repair the North Texas Hospital for the Insane sewer system and to fix the boilers at the Deaf and Dumb Institute. Senator Hudspeth adopted a condolence resolution for W. F. Robertson, El Paso mayor, who died saving firemen from a blaze.
Senate judiciary committee No. 2 postponed the house bill that would require saloons to close from 7 p m to 7 a m. The measure was killed signaling the antis and pros acordo failed.
Impression builds that another extraordinary session will be called after the current one ends. An interview with the governor suggests eminence of a new session. The house passed the car shed bill and engrossed the bill of lading bill while the senate works on the insurance bill making passage this session doubtful.
The house labor committee reported a subcommittee substitute bill favorably on Saturday. The new bill removes a constitutional question from the original and eliminates the provision excluding car inspectors from protection under the act.
In Austin the senate adopted a sorrow resolution on the death of Senator C. C. Stokes of Crockett. The body then tabled a measure to report the ten mile law from judiciary committee No. 2 by a 16 to 14 vote, ending the proposal for this session. Governor Campbell signed a bill prohibiting prize fights and lewd pictures.
The Texas Senate shelved the club liquor bill to table the Canales house investigation resolution and advance the insurance measure. Lieutenant Governor Davidson left the chair as the resolution was taken up. A committee would probe alleged funds used to defeat submission and disputes from the recent primary contest.
In Austin the House approved a measure creating a new fire rating board by a 69 to 32 vote. A conference report on Senator Ward’s state bond refunding bill was adopted, proposing 1910 bonds totaling 1,353,500 with 3 percent interest and 40 year maturity. The Bowles prize fight pictures bill and Denison city charter reform also advanced. Van Zandt County road work limits and funds for repairs and institutional buildings were approved, with the North Texas asylum funding moving to a third reading.
In Austin the senate quickly rejected two liquor measures after recess. A 15 senator bill delaying saloon hours from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. was laid on the table at Senator Meachum's request. A second bill barring liquor sales within ten miles of the State University and A and M College failed after a party line vote.
A Sunbury mother praises Resinol Ointment and Soap after three weeks of treatment. She had tried three doctors and various salves with no success before using Resinol. The baby’s face improved from a raw, bleeding state to a clear complexion, with the product said to relieve itching and skin eruptions quickly. The company offers a free skin care booklet from Baltimore, Maryland.
A humorous note describes Gea ce Jim-Gruet repeatedly calling his office to ask if he was in, highlighting a surprisingly forgetful habit and its comic effect.
A Philadelphia man describes a seven year leg skin ailment that caused severe itching pain and weight loss. After failed medical care he used Cuticura Remedies including Resolvent soap and ointment and reports complete cure with no recurrence after six months. He credits wife for urging trial and endorses the remedy.
Austin Texas report says the house failed to reach a quorum Monday night delaying liquor regulation bills. An anti's move to postpone to Thursday would kill the prescription bill while pro lawmakers adjourned to try to save it. The session ended without action.
House introduces Looney bill banning sale or exchange of intoxicants in bawdy houses defining such places and making violations misdemeanors. Gilmore and Currey propose Van Zandt County road law outlining new traffic and roadway regulations.
The Senate committee on internal improvements announced favorable action on the house car shed bill during a night meeting. A prolonged Senate judiciary committee No 1 session considered the house spider bill and finally reported it favorably.
Governor Campbell on Saturday signed the house bill from the special session reorganizing the seven tieth district in West Texas. He noted few bills reached him during the present special session as yet.
A city shopper discovers a children story, The Griffin and the Minor Canon, in miniature libraries inside three expensive dolls houses. One house contains a complete set of diminutive books, each with a child’s story, including the sought tale. A toy department worker suggested looking in the downstairs display.
A doctor for the doctor and artist exchange quips on finances. The physician postpones his bill due to their hardship while the artist notes circumstances might be worse, hinting payment delays and shared wit.
An ad notes Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets first introduced forty years ago. It claims the pills ease stomach, liver, and bowel issues with sugar coated granules designed to invigorate digestion.
A proverb style remark contrasts a quiet wife with an empty carriage, suggesting value in steadiness over show. The line implies that stability and companionship outrank status or display in a marriage.
Mrs. H W Heagy of Bakersfield California suffered severe kidney pain and numbness with vision impact and despaired at doctors efforts. She credits Doan's Kidney Pills with relief and improved health after months of distress. Sold by all dealers 60 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Archie Campbell, manager of the Last Chance mining property near Death Valley, found an unknown man in a severely exhausted state on the desert. The man wore no clothes, suffered sunburn and blisters, and had a swollen tongue. He was taken to camp and given water, but died within an hour of drinking.
Mme Sarah Bernhardt wowed critics by posing as a sculptor on stage. The bust was modeled and baked, then she peeled away damp clay to reveal the already formed head beneath, a feat critics said misrepresented her skill.
Senator William Alden Smith recalls an Irish justice of the peace in Michigan who refused to hear both sides. In a trial the plaintiff’s attorney spoke at length and the defense lawyer began, but the justice halted, saying he did not want to hear both sides ar gued as it confuses the court.
The passage suggests Nicaraguans would rather fight than eat but cautions against assuming this shows courage, noting it could reflect poor cooking rather than bravery.
A remark on personal growth emphasizes that ongoing ambition keeps one rising, while a lack of aspiration leads to decline. The line attributes youthful drive and moral progress to striving beyond one’s current state.
Investigations by the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis estimate about fifteen percent of prison inmates nationwide carry TB. With around 80 000 prisoners, not less than 12 000 are infected, and conditions in states like Pennsylvania Kansas and Ohio are described as death traps. experts urge destruction of old buildings and construction of new facilities.
Consumer guidance urging Caregivers to inspect Castoria bottles for the signature, ensuring authenticity and safety for infants and children.
A humorous exchange about engagements contrasts a wealthy, frugal millionaire with a two‑week visitor carrying about $300. The speaker prefers a younger, modestly funded partner over a spendthrift match.
The note references a prolonged period of development and display items linked to Soa showcases and gear. It mentions a four year span and ongoing builds by Gealers. Context remains unclear but highlights a sustained project timeline.
A playful dialogue unfolds as Jill questions a dog’s bone chewing while expressing mixed feelings about letting it chew her own possessions.
The quote argues that vast wealth does not guarantee greater happiness than having one dollar. It critiques the notion that a million dollars equates to a millionfold joy, suggesting happiness depends on factors beyond money.
Fragmentary OCR text shows McCane's Detective Agency with unclear wording about a case or services. Readable bits mention detectives, agents, and possibly a written statement. No dates, locations, or names clearly identified.
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