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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1902
Page
3
The text explains that shade from a tree lowers air temperature by providing constant shade around 45 degrees Fahrenheit, while the human body is about 98 degrees. A cluster of trees cools the surrounding air similarly to ice cooling water in a pitcher.
Fragmentary ad copy mentions a detective agency in Houston Texas offering trained and reliable detective services. It references a product called headache powder and pricing by mail. The readable text is garbled and sparse with limited clear facts.
Tasters do not swallow wine but hold a sip in the mouth and breathe through the nose. The palate judges smoothness or roughness while the sense of smell records the aroma.
An early 1900 advertisement from J W O'Brien of 222 Third Ave North Minneapolis Minnesota dated January 6 1900 touts P sos Cure as an effective remedy for coughs noting high praise from the user.
A Hol land resident who broke his arm declined medical help and wrapped a Bible leaf around the small toe of his left foot. He claims instant relief, though he continues to walk about with the broken arm.
A Richmond Virginia farmer, David Fuller, was struck by lightning, losing all scalp hair in an electrical storm yet remaining otherwise uninjured. The article promotes Defiance starch as a superior value, claiming one third more for the money.
An immense amount of iron, in the form of anchors and chains, is recovered from the sea each year. In a twelve month period as much as 150 tons is dredged up along the coast of England.
Patrick T. Kanneally, blind, claims to be the oldest peanut vender in England's summer resorts. He notes the twenty fifth anniversary of his business at Salem Wallowspa and states he has sold 15 000 bushels of peanuts in pint bags, totaling 960 000 bags.
A Liberal member was seen by a division in the House of Commons yesterday while bathing. He wrapped himself in a long coat and turned up the collar to discharge his duties to his constituents, according to the London Mail.
A mosque in Delhi houses a single red hair said to come from Mahomet. The hair is kept under glass and visitors may view it for about one shilling.
Austrian tailors announce a quarterly publication of a blacklist listing unsatisfied clients with their names, addresses, and exact debt amounts. The move aims to pressure debtors and recoup funds from those who have failed to pay.
An informal sports feature highlights an amateur named Diane who escapes the heat by moving quickly toward a cool spot, delivering a cheerful winning smile.
The article portrays Ruth Bryan, daughter of the Democratic leader, as a charming 18 year old who attracted attention in the East with her father during his New Miss Ruth Bryan England trip. In Lincoln Nebraska she is the town’s idol and her father’s popularity is not the reason.
Col von Witzleben head of the West Point of Germany attends the academy centennial. At a lawn party he speaks English well but struggles as a group of young women fire rapid questions. A man nearby translates the German prompts, and he answers haltingly.
Supreme Bench fresien Chief Justice Holmes of Massachusetts, aged 61, Harvard graduate and LL D, has served since 1882 and was chief justice since August 1899. The Massachusetts public laments his loss but praises the appointment as a strong one.
Dean Sage recently donated eighty thousand dollars to Cornell University. Stimson Hall, under construction for two years, will soon be completed as donations toward the two million dollar goal approach completion marks.
The pictures show successive stages in making fish-hooks. Wire is cut into lengths notched and bent while malleable, forming hooks through a sequence of shaping steps.
A claim portrays amateur artist Se Om as worse than depicted, challenging public opinion by contrasting her work with the critics' harsher portrayal and noting varying assessments by peers.
Henry Dunveen of New York has been made a chevalier of the Legion of Honor by the French academy in recognition of his efforts for the development of French art in America.
An industry note argues that government crop estimates show a global cotton shortfall. It contends demand will exceed supply, pushing prices higher, urging farmers to heed the figures and secure a larger share of the advance.
End of March figures show 21.8 paupers relieved per 1 000 population, down from 21.9 last year, marking the lowest proportion since records began. The latest month reflects continued relief improvements across England and Wales.
An advertisement extols Kidney Cure as a universal remedy curing kidney and liver issues at low cost. It claims purification of the body and avoidance of serious illness if used, priced at 50 cents per lot with promise of delivery if not from a dealer. Also notes a separate column on Chinese gambling terms and card names.
The document outlines Queen Alexan's devotion to animals. It notes a large dove aviary and poultry, with Cookie, a favored animal, described with royal confections. Cats and dogs are also mentioned among the royal favorites.
An old advertisement claims deafness from catarrh can be cured with Hall's Catarrh Cure. It offers one hundred dollars for any case of deafness caused by catarrh not helped by the remedy and directs readers to send for treatment and testimonials. The note mentions a London sect called the Humanitarian and references religious writings.
Some grocers refuse De Glance due to stock of other 12 oz brands. They claim customers gain more value from 16 oz for the same money. The ad urges choosing 16 oz De Glance or Defiance Starch with ready pre cooking.
The city of Edinburgh awarded the freedom of the city to Sir Wilfrid Laurier of Canada and Sir Rowett Bona of Newfoundland during their July 4 visit as they received degrees from the university. Mixed in are garbled advertisements and stray text about syrup, tonics, and unrelated quotes.
An assortment of slogans and ad lines tout Defiance Starch with claims of whitening clothes in two for ten cents and better value than competitors. Mentions products like Defiance Starch and Dr Kline’s Nerve Restorer with prices and addresses, all in a dated advertising voice.
Des Moines born Miss Elsie Macomber named sponsor for the cruiser Des Moines to be launched in Boston on September 20. Governor Cummins and state officials will attend a statewide event with Des Moines leaders and the mayor. Miss Macomber, daughter of J. K. Macomber, is a noted lecturer and traveler.
Testimonials from Mrs. Esther M. Milner of DeGraff Ohio and Miss Mamie Groth of Platteville Wisconsin praise Peruna for curing headaches backaches and other female disorders. The Hartman Sanitarium president Dr S B Hartman offers free advice and promises guidance if Peruna fails.
The appointment of the Earl of Dudley to succeed the Earl of Cadogan as lord lieutenant of Ireland was welcomed in Dublin. Social circles praise the hospitality of the Countess of DundLey and the Dudleys, while Dudley notes the lord lieutenant should stay in Dublin most of the time. Cadogan’s absence at the vice regal lodge was once a common complaint.
A York fisherman relates catching a six foot long mud colored sea creature with a shark like head and small teeth. The monster, weighing about 260 pounds, shows no obvious bones and was hauled two miles off Boon Island. The report appears in the Kennebec Journal. The issue also notes Columbia River salmon pack at 443000 cases with total catch around 159000 cases.
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