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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1912
Page
2
A garbled mosaic notes vacation days fashion trends and humorous opinions. It touches on fashion items like sheath skirts and bathing suits, temperatures and readers’ responses, a French surgeon operating on himself, and remarks about Americans and a landlady inheritance.
A light breeze and steady sun Spur amateur gardeners to linger in hammocks while weeds overrun beds. Morning forecasts warn of continued warmth, with forecasts showing no frost risk for several days.
A view of the nation notes that two and a half million Americans make a living through writing and many others earn money by writing letters at home.
A California woman died from wearing a corset that was far too tight imprisoning her torso. The tragedy underscores dangers of restrictive garments once marketed as fashionable.
A playful note asks to say Hot, isn't it when the sun returns to broil. It contrasts with the misquote Hot, ain't it and keeps a light tone for the season.
The text argues a self-made man cannot be persuaded his son will succeed without much aid. It notes about 10,000 music teachers operate in New York, presumably aside from those who teach ragtime.
Statistics show daily car travel by New Yorkers. The data highlights broad reliance on road transportation and urban mobility patterns in the city.
Farmers in California deploy vacuum cleaners to capture grasshoppers, finding an unexpected profit in the unusual method as they combat the pests.
An old newspaper quip notes that a man who attempts an Atlantic crossing by dirigible or airplane is likely to reach the afterlife in crossing the Styx, reflecting the era’s adventurous aviation spirit with dark humor.
A scientist claims female behavior dictates racial fate and warns decay looms if women do not conform. The stance shifts blame to women as the perceived cause of societal decline.
A Western editor is told a simple fix for squeaky shoes: take them off. The remark is playful and not meant for action.
Grand Circuit trotting events proceed this year despite rare fatalities. The races retain their usual format and excitement as spectators watch intense harness action.
Discussion questions whether rats deserve credit for abandoning a sinking ship, highlighting the tension between instinct and perceived justice in animal behavior and moral judgment.
A lighthearted note highlights the hammock as a favorite social feature, especially when a girl is present. The piece underscores its growing appeal in casual gatherings and leisure settings.
A light humorous note suggests the weatherman should retire to hotter climes, implying universal approval of such a move. The line reflects a playful take on the profession and its duties.
A court ruling holds that a man cannot cross his legs in a car as it risks muddying others clothes, reflecting the bench's use of practical decorum in a minor dispute.
Sir Roger Casement's second report cites Peru's total failure to reform rubber district abuses in Putumayo. It links 30,000 Indian deaths to 12,000 tons of rubber over 12 years, notes British responsibility, and cites U.S. pressure and failed commissions as leads to public appeal.
Baltimore girl Alice Wilkins von Buckwaldt, wife of a German captain, presses to recover her share of a $250,000 estate left by her father. After his death years ago she moved to Germany with her mother and now seeks possession upon reaching twenty one.
A Baltimore heiress elopes with a German captain after a court orders a property turnover to her. Her mother, fearing loss of fortune, consents only if a deed of trust is made to shield the cap tain from the estate. The couple wed, the captain settles, and the trustee resists revocation while the mother supports the suit to set aside the deed.
Hamburg police issue order allowing conductors to eject any woman entering a street car with unprotected hatpins. Hatpin protectors are sold by the company for a cent each to aid strangers and deter hazards.
Emmanuel J. Rauch of Chester County born 1825 says he is the last living crew member of the Constitution. He joined the navy after a 1839 act let 13 to 15 year olds apprentice and later served on the Mississippi and the Pennsylvania before joining the Constitution. He spoke in Philadelphia on the 100th anniversary of Old Ironsides escape.
In Pasadena a son recalled telepathic messages he sensed while at a mountain camp. He believed mysterious thoughts drew him home to his sick mother in a hospital, where his father confirmed the illness after his arrival. He felt a guiding sense of loss starting the day his mother fell ill.
Sergeant Barlow arrested a man who claimed the name C. E. Drayton after he fired at what he described as evil spirits in the street while praying. He said a spirit was after him as bystanders watched the strange incident unfold.
Jefferson Ohio reports that Rev Joseph A Goodrich and Mrs Goodrich wed and plan a long wedding trip to California. Cupid funds the journey by gifts from happy grooms. The wife has saved all fees given to the groom for their Pacific coast excursion.
Miss Kathryn Roche of Brooklyn died after a surgical examination revealed a pin had been lodged in her liver for twenty years. She had been treated for a stomach ailment decades ago and sent home. A recent operation seemed successful but the patient did not survive the postoperative recovery.
The El Paso Masonic Temple project at 125000 dollars moves forward with new post office at Bonham costing 46200 dollars. Waco pledges 30000 dollars for a 190 room hotel. Duff McNey Foundry absorbs Temple operations. new buildings rise to house expanded machinery. Fort Stockton a 75000 dollar courthouse contract awarded to L B Westerman.
The Underwood typewriter has been shown at major expositions since 1900 and won top prizes. It has powered recent U.S. and European speed contests and holds speed records. The machine is described as a mechanical masterpiece and universal favorite.
The Red Cross seal campaign will run across the United States and territories including Porto Rico the Canal Zone Hawaii and the Philippine Islands. Over 100000 volunteer agents from departments drug stores theaters and individuals will participate. At least 100000000 seals will be printed and distributed along with posters and advertising literature.
A Kentucky woman reports indigestion and nervous prostration improved after switching from a regular breakfast to Grape Nuts with cream. She notes restored strength and alertness, with occasional pain from fatty foods, and says symptoms vanish when returning to Grape Nuts. The letter is presented by Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan.
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