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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1922
Page
6
A fashion note discusses fabric choices for schoolgirl undergarments and coats, weighing silk versus cottons like crepe and muslin. It highlights tailored trims, pin tucks, and fine edging, plus practical slips and chemises, stressing laundering ease and modest wardrobe limits for youth.
The final allotment of 35,604,250 for river and harbor improvement work in fiscal year 1923 was announced by the War Department. Congress appropriated 42,216,000 with about 7,000,000 reserved for future emergencies, detailing allocations across numerous harbors and rivers including Buffalo harbor, Gulfport, Mobile Bay, Galveston, and the Red River region among others.
Austin conference of 157 engineers adopted resolutions to control flood waters and reclaim overflow lands in Texas. They urged federal mapping and surveys, independent watershed units, and ample state funding for the state board of water engineers and the reclamation department. An advisory committee on flood prevention was named with officials from Houston Fort Worth Austin San Antonio Dallas and other cities.
Humble Oil and Refining Co. No. 3 Williamson at West Columbia released 3,500 barrels of clean oil from the 3,450 foot sand on Monday, indicating productive flow.
The August 2 typhoon at Swatow has caused 28,000 deaths. Many corpses await burial as coffins run short and bodies are buried in gunny sacks.
A humorous dialogue follows Corned Beef and his twin Society Cabbage as they recount a dinner party in a grand house. Sister Salt notes the newfound titles and the duo’s shift from ordinary fare to respected guests in high society.
A six year old girl muses on life choices after visiting a Presbyterian Sunday school, noting she might become Presbyterian if given the chance again, as reported by the Kansas City Star. A separate note observes bullsnakes in alfalfa fields deter pests, saving crops and earning farmers a value of about $2.50 per month per acre.
A pithy reflection urges taking small good deeds now rather than delaying for a perfect moment. It notes that excessive happiness claimed for later efforts could deplete the world’s supply of joy.
A humorous exchange between Miss Neverwed and Mrs. Youngmother about entering a child in a baby show. Miss Neverwed jokes about not entering, while Mrs. Youngmother retorts winning a blue ribbon would be likely but blue clashes with the child’s color.
The quotes reveal a tense exchange about Brown. One speaker labels him a liar and thief while another quips that the estimate is rough, highlighting distrust and sharp sarcasm in the discussion.
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