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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1919
Page
2
An ad claims a tiny bottle of Freezone can lift off hard and soft corns and toe calluses. Apply a few drops to the affected area for instant pain relief and painless removal, removing the root. No hum bug says the pitch.
An agé-harbor toned quip from the Birmingham Age-Herald notes an optimistic worker who expects a raise after nine years, contrasting bravado with the slow pace of pay. The brief item reflects enduring workplace humor and delayed salary action.
President Wilson vetoed H. R. 3854 to repeal daylight saving law citing wartime production needs and farmer hardships. He says the law aids economy and efficiency, aligning with factory output and national needs, while acknowledging farmers’ interests.
W B Dunlap and E A Bignus of Beaumont were re elected president and secretary treasurer at the Southern Rice Growers Association eighth annual meeting in Beaumont Texas. Re elected vice presidents include W W Dyson El Campo D C Ritchie Jennings LA J Louis Ducharme Carlisle AR. New directors named for Texas and Louisiana include W G Lovell Orange G Burnet Beaumont J W Burns Hunter and others. Bignus noted last year’s rice sales under food administration limits to curb foreign competition.
H B Dorsey secretary of the Texas Grain Dealers warns that car shortages slow grain marketing across Texas and may cause great losses for speculators and grain dealers as freight movement stalls. He notes complaints from multiple sections of the state.
Twenty one foreigners including Americans Spaniards Cubans and citizens of the Argentine Republic have been expelled from Mexico by order of the Carranza government. Misconduct while in Mexico was given as the reason.
Panama marked the 400th anniversary of its founding with Friday ceremonies recalling the city’s 1519 origin and the historic milestones since. Officials and residents gathered to honor the milestone and reflect on the capital’s long history.
Prepared by the USDA the article reports a plentiful supply of beans at prices well below last year. Wholesale prices have fallen 3 to 7 cents per pound since March, with California growers wary of further declines. Retailers in many cities already offer reduced prices and readers are given Boston baked beans and meatless loaf recipes using beans as economical substitutes.
The article from the Department of Agriculture recommends organized cleaning setups with a dedicated utensil storage area in a kitchen closet or back stairs space. It lists affordable equipment like mops, brushes, and improvised dusters, plus safety notes for flammable materials and mops made from stockings or woolen cloth.
The article stresses that good food habits are part of personal hygiene and thrift. It notes children develop these habits by being given appropriate portions of suitable foods and expected to eat what is served.
Wipe an oil stove with a grease cloth to keep enamel clean. Garments last longer when reinforced at the hardest wear points. Rub paraffin on pen threads to prevent leaks. The wise housekeeper spends time in the garden and saves sewing for rainy days.
A 1900s style advertisement warns against calomel mercury causing bone necrosis and stomach distress. It promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable remedy that clears sour bile and constipation, guarantees results by morning, and claims it keeps families well without side effects.
A group of women at a porch gathering on the east side teases a young single woman about marriage. The hostess reveals three of the women are second wives, prompting awkward silence before she jokes that she could be in the same plight.
A shabby visitor offers a so called infallible memory system to a merchant prince promising lifelong independence and success. The merchant mocks the claim noting he only has three seconds left and the man immediately forgets his own hat after leaving.
In dialogue, a character admits once chasing every new society but now claims to be cured. He reflects on his past eagerness to join and contrasts it with current restraint. The exchange highlights a turn from fervent affiliation to selective commitment.
Capt Reginald Humphreys notes that wood ships submerged for centuries develop marine lime preserves. An underwriter reports bikes salvaged from Oregon remained bright after four months underwater while silks were only lightly damaged. Wines from a fifty year sunken vessel sold for 75 dollars a bottle, while gold metals glass and stones resist decay.
An official description reveals a protective ointment to neutralize poisonous fumes from gas attacks. The gas called mustard gas can linger after area contamination and burns through clothing, causing painful wounds. Soldiers apply the ointment over the body face and hands to prepare for exposure.
The passage quotes Senator Sorghum denying money influence in elections. He says hints at money distract voters and turn an election into an auction. The second quote urges self belief as essential to success.
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