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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1919
Page
6
An old ad promotes Liquid Shumake for over active kidneys especially at night. It notes not a cure for all kidney issues and asks readers to send sixty cents to Fort Worth Texas. A sermon joke follows about a newspaper running debts, and a minister’s punchline reveals subscribers as the deacons.
An ad praises Tetterine for clearing blotches and itchy patches giving a soft velvety skin and reports it yields to treatment. It notes availability from Shuptrine Co. Savannah Ga by mail and druggists. A second note profiles Admiral William B Caperton retiring from the Pacific fleet after a long naval career in World War I and earlier service.
A dialogue reveals a man’s son left for a city bank and was acquitted only after the county's best lawyer. The exchange hints that ostensible discretion masks cowardice in some people.
Advert reads GROVE'S TASTELESS Chill TONIC as a blood purifying and iron enriching tonic to boost energy appetite and vitality. It claims to be iron and quinine syrup not patent medicine, with a long history and nationwide availability at 60 cents per bottle.
Austin officials announce a September 1 launch of a state wide drive against profiteering in weights and measures. F C Weinert cites 45 percent of devices failing to weigh accurately and notes widespread short weight issues, prompting refunds and an expanded enforcement regime.
The body of Andrew Carnegie rests at Shadow Brook in Lenox Mass after a simple Presbyterian service held at his Berkshires summer home. About half of the sixty mourners were household members. interment follows at Sleepy Hollow via train to Tarrytown.
Texas railroad operations show a massive drop of 9,777,525 dollars, or 74.45 percent, for the five months ending May 31, 1919, compared with the prior year. Total operating revenue rises to 66,693,720 dollars, while expenses jump to 63,377,835 dollars, and freight and passenger revenues increase. Other revenue declines.
Tokyo reports that after cabinet and advisory council review Japan cannot agree to send several divisions to aid Admiral Kolchak against the Bolsheviks.
The War Department announced Saturday that discharges from the army have risen to 3,208,759. This figure reflects ongoing demobilization after the conflict.
The bulletin notes over 300 grain cars moved from Ballinger this season and severe boll worm damage to cotton near Mexia. It details a Madisonville carnival reunion and county fair for Sept 11-12, a new American Legion post in Lockhart, and a Fort Worth federal court session starting Sept 1. A Uvalde road bond passed easily, and various agricultural, tax, and political items are reported.
Austin Texas Governor Hobby issued a proclamation urging young men not yet committed to a profession to enlist in the United States Army. It highlights Camp Travis training, educational and vocational benefits, and the chance to serve in the Second Division.
Austin authorities release figures from C. H. Arnold showing the prison system cultivates 65 039 acres with cotton leading at 31 151 acres and corn at 16 778 acres. Detailed farm by farm breakdown lists Imperial Harlem Ramsey East Ham Wynne Ferguson Goree Shaw Retrieve Clemens Darrington Adams Blue Ridge Bassett Blakely and Rodgers leases among others. Sugar cane covers 3502 acres distributed across Imperial Harlem Ramsey Shaw Retrieve and Clemens.
A federal suit from Abilene Texas seeks cancellation of oil leases in Wichita County with alternative damages totaling 592000. Plaintiffs are Co M Westerman of Missouri. Defendants include William Holden W B Spencer J E Spencer H C Poe and N G Poe.
Secretary Baker told Congress that about 106 thousand miles of motion picture negatives and over 47 thousand still pictures of army activities were produced during the war and that the department seeks authority to sell duplicates.
Customs Inspector Tom Gill raided a Mexican house near a U S army camp in McAllen Texas and seized contraband liquor valued at about 5000 dollars.
Washington lawmakers move a prohibition enforcement bill to the Senate. Senator Sterling of South Dakota, chairing the judiciary subcommittee that studied the House measure, outlined the proposal on Tuesday.
The chairman asks for Belgium knowledge and the top student replies that Belgium is one of the most thickly depopulated countries of Europe.
An advertisement touts Vader-Balm as harmless and fast acting for nervous headache and superficial inflammation. It claims relief for mumps hay fever and pain with a free sample offer or 225c tube for 50c stamps, urging avoidance of imitations from E. W. Vacher Inc New Orleans La.
A private shaves outside when his sergeant asks if he always does. The private replies he is “half-lined,” implying a joke about him being half in uniform. The Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph report shows military humor in a light moment.
Quick relief for headaches of all kinds including nervous and heat related pains. Trial bottle ten cents with larger sizes offered. Also features a playful line about Mr Ledfoot at a party and a humorous remark on women and men.
An old advertisement claims kidney disease threatens health and urges using GOLD MEDAL Oil capsules to soothe and stimulate kidneys. It promises quick relief, implies ongoing use, and offers a money back guarantee if no help.
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