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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1918
Page
7
Foreword introduces Gunner Depew as an American boy whose wartime experiences form a unique fighting career. The narrative promises a vivid account of fighting, adventure, courage, endurance, and the true conditions inside German prison camps.
The narrator recalls growing up near ships in Walston Pennsylvania and boarding the whaler Therifus at age twelve as a cabin boy. He details life on a tramp Southern down as helmsman, enlistment in the US Navy, early rough hazing, and a rising career from fireman to gun-pointer with a reputation for fist work and swimming. He notes cultural divisions between sailors and marines and praises US gunnery, while comparing navies and calling out respect for Swedish Norwegian Danish sailors and British standards.
After an honorable discharge in 1914 I, a chief petty officer first class gunner, join five Americans to ship from Boston aboard the Virginian to St Nazaire. The journey exposes me to German prisoners, a large camp, and wartime impressions that push me toward enlisting again despite my grandmother’s tears.
Gunner Depew aboard the French dreadnaught Cassard shows Poilus a sample of American gunnery then departs for the trenches. The narrative teases a forthcoming installment featuring the marksmanship and wartime action.
The story recalls how locals called the aurora borealis the devil's rainbow and deil's bosom. Walter Lunny recounts seeing it in July and in the year 12 before a great storm, noting drought then the Quharity flooding and washing out corn and wool.
The article explains the sight called the old moon in the young one's arms seen when the new crescent appears in the west. Earthlight on the shaded portion of the moon makes the full orb faintly visible to observers.
An experimenter at the Royal College of Science in Toronto claims a method to harness solar heat for industrial tasks. He uses mirror combinations to focus rays and mel t a lead bar from below freezing to a depth of 1.5 inches in 43 seconds.
Lucy plays on the lawn with her puppy when a neighbor dog approaches in a cordial mood. The puppy tucks its tail and retreats toward home as Lucy reassures that the dog means no harm.
A national exhibition in Berlin showcased paper clothing to popularize its use. Designers demonstrated wearable sheets and accessories, highlighting lightweight, recyclable fabrics and new fashion possibilities for mass market use.
In Houston a Red Cross official urged action to aid Europeans facing hunger and cold. South Texas workers will drive a Christmas Roll Call led by B. F Bruner with Ed. Wermark and Odney Browne, aiming to enroll new members and win silk banners for the top chapters.
Washington reports that farmers have borrowed $129,078,000 from the twelve federal farm loan banks since 1917. Capital stock rose from $9.1 million to $15.98 million, with bonds issued totaling $140.12 million. Delinquencies are minimal at $86,000, tied to crop-failure areas. Wichita Spokane and Houston banks show actual surpluses.
London reports that after the inspection of German battleships and cruisers by the entente and final ownership settlement at the peace conference, all vessels are likely to be sunk as there is little appetite to risk disputes over an attempted division.
Hundreds of soldiers sailors and marines broke through police lines around Madison Square Garden and attacked international socialists at a mass meeting. Bolshevik doctrines were expounded as attendees fled pursued into side streets in all directions.
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as a home remedy that quickly strengthens and thickens hair. It claims hair becomes light, wavy and lustrous after use and urges readers to buy a small bottle at drug stores for a few cents.
An old advertisement touts Tlaarlem Oil as a 200 year trusted remedy for kidney and bladder disorders. It promotes Ecianias Vins as the genuine Gold Medal brand, claims quick relief from back pain rheumatism and other ailments, and offers a money back guarantee if not effective.
A Clear Skin promotion advises using Cuticura Soap daily and Cuticura Ointment occasionally to soften soothe and heal. Free samples offered via Cuticura Dept X Boston. Soap 25 cents Ointment 25 and 50 cents. A separate quip notes a young man proposing to a girl often leads to being referred to her father as form.
Advertisement notes quick relief for rheumatism using Vacher Balm. Promotes a 25 cent jar or tube and offers mail order from I W Vacher Inc New Orleans La. Ends with a quip about a bachelor and women's uncertainty.
An old ad notes GROVE'S BABY BOW MEDICINE relieves teething stomach and bowel troubles. It claims perfect harmlessness and directs readers to follow bottle directions. Also remarks that a calendar maker influences day numbering.
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