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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1901
Page
3
Advertising copy touts Gray's Sweet Powders for Children used by Mother Gray at the New York Children's Home. Claims cure feverishness bad stomach teething disorders and worms with 30 000 testimonials. Sold by druggists address Allen 8 Chaetil LeRoy N Y. Notes attendance at world fairs peaks in final three months.
In the Malakai island settlement there are 909 lepers and 164 clean residents. The prevailing opinion is that the clean may eventually become leprous. About 1,100 people are housed fed and clothed for roughly $80,000 annually.
An American syndicate buys the McKenzie concession to supply Mexico City with water from Almoloya springs forty miles away. Plans include sixteen miles of canal six miles of steel pipe and motive power installation. In France a large coal receiving station is to be built to unload screen and grade coal as European demand shifts from German coal. A moral quip ends with a reflective note on hypocrisy.
The article extols Texas rice prospects marking a shift from Southwest Louisiana to Texas prairies with nearly 109 000 acres now planted. It notes vast idle land, low rents, and potential for regional prosperity across the state, citing major growth in agriculture and industry in a period of broad economic optimism.
An aggregation of old advertisements highlights Putnam Faceless Dyes sold by druggists for 10 cents per package with claims of ease and success. The page quotes testimonials about health, products for pain, cold cures, oats for strength, and lifestyle maxims, all typical early 20th century consumer notices.
A vintage ad promotes Defiance goods with a bold slogan offering 16 ounces for 10 cents. It notes the sign painter can still make a name for himself after use.
The piece outlines steps for ironing a shirt waist at home when a laundry is unavailable. It covers starching with Defiance starch, damp cloth finishing, ironing order from back to cuffs, handling wrinkles, plaits, and allowing the garment to air thoroughly before storage.
The text notes that Oriential rubies are valued ten to twenty times the price of diamonds. It mentions the best rubies originate from China, Ceylon and India.
Scientific research proves dandruff signals looming baldness. European skin expert Prof. Anna explains dandruff stems from scalp parasites harming hair bulbs. Newbro's Herpicide claims to kill the germ and restore hair softness and fullness used by thousands.
Milwaukee replaces traditional curbstone with cement curbs and gutters in a trial project. Officials report the experiment is wholly satisfactory and expect wider use if results hold.
A Dallas Texas mail order notice touts oils as safe speedy and certain cures for many cancers and tumors. The ad promises a free book and lists Otis Da DM Bre Co box 462 offering treatment for facial breast womb mouth stomach ulcers fistula and skin diseases.
Brooklyn New York December 2 Garfield Headache Powders are sold in large quantities, showing public belief in a quick effective headache remedy. The powders are claimed to cure headaches and strengthen the nervous system. Investigate all headache remedies and the Warfield Headache Powders are said to rank first. Write the Garfield Tea Co. for samples.
A brief note describes men supporting one another during difficult circumstances, highlighting mutual aid and shared resilience. The focus is on collective effort and solidarity without specific names or locations.
A promotional claim states Defiance tires are longer lasting and more reliable than any other brand, offering one third more mileage for the same price.
The Boston Journal reports the discovery of 818 couples across New England who remain happily married after fifty years or more, highlighting lasting unions and community ties.
A newly described clock not only strikes hours but also halves and quarters and displays the moon phases and time in any city. Since the device is costly, readers can obtain the same information from Hostetter's Almanac for 14, which also offers entertaining anecdotes, statistics, and general knowledge. The almanac is available free from any druggist.
A field of corn on a Maine country road shows rank weeds and a large sign reading Notiss None of Your Business is This Corn Ain’t Hoed. The odd display is noted by a traveler observing a rural scene with a bold proclamation in the middle of the field.
A love-struck youth cannot see merit in his rival as emotions cloud judgment and obscure rational appraisal. The sentiment reflects how passion distorts perception and elevates personal longing above reason.
An old advertisement touts Defiance Starch claiming to whiten clothes and keep them bright. It notes a 10 cent price and adds a line about mourning hiding other feelings.
A concise biographical note praising a respected physician named Deak Mas. It emphasizes honesty and intelligence, asserts the physician stands above school affiliation, and argues that what is best for each patient should guide actions as a matter of conscience.
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