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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1916
Page
7
essay argues that most wives seek a personal home and that stability in a residence benefits families. It contrasts restless partners with the value of owning a home, noting rent as a lost investment and a home as a lasting social and educational foundation for children. Copyright 1916.
Wise and Otherwise compiles assorted trivia from gas plants to cedar trees. It notes about 1 300 gas plants nationwide and a 600 foot mountain reservoir turbine drive in France. It mentions New York subway spend 330 million, oak hosting 1100 insect kinds, and a 150 hosiery mills in Philadelphia.
Poem from The American Boy reflecting on regret for not applying effort in school. The speaker laments wasted years and wishes to relearn math rules and study habits to master future tasks with speed and ease. The piece emphasizes the cost of neglect and the desire to value learning earlier.
A patent describes a device using an electric lamp in a glass container with a floating depth control and battery box. When activated, the lamp attracts fish from hiding spots, allowing a patient fisherman to capture them before moving to a new fishing area.
The Christian Science Monitor argues that the open gate on a new U S silver piece prompts varied interpretations from writers. They say the real meaning is the emergence of women into larger opportunities in a progressive twentieth century, seen as eloquent symbolism.
Frank N. Meyer, plant explorer for the Department of Agriculture, gathered diverse fruits flowers vegetables and trees during a three year journey in central China to the Tibet frontier. He traversed 1 500 miles on foot, visiting regions rarely seen by whites. The jujuge tree yielded brownish fruit. fresh tasting and dried forms a confection akin to the Persian date.
The article explains that rubber was discovered by Charles Goodyear in 1833 when India rubber dissolved with turpentine and lampblack was used to waterproof leather. It notes that the treated leather reacted to climate, expanding in heat and cracking in cold, leading Goodyear to add sulfur to improve curing.
A light exchange mocks possessive airs and social pretensions. A man notes Dubh waite has only seven dollars in a thirty million institution yet calls the president his banker. A wife’s routine movie-time location is used to illustrate methodical habits. The dialogue riffs on department stores offering matchmaking and divorce services.
A collection of witty exchanges and short anecdotes. One piece notes a political quip about Twobble's defeat and another recalls a couple's meeting sparked by an umbrella gesture at an imagined wedding. The humor centers on daily life, clever retorts, and light social observation.
Comedic quip about Mrs Gadder and her constant absence from home. The gag implies her lack of a servant problem is due to never being there to notice one.
A terse naval note describes a submarine racing for home as the adversary threatens to halt its journey. The exchange highlights tense wartime submarine operations and the risk of interception.
A collection of aphorisms on love courage memory and judgment contrasts with factual notes about Amsterdam crematories US civil service 482 721 and the Mexican Pacific coast length 4574 miles. The mix reads like a vintagewire brief of varied statements.
Commission members sign a protocol for conditional withdrawal of US troops from Chihuahua within forty days of ratification with possible extension, and Mexican patrols on their side while American forces guard the border. Cooperation against bandits possible, with another meeting set for December 8 to discuss remaining issues.
The late Jack London died last Wednesday in California. His ashes were buried Sunday on a hillside at his Glen Ellen ranch. Per Mrs. London by her direction a concrete receptacle was prepared and the urn was sealed there without ceremony in the presence of Mrs. London, neighbors, and the ranch employer.
New York City began a drive to ease high living costs with a widespread egg boycott by thousands of housewives. The National Housewives League urged President Wilson to regulate the nation's food supply, while federal state and city officials and civic groups held meetings and adopted resolutions for a speedy adjustment of conditions.
The livestock sanitary commission of Texas issued a quarantine against importing cattle sheep goats other ruminants swine fowls or any livestock hoofs horns hides or skins from Missouri Kansas Iowa Nebraska or Illinois. Effective November 29 the measure serves as a precaution while investigations into suspected foot and mouth disease continue.
Mrs. Inez Mil holland Boissevain, noted suffragist and welfare worker, died at age 30 after ten weeks of illness. She collapsed while addressing a political meeting in Los Angeles and fainted on stage. Doctors diagnosed plastic anemia. a blood transfusion failed to help.
Mansfield Cough Balsam touted to heal inflamed membranes and soothe nerves beneath affected areas. Claimed valuable for babies. Priced 25 and 50 cents. The Way of It column notes jokes about a motor run with Jerkins getting run in.
An 18th century style advertisement urges readers to take one Bond's Liver Pill at bedtime for relief from dizziness headaches biliousness constipation and sour stomach. The claim states users wake up well with no unpleasant after effects and notes the pills are sold on their merit for malarial troubles at 25 cents at all druggists.
A Bulwer-Lytton line notes that a good face serves as a letter of recommendation while a good heart acts as a letter of credit. The quote contrasts appearance with inner virtue in a concise aphorism.
An advertisement touts Renovine as a heart remedy claiming cure for early symptoms and warns of delay with a penalty. It markets Renovine at $1.50 and sensationally notes a price cut from $1.25 to 98 cents. The copy closes with a cynical quip about office sincerity.
A light exchange reveals a timid suitor asking Miss Ella if she will be engaged tomorrow while the maidens respond with cautious optimism about reciprocity and nerve needed to seal a proposal.
An advertisement promotes Capudine as a liquid headache remedy easing back and limb aches and aiding nature to recover. It claims easy dosing and urges relief through a convinced purchase. The piece closes with a moral remark on adversity and charity.
Federal experts will take several days to determine if cattle at Kansas City have foot and mouth disease tests are in progress at Kansas City and Washington to assess the outbreak.
San Salvador reports the death of Santiago Barberena a renowned Central American astronomer at his Liber town home on Wednesday.
In 1913 a day's rations for U.S. Army personnel cost 28 cents per person. Current data shows the cost rising to 36 cents per man per day, reflecting higher prices for food and supplies.
Roman Eye Balsam is described as an antiseptic ointment applied externally, not a wash. Its healing properties penetrate surfaces for prompt relief.
A dialogue notes a tramp from a fine family and questions his departure while a girl contemplates elopement if there are no wedding presents available.
Testimonials from Pilgrim and Bridgeport Texas druggists dated November 11 1915 praise Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root. Frank Jenkins and N B McCune report satisfied customers with back pain kidney and bladder issues and urge readers to request a sample and booklet. Regular and larger bottles are advertised.
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