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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1920
Page
2
Colorful ad proclaims Diamond Dyes dye any fabric including wool silk linen cotton or blends with simple directions suitable for all women. Encourages buying Diamond Dyes and notes a 16 color Diamond Dyes Color Card available at the druggist.
A mining shaft in Sombrerete Mexico lies nearly on the Tropic of Cancer and at noon on June 21 the sun lights the bottom, revealing a vertical depth of 1100 feet or more.
A brief item notes tension and suspense in a social scene referenced by phrases like he hung upon her words and I see she kept him in suspense from the Boston Transcript.
The state election board reports 197 counties counted with 220,482 Democratic electors, 85,856 Republican, 20,593 Black and Tan, 41,090 American, and 6,683 Socialist, total 374,704. Missing counties include Dallas and Bexar. 50 counties yet to report.
Texas will end the fiscal year with a treasury balance of 4,420,758 dollars according to controller estimates. Property valuations rise to about 3.385 billion with income from other sources at 9.25 million. Ad valorem tax at 22 cents yields 6.38 million, totaling 24.42 million with prior surplus.
Washington reports total cotton ginned before Nov 14 reached 8,920,776 running bales, with 177,212 round bales and small shares of American Egyptian and sea island. Ginnings by state show Alabama through Texas and Virginia totals, plus a large Georgia and Texas count.
Captains of the Newfoundland sealing fleet expect a large kill this season under a plan that assigns two airships as scouts. The airships will search for seal herds and relay location information by wireless to guide the fleet.
Haddie Rickenbacker, American ace, completed the Los Angeles to San Francisco trip in three hours and ten minutes. The 341 mile northward flight is described as a new record for the route.
The Hague reports Germany is prepared to ratify the 200 million guilder Dutch loan after ongoing difficulties, with Berlin signaling approval. The move clears a major hurdle for Dutch finances and aligned economic interests between the two nations.
A serious earthquake centered in Pontevedra district severely damaged buildings in Corunna Lugo Vigo and Ferrol. Residents report shattered structures and widespread destruction across the noted cities.
An elderly man, Marvin Hughes, reflects on his lonely life on Christmas Eve in a richly furnished room. He recalls his distant ties to two relatives, KEtta Haines and Alberta Norris, pondering whom he should aid as he contemplates changing his charitable habits.
In a family setting Alden Norris and Alberta welcome Hughes seeking love and belonging in his final years. Alberta confirms warmth and care, inviting him to stay as Marvin Hughes finds the peace and kinship he longed for during a Christmas visit turned homeward.
Uniontown Alabama woman Maude Felts details severe post birth pain and head pressure. She says Cardus relieved soreness and pressure, noting recovery after three bottles and returning to work. Ad copy claims Cardus saved her life.
Governor Hobby issued a proclamation designating Saturday December 11 as cotton reduction day. He urged county judges and commissioners to mobilize citizens to limit next year’s cotton acreage for the common good, inviting farmers to study the circumstances thoroughly.
The term vickerel refers to small pike species and young of larger ones, especially the banded pickerel under 12 inches. The muskellunge is a very large North American game fish, reaching up to eight feet in length.
Gas ton Chevrolet and Lyall Jolls are killed when their cars crash on the Los Angeles speedway. Eddie O'Donnell dies later from injuries. Roscoe Sarles led the 350 lap event with a record 2 hours 25 minutes. Edward Miller and Buddie Hearne follow in quick succession.
Advertised remedy for nervous dyspepsia constipation indigestion and related symptoms claims fifty four years of superior results. It asserts widespread use in thousands of households worldwide with no reported failure and is sold everywhere.
A fragment reports a scene involving a music teacher and a boy named Johnny. The line indicates a conflict about lessons and performance expectations within a neighborly context, as referenced by the Boston Transcript.
Advert says facial skin eruptions mar appearances and promises quick disappearance of pimples blotches and itchy patches with regular use of Tetterine. Claims eczema relief and offers 60 cents by mail from Shuptrine Co Savannah Ga. Ad.
A playful fragment shows a youth offering marriage to Miss Cayenne with grand vows, while she responds with a half sincere, half teasing line about happiness and royalty. The exchange captures a breezy, comic tone typical of social anecdotes.
Two key supporters of Gabriele D Anunzio at Fiume have deserted his cause General Ceccbherini commander in chief of his troops has resigned his post upon arrival Friday joined by Colonel Sani chief of staff leaving D Anunzio's military leadership strained and exposed
This advertisement promotes Vacher Balm as a fast relief for colds and head congestion. It urges readers to ask a druggist or request a free sample from W. Vacher, Inc., New Orleans, and warns against imitations with the claim nothing is as good.
A two minute tornado in Port Arthur Texas leaves one dead and one missing with about 100000 dollars in property damage. The storm demolishes parts of the Port Arthur Canal and Dock Company sheds Friday.
A Detroit Free Press quote defines narrow-mindedness as the belief the world would be better with no one living but oneself. It presents a provocative view on ego and universal harmony.
Seoul reports the Japanese consul at Chang-Te Manchuria has fled to Kolzan with Japanese residents escaping 800 Chinese bandits. The move underscores regional instability and threats to foreign nationals in the area.
Read caution about Castoria for infants and children and note warnings about wasting time. The text emphasizes good habits and critiques wasting time on unsuitable literature.
Former Greek prime minister Venizelos reaches Nice following a Friday arrival from Messina, Italy.
Miss Ruth Sweetser representative of the American suffragist organization told police she was robbed of tags valued at 250 dollars while at the league of nations meeting Saturday in Geneva.
Mrs Desha Breckinridge a noted suffrage and women’s club worker dies Thursday in Lexington Kentucky. She was a great granddaughter of Henry Clay with ties to prominent Kentucky society and reform movements.
In Houston Texas a woman testimonial praises Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription now sold in tablet and liquid forms. The medicine, long promoted by Dr Pierce who treated diseases in a rural district before moving to Buffalo, has been widely used for fifty years and is said to ease feminine troubles and restore strength.
A schoolroom exchange recalls a teacher asking which ruler inspires the most respect and fear Willie replies the ruler on the teacher desk. The段 piece includes a quip on early rising and a dated advertisement for Dr. Peerys Dead Shot pills from Wrights Indian Vegetable Pill Co New York.
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