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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1903
Page
4
A witty remark contrasts misfortune and calamity by imagining Gladstone in the Thames. If he fell in, that would be a misfortune. if someone rescued him, that would be a calamity. The line highlights heedless outcomes in political life.
The three western railroad systems the Wabash Alton and Rock Island and the Western Electric company ban cigarette and alcoholic consumption by their workers in a coordinated policy aimed at improving conduct and safety.
The article notes mosquitoes survive winter by hibernating in barns or cellars and that their longevity exceeds common expectations. It also mentions colored globes once displayed by Moors in Arabia and Spain as a historical reference.
An old advertising snippet touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a cough and cold remedy pricing at 25e. It oddly notes scolding as easy and suggests a wife can be a grand success at scolding, stating no great effort is required.
A fragment states that an imposter in politics or religion dislikes truth being spoken about him. He prefers to be exposed weakly than remain entirely unmentioned, highlighting a paradox in public perception and reputation.
Leland M. Finks of Calhoun Missouri asserts possession of the Washington family coat of arms, an official pedigree, and a silver watch once owned by George Washington, the Father of His Country.
Four hundred native residents of the American mission at Rahuri Bombay inoculated against plague saw only one girl contract the disease and recover, evidencing the program’s effectiveness and safety.
A plan is under way in Geneva to establish aerial excursions offering views of Mount Bianc's summit. Organizers aim to develop transportation that would provide visitors with an elevated perspective of the alpine peak.
Artemiev, a Russian electrician, claims to have invented a pliable coat of mail that effectively protects against electrical currents of 150 000 volts. McCaine's Detective Agency in Texas offers trained and reliable detective services.
A report notes discovery of tin oxide veins in the Transvaal area with potential for high tin yields. Analysts expect substantial ore quantities benefiting local mining interests and export prospects.
A fragmented item notes naval imagery and a statement about conquering Britain and a tin box. It then cites a health remedy and highlights public school enrollment in Indian Territory, listing 13,864 scholars with Cherokee 5383, Creek 2754, Choctaw 4788, and Chickasaw 939 across designated nations.
The World's Greatest Jewelry Establishment Mermod & Jaccard's of St. Louis offers free to readers a catalogue with thousands of illustrations and prices in watches diamonds jewelry and silverware claiming the lowest prices in America for fine goods. Also notes a stray anecdote about an old woman fainting after a cycle accident and a quip on women and doctors.
A wry aphorism on Cleopatra notes that if her nose had been half an inch shorter the world would be changed, yet the difference would be felt far less keenly by the world than by Cleopatra herself.
A census reports over 690 Chinese in Johannesburg with about 10 in business. The text notes all are reported as doing well.
The article notes 22 000 inmates under control in Ireland, a rise of 1 009 in two years. It comments that weather would give cause for talk and reflects on memory and strangers between two people.
Lord Alfred Milner urges importing 10030 coolies from India to work on public projects in the Transvaal. He argues labor questions are serious but faces likely opposition from British unions to use of alien labor.
The bat shaped kite invented by S. Cody and F. R. M. S. has been adopted by the British Admiralty. Made from bamboo and silk, it can carry a man and be used for reconnaissance on land or sea. It could haul a sled over Arctic ice with a single operator.
A religious reflection by Thomas Hughes extols friendship as a divine gift. It praises the ability to speak from the heart and recognize nobility in others, viewing sociability as one of God's best blessings.
In Whitehall on December 7 a local man Lon Manley recounts recovery from kidney liver and stomach troubles once diagnosed as Bright's Disease. Doctors had given up but after using Dodd's Kidney Pills he reports full restoration and active work. He praises the treatment and says it saved his life.
A dialogue shows Ascum accusing Merchantt of giving a $10 present to Bur rougas to preserve self-respect. Merchant clarifies he lent the money but refuses to appear foolish enough to expect repayment, revealing a strained dynamic and concern over appearances.
Writing on naval progress Mr Archibald Hurd states that officers and men will be trained for a mechanical navy. He notes current crews are suited to sailing ships and have learned a passion for an art no longer bearing on sea warfare.
A concise aphorism noting that marriage can temper a man once overcome by romantic ardor. It presents a social observation on love and commitment.
Jeddie Li spends a day fishing with friends in the down river district. He invests 2 dollars in bait and gear, rises at 3 a m, and returns home at 11 80 p m to find only an empty bottle a swollen head and a small four and a half inch fish as his catch.
A humorous 1900s style column recounts a Sunday night romance in Wisconsin with Miss Bessie Wash and Mr Roll Kibbey, plus a Washington bachelor couple’s risky sneaking marriage. It closes with rhymed verse on seasonal sewing costs and domestic humor.
Ancient records show fasting used for health well before religious rites in Egypt India and China. Contemporaries like Asclepiades urged its benefits while later philosopher physician Ibn Sina argued abstinence is easier than constant moderation.
Statistics from the clerk of the General Assembly show that fully 86 percent of Presbyterian ministers in the United States receive less than $2000 per year in income.
Holiday excursion fares by H and T C railroad add two dollars to the round trip fare for travel to Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Georgia Florida Tennessee South Carolina North Carolina Kentucky Arkansas Missouri Kansas Iowa Nebraska Minnesota Illinois Colorado and Old Mexico Tickets go on sale December 19 20 21 and 26 with a 30 day return limit Three daily trains each way and a special through service to New Orleans on December 19.
M Thopiteau, a French deputy, proposes a tax on all games of hazard set at eight percent of sums at stake. He estimates the measure could yield an annual revenue of two million dollars.
Public health notice warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury due to harm to smell and system. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F F Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as safe, mercury free, taken internally with testimonials available. Also mentions products sold by druggists and price.
An advertisement touts Dr. Lunn's Home Treatment for Women as a cure for female ailments. It markets private at home remedies and directs readers to contact Dr. Lunn's Sanitarium and Hospital in Houston Texas for patients and address details.
The 1870 census counted just over 40 million Germans, rising to about 47 million in 1885 and reaching 56,345,014 by 1900. The figures show steady population growth across the late 19th century.
The Lianid Gone Company advertises a free 59 cent bottle of their remedy to any sick person with no strings attached. Fill out the coupon in the ad and send it to them for delivery at no cost. The firm claims the remedy is a marvel of modern science and promises responsibility for the offer.
A Vienna court acquits a woman accused of stealing letters patent, holding that the documents have no intrinsic value. The case centers on the alleged theft of the noble document and its perceived importance.
An early 20th century advertisement warns readers not to neglect a cough as it may lead to serious or fatal illness. It promotes Simmons' Cough Tryptup with a guaranteed effect and lists prices of 25 and 50 cents.
The United States ships large quantities of cotton seed grapevine cuttings tobacco and seed wheat to Russia. This exchange includes substantial volumes of varied crops and planting stock.
Patrons urge Rome grocers to stock DeGance Starch claiming a light stock of 16 to 18 ounce tins is insufficient. The debate centers on whether 6 ounce portions are acceptable alternatives for the same price and use.
The first chrysanthemums to reach Europe were brought from China by skippers sailing tea ships. These vessels carried rare flowers as part of long trade routes, marking a notable moment in botanical exchange between Asia and Europe.
Recent statistics note India leads in deadly snakebites with about 22 810 victims in 1901 and likely similar in 1902. An unrelated ad touts Hunt's Cure for skin diseases at 50 cents. New York plans a massive water supply expansion costing about 50 900 90 dollars to deliver 200 096 000 gallons daily from Wappingers creek and Esopus regions.
Item notes a table and chair at Hishclere castle Hamp Shire where Napoleon signed his abdication at Fontainebleau. The passage promotes cold water starch brands as best value for households.
Travel offer from Texas to Los Angeles via the Santa Fe for 25 dollars. Tickets available September 15 to November 30, 1903. Includes Tourist Sleeper Texas to Los Angeles with no change. For stopover privileges and literature contact Santa Fe agents or W. S. Keenan, G P A, Galveston, Texas.
A medical teacher notes that nerve irritability is the best vague forecast of trouble. He says if boys are easily provoked, a shower of anger or unrest is likely to follow.
Advertises Cheatham's Laxative Tablets as safe swift and sure with claims to cure colds in a day. Says they can be carried in a vest pocket and are easy to take and guaranteed at 25 cents.
A remark notes a woman behind a bull movement in cotton and comments on women in front or behind such campaigns with a flippant reference to wearing red.
The ad warns that sleeping in cars causes serious lung illness and promotes Tay lor's Cherokee Remedy of Sweet Gum and Mullein as a cough medicine available at druggists in 2c 50c and 1 00. It also notes Nome region gold yield from sea beaches and nearby guides within ten miles of water transport.
An advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a sole cure for a cold with a money back promise if it fails. The text notes language statistics for Wales Ireland and Scotland, citing 590000, 20000, and 40000 speakers of non English or Gaelic.
A brief line urges following creameries by using June Tint Butter Color to guide pricing or quality, reflecting industry practice in dairy color standards.
A muddled OCR fragment mentions a soothing gum remedy and pain relief claims. It also briefly notes a bank cashier saving for running expenses, though the text is incomplete and unclear about a coherent event or date.
An advertisement promotes Defiance Starch to keep clothes white for ten cents. It targets readers worried about yellowing fabrics and promises brighter laundry results.
A jumble of items notes bearded Rome, Pso's Cure for Consumption, Pope authority, and a Houston detective agency. It also touts Liquozone as a germ killer and liquid oxygen, claiming high costs and physician endorsement.
A humorous scene unfolds as two companions, one hatless, stand on a vacant suburban corner. The hatless man slips into burrs while his friend steadies him and swats burrs from his companion. The moment blends laughter and pain with a cheeky biblical aside about stings like an adder. A separate verse recalls Mary and her lamb in a playful, rhythmic lament.
A medley of young writers gathered to meet Robert crowning. The most aggressively literary was first to speak and poured out praise without pause. Ironing laid a gentle hand on the egotist and declared I am enumerizing you.
A Connecticut woman credits Grape-Nuts with curing her long standing digestion and heart trouble and easing fear of sudden death. She says dieting worsened her weakness and that since using Grape-Nuts she has no dyspepsia and can walk ten miles daily. The Postum Company promotes the product and its booklet The Road to Wellville.
At yesterday's church service Mrs. Bings and Mrs. Wings teased about Mrs. Archer's hat described as the prettiest and most expensive in attendance. The crowd jokes about Mr. Archer and his finances, calling him an “investor of note” if he wins.
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