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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1902
Page
4
Nantucket mourns Aunt Sarah Bunker, eldest resident, who died at age 94 after 92 years in the same home her father built. Widow of Elisha Bunker, lost at sea in 1834 on the whale ship Milo, she never remarried.
Historical note describes slave hunters in Africa using a four to five foot forked tree branch to stop captured individuals from fleeing during marches from interior regions toward the coast. The device functioned as a crude restraint during transport.
A peculiar lizardlike creature was brought to the surface from 240 feet depth in an oil well. It has four legs with webbed feet, a short thick tail, a spotted, elongated body, no scales or eyelids, and a forked tongue. The animal is blind in daylight and prefers water, suggesting a subterranean waterway.
The Brothers Sarrasin report meeting a jungle tribe high in Boni mountains during their travels in Celebes. The group includes one man two women and a child. They live in isolation grow maize are monogramous and reportedly cannot reckon nor understand lying. The tribe appears half wild and defends itself by stones while the explorers were forced back though planning to return.
Austrian fossil fields reveal massive whale remains from a time when Europe lay under sea. Imprints suggest an armour like armadillo hide to resist prehistoric sharks and monsters said to reach thirty yards in length.
An Austrian designer unveils a novel craft that allegedly moves across water like a skater. The inventive vessel draws attention for its unusual approach to surface travel and prompts questions about stability and practical use.
A tale of a trainer who taught a dog not to bark over three years, but notes that three breeds never bark: the lion headed dog of Tibet, the shepherd dog of Egypt, and the Australian dog. It highlights strict laws in Japan where night barking can lead to arrest and a year of labor penalties for owners disturbed by barking.
The USDA investigates loco weeds causing brain derangement in cattle and other animals on Western prairies. Some bean family poisons are included. Some claim a single use causes insanity, but Mr. V K Chesnut says several days of feeding needed for a bad effect.
An eight week old infant vanished from a peasant home in Silesia and was found in a St Bernard kennel. The dog had carried the child into its den and showed affection, licking the baby as neighbors watched.
During a performance in Odessa Russia the actor M Bolchowsky who played the villain hanged himself on stage in full view of the audience while acting in The Brothers Karmason. The tragedy shocked spectators and ended the play abruptly.
A Raglan Raglan Raglan report notes a wasps nest inside a kitchen clock. The insects entered and exited via a keyhole and remained peaceful, causing no trouble for the household.
A reproduction of a fourth century fresco found at Nola indicates that swings were used in ancient Greece. The artifact highlights recreational practices in the ancient Mediterranean.
Dawson City Klondike miner William Boone, visiting relatives in La Plata, says he dug 225 feet on his claim but still found ground frozen solid throughout. The Kansas City Journal notes his winter stay and persistent effort in frigid conditions.
The quote reflects on accountability and the need for individuals to acknowledge mistakes and offer amends. It emphasizes that many errors occur but few people choose corrective action.
Numerous testimonials praise St Jacobs Oil for Rheumatism with back pain relief after a few applications. Letters from publishers, druggists, and individuals in Ohio, New York, Illinois, and Michigan laud cures and rising sales. Other items note Irish education, dye quality, and global curiosities.
Letters from Catholic Sisters and Congressman Meekison attest Peruna’s relief for catarrh and throat issues. Dr. Hartman, hailed as a leading physician, offers free medical advice and promotes Peruna through The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio.
In the past decade, 275 accidents involving 301 deaths have occurred among people combing the Alps, marking a significant and fatal trend for hikers and climbers in the mountainous region.
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