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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1922
Page
3
Martha B. Thomas invites readers to retreat into their imagination for solace at Christmas. She urges gathering inner joys, lighting candles of hope, and reclaiming hidden dreams as a personal gift, suggesting self kindness and plans for the coming year.
Wes the boy longs for pies and toys then gains wealth but loses desire. The piece urges recovering childlike imagination and hope at Christmas to find meaning, time, and faith. It cites a preacher hymn about faith in Jesus and asks what true satisfaction could be.
A vintage recipe combines raisins and chopped walnuts with orange and lemon flavors. Boil raisins briefly, blend with sugar and cornstarch, then cook until thick. Off heat fold in citrus juices and rinds, walnuts, and finish by baking between two crusts. Walnuts optional.
A winter skin remedy mixes equal parts glycerin bay rum and arnica. The blend targets rough red hands and chapped lips by providing soothing moisture and healing properties.
The Internal Revenue Bureau reports the fiscal year ending June 30, 1922 saw total tax collections fall to about 3.198 billion dollars from 4.595 billion in 1921, an 80 percent drop in overall revenues with income and profits taxes down 35 percent. State totals show New York leading income and profits receipts, followed by Pennsylvania and Illinois, with Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas among state collections listed. The prohibition unit reorganization increased efficiency, reporting 2,036 violation cases and 319.716 million dollars assessed, while alcohol production dropped to 79.906 million gallons.
Governor Neff urged creation of a strong state board to unify and invigorate Texas schools. He proposed not less than $50 per pupil annually, nine months of instruction, accurate census, and funds based on attendance, funded by new revenue sources without raising current taxes. He cited oil as a potential 5 percent revenue stream, estimating $9 million yearly.
Temple Bell County reports indicate total cotton ginned this season 39,214 bales for the period ending November 14, per county agent reports to the U S census bureau. This compares with 27,822 bales for the same period in 1921.
Four traffic posts have been installed on the public square with two on the Old Spanish Trail in Flatonia Texas.
William Magee a retired contractor of St. Louis says Tanlac restored his health after a bladder trouble and severe weakness. He reports a restored appetite better sleep and renewed energy after two years of decline and now recommends Tanlac as sold by druggists.
Readable dialogue shows Hardy Upton trying on a new suit and Isaacs the tailor exclaiming the suit looks creditable. Isaacs asserts customers leave the shop only with ready money, signaling a brisk sales street scene.
A playful exchange quoted from the Atlanta Constitution shows a stern parent scolding a flapper for playing the latest jazz on Sunday. The daughter protests by suggesting she might follow the tune if she can whistle the opening bars.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a mild laxative for adults and children. It claims quick relief from sickness, dizziness, head dullness or ache, sour or gassy stomach, with no griping and a candy-like taste. price is 10 cents a box.
A humorous exchange about declining a wedding invitation in which a cynical friend teases the bride about soon having her own. The item ends with an unrelated advertisement note for Roman Eye Balsam claiming to prevent eye strain.
Old Lady tells Major Trotter Blount that his first Riverville visit comes after much travel and exploration. The note accompanies an upcoming talk in the Episcopal church titled Village Life in Thibet.
An old newspaper ad promotes Bond's Liver Pills promising headaches dizziness fevers and colds relief by cleansing the liver and bowels. It urges taking one pill at bedtime for a next day feeling refreshed and priced at 25 cents at druggists. The page also includes a stray quip about good neighbors and churchgoing men.
A vintage crib side advice piece touts California Fig Syrup as a remedy for constipation colic and sour stomach in children. It claims a teaspoon opens bowels within hours without cramps and urges mothers to ask for genuine formula with age directions on the bottle.
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