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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1917
Page
7
In a historic vote the United States Congress adopts a declaration of war against Austria with only one negative vote in the House. The action marks the nation’s entry into the conflict behind the broader world war.
United States declares war on the Austro-Hungarian government after a near unanimous Senate vote of 74 to 0 and House approval 363 to 1 with Representative London the sole dissenter. Wilson signs the joint resolution as Marshall and Clark witness the ceremony.
Washington reports this year’s cotton ginned by December 1 totaled 9,704,617 running bales with 173,339 round bales and 77,638 sea island. Last year at the same date ginned 10,352,031 bales. State totals list Texas with 2,887,473 ginned and sea island by state breakdowns for others.
In about twenty four hours after Houston learned a committee had formed to supply soldiers at Camp Bowie Fort Worth 400 sweaters were delivered to the camp by Colonel J F Wolters and Wiljah Coles named by the committee to handle the shipment.
A Chicago Tribune piece surveys how St Nicholas and gift bringers appear worldwide. It notes Santa Claus, Kriss Kringle, Father Christmas, and Sunderkloos as variants, with Christ child arrivals in Germany and local customs such as shoes for the three kings on Twelfth Night. It mentions diverse carriers like reindeer, dogs, and skates across regions.
The poem depicts Christ flowers blooming through seasons from spring to winter as a symbol of comfort. It celebrates their quiet, steadfast beauty that brings cheer during sorrowful and lonely times, especially in the dying year. Strong imagery of snow, frost, and northern winds frames the seasonal consolation.
President Wilson declares a state of war with Austria Hungary. Unnaturalized Austro Hungarians may travel and live freely except for entry and exit restrictions. they face no police registration or district disallowances, and are not labeled alien enemies. The move reflects loyalty and labor force realities in the United States.
Austin Texas officials say a 1917 delinquent tax moratorium in the new law does not violate the constitution. The opinion notes the act delays suits instead of waiving taxes and applies to school and drainage districts. It does not suspend core tax collection provisions or affect bond obligations. Christmas Packages to France Cease. Washington Adjutant General calls halt on sending December packages to soldiers abroad due to shipping limits.
An advertisement extols Boschee’s German Syrup as a long proven remedy for coughs bronchitis and colds settling in the throat and lung troubles. It promises relief with a good night's rest and easy morning expectoration and notes bottles cost 69 and 90 cents. An Englishman’s method for coloring wool khaki and orange shades with diluted nitric acid is also mentioned.
Aetna considers a new line of promotional wear featuring pass colors and safe materials. Officials weigh branding impact and consumer appeal while ensuring compliance with advertising rules and manufacturing feasibility.
A Syracuse resident imagines ending the war by making huge soldiers from paper pulp to frighten Germany into surrender, relying on the impression of numbers to deter the enemy.
An eleven year old lad serves with an A B unit as interpreter, speaking English and French fluently. He was enlisted as a sergeant and is regarded as a mascot in the British army.
In Longstock Ireland three or four girls, trained by a local lady, regularly ring bells on weekdays and Sundays as longtime workers join the army. A correspondent notes it may not be essential war work but greatly lifts local morale and would be left undone without home front women.
An advertisement touts Capadine as a quick liquid relief for headaches. It promises speedy soothing of distress, suggesting the remedy reduces strain on the nervous system and is pleasant to take.
Johnny notices the new food signs urging saving resources. At a birthday party a cake is cut and one large piece remains. He stops the maid from taking it and says he can use the leftover piece.
An advertisement urges users to take Renovine at first symptoms to cure heart and nerve issues. It claims it renovates the heart and nerves and advises not to wait until irreversible damage. The price is 50 cents and one dollar.
In conversation from The Usual Way, one speaker recalls a friend known for seeking disputes. The friend avoided conscription by claiming exemption when the draft arrived.
Advertisement promotes Laxative Quinidine Tablets priced at 25 cents for cold symptoms La Grippe and severe headaches. The copy urges use to rid oneself of a head cold.
President Vail of the Bell telephone system reports that nearly ten billion telephone calls are made annually over the Bell network, highlighting the scale of national communications.
A Belfast memorial to the Titanic disaster is being erected on the carriageway opposite City Hall. The marble Titanic group on a granite pedestal will face the Royal Academical Institution and bear the names of Ulster heroes who perished with the ship.
A brief exchange questions Jaggers' labor theory. One speaker says it won’t work, signaling skepticism about the concept. The remark suggests debate or doubt about its practicality or effectiveness.
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as the original liver pills moving the liver and bowels. A separate line extols the value of penmanship for young men, highlighting its role in enabling them to write home for money.
A playful dialogue riffs on the origin of card games. One figure jokes that even Satan played the deuce in Eden, beating a pair, in a humorous nod to card lore and mischief.
Somerville Journal notes a discussion on luck among Hicks and Wicks with contrasting views and a brief comment on beliefs in luck.
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