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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1926
Page
3
Heaton, a broke chauffeur, buys a watch for Mrs. Allan and loses it in a Christmas rush. In a street scuffle he grabs a rival’s package, is stopped by police, and discovers the robbed woman is Mrs. Allan. The thief’s stash includes Heaton’s watch, proving it’s meant for Mrs. Allan. Weeks later she marries Heaton, brushing off gossip.
Accounts describe chandlers' guild giving out special candles burned with the Yule log to light houses for a supernatural visitor. Bakers sent out Yule cakes. The gift sentiment spread from guilds to general celebration with Peace on earth and good will to men.
Poor Grady family of seven saves three months for Christmas. Susie and Bill find a stray Pekingese. a visitor arrives seeking the dog and reveals he is Tim Grady’s long-lost brother Tom. The reunion leads to a joyful Christmas as Uncle Tom joins the household and plans to stay while the family bonds grow stronger.
The text describes four kinds of holly used for Christmas: native American holly along the Atlantic coast, European holly grown in Oregon, California holly known as toyon or Christmas berry with laurel-like leaves, and Oregon holly or Oregon grape a native barberry.
An old remedy article advises drinking soft water and four ounces of rad Salts daily for two or three days to neutralize urinary tract acidity. It promotes Jad Salts as a pleasant lithia drink said to relieve bladder irritation without side effects.
Quote reflects on memory of acts of kindness and the value of gratitude. It emphasizes giving, receiving appreciation, and being properly disposed toward kindness.
An advertisement touts a harmless vegetable butter color named Dandelion in use for 50 years. Drug stores and general stores sell bottles of Dandelion for 35 cents each.
A four year old girl visiting a country residence views the garden by moonlight and remarks that they have a moon of their own in their garden, as reported in Tit-Bits.
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment to remove pimples and blackheads, with Cuticura Soap for five minute washes and hot water. It urges daily use to keep skin clear and includes Cuticura Talcum in the advert.
American railroads loaded and moved 1,124,486 freight cars in one week, up from 1,112,345 the prior year. During the week 162,397 cars were in reserve.
Time tested remedy for croup coughs and colds promoted as a quick relief option. Claims include onset within 15 minutes, no vomiting, and suitability for children with a 50 cent bottle price.
Dialog excerpt joking about husbands and holidays. Mrs Biggs-Husbands notes spouses act oddly and get angry when asked to socialize during holidays. Mrs Diggs agrees and adds her husband resents outings.
An old ad promotes Dave's Mentha Pepsin as a powerful stomach remedy that builds up the stomach and works without help. It guarantees money back if it does not greatly help and claims thousands of believers. The closing jab notes babies cry when they see relatives.
A playful exchange at a bank humorously contrasts a request to view the cashier with the idea of buying bonds. The teller corrects the customer noting the cashier is “out on bond.”
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