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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1916
Page
3
An advertisement extols Cascarets for bilious headaches sick feeling and constipation. It claims the 10 cent box cleanses the stomach removes sour undigested food and foul gases takes excess bile from the liver and evacuates waste. It promises relief by morning and longer term regularity.
In 1914 I suffered kidney and bladder pain and was bedridden for months. After two doctors advised surgery, my brother in law urged Swamp Root which I took and began gaining weight. I regained health, improved appetite and sleep. I endorse Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root and confirm the sale by Odom Drug Co. Smith County Texas.
A testimonial from S C David G Pate of this place says after forty days he is cured of pellagra after seven years. The ad urges readers to consult American Compounding Co for Baughn's remedy, offers a free Pellagra book, and notes money refunds if it fails.
An ad touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE as a fortifying measure against grip colds and influenza. It claims the quinine blend acts as a tonic and germ destroyer, with E. W. Grove's signature on the box and a 250 price. The ad closes with a toast to those not the target of the joke.
An early 20th century advertisement touts La Creole Hair Dressing to make readers look ten years younger by covering gray hair. The snippet also mocks advice from single people and hints at a hemorrhoid remedy with a druggist refund offer.
Dallas review warns Texas cotton growers about the risks of planting Half-and-half varieties. M. H. Wolfe and D. A. Saunders cite lower fiber quality, reduced spinner demand, and price penalties, urging adoption of standard varieties for higher, steadier profits.
A full military funeral was held Tuesday in Brownsville Texas for four U S soldiers drowned near Progreso a week earlier during a cross border incursion to rescue two captured mates. Their bodies were sent to Barretts Georgia Lenox Massachusetts Cherry Creek New York and Seattle Washington.
Thirteenth Cavalry patrols stationed at Sierra Blanca Texas were ordered by General John J. Pershing to move closer to the border opposite Bosque Bonito in Chihuahua in case General Francisco Villa crosses the international line.
Bristol report quotes French socialist deputy M Longuet saying French losses include 800000 killed 1400000 wounded and 300000 taken prisoner. Conference addressed war toll and impact on mobilization.
Texas postmasters nominated are Huison Capers Summers ton August Kleinecke Hitchcock.
An advertisement warns dandruff causes hair loss and offers Knowlton's Dandeline for 25 cents. It promises scalp renewal, shine, and new downy hair after several weeks of use.
Practical guide lists several dumpling types with preparation steps and cooking times. Includes Chicken Dumplings, Soft Dumplings, Liver Dumplings, Potato Dumplings, Drip Dumplings, and Cornmeal Dumplings with ingredients and methods for steaming, boiling, or poaching.
A snatch of salon talk questions Mrs Blanks beauty and wonders which druggist she patronizes now. The overheard exchange hints at social circles and local chatter without naming specifics.
An advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless rheumatism cure that relieves pain instantly when rubbed on the tender spot. It claims not to burn skin and urges readers to try a small bottle for relief from rheumatic pain, sciatica, neuralgia, lumbago, back ache, and sprains.
Report notes a bowling contest last night ending with a close result. Jokes aside, players faced a tough lane condition while spectators enjoyed a lighthearted pun about spare change and pinboys.
An old fashioned castor oil critique gives way to a modern warning about harsh laxatives. The ad promotes California Syrup of Figs as a pleasant, effective laxative that cleanses the liver and bowels and prevents illness, urging mothers to buy the 50 cent bottle with directions for all ages.
Toast almonds and walnuts until brown. Cut figs and pineapple into strips. Mix with raisins into fondant flavored with vanilla. Shape into a loaf, cover with melted chocolate, let hard, then slice.
Soak three fourths pound of prunes overnight in barely enough water then stew until tender. Shell and blanch one pound chestnuts and cook in salted boiling water until tender. Drain and add to the prunes with a slice of lemon then simmer until both are very tender and the prune juice thickens.
A reader recalls a circus visit with a boy. the father enjoyed it while the boy stayed home sick in bed.
A 1916 advertisement urges shippers of fruits vegetables pecans poultry eggs rabbits hides or furs to mail their time and address to Southern Shipper Box 353 Houston Texas to be listed in the directory and receive buyer leads and free sample copies. a concluding line notes policemen appear after storms.
Queen Cake ingredients include one cup sugar half cup butter half cup milk three eggs yolk and whites, flour with two heaping teaspoons baking powder and corn starch, mix sugar and butter to cream then add milk and yolk, fold in beaten egg whites for a light batter.
Readers share experiences with Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound addressing displacement ulcers and related health issues. Testimonials from Mrs. Assacn Lawton and others claim improved health, with notes on confidentiality and expert female guidance.
Proverbial quip notes a woman may drive a husband to drink but cannot make him drink water.
The ad links kidney disease to heart and brain strain and promotes Dr. Pierce's Anuric Tablets and Favorite Prescription. It invites readers to send 10 cents for a trial package and a water sample for free chemical analysis at the Dr. Pierce Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo. It claims Anuric dissolves uric acid and enhances kidney function without alcohol.
The recipe seasons mashed potatoes with salt pepper butter and hot cream. It adds a beaten egg and minced cold lamb then forms balls, coats with egg and breadcrumbs and fries until golden. Serve hot with crisp lettuce garnish.
A vintage quick bake lists one pound butter sugar flour eggs salt raisins and nutmeg with a touch of baking powder. Mix bake in a large tin then cut into four small cakes for serving.
An advertisement urges readers to buy Mansfield Cough Balsam now to ease hacking coughs at 25 and 50 cents. The message pressures self respect as a social motive for using the remedy.
A brief note describes rubbing a raincoat with a sponge dipped in a mixture of ether and alcohol and a small amount of another additive. The instruction emphasizes the solvent blend rather than any finishing steps.
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