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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1926
Page
6
Lester P. Barlow, famed as the Bomb Wizard of the war, unveils a flying torpedo with two tons of high explosives and a 1000 mile range. He has briefed congressional leaders on its capabilities.
Frederick I Evans named head of the new Administrative Division of the Bureau of Internal Revenue. The consolidation combines the Appropriations and Allotments, Communicative, and Supplies and Equipment sections. Evans has served in the Treasury department since 1909.
A compact notice from the University of Texas Department of Journalism titled The Passing Day appears in The Passages section, reflecting on postwar student publications and the department’s ongoing reporting standards.
Texans face missing poll tax reminders and voter responsibility concerns while debates urge central large state parks, trimmed government overhead, and stricter charity funds oversight. Critics claim road maintenance spending is skewed, with calls to expand rail lines in 1926 to boost state prosperity.
Washington reports a new postal convention with Newfoundland effective February 1, placing Newfoundland on the same basis as Canada for postal rates, announced by Postmaster General New Wednesday.
The Soviet government ships five million dollars in gold to its trade agency in London.
A historical consumer notice urges buyers to check for the Bayer name on packets or tablets to ensure genuine Bayer Aspirin. The message warns that imitations may be unsafe and emphasizes the product’s claimed safety and physician approval over 25 years.
The United States registered 46 540 patents in 1925, far ahead of Britain France and Germany with roughly 1 500 000 total patents since modern legislation began in 1836. The piece notes continued strong American inventive output and cites historical patent law evolution.
Advertisement touts Cuticura Soap for shaving bath and shampoo use. Promises increased razor efficiency and skin health with no irritation, germs, or waste, even with twice daily shaving.
Government reports show from 1920 to 1924 over 90 percent of U S orange shipments, about 1.8 million boxes, went to Canada with smaller amounts to England, the Philippines, Cuba, China, and other regions. UK imports 1920–23 under 1 percent of total. U S exports averaged about 1.996 million boxes yearly versus prewar 1.241 million, marking a large rise. Canada has long been the top market for U S oranges.
An advertisement urges treating early cold symptoms with Bond's Pills at bedtime. It claims the medicine starts the liver removes bile and poisonous germs, leading to waking up well. Cost 25 cents.
Denver planners envision a park system rivaling Yellowstone with 470000 acres from the foothills to Clear Creek and the Platte River. The 80 by 25 mile tract would include mountains game preserves lakes and highways with potential federal aid. Wild animals and fish hatcheries are proposed along with Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills advertised historically in 872 Pearl New York.
A brief exchange shows a victim teasing a barber about carelessness with his father and inviting him to share lunch, as recorded by the Boston Transcript.
In 47 years of practice Dr W B Caldwell of Monticello NJ promoted his Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative. It claims to establish natural bowel regularity without griping or upsetting delicate systems and is advertised as harmless and pleasant for children. A 60 cent bottle is offered at drugstores.
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