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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1920
Page
2
A vintage ad extols Pape's Cold Compound dosed every two hours for three doses to break up a cold. It claims to clear blocked nostrils, stop a runny nose, relieve headache and feverishness, dullness, sneezing, and stiffness with pleasant taste and no quinine, costing only a few cents at drug stores.
The Rodriguez family from Porto Rico sent 894 men to the American forces per the Bureau of War Risk Insurance files. Among them were seven first names: Domingo, Bruncisco, Jose, Juan, Ramos, Tomas, and Antonio. Each man had a serial number in the 600000s.
An advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a harmless laxative for children. It emphasizes the fruit flavor and full dosing directions on each bottle and urges mothers to say California when naming the product.
A fragment notes a character claiming he will not pay for singing lessons and remarks on the hope she will live to perform. The incomplete dialogue hints at a tense exchange over talent and payment.
An optimistic note promises quick relief from head colds with a remedy described as splendid and easy to use. It highlights how the treatment improves nasal passageways and invites readers to try the method for faster relief.
An old advertisement claims a small bottle of Ely's Cream Balm clears clogged nostrils and air passages instantly. It touts fragrance and antiseptic healing to soothe inflamed nasal membranes and end nighttime breathing struggles from cold or catarrh.
A short dialogue notes a newcomer's arrogance and eagerness to instruct, soon clashing with the speaker. The exchange hints at a bright but overbearing personality who wants to run the business too soon.
An Ady notice praises a refined woman using Cuticura Soap and hot water to cleanse pores, then Cuticura Talcum Powder for clear, sweet skin. The short endorsement frames the routine as a hallmark of distinction.
A conversation in a wartime setting where a caller remarks that soldiers feel heavy as they are returning from war laden with lead in their bodies. The exchange highlights the burden carried by troops returning from combat.
A cryptic phrase notes an extremely fashionable girl described as a taniden valu. The line hints at a literary or cultural label influencing a local scene or character study.
Paris reports Baron Kurt von Lersner head of the German peace delegation refuses to deliver the extradition list. He declares no German official will be instrumental in extradition and resigns, planning to return to Berlin by the next train. The list began arriving Wednesday with Duke Albrecht of Württemberg first named.
Texas reports livestock valued at $572 million, up $104 million from last year, ranking second nationwide behind Iowa’s $640 million. Illinois falls to third. Oklahoma totals $202 million, Arkansas $132 million, New Mexico $115 million, and Louisiana $120 million. Texas cattle excluding dairy stock rise 4 percent to 4,458,000 head, valued at $168,344,000.
Harry New, convicted of second degree murder for shooting Miss Freda Lesser, was denied a new trial on Friday. He received a sentence of not less than ten years to life in San Quentin. New drove to the police with Miss Lesser's body on July 6 and signed confessions admitting the killing over her refusal to marry him.
The War Department completed the purchase of 17 000 caskets for 1 104 508 dollars to return American soldiers buried in France to kin in the United States. Manufacturers were ordered to expedite deliveries as part of the policy to repatriate remains as soon as practicable.
Two trains of American Red Cross supplies valued at $585 000 departed Paris Tuesday bound for Vienna and Budapest. The shipments included clothing surgical dressings drugs needles thread condensed milk flour and other foodstuffs.
Virginia Hardman a two year old girl was attacked and killed on her way to school in Lexington Kentucky authorities report the murder occurred Wednesday prompting a murder investigation and calls for public assistance with leads including possible witnesses and suspect descriptions from residents and police units across the city.
Grapeland shipped 14 carloads of hogs, Terry post office to close Feb 14, and 75,000 acres sought for rice in Jefferson County. Rio Grande Valley watermelon and cabbage acreages rise, with about 14 000 cabbage acres yielding near 5500 carloads. Convictions rise to 275 for food law violations. White Point gas well to be shut, 25 million cubic feet daily wasted.
A collection of testimonials from Texas women praising Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic and remedy for irregularities, pain, nervous spells, and fatigue during motherhood and life transitions. Noted testimonials include Mrs. M. Freeman of Houston, Mrs. Beulah Owens of Galveston, and Mrs. Ellen Laswell of Waco.
The Chinese pioneered steel needle use and their technology spread westward via Moorish traders, reaching Europe in historical contact between East and West.
A promotional piece touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder ailments claiming broad customer testimony and urges readers to order a sample by parcel post with ten cents. It credits a prominent druggist and notes bottle sizes available at drug stores.
The passage notes how an Extra shouts in Algiers would not rally crowds but drive citizens to the public reader’s office. It describes the reader as holding no high post, tasked with delivering daily news to educate literate citizens.
Advertisement notes Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills contain only vegetable ingredients and act gently as a tonic and purgative. Ady.
A town man says he will mislead his young son about being penniless when the boy asks for one, describing the interaction as a lesson in scarcity and hardship.
A memorial adopted by a conference of major farm groups including the International Farm Congress, National Farmers Congress, National Grange, American Farm Bureau Federation and others declares there is no need for changes in social standards or economic laws. They oppose railroad government ownership, price fixing, and universal military training, while defending the right to strike.
The Texas state highway commission mailed letters to county judges engineers and chambers urging attendance at a February 3 Dallas meeting. They push federal aid legislation predicting about 24 million dollars in additional federal funds and call for regional support to advance road building and bond program plans.
Lieutenants E. S. Davis and G. E. Grimes, who landed by mistake at San Rafael los Tortillas 30 miles west of Guerrero, Mexico, while relaying a duplicate message from Brownsville to Nogales, were liberated Sunday after being detained since their landing last Wednesday night.
Prince Christopher of Greece and Mrs M B Leeds were married on Saturday in the ancient town hall at Geneva.
The Senate on Saturday confirmed unanimously the nominations of David F. Houston from agriculture to secretary of the treasury and BE. T. Meredith of Des Moines Iowa to secretary of agriculture.
Diamond Dyes guarantees a new rich fadeless color for all fabrics from wool to feathers with a color card and directions in the package.
A report notes Peruvian petroleum ties to Russian quality in lubricants, highlighting cooperation and standards. It discusses supplier roles, refining practices, and the impact on industrial lubrication products.
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