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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1924
Page
3
A European innkeeper who notices guests fail to sleep properly adjusts their beds to face a different direction. She classifies travelers as east and wester, north and souther, or west and easter sleepers based on comfort learned from years of hosting.
An old advertisement touts Bond's Liver Pill as a remedy to cleanse the liver and bowels at bedtime. It claims prevention of colds influenza and other complications by removing the cause and lists a 25 cent price at drug stores.
The electric railways rely on about 77 000 trolley car motor men and 63 000 conductors daily. About 150 000 other workers operate on tracks, in shops, and car houses. Wages for this large group come from passenger fares.
An advertisement urges buyers to look for the Bayer name on packaging or tablets to ensure genuine Bayer Aspirin. It claims the product has been proven safe by millions and prescribed by physicians for 23 years and advises saying Bayer at purchase to avoid imitation dangers. A separate line comments on a candid man’s wish for useless money to buy useless things.
Texas farm crops in 1923 valued at 1 064 775 000 dollars, far ahead of rivals. Cotton led with 652 080 000 dollars, followed by grain sorghums and watermelons. Texas ranked high in acreage planted, with 27 923 000 acres, while broomcorn declined per acre. Iowa and California trailed in total crop value.
Washington rumor of GOP dissension over the Ways and Means action on Mellon tax plan. The committee adopted a 25 percent earned income reduction under $5000, with $20,000 as the maximum eligible income. Treasury estimates show about 13 million taxpayers under $5000 could deduct 25 percent, cutting a $28 tax on $4000 to $22.50.
About 7,000 bales were ginned in Edinburg last year. This year the acreage will rise by about 200 percent with newly cleared dry land bringing the estimated yield to 20,000 bales. Hidalgo County, which produced 55,000 bales last year, is projected to reach nearly 100,000 bales this year.
Federal Judge J. C. Hutcheson Jr. agreed to a 30 day county jail term for Butler Perryman former president of the Perryman interests. All Perryman possessions will be sold with proceeds to the government. A $15000 fine is imposed.
In a 1920s reminiscence, Free Thompson and six companions defend a westbound Wells-Butterfield stage against 600 Apache warriors at Stein's Pass near Lordsburg New Mexico. After three days without food or water, the group holds and loses but claims 150 Apache lives.
A historical note recounts 75 camels sent by the War Department to the Southwest before the Civil War to solve transport needs. Imported from 1855 to 1856, some animals reached Arizona, later failing due to desert sand, prejudice, and war. The last camel was captured in 1885 and traded for a $10 debt, ending a colorful, largely impractical expedition.
Texas livestock conditions improved over the past year with cattlemen less pessimistic sheep and goat producers hopeful while hog producers retrench. Cattle on feed west of the Mississippi held steady. east of the river up about 8 percent. Sheep on feed in Western States near 2,050,000. Texas sheep up 8 percent to 3,097,000 head. goats total 1,815,000.
Austin Texas advisory notes the 1923 federal income tax filing rules for farmers. It states that single individuals with net income of 1000 dollars or married individuals with 2000 dollars or more must file. It explains that farm income from all sources must be reported and noncash value receipts count as income. Penalties loom for failure to file, with guidance to contact the collector. the 1923 filing deadline is March 15.
Harry F. Sinclair, the American oil producer, says he will return to the United States only after completing his business in France and will await the judicial determination on Teapot Dome concessions. He has already appeared five times before the investigating committee and provided all requested facts.
State Treasurer C. V. Terrell issued a fresh warrant call for cash to cover 1800 warrants totaling $215,944. The call covers all warrants up to No. 16,350 including salary warrants issued since September 1923. earlier warrants have already been paid.
Twenty five poultry raisers in Waller County organized a poultry association. The group set its first year goal at 10 000 laying hens to increase local production and promote cooperative efforts among members.
Abilene Christian College trustees elect Baisel Baxter as president to succeed Cr Sewell who recently resigned.
Dialogue hints Miss Oldby dislikes reminders of a past event as friends debate suitable birthday presents. The exchange suggests a quiet, personal ideal gift and a wish to avoid painful memories.
A sensational advert touts Black and White Ointment as a solution for pimples rash eczema and skin breakouts. The copy emphasizes cosmetic improvement promising clear smooth and lovely skin at economical prices with a 50c size offering triple the content of the 25c size and notes all dealers carry it.
A brief dialogue of a child asking about a teacher and Washingtons farewell address with a humorous reply addressing Heaven and a simple return question.
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