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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1904
Page
4
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as the great kidney liver and bladder remedy claiming broad cures and warnings that kidney trouble leads to fatal outcomes. It mentions free samples and lists numerous supposed benefits plus the Albany address for the product with testimonials.
Editorial note touts kidney liver and bladder cures, inviting readers to mail for a free sample bottle and a book of testimonials. It urges sending address to Dr Kilmer and Co of Binghamton New York and to mention a specific detail.
Reader is asked to fill a coupon with name and location to claim a kidney remedy promotion. The form requests a city or town and state and includes a company name. The text lacks verifiable details about a real product or offer.
South Africa presently imports vast quantities of cement mainly from England Germany and Belgium as part of a growing European supplied building materials flow.
A reader letters page touts Hunt's Lightning Oil as uniquely effective for sprains bruises cuts burns and pains. The note includes endorsements for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup and Piso's Cure for Consumption with dates and signatures, plus a remark on US Cuba trade.
John Turner an English anarchist and general secretary of the Shop Assistants' association is detained on Ellis Island under a law deporting anarchists. The American Federation of Labor reports he disbelieves in organized government and sought to ally British and European labor movements.
The story says Putnam Bradlee Strong, linked to May Yohe through a elopement and scandal spanning four continents, has left Paris to command a regiment in the Japanese army. He is identified as son of former New York mayor and a former U S volunteer major who later became a captain in the regular army before resigning to marry May Yohe in Buenos Aires.
A Lynn Massachusetts footwear maker receives a Atlantic bound order from Mrs Bradley Martin for twenty seven pairs of dress shoes to her own last. The order must match her gowns with fabric pieces sent for matching. She also orders twenty one pairs of street and house shoes and one pair of waterproof golfing boots.
Recorder Goff recalls a courtroom style exchange between two newsboys in City Hall park. One declares his wealth from a milkman's son while the other retorts the milk is so watery it would not change a black dog's color if spilled.
Edward Atkinson 77 year old anti imperialist economist and inventor signs with a rubber stamp then authenticates by Bertillon thumbprint on checks. He inks his thumb ball and stamps it to identify himself, a practice bankers recognize as binding.
Ornamentation for the Chinese building will be made of papier mache by a Milwaukee firm. Models are by expert Chinese wood carvers. The paper will be soaked in paraffin wax and coated with linseed oil and paint. Rain should not affect it if it can run off freely.
Prof. 8. C. Moore of the University of California has been invited to assume the presidency of the Los Angeles normal school. Though he is 28 years old, Moore has earned wide distinction as an educator.
The United States spends 42 million dollars annually on coffee and 15 million on crude rubber from Brazil. Java shares a climate and soil similar to the islands and yields the world’s finest coffee.
Senator Quay relays a tale of a thrifty Pennsylvania Dutch farmer elected to the legislature. After the session, the man bought property worth $30,000 with cash, implying he saved money during the Harrisburg term. He notes his wife did not keep a hired girl all that time, explaining the savings.
A London Chronicle sneers at American dress, claiming Congress resembles a gathering of dissenting ministers. It notes the typical outfit as a long loose frock coat, low-cut waistcoat, turned-down collar, white bow, and a Derby or felt hat.
In the present congress the tradition of quiet maiden speeches has faltered as many new senators sworn in last March have spoken. Democrats encouraged by veteran Republicans have led the early dialogue with remarks on Roosevelt’s Isthmian policy. Senators Clarke Arkansas Newlands Nevada Heyburn Idaho Stone Missouri McCreary Kentucky Overman North Carolina Fulton Oregon Among early speakers.
Six non commissioned officers of the British army applied to be registered as voters in Halifax. They declared themselves British subjects of voting age and residents of the city and county. The provincial attorney general advised no reason against registration, so the city clerk added their names, though their right may be challenged next month.
Kansas reports last year with wheat at 94,041,902 bushels valued. corn at 169,359,769 bushels worth 57,078,141. oats 8,042,764. potatoes 4,099 960. sorg hum 10,377,000. hay 14,217,000. wool dairy and poultry products 15,200,000. slaughter animals 54,644,000. total live stock value 163,552,690. Drummer A L Wilson of St Louis died by suicide at Paducah Kentucky. he stood over six feet and weighed 350 pounds.
The American automobile first appeared in Odessa during the last year with a handful of sales. Buyers report high satisfaction with the new machines and interest grows among local residents.
A Detroit Catholic institution reports a Sister of Charity noting relief from laryngitis after using Peruna. A Centra Ohio institution's Sister Superior recalls earlier influenza cases improving with the remedy and endorses its effectiveness.
A claim states that checks passing London clearing house in six weeks equal or surpass all the coin in the world. It frames the scale of the financial system and the dominance of the clearing process.
An old notice praises mullein as a cure for coughs croup colds and consumption and lists prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. The piece mentions a Bath chapel pulpit once used by Whitfield and Wesley soon to be restored to its former place after twelve years removal.
In St. Petersburg a mausoleum near the Peter-Paul cathedral is planned for future burial of czar family members. The note highlights improved quality and one third more value from Defiance Starch as context.
An 1880s style offer promotes a large seed catalog with seeds for cabbages carrots celery lettuce onions radishes and flowers plus a Berliner Cauliflower pack for 20 cents postage. Advertises postage paid and a north pole south pole trivia line. Also features other ads and bits about starch brand Defiance and a Houston detective agency.
A Catholic Southwest institution reports strong Peruna results for catarrh. A prominent Mother Superior testifies from experience that Peruna stands as one of the very best remedies.
After a year of testing in Switzerland a steam turbine engine shows clear advantage over reciprocating types. The turbine completed 7000 hours of operation with repair time totaling 54 hours, demonstrating high reliability and efficiency.
A Montevallo Alabama reader touts Lightning Oil as the answer to minor injuries and burns with a caller signoff. The note mentions 25 and 50 cent bottles. Separately a fact asserts that large sturgeon are helpless when attacked by swordfish, noting a 6A ton specimen.
An advertisement notes the True St Louis World Fair Line with I and G N savings and routes from Palestine Texas. It mentions travel times from Texas, pricing, and a general passenger pitch by D J Price and L Price. The text also cites wedding longevity statistics, Defiance Starch packaging, and a note on cruise speed reduction due to hull barnacles.
Advertisement notes Allen's Foot-Ease powder relieves uncomfortable feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with a free sample offered by Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy New York. Also mentions domed animals and De fiance Starch gaining market share with high quality claims.
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