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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1915
Page
2
Mrs. Owen F. of Virginia writes that Cardui eased her womanly troubles and childbirth pain after prior doubt. She praises Cardui as a wonderful medicine and urges others to try it, claiming it saved her suffering and endorsing widespread testimonials.
Father Vaughan recounts a minister preaching on perfection. A pale-faced woman in the audience answers that, according to accounts, her husband’s first wife was perfect, prompting a pause and a shared laugh.
An advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless, fast-acting remedy for backache lumbago and sciatica. It claims immediate soothing relief after rubbing on the back and notes a 60 year reputation with a small trial bottle available at any store.
A witty dialogue recalls a man trying a new dance at a woman's home when he accidentally breaks a costly vase. The joke hinges on the idea that love may be inexplicable, not logical, and reflects on the philosophy of women.
An old home remedy marketed as Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy darkens gray hair naturally. The ad promises a large bottle for about 50 cents and reports benefits like restored color, thicker glossy hair, and relief from dandruff and itching.
A Harvard Lampoon quip contrasts marriage prospects and true love. The piece jokes about a hopeful disposition and wealth, followed by a playful jab on riches and poverty. It references Dean's Men throat drops as a cure for stubborn colds and irritated bronchial tubes.
In Austin the Texas house debated rail pass exemptions for lawmakers but killed the measure 64 to 53. Senate bills passed include court time changes, railhead removal consent, and bonds for drainage districts. Amendments extended anti pollution law to 1917, with several other bills advancing or facing opposition in committees.
In Austin on Wednesday the Texas House debated reconsidering its vote to refrain from printing two one board education bills. Members clashed as Mr. Caldwell moved to revisit the decision while Mr. Hopkins urged tabling. Mr. Pearson protested lack of opportunity to appear before the committee and Governor Ferguson’s endorsement. Mr. Haney sought unanimous consent for a statement and then spoke on personal privilege, protesting the committee on education.
The Texas House debated a congressional re districting bill with minor discussion and a 105 to 10 vote before engrossing it. Dove introduced a rural credits system measure for thrift and farm property improvement, engrossed with no debate.
Austin reports the Texas Senate approved a semi monthly pay bill for employees and debated senatorial redistricting while advancing several other measures. New bills include a La Porte independent school district, a railroad hospital bill, and funding rules for school land proceeds.
Texas House debates Mr Stanford bill to bar fraternities at the University of Texas, then postpones action 68 to 59. Afternoon session engrosses Mr Williams and others bill shaping civil pleadings in county and district courts. Other bills introduced aim to create farm credit banks extend district court terms investigate wages of women and establish Happy independent school district.
Advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin as a fast safe stomach remedy. It claims rapid relief from indigestion dyspepsia gastritis sour or gassy stomachs with millions of cures worldwide and urges keeping a fifty cent case at home for any meal upset. It emphasizes ease and certainty in easing distress.
A playful line defines a philosopher as a man who bears with resignation the tooth ache of another man, framing philosophy as patient compassion through a canine narrator.
An advertisement touts a cold and LaGrippe remedy priced at 25 cents claiming five or six doses will break chills and fever without causing gripe or sickness. It notes the product acts on the liver and compares favorably to Calo mel. The note ends with a quip about wheat prices rising and dough.
Ask your dealer for the free book titled Useful Hints for Horse Owners issued by G C Hanford Mfg Co Syracuse N Y manufacturers of Hanford s Balsam of Myrrh Adv
A tense exchange raises concerns about accountability as one party hints at evading answers if the arrangement is dubious. The dialogue underscores unease over transparency and potential risk in the pending agreement.
Richmond Pa resident Mrs Frank Clark credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her strength after severe nervous trouble and sleepless nights. She reports better sleep, reduced headaches, and renewed energy after two bottles and urges other women with female ailments to consider the remedy. The notice promotes Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. of Lynn Massachusetts.
The U S Department of Agriculture announced no risk of food shortage despite large exports to Europe. Wheat surplus stands at 147 million bushels beyond 210 million already shipped, with new crop due in July and 1914 crop totaling 891 million bushels.
Washington landmarks a 14 hour struggle as the House approves the ship purchase measure 215 to 121. Nineteen Democrats vote no, all Republicans oppose, while five Progressives side with the majority. Texans Callaway Dies Slayden oppose the rule bringing in the shipping bill.
A clash between soldiers and native policemen in Panama on Saturday left five policemen dead and three soldiers dead along with many wounded among the combatants.
The Utah state senate approved the Wootten statewide prohibition bill after a lengthy debate by a 14 to 3 vote. The measure would take effect on June 1, 1916 in Salt Lake City and across the state.
A playful exchange imagines sitting in a New York telephone booth to chat with a girlfriend in San Francisco. The banter speculates about the moment a popular song might capture such long distance chat fantasies.
A vintage ad urges mothers to treat child constipation with California Syrup of Figs. It claims a quick, harmless inside cleansing can restore energy and appetite, warning of counterfeit fig syrups and promising clear directions on the bottle.
In a wartime exchange, Patrice ridicules a line about “See America First,” noting that following such advice has left Europe scarred and largely barren, while Patience laments her own naivety. The dialogue satirizes isolationist thinking amid global conflict.
Fragrant emollients promise quick skin relief with a five minute wash and routine bathing. An offer ships free samples by mail from Cuticura Dept XY Boston. The ad notes explosive factory deaths in the US and Germany’s population growth from 48 million to 66 million over 25 years.
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