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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1920
Page
4
The Texas Public Health Association has issued twelve health rules to combat tuberculosis and promote overall well being. Executed by D E Breed, the guidelines urge varied diet, plenty of fresh air, regular exercise, hygiene, good posture, and balanced rest for both children and adults as part of the Modern Health Crusade.
The text extols Ebow grease as superior to all others and asserts it does not soil bands, adding a brief endorsement of its quality and cleanliness.
Motivational line urging initiative in the new year with a call to act independently rather than imitate neighbors. Emphasizes early action and self reliance in a broader social context.
Unclear fragment notes Pershing for President movement in Nebraska with references to weeks ago and possible clone like proportions. details incomplete.
President Wilson, aged 63, shows marked improvement in health as of December 28. Officials report the condition is much better and progress continues.
Twenty one states have ratified the woman suffrage amendment. The constitution requires forty eight states to ratify and thirty six must accept the amendment before it becomes law.
In Austin on December 22, Texas lost veteran newspaper man James Hays Quarles. Survived by his widow and a young daughter, Quarles was born 52 years ago.
Notice explains the 1920 United States census and its enumerators will visit every dwelling and farm in the community. It lists questions on sex race age marital status birthplace occupation literacy home ownership and for foreign born persons details on immigration naturalization and language. It emphasizes accurate reporting to determine the official population for 1920.
An old style holiday advertisement touts Triner’s American Elixir of Bitter Wine to aid digestion and health, Triner’s Cough Sedative for coughs and colds, An tipatrin gargle for swollen tonsils, and Liniment for neuralgia and rheumatism. It mentions a 1920 wall calendar offer and lists Joseph Triner Company in Chicago.
A drug store advert claims Lavoptike eyewash can help any eye case including weak or inflamed eyes. It touts a free aluminum eye cup and a one week benefit for a mother whose daughter was treated, urging customers to try the product.
Prof I H Leslie and family of Shiner visited the city last week. Miss Elvira Bawavher and Viga Valeota returned Monday from Flatonia. Mr Eugene Kopecky and family of Gonzales visited homefolks here during the holidays.
The December 31 1919 column reports a cotton crop far below average with only about 20 percent of normal yield. Residents prepare fields for 1920 as plowing proceeds and several moves and property changes are noted. Roads are poor due to minimal rain, while springs flow. The school sees strong attendance and Prof A J Darilek remains busy.
Dr Frank Kent, specialist in eye ear nose throat diseases and glasses, will visit Moulton January 18 Shiner January 14 and Hallettsville January 15.
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