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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1914
Page
3
Rebel forces scattered federal soldiers as they seized war surplus supplies from the opposing side, marking a bold action in ongoing hostilities. Details on locations and specific items captured remain limited in the report.
Federal and rebel forces face off near Ojinaga as Villa may not strike south while Castro improves fortifications. Rebels hold three divisions west of Chihuahua with fresh ammo. federal outposts along the Chihuahua road guard railroads and auto supply routes. Casualties exceed 450 rebels and 700 total killed. executions tally 65 prisoners over two days.
The U S government lifted the embargo on provisions on Tuesday and $20 000 worth of supplies were rushed to Nuevo Laredo by wagon train. Rebels left San Ignacio and moved toward Matamoros as a large force from Nuevo Laredo was reported to be preparing.
Major General Wood told Congress that the United States must spend 3 million for field guns and ammunition for the regular army and 3 million for militia to be prepared for war with a first class power. He urged organizing the mobile army into three infantry and two cavalry divisions and militia into twelve infantry and five auxiliary divisions, totaling about 292000 men with 174 batteries.
Sunday’s evangelistic campaign in Pittsburg features a vast wooden tabernacle built to seat 10,000 with a choir of several hundred. Rev Billy Sunday headlines the event, drawing immense public interest after his whirlwind addresses.
Mexican General Jose Mancilla a prominent federal commander deserts from Ojinaga to the United States with his son and seeks asylum after crossing the border. He used a fictitious name to immigration officials before revealing his true identity to McNamee and U.S. troops.
An advertisement touts Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as an easy home darkener that makes gray hair disappear after a few applications. It promises natural color, adds shine, and prevents dandruff and hair loss, noting a large bottle costs about 60 cents.
A Maryville Tennessee mother reports her three month old son suffered severe eczema on the face and head. After trying various remedies with no relief she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment, noting rapid improvement, hair regrowth, and no signs of eczema.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a rapid remedy for indigestion and stomach distress. It claims fast relief from gas heartburn sourness belching dizziness and bloating and urges readers to keep a fifty cent case at home for family use day or night.
A humorous dialogue presents Alice declaring face value is fortune while Ethel jokes about avoiding income tax, reflecting lighthearted opinions on wealth and taxation in a social column.
The article traces billiards from oversized boards to the standard carom table adopted at a Philadelphia tournament in 1864. It also notes Hanford's Balsam as a remedy for cuts burns and wounds with guidance on light application and full coverage.
Aboard ship a steward delivers a marconigram to a passenger indicating arrangements for a message and requests to hold the wire in New York Times style.
An advertisement touts 5 or 6 doses of 666 to break chills and fevers from colds and LaGrippe, claims liver action and no griping, priced at 25 cents. It also promotes Mrs Winklow’s Soothing Syrup for teething at 25 cents, and makes a wry remark about ideals and photographs and worry.
A compact maxim suggests using Hanford's Bal sam for frostbite care. It cautions that sooner or later a man’s illusions develop into experience, implying practical learning follows hardship.
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