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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1915
Page
2
Mrs Thomas Davis of Dallas North Carolina reports severe monthly pains from a womanly illness. She says after one bottle the pain stopped, after four bottles she regained weight and strength, and she now advises other women to try Cardu.
In a church council room two deacons debate how to push out an obstinate pastor. One suggests a large salary cut to force resignation, while the other proposes a harsher, deadly tactic by doubling his salary to cause his death.
Antique ad touts St Jacobs Oil as a cure for backache lumbago and sciatica. Claims include instant soothing relief from pain with a harmless rub on the back and a promise of lasting limpness free from misery after a single use.
A clipped Life snippet alleges a Belgian railroad wreck by an army of 100000 men, while criticizing a five member board of directors as equally capable, implying wasted energy in disruption efforts.
A vintage ad touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a cheap easy way to darken gray hair and stop dandruff. It promises natural coloring and a youthful look with simple nightly application using a sponge or brush.
An advertisement touts a 6 dose remedy claiming to break chills and fever, colds and La Grippe, with better liver action than Calomel and no sickness. Price 25 cents. Also mentions a separate item about the Soft Coal Question and a quoted line about an unclear appearance in Pittsburgh.
James Ferguson is inaugurated as Texas governor with William Hobby as lieutenant governor in a brief ceremony. The joint session filled the hall while the oath was administered from the historic Bible. Votes canvassed show Ferguson winning 175,804 votes and Hobby 179,366. Multiple bills introduced in both houses signal a busy start to the 34th legislature, including finance, judiciary, and infrastructure measures.
Charles T. Oxnam, 17, a Dallas area burglar, convicted of murder in the first degree for shooting William Alexander, retired Dallas attorney, at Alexander's home on December 21. London reports the death of Rev. Richard Meux Benson, founder and first superior of the Cowley Fathers, at Oxford.
A dense compilation enumerates Texas districts by counties. It lists district numbers and their respective counties including Harris Dallas Navarro Travis Gregg Collin Jefferson Dallas and many others across the state. The line ends with district 28 covering Palo Pinto Stephens Hastland Shackelford Callahan Jones Taylor.
Governor Ferguson calls for cooperation with the El Paso platform, urges broadened education funding, rural schools, and a six member central board for A and M College and Texas University. He warns of economic strain from low cotton prices, high living costs, and war, and urges restraint, fair labor rules, and prudent governance while stressing individual responsibility.
A series of seismic shocks in central Italy and Calabria devastate towns including Avezzano and Marino. Rescue work proceeds as food, clothing, and medical aid pour into stricken districts. King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena aid relief. officials warn of ongoing danger and harsh winter conditions impede rescues.
An Akron pharmacist Wm Vogel reports severe illness from flood exposure including appendicitis and acute intestinal catarrh. After starting Peruna in December he regained appetite and gained 18 pounds in two months, noting immediate bowel movement and now prefers tablet form for those who object to liquids.
Four royal women are gazetted as colonels in chief of English regiments for the first time in English history. Queen Mary becomes colonel in chief of the Eighteenth Hussars and Queen Alexandra is linked with the Nineteenth Hussars.
An advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin as a quick, harmless remedy for indigestion dyspepsia gastritis and gas. It claims millions of cures worldwide and urges keeping a fifty cent case at home for immediate relief from distress after eating.
The Marshall home hosts talk on woman suffrage and politics as Vera, a young listener, is asked what she will do once she can vote. She replies with a playful aim to help place candy on the free list.
An advertisement promotes Tetterine as a rapid cure for eczema, tetter, infant sore head, chilblains, and itching piles. It cites physician endorsement and a testimonial from I. S. Giddens of Tampa. Price is 50 cents per box with a Savannah distributor. A separate quip notes Perth once served as Scotland’s capital, not Edinburgh, and a proverb on rapid wealth.
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