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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1914
Page
2
Indigestion and gas sufferers are urged to try Pape's Diapepsin claiming relief in five minutes. The ad touts safe fast action that neutralizes sour stomachs and allows eating favorite foods without fear, urging readers to buy a fifty cent case at any store.
On Hetty Green's seventy eighth birthday she praises onions over doctors for ailments and affordability. A nurse questions a surgeon about what was operated on for three thousand dollars, and the surgeon confirms the price, prompting a humorous exchange.
A grandmother’s remedy uses Sage Tea and Sulphur to darken and enrich hair. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy is marketed at about fifty cents and is described as restoring natural color and improving dandruff and scalp condition.
An unofficial notice near the Maval academy yard gate bans baby carriages and perambulators in the yard claiming they scare the bachelors. The commander had previously posted a notice forbidding automobiles to enter because they frightened the horses.
An old advertisement fragment touts RUB MY TISM as a cure for rheumatism and various pains with a 25 cent price. It mocks a writer Scribble and imagines love sonnets mailed to imaginary editors. Also mentions Dr. Pierce's Pellets sugar coated for stomach liver and bowels with no griping.
A quirky mix of phrases from a sporting page reference to an autocrat of the breakfast table. Several product ads appear including Dr. Peery's Vermitage Dead Bhot Ady and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup with claims of teething relief and gum soothing.
United States Bureau of Education publishes Dr. Arnold Gesell of Yale University conclusions from a study in which about 12 of every 100 pupils in public schools are mentally unusual and require special treatment. He cites varied cases from feeble mindedness to precociousness and urges establishment of child classification departments in large school systems as part of social hygiene.
In Barcelona a youth named Deusto disguised as a woman entered a convent to be near his sweetheart. Her parents had sent her to the convent to halt his advances. After several hours the youth was found and arrested.
James Cleary of Yonkers New York says his wife keeps him awake at night with conversations and asks police to arrest him so he can obtain the rest he needs.
New York dispatch describes General Villa as a striking Mexican leader whose treatment of non combatants has provoked U S protest. Once a bandit before the insurrection, his ferocity has unsettled even those wary of displeasure from his followers amid the current hostilities.
The three masted British schooner Stanley battled three weeks of gale and hunger off Nova Scotia. Captain Lohnes executed Garibaldi the ship's monkey when rationing failed, turning him into stew after the crew faced starvation. The Cymbeline rescued the crew and reprovisioned the vessel. Garibaldi saved eight lives according to the captain.
The fishing schooner Lottie G. Howard was run past four large whales on a Campeche to Pensacola run. A whale rubbed its back on the keel causing jars, dishes to fall, but the crew reported no leak after hours at sea.
Rodman Wanamaker expedition presents American flags to 189 tribes nationwide as part of a tribute to Justice Mercy and Fair Play. The tour marks the national Indian memorial ground breaking by President Taft and covers about 20 000 miles in six months. The group plans a Six Nations visit in New York before reporting to Washington on uplift plans.
Springfield judge reaffirmed that a husband may remove his wife’s relatives from the house and can enlist police aid if needed. In a separate support case, Hormidas Labine was ordered to contribute to his wife’s and children's support.
Pack books with oilcloth to guard against damage during long journeys and mold in damp storage. Restore crocheted buttons by dipping in cold starch and shaping as they dry. Tie winter rose bushes with raffia rather than cord to avoid canes cutting. Add vegetable coloring to glycerin water to strengthen bubbles for children. Remove tight rings by winding wrapping cord round the finger twice and sliding free with a toothpick.
An old fashioned salt pork with milk gravy dish is shared. The method instructs soaking excess salt, scoring rind, frying until brown, then making a smooth sauce from fat flour and milk to pour over the pork.
A historical kitchen note outlines curing beef using a 100 pound meat brine of four pounds salt one pound New Orleans sugar six ounces saltpeter and a ten day brining period. After brining rub with pepper and sage then roll tie and cure in a cool dry place for about a month for a flavorful preserved meat.
Dainty pantry shelves are shown using India linen cut in bias strips to form long ruffles seamed to white tape along shelf edges. Edges are finished with cheap lace, attached by gold headed tacks for easy removal during laundering and lasting two years.
A historical home care note describes grating raw potatoes, mixing with water, straining, and letting starch settle to create a cleansing liquor. It advises using borax for white silks and sponge application for dresses and waists, followed by tepid rinse and ironing on the wrong side. Suitable for light dresses and white cashmeres.
The instruction describes layering a leg of lamb with dressing wrapped in cloth, boiled together, then pressed and sliced. A separate water used for boiling is enriched with carrot onion and potato for a vegetable stew, finished with cuprice added just before serving.
Boil three cupfuls of light brown sugar with a cupful of milk until it threads. Stir in a teaspoon of butter, remove from heat, flavor with vanilla and add a cupful of broken nut meats. Pour into a greased pan and cut into squares when it hardens.
A historical note suggests using the white of an egg in making mustard plasters to reduce the risk of skin irritation. The tip emphasizes protecting sensitive skin during preparation and application.
A vintage advertisement extols Knowlton's Dandeline as a cure for dandruff and thinning hair. It claims a neglected scalp causes hair loss, then promises hair regrowth, luster, and fullness after initial use. The 25 cent bottle allegedly delivers new downy hair within weeks.
Mrs Bacon asks if her cook left in a huff while Mrs Egbert explains the departure occurred in a taxicab. The exchange plays on social etiquette and commuter miscommunications.
J R Maxwell of Atlanta reports curing a severe eczema after using Shuptrine's Tetterine and soap, purchased for three dollars. The advertisement touts Tetterine as a remedy for eczema tetter ground itch infant sore head chaos chafes and other skin diseases. Available at druggists or by mail from J T Shuptrine Savannah Georgia.
A humorous note contrasts parental affection with the burden of mounting medical and care costs. It highlights the clash between cherishing a child and managing expenses that accompany parenthood.
In Philadelphia reports note three women own mills, signaling a shift in local industry dynamics. The brief cites female entrepreneurship amid ongoing city commerce.
A Logansport Indiana woman describes suffering from female troubles and declining an operation. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with her recovery and urges other women to try it. The ad notes confidential replies from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. and claims testimonials are genuine.
Advert shows Hot Springs Liver Buttons claim to cure pimples blemishes and sallow skin. It asserts quick relief for constipation liver "to activity" and blood purification, promising energy and appetite. Sells at 25 cents with money back guarantee from Springs Chemical Co., Hot Springs Ark.
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