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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1915
Page
2
Six British soldiers who fled the Belgian retreat crossed into Holland after nine months hidden in France and Belgium. They described a perilous escape from German lines, surviving in fields and dugouts, living on pears and milk from a kind village woman, and ultimately reaching safety near Rotterdam.
Petrograd reports a calm yet fierce patriotism taking hold across Russia as Russians vow to fight Prussian militarism to a finish. Observers note vast male mobilization, social cohesion, and belief Russia can sustain armies despite blockades. The piece contrasts Russian steadiness with Western war weariness.
The seventy year old Metchnikoff of the French Pasteur Institute pursues life extension science. He recounts his genetic predisposition to early death and a strict regime aimed at delaying wear on the body. He hopes to live many years more despite a recent lawsuit and a humorous aside about waking to a bed soaked in alcohol.
A veterinarian warns against soaking horses after work with cold water as it can cause fatal shock. He prescribes gradual cooling: sponge the mouth, bathe the legs, then the head and neck, keeping the kidney area dry to reduce risks.
Greencastle trustees plan a fish pond at the state penal farm with Deer Creek running through it. They will stock the stream with game fish to provide recreation for prisoners.
Flushing New York held a dollar day with six shaves two haircuts two shampoos and three massages offered for one dollar as part of the celebration.
A brief exchange notes a discussion about the high cost of shells for a 12 inch gun, valued at $500 each, and the resistance to firing such shells even toward a worst enemy. The dialogue highlights a warning or sentiment about war and weaponry.
A brief dialogue contrasts fashion at twelve with present styles. A reflection urges remembering kind acts of others while overlooking one’s own. The tone echoes a reflective, period newspaper snippet.
A New York man traveling with an army officer notes the officer's severe seasickness. In a delirious moment he mutters rank-like phrases. The friend realizes the officer is assigning waves their rank, joking that eight lieutenant generals have appeared in twenty minutes.
Farmer Corntessel recalls Ezra Hawkins’s foot injury and a doctor’s hundred dollar bill for amputation while the railroad paid six hundred to Uncle Jake after a similar incident. He questions corporate grasping in a rural anecdote about healthcare costs.
A brief exchange contrasts a ready made philosopher claiming feathers prove birds fine with Mr Growcher rebutting that feathers do not matter without responsible action. He argues responsibilities rise with expectations and people rely on better human conduct.
Farmer Corntessel admits higher prices for summer board while noting many new phonograph tunes and his son Josh mastering recent dances. The narrator reflects that a man’s worth cannot be measured by his own words.
A Portland physician urges dietary health, stating after 20 years treating diseases that Grape-Nuts benefits all conditions. He claims it aids digestion, strengthens breakfast, and suits both sick and healthy stomachs. The letter, written for Postum Co, references The Road to Wellville.
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