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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1904
Page
4
The text notes that diluting carbolic acid with glycerin and alcohol can neutralize its poison. It discusses the unknown status of diamonds in ancient ruins and tombs. It introduces Lidium, a cork-based substance used for furniture and decorative items.
A historical note states blood consists of 77.8 water 6.2 albumen 14.1 coloring matter and 1.9 saline, outlining the four primary components.
The article notes about 70 000 elephants are killed yearly in Africa by hunters. It also asserts that 10 000 000 000 potatoes could be grown in ten years from a single seed potato.
A Sedgwick Arkansas note credits Dodd's Kidney Pills for a boy's dramatic recovery from dropsy after doctors doubted improvement. The piece includes varied bits: a high egg price, Hunt's Lightning Oil praise, Royal Company islands missing from charts, Kent chalk pits with ancient cave dwellings, Pius V vestments found in Rome, Allen's Foot Ease ad, a 30 000 year book claim, De ance Starch popularity, a French professor with 920 heads collection, and Bugler Martin's retirement after 30 years with Custer battles.
Report notes Cousins appears to have a majority in the state convention, though not all votes are in. Observers await final tallies as results emerge.
Complete returns from Texas primaries show Gillespie winning the Twelfth and Slayden taking the Fourteenth Congressional District. The state slate lists Lanham for governor Neal for lieutenant governor Cousins for superintendent and Culberson as U S senator among others with Garner, Beall, Burleson and Slayden named for their respective districts.
A jumble of 1880s era clippings includes vaccination stats from the Franco Prussian War, legal oaths about a cure, drug ads for Cheney and Co. and Haile Family Pills, a trunk factory note in Houston, railings about city pigeons in London, and a social remark on a woman's appeal influencing suitors.
The ad copy touts Hunt’s Cure as a peerless remedy for eczema and itching skin, claiming a fifteen year continuous supply. It includes a vignette about Andrew Lang and a street directions joke, ending with a caution to beware a familiar harsh critic seen in a mirror.
Telegram from Mr. Cook of the agriculture department reports Guatemalan ants destroyed Texas boll weevils and the Texas red ants after four weeks of captivity on a sugar diet. The message dated Victoria Texas pleased Secretary Wilson and Dr. Galloway with the efficacy of the ants in protecting cotton fields.
The article notes a long history of foreign sailors in the Russian navy from Peter the Great to modern times. It claims a high foreign element, including Swedes, Courlanders, Finns, Greeks, and Odessa Italians, argueing Russians lack maritime tradition and rely on foreign crews.
From a country region near New York, a native is seen plowing a field with tired horses. An observer notes the team dislikes the work, but the farmer replies that they do not have to like it they only have to do it.
The latest Paris fad is dinners of the souls where guests impersonate celebrities in costume speech and manner with matching quotations. It appeals to those with intellectual pretensions and requires knowledge and study. The article notes floods tend to increase a towns floating population.
Switzerland recalls its East observers amid Russian demand. Russia argues Port Arthur garrison is too small and warns Washington Japanese plans may target the fortress soon.
A Cleveland Mass report says Harry P. Williams, a popular local figure, was shot and killed on the main street late yesterday by James S. Wakefield. Williams was with his wife at the time, and the motive is described as a trivial affair.
Lincoln residents and supporters of William J. Bryan are arranging a public reception for his return today after the convention. A meeting was held last night to finalize plans for the demonstration and welcome.
The Baptist and Methodist denominations started a ten day protracted meeting in Berclair Friday night and will continue it through the week.
Fall River mills largely reopened after a brief pause, as many manufacturers grow weary of the four month curtailment policy that had kept operating levels down.
Senator S D McEnery, back from the St Louis national convention, says he is confident the Democratic ticket nominated will sweep the country.
Catcher Needham shines for Boston as Pittsburg seeks waivers on Scanton. Cincinnati’s lefthanded outfielders and Dunn as pitcher reappear. Anson predicts a pennant for Cincinnati. Marshall signs with New York as Danny Shay lands in St Louis. Fred Clarke backs New York as top division club. Bresnahan says New York must beat Pittsburg. Critics rate Cincinnati strongest at Polo Grounds. Lynch inks a three year Pittsburg deal at 5200 annually. Umpire talks draw ire. Donlin urged to curb remarks. Havana bid to train Reds. California favored by Rede. Brooklyn loses Ritter and Dillon to injuries. Hurst appointed umpire in Tri-State. Connecticut National Guard presents LaChance a watch. Davis cover and head for chances. White Sox prosper under Charley Comiskey. Captain Collins nicknamed Little Jimmie by Brooklyn Citizen. McIntyre rises as a top all around player.
Omaha releases Pitcher Litebhart and catcher Tommy Hess to Sioux City. The Denver club releases catcher Hessler to Rockford. Sioux City releases Outfielder Lohr and Infielder Hurlburt. Jay Parker becomes manager captain replacing resigned Jay Andrews. Sioux City signs shortstop Joe Maher from St. Joseph. St. Joseph lists two former players Hartman and Scheibeck with fifteen years of prior ball experience.
A mix of ad copy for Grape-Nuts and Postum follows a health testimonial then shifts to baseball notes. Seymour’s fielding prowess in center, manager talks, and umpire meetings in New York are briefly noted alongside Keeler and Lajoie batting, Chesbro’s season, and Cy Young remarks.
In a stockholders meeting on May 31 Jay Andrews tendered his resignation as manager of the Sioux City team and it was accepted. Parker and Jack Messerly named joint captains for the moment as management seeks to bolster the squad.
Central League gossip says Fort Wayne and South Bend duel for the pennant as many observers favor those two teams. Dayton Club releases Jewell and infielder Peer while Rob Knoll and Jack Morrisey take manager roles at different clubs and Blakey is exchanged for Dan Curtis. Mee Donough Robertson Blakey Melchief Mears and Pearson are listed as released or active players. Steve Kain of Louisville emerges as a capable umpire after poor satisfaction with others. In the Three League Rock Island signs Liebhart and Campbell. Decatur releases Will Wright. Gill Edwards leaves. Decoration Day receipts are announced with rains reducing totals to Rockford, Dubuque, Rock Island and Bloomington.
Advertises Defiance Cold Water Starch as a 16 ounce package at 10 cents, unlike 12 or 14 ounce rivals. Claims no harmful chemicals and that starch never sticks to the iron. Also includes a kitchen tip about feeding the sick with planned meals.
No Spoony Business. For Chills Malaria and Biliousness Cheatham's Laxative Tablets are certainly very fine. No bad effects as with Quinine. Then they are so convenient, can carry them in pocket and no spoon is necessary. They are no ideal remedy Geo. Westlake abe per box Sycamore Ark. Flying fish do not usually rise more than three feet above the sea, but they have been known to fall on a deck as much as twenty feet above the water.
The Winchester Repeating Arms Company of New Haven displays its rifles shotguns and ammunition at the St Louis fair. The exhibit opened on opening day showing the auto repeating rifle smokeless powder shells and modern cartridges. It invites visitors to see the Manufacturers and Fish and Game Buildings. A shoemaker's assistant in Paris stole 3 500 pairs of boots in four months.
An 1890s newspaper notice touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders used by a nurse at a New York Children’s Home to cure feverishness and teething disorders, regulate bowels, and destroy worms. It advertises 25 cent bottles with a free sample and lists A. S. Olmsted of LeRoy New York as address.
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