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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1916
Page
2
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President Wilson declares he will do all in his power to keep the United States out of war, reaffirming a firm national policy as global tensions rise.
President Wilson warns Senator Stone that any abridgement of American citizen rights during wartime would erode the nation’s honor and undermine international law. He argues for steadfast adherence to principle to avoid future humiliations and the collapse of the law governing nations.
An advertisement touts daily hot water and limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach and organs, promise clearer skin and better health. It claims one week of this “inside bathing” improves appetite, relieves constipation and bilious attacks, and freshens the complexion. It notes low cost and cites a Cuban navy uniform redesign by a general staff committee.
Marine Eye Remedy Co of Chicago markets Marine after Exposure in Cold Cutting Winds and Dust as restoring refreshing and promoting eye health. The copy claims benefit for all eyes needing care and offers to bend eye look on request.
Bridgeport Connecticut population climbs from 115000 to 150000 in a year as about 20000 workers are employed by a single firm across three eight hour shifts, a remarkable rise attributed to war business.
A vintage advisory urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for kids with constipation and illness. It claims a teaspoonful will cleanse the bowels within hours and promotes a 50 cent bottle with printed directions for all ages.
The article discusses potato types white yellow and sweet. It explains textures and best uses for each variety and gives cooking methods boiling steaming baking and frying. It provides timing guidance for various sizes and methods and includes steps to keep potatoes moist or fluffy after cooking.
A historical English fruit cake without eggs, called a war cake, uses flour raisins currants butter and brown sugar with soda molasses cinnamon ground ginger and vinegar. The batter is creamed with milk then vinegar added drop by drop to avoid curdling and baked for about an hour. Do not cut for a week.
Remove the fat from a slice of steak from the top of the round cut three quarters inch thick and broil over a clear fire for three or four minutes. Turn in heat to prevent sticking, remove to a warm plate, cut into 1 1/4 inch squares, slash on both sides, and squeeze lemon juice to season with salt. This is nutritious and palatable, often desirable in small quantities for a condensed form of food.
A playful exchange on the stock market ends with a quip about breaking even, suggesting a cautious, balanced result and a light note on risk.
Three gas pipes were found in the waste furnace of Nebraska's state capitol after a Friday explosion damaged the furnace. Police investigate the incident. janitor reports pipes were filled with explosives.
A vivid old ad promotes Mansfield Cough Balsam as a remedy for inflamed membranes and tickling nerves. It claims quick relief, notes suitability for babies, and lists price points of 25c and 60c with a jokey aside about personal indiscretion.
Three ounces cooked ham is pulped with butter Worcestershire cayenne and mustard into a smooth paste. The mixture is spread onto six small toast rounds and served immediately.
To six eggs and three eighths cup ful strained tomato one tablespoonful lemon juice two dozen ripe olives cut in rings one small onion grated one teaspoonful salt one teaspoonful celery salt. Cook in double boiler and stir constantly until slightly thickened.
Bay City Texas growers warn the local berry supply will be limited due to excessive dryness last winter. Dealers report yields down and berry availability tight for the trade this season.
A home hair dye mix combines water Bay Rum Barbo Compound and glycerine to darken gray hair remove dandruff and improve hair texture. The note claims it won t color the scalp is non greasy and can be prepared cheaply by a druggist or at home. Genev a Moeser succeeds her father as auditor of St. Clair county Missouri and a closing remark mentions the orange tree blooming and fruiting together.
For the week ending February 19, total cotton exports reached 157,392 bales with Galveston handling 65,290 bales, the highest among ports.
Use toothpicks on both sides to hold dressing in place then run string over the picks. This keeps the stuffing secure and is easily removed after cooking.
A recipe note suggests broiling or frying tomatoes and sprinkling generously with grated cheese before serving. Each portion should be topped with a small amount of whipped cream for a finishing touch.
Letters from Philadelphia Beverly and Erie report relief from headaches back pain heat flashes and nervousness during the Change of Life after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The company offers free advice and notes that letters are answered by women and kept confidential.
An American settler complains about buying an old hen for a young chick. His wife defends a neighbor, Mr. B, saying he sowed the town’s first corn patch. The husband retorts that the hen scratched it in.
An old style advertisement touts a simple Washing Stick that allegedly cleans heavy loads in half the time without rubbing or effort. It claims no machine needed and that it works on all fabrics, including white, colored, woolens, and lace. Priced 25 cents plus ads for Richards Co. Sherman Texas.
A New York inventor has patented concrete bases designed to extend the life of worn-out fence posts. The bases aim to shield wood from moisture and rot, potentially reducing replacement costs for property owners and contractors.
Thousands of women report health issues specific to their sex and are urged to seek Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. The remedy, claimed to banish pain and restore regular function, is described as a temperance tincture from herbs and roots available in liquid or tablet form.
William J Flynn, chief of the federal Secret Service, native of New York, served in government roles since 1897 with only six months away. He reorganized the New York detective bureau in 1910 1911, began as a plumber, and rose to division chief. He directed protection for the Russian and Japanese peace commissioners at Portsmouth.
An advertisement touts Stop Those Sharp Shooting Pains Femenina as a wonder worker for female disorders priced at $1.00 plus 560c. Adv.
The magnetic survey ship Carnegie under J. P. Ault arrived at Port Lyttleton New Zealand on November 3 after a 90 day voyage from Dutch Harbor Alaska. It left Port Lyttleton on December 5 and now works to circumnavigate the area between 50 and 60 degrees south where magnetic data have been scarce for 75 years.
An advertisement touts Capudine for aches pains and nervousness claiming quick relief and non narcotic status. A boarding house excerpt parodies sensory items and the inventor of a three legged ladder boasts it steadies on uneven surfaces better than a four legged model.
A Buffalo New York doctor claims Anuric is a powerful eliminator of uric acid. The advertisement promises rapid relief from back ache scalding urine and rheumatic pains in joints gravel and gout. Send 10 cents for a large trial package and 60 cents for full treatment via druggists.
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