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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1904
Page
1
A fashion note details a Buster Brown suit for 2 to 6 year olds in dark blue serge with corticelli silk and yarn trimming. The blouse and knickerbocker trousers feature a concealed front opening and rolled cuffs, with material measurements for various widths and sizes.
The article describes a new walking skirt with a kilt-style flounce, praised for a smooth hip fit and generous flare. It details the circular front and sides, deep kilt plaits, and hip darts, with material quantities for sizes from 22 to 30 inch waists and pattern 4648.
A garbled health column describes deep breathing as cleansing the body and aiding impurity removal. It advises sniffing or applying oils and taking coffee for bracing effects before medical visits, claiming benefits for neuralgia headaches and sick rooms.
A health warning notes nets trap dust and impurities in the air posing risks to skin and lungs. The device could worsen complexion and respiratory health by collecting contaminants.
The article describes a simple elegant nightgown suitable for many women. It explains cambric and embroidery trims, full length front and gathered back to the yoke, a rollover collar, and a right hem that overlaps to close. Details include sleeve fullness and frills, and fabric requirements for multiple bust sizes from 34 to 46 inches.
The short skirt can be becoming and smart when full. Heavy winter skirts this year are made without linings and worn with a small silk petticoat to keep them full and out at the feet.
Guidance on balancing fitness, practicality, and style in attire. It warns against sacrificing neatness, quality, or modesty for fashion and urges choosing outfits that satisfy rather than startle.
Readers may cut out the coupon and mail it with 10 cents to EB KE Harrison & Co Chicago for the May Manton pattern shown. Pattern will be mailed promptly. Pattern No Bust Measure if for waist.
Reports from Seoul and Tokyo describe a morning clash near Ping Yang with Russian cavalry driving Japanese forces from the north gate area and seizure of horses. Japanese and allied dispatches note ongoing Russian advances toward Port Arthur, with bombardments and coastal movements intensifying as Sino Japanese war pressure grows.
The Mississippi governor acted to protect a Black man accused of murder in Tutwiler as threats of lynching surged. He ordered militia to Batesville, dispatched trains, and personally led the response to shield Albert Baldwin from mob violence. Baldwin, jailed in Jackson, was rescued by the swift state action. Organizing in Robertson County Texas, Arrington launches boll weevil outreach in Hearne and extends to Bremond and Navasota.
The Russian bark Hilda totaling 400000 feet of lumber for Buenos Ayres ships was burned early Sunday while moored at Hornis Tahd opposite Scranton Mississippi. Fire started in the vessel’s hold. In Texas Measles spread through Temple and nearby Gin Dale closing public schools as many children and adults fall ill.
Houston industrial agent Stanley H. Watson reports successful meetings for the war effort with about 1,600 farmers attending during the past week. Col. John T. Patrick returned from Western Texas after inspecting irrigation systems and considering a large sanitarium along the Southern Pacific line.
In Jewett Texas truckers held a Saturday session at Longs hall. Discussion centered on whether the cannery would operate this year. B L Evans assured all that it would run and proposed a resolution to have each trucker pledge acreage. About 135 acres of tomatoes and several acres of beans and cucumbers were promised.
The 12-year-old Raymond Currie disappeared on New Year’s Day 1903. His bones were found three miles north of Jacksonville in palmetto. Clothing identified him, skulls showed blunt force trauma, a rusty crowbar was found nearby, and authorities suspect the weapon killed him after last being seen on a bicycle.
Warm weather in Caldwell Texas has driven boll weevils from hiding. Mr Florence Graham found four weevils on his property and sent specimens to Maryland for experimental purposes. In Grand Falls Texas E C Wade was shot and killed in a quarrel over children. Both men were married.
Bishop Kinsolving of the Texas diocese preached at the Episcopal church in Calvert Texas on Sunday and administered confirmation to a class of young men.
Gen Wade cable reports a battle at Kolo on Wood with the Moros declining surrender. Most of the force is dead or captured. Hassan is located. West and several others wounded. Moro losses heavy and Hassan escaped. Brownsville land syndicate buys 2690 acres for town growth.
Chicago reports President William R. Harper of the University of Chicago has suffered a relapse from his recent attack of appendicitis and is again under medical care. The exact condition is known only to his close family and personal friends.
Ada Crutchfield wife of David Crutchfield and senior member of Crutchfield & Co. fell from an eighth story window at Seventy first Street and Central Park West in New York. Police believe the accident was accidental. Capt. W J Thompson a banker from Little Rock Arkansas was named in connection to the incident.
Abe Mulkey holds a revival in Alice Texas with sunrise services where men fall to their knees seeking mercy. Businesses close each morning for the 10 o'clock services and Mexican merchants participate, joining the revival with enthusiasm.
A Tien Tsin special reports five thousand Chinese cavalry departed Tuesday heading to Shan Hai Kwan at the boundary between Chili province and Manchuria. The move follows a military buildup along the Manchurian border.
Sunday night a thief pried open a window of the Katy ticket office in Muskogee Oklahoma and robs the cash drawer of 68 dollars. No clues to the culprit have yet been found.
Col R M Roblee formerly of New York was killed in El Paso when his buggy was thrown after an automobile spooked the horse. Roblee, a noted mining man, had been visiting the area. In New York the Central Federated Union urges members to avoid non union whiskey and uphold bottle labeling.
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