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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1924
Page
3
A shy hostess pairs off a guest with a moneyed widow while noting her husband’s quip. The guest reveals he is the clever friend. Sudanese people of about 5 million rely on roots berries insects and lizards for food. Cotton thrives in some regions as English travelers observe population growth and changing land use.
An American Spartina Townsends plant accidentally introduced in 1879 reached the Bay of Southampton at Hythe and spread rapidly along the English coast. It thrives submerged part of the time and shows potential as cattle fodder and possibly paper pulp. The plant could be brought to the French coast to stabilize shifting sands.
A debtor admitted borrowing funds in a case but insisted the loan was a Kathleen Mavourneen loan. The magistrate quipped about the phrase describing a loan lasting “for years, and it may be for ever,” highlighting the quirky defense.
Barcelona police stopped a long running Spanish prisoners confidence scam. Officers recovered meticulous files with names and addresses of potential victims. Among those arrested were workers from the Barcelona telegraph office.
A Virginian staying out until two in the morning faces a dispute with his wife who swears she heard the clock strike. He retorts that she will trust a Yankee clock over his own timepiece, insisting his alibi stands.
An advertisement touts Black and White Ointment as a solution for pimples eczema rashes and other skin troubles. It claims near two million packages sold yearly and urges readers to buy the 50 cent size for three times the amount of the 25 cent bottle.
An old page fragment shows an ad for Cascarets liver and bowels cure at 10 cents a box and notes a drug store advert inside. A humorous sign reads Shoes shined Inside as a character quips about trend. A gag line observes a married man attending weddings as much as funerals.
The USDA survey shows mixed changes for 1922 to 1923 across pure bred cattle and sheep. Aberdeen Angus Hereford Red Polled Shorthorn and other breeds report higher or lower average prices with many sold privately. Dairy cattle and draft horses show varied results, while sheep largely fail to meet higher price levels.
Farmers feeding calves for late spring or early summer market should prioritize protein in rations. Corn and most roughages lack protein. the cheapest protein source is cottonseed cake or meal. If no alfalfa or clover is fed, two pounds per head per day. with limited alfalfa or clover, one pound per head per day. if only alfalfa is fed, no cottonseed cake or meal is needed.
The article explains that alfalfa field soil cannot inoculate bean soil because bean and alfalfa root bacteria differ. It notes several bacteria classes for legumes, with clover sharing similar bacteria, while alfalfa, bean, and cow pea each have distinct strains. Vendors offer these bacteria in bottles for safe use.
Rotation of crops lowers cost per unit, spreads labor efficiently, adds humus to soil, controls weeds, and reduces risk from a single crop. It emphasizes diverse planting as a key agricultural practice.
An old advertisement promotes California Fig Syrup as a gentle laxative for babies and children, claiming it relieves constipation wind colic feverish breath and coated tongue and warns to insist on the genuine product with clear instructions on the bottle. It also notes the difficulty some women have driving and compares it to driving a nail.
An advertisement touts Danderine a 35 cent hair tonic that allegedly improves neglected scalp and hair by toning and invigorating the roots. It promises relief from falling hair itching scalp and dandruff and describes results as glossy vibrant hair. The copy notes the product is delightful and not greasy and available at drug stores. A stray line comments on a young man feeling sorry for himself toward his parents.
A warning alerts women not to be imposed upon by dye products marketed as Diamond Dyes. The notice cautions against misleading labeling and urges careful selection of reputable brands.
A cluttered advertisement page promotes Diamond Dyes with simple dyeing directions and a note to refuse substitutes. Also pitched are Brandreth Pills as a universal laxative and purifier, Allcock's Plasters for aches, and Dr Peery's Dead Shot worm remedy with a Pearl Street address and quick-buy sales tone.
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