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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1917
Page
2
A persuasive drug advertisement touts Dodson’s Liver Tone as a harmless, vegetable remedy to replace dangerous calomel. It claims quicker relief from sluggish liver, headaches, and bowels, with a guaranteed money back offer and a child safe profile.
A humorous exchange features Mrs Singer noting dogs’ musical susceptibility and Mr Singer recalling their dog Jim joining in with a tune, suggesting the canine attempts to sing while the pair discuss a protest.
A household advisory urges replacing costly meat with Skinner's Macaroni and Spaghetti as a affordable, nutritious option. It promotes a free cookbook from Skinner Mfg. Co. Omaha Nebraska for homemakers.
A witty exchange recalls a favorite bete noire from a Paris visit, sparking laughter as the group plays along. The remark hints at lingering memories of the city and shared amusement among the companions.
A new encapsulated black auto enamel named BLAXSHINE from Twin City Varnish Co of St Paul Minnesota claims to save time and money by letting car owners paint at home. It dries overnight resists cracking and chipping and leaves a glossy black finish with heat and cold resistance. A complete outfit costs 2.86 with free sample and gold initials offered.
A brief, polite exchange captures two individuals acknowledging a footstep mishap. They reassure one another and share a light moment as they continue.
An old advertisement touts Laxative Quinidine Tablets priced at 25 cents for colds La Grippe and severe headaches. Readers are urged to use the tablet to relieve head cold symptoms.
The commission accepted a proposal by paper manufacturers to fix news print at 2.50 per hundred pounds, with higher rates for less than carload lots and for sheet paper. It found no true shortage but noted a price rise beyond cost increases and warned of artificial shortages, urging economy and competitive restoration. It warned that small publishers risk closure and large ones may lose profits without remedy.
Washington officials widely expect an extra session of Congress by June. President Wilson has not ruled out avoiding it, but senators representatives and executive officials agree that a session is needed to complete the legislative program and address gaps in the financial plan caused by stalled appropriations.
Freezing Monday morning caused extensive damage to cabbage spinach onions and other garden truck across South and Southwest Texas. Peach and other fruit trees also suffered.
Washington reports the life of the war risk insurance bureau extended to September 2 1918 and a $16 000 000 appropriation authorized to cover losses by a bill passed Friday.
The Texas State Historical Association met in Austin with Mrs. A. B. Looscan presiding. A space-for-museum committee was formed. endowment pledges reached 2150 dollars and new gifts arrived including a Malachite jewelry set. Forty new members were elected from Dallas Houston San Antonio Galveston and other cities. The next annual meeting is planned for Houston on April 21 1918.
Investigation of cabbage acreage in the lower Rio Grande Valley closed Friday and found crop loss from the recent freeze will range from six to seventy five percent. Clebusne Traction Lines sold in Cleburne Texas to John W Floore Sr for twelve thousand six hundred dollars.
A narrator presents a gift of shamrocks from Ireland, sent to a grandmother born on the banks of Avonmore. She reflects on her birthplace and soil of Ireland, feeling both gratitude for life in a new land and deep nostalgia for the old home as her heart stays tied to Ireland.
The article traces the shamrock from famine times when edible shamrocks fed Munster through the 16th and 17th centuries. It notes references by Spenser, Morrison, Withers, Colgan, and Dinely on wearing crosses and shamrocks, and explains the Trinity symbolism tied to St. Patrick and the 493 death date of Patricius.
The article debates whether the four leaf or five leaf shamrock is the true emblem of Ireland. It notes the five leaf variant is rarer and linked to a decaying body, while the four leaf version is common in lore. The Yuck shamrock is said to be found without searching and kept as a talisman.
Presidents of Irish parentage include Thomas Jefferson Andrew Jackson James Polk James Buchanan Chester A Arthur and William McKinley Calhoun, also Irish, said War may make us great but peace alone can make us both great and free.
A Lowell Massachusetts woman Mrs Margaret Quinn reports relief from nervousness headaches and pain after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound. The notice lists warning symptoms and invites readers to write for confidential advice to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts.
The ad promotes Carter's Little Liver Pills to compel a lazy liver into action. It claims to cure constipation indigestion headaches and distress after eating with a small pill small dose and affordable price, urging genuine product signed.
A group of San Francisco men traveling to Eureka by auto ask a deaf hillside digger for the correct road. They shout Eureka directions, and the deaf man finally hails back with a wry remark that he is not restraining them, so they should go on.
The government offers suitable farming land to groups of men and families forming village settlements. Each settler acts on personal merit, with overseers guiding for two years. Homes can serve as public halls or schools, and initial supplies include rations, implements, small stock, roofing, and water tanks, all loaned to be repaid to the state.
A reader notes Dubbs can study a western railroad pamphlet and immediately extol Arizona scenery as if he had traveled there, showing a lively imagination and rapid, dramatic interpretation.
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