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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1917
Page
3
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a remedy for constipation indigestion biliousness and headaches. It promises quick cleansing of the digestive organs and a 10 cent box to bring health happiness and a clear head for months with used by both adults and children.
London Tit-Bits observes that recent railway fare raises erode traveler gains. It recalls 1856 57 winter fares from London to Peterborough 76 miles at one shilling and York to London 377 miles at 3 shillings 6 pence, and a later 867 mile Manchester run at five shillings, noting competition once benefited passengers.
An advertisement touts Tetterine as a cure for eczema ringworm and itching skin problems claiming immediate relief and complete cure. It targets readers with chronic itching and high medical costs, urging purchase by mail from J. T. Shuptrine in Savannah Georgia.
A historical quote contrasts policing across social classes, noting the equal treatment of a nameless driver and a wealthy passenger. The remark underscores concerns about democratic fairness and the shared experience of law enforcement.
A humorous aside questions a vaudeville performer who billed himself as the Lusitania singing fireman. The speaker suggests the man may have performed far from the actual ship’s disaster, possibly in a theater thousands of miles away.
President Wilson calls for peace and universal cooperation while defending armed neutrality as war rages abroad. He urges unity, rejects conquest, and outlines a world stage for liberty and justice alongside public duty.
Austin Texas Governor Ferguson sent to the senate a veto message on senate bill 356 to legalize investment of fiduciary funds in bonds issued by the federal farm loan bank. He later recalled the message and disapproved senate bill 855, citing lack of federal guarantee and urging careful review before state approval.
Dr. C Hanadar Chakra berty a Hindoo physician and Dr Ernest Schunner 34 a German were arrested on charges of conspiring to set up a military expedition against a friendly country to the United States The police say they confessed plotting under Wolf von Igel to invade India by way of China.
Hoboken authorities found two powerful bombs and a quantity of high explosive in the room of Fritz Kolb a young German sailor. The discovery on Tuesday furnished evidence of an alleged plot to blow up munitions plants producing material for Germany s enemies. Kolb and Hans Schwartz arrested with him are held for further examination.
Brownsville Texas report says the Mexican government contemplates creating a zona libre where all articles of commerce may be imported into Mexico without duties.
A motorized machine gun company of the Thirty third Michigan Infantry under Captain Crossman has been dispatched to Fort Hancock to defend El Paso from a potential Villa raid.
A Wednesday fire swept the La Porte Lumber Company yard in La Porte Texas reducing it to smoldering ashes. Loss estimated between 8000 and 10000 dollars.
The Australian senate on Thursday adopted a resolution urging home rule for Ireland "without undue delay" replacing the word immediately. The move signals renewed pressure on London from Melbourne and London aligned press on Irish self government.
Havana announces a message received at the president's palace stating that Jose Miguel Gomez the former Cuban president and his entire staff were captured by Col Collazo commander of the government troops. In Austin Texas governor Montag vetoes a bill creating the office of county superintendent of roads for Mills County.
Rev Dr Julius A Nieuwland of Notre Dame unveils a new explosive named Silver picric acetylide. Reports say the compound is more destructive than any known agent and demonstrates its power in Notre Dame laboratory tests.
A promotional notice advertises ethine double strength as a guaranteed remedy to remove freckles. The ad claims applying an ounce nightly and morning will fade dark spots, with light freckles disappearing completely, and money back if no results are seen.
A man bought a set of teeth with a gold plate for four dollars down and two dollars weekly, but has not made the second payment. the dealer notes the man is in lockjaw, so the teeth cannot be removed.
An advertisement touts Femenina as a cure for female troubles with a price of 50c and 1.00 Adv. The copy mocks a man’s cigar and hints at relief from unnamed ailments.
An advertisement promotes Capacine as a liquid remedy for headaches and back and limb pains. It claims to assist nature to restore health and emphasizes ease of use and convincing results.
A fragment hints at a sea voyage with a rough sea and a witty remark about a mother figure Eve. The snippet evokes a cheeky tone about a social yacht outing and its missteps. No clear names or dates provide concrete facts.
The South Jersey Farmers' Exchange, a cooperative with 750 members, declared 100 percent stock and 8 percent cash dividends. Last year it handled 907 carloads of white potatoes at no net price per bushel and posted a 1916 business total of $1,087,847.70 with a $34,237.72 net profit, the best year since its 1900 founding.
A rural dialogue shows Mandy and Dinah arguing over feeding a baby pork and choking risk. The speaker warns about tying a string to the meat and to the child's toe as a test, highlighting dangerous child-rearing beliefs.
A fragmentary line references a dramatic assertion about risking life for a dance with a loved one. The text shifts between masculine and feminine signifiers, hinting at a playful or lyric mood without a full narrative.
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