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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1922
Page
6
Readable chunks indicate King George holds life insurance policies totaling about $10 million. The report highlights the scale of the holdings and notes the policies cover diverse beneficiaries and purposes across several firms.
An article urges women to consider kidney and bladder disease as a common cause of health issues. It promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy, noting back pain headaches and low energy may stem from kidney problems and offering a sample bottle for ten cents by mail order.
A fragment hints at a spooky skeleton in the closet within a family tale. The line about rattling in the garage suggests a haunted or eerie presence tied to home and relatives.
An old advertisement notes Pape's Diapepsin as the surest relief for indigestion gas flatulence heartburn sourness and stomach distress from acidity. A few tablets bring quick relief and let you eat favored foods again. Large cases cost only a few cents at drug stores.
F B Scobey of San Antonio is appointed by President Harding to assume the role of director of the mint after Ray T Baker retires March 19. Scobey, an Ohio native long active in Texas Republican politics, was host to Harding at Point Isabel after the 1920 election.
The Texas Attorney General clarifies March and April spawn period. it is not a violation to fish in public streams using an ordinary line and live minnows, though artificial bait, seins or nets are prohibited during those months. The ruling cites article 64 of chapter 73 of the 36th Legislature acts.
Strangler Lewis defeats Stanislaus Zbyszko in two straight falls to reclaim the world heavyweight wrestling title at Wichita. Second fall lasted 18 minutes with a dazing headlock, followed by a quick third fall in three minutes ending the match.
The United States and Colombia exchanged ratifications in Bogota on Thursday. The American government pays Colombia 25 million dollars as compensation for the loss of Panama, according to the Colombian legation.
Lancaster Texas high school auditorium and stage scenery were destroyed by fire last week with estimated losses around 10 000 dollars.
El Campo notes the inspection of the I T N G company organized last year. Saturday’s event featured Colonel Faulkner leading the inspection and the company’s acceptance of the proceedings.
The Luling school board ordered an election for April 1 to elect three trustees. The meeting discussed candidate eligibility and election procedures for the ballot.
Charles A. Rawson of Des Moines has been sworn in as senator from Iowa, succeeding Senator William S. Kenyon who resigned.
Smithville Texas farmers show strong optimism for a good crop year with favorable growing conditions and the best season in years.
Mercedes Texas where the city secures municipal bonds approved for up to 100000 by the Texas attorney general. The action opens financing for local projects and outlines state validation of the issue.
Conroe Texas contract awarded for a modern two story school building at Willis with an estimated cost of about 26000 dollars.
Farm families report larks destroying young corn sprouts in Yoakum Texas and surrounding farms, causing notable losses to early plantings. Local growers seek relief as unseasonal damage affects yields and next harvest prospects.
San Antonio reports 17 arrests out of 6000 soldiers at Camp Travis on Wednesday, the payday.
Taylor Texas where the board approved issuing $150000 in school bonds at its latest meeting to fund district educational improvements.
Freeport Texas Glenn R Peck of the United States bureau of animal industry who has spent several days in Brazoria County declares that sentiment for thorough tick eradication is strong in the section.
Appointment of sLew Wallace Jr of Indianapolis as secretary of the board of trustees of postal savings was announced Wednesday by the treasury department.
A vintage ad urges mothers to use California Fig Syrup to ease constipation in sick children. It claims a teaspoonful can prevent illness and promotes asking a druggist for genuine California Fig Syrup with directions for all ages printed on the bottle.
A short item from the Indianapolis News notes Fred Jones of Grant county, a would be physician, was found smoking with two boys behind a barn. His mother questions his plans and he replies that as a future doctor he should learn to smoke now.
The mistress grows worried as a new pupil falls ill and confides she misread a medicine label. She believed she was an emetic after taking a spoonful, thinking she could be an infant or adult, revealing a troubling misunderstanding.
The tale features a fortune teller predicting four marriages for a bride while an actress replies she seeks the future not the past. The exchange showcases playful dialogue and speculative humor within Wayside Tales.
A compact recount of the tried king and his brag about ruling tides, noting the folly of power over nature, with a blunt modern tease that royalty would be scrapped before mastery of the sea.
Advertisement extols Cascarets as the pleasant cathartic laxative that cleanses liver and bowels by morning. It claims rapid action without harsh effects, noting it calms digestion and costs ten cents a box. Children are said to enjoy Cascarets as well.
A playful saying notes that being a prodigal son pays off only if one favors veal, implying appetite over wealth. The line suggests humor about family dynamics and culinary preference.
An advertisement promotes Vacher Balm as a preventive and relief product for colds and influenza. It claims to block germs, ease aches, and improve comfort during illness, recommending jars or tubes for 30 cents and noting BE. W. Vacher, Inc. of New Orleans.
A juvenile court session sparked humor as an attorney pressed a defendant about church attendance. The witness admitted regular Sunday school attendance, saying he goes on Sundays, end of exchange.
An officer presses Private Fairleigh to spell his name correctly while addressing a superior. The exchange, printed in the American Legion Weekly, highlights formality and discipline in military etiquette.
A brief biblical note cites Damascus and a dilapidated wall six miles around as a backdrop to a general saying about stepping into fortune. The fragment evokes a moral metaphor without detailing events or persons.
The term Bonedry has largely replaced the old joke variant hic in common usage. Hic jacet appears obsolete as language shifts toward newer expressions.
Take aspirin only as told by Bayer. Follow safe directions on each unbroken package stamped with the Bayer Cross. The Bayer Cross signifies genuine Aspirin prescribed by physicians for over twenty one years.
On Eighteenth street yesterday two negro drivers clashed over a traffic dispute. A truck driver asked why the other did not stop. the other replied he heard the horn. Both cars paused, fenders touched, then they drove away.
A reflective note contrasts stealthy agricultural progress with the steady advance of the press. Quincey’s remark on corn growth parallels unseen improvements in media, suggesting real friendship endures despite faint signs.
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