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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1904
Page
1
Instructions detail a broom petticoat made of cream canton flannel with frill, tapes and side opening for cobweb prevention. Also described are May Manton patterns introducing a crepe de Chine waist with convertible yoke options, varied sleeves, and a satin night robe with lace trims and beading.
A description of a champagne colored to 22 to 36 waist messaline satin skirt model 4659 Tucked Skirt. It features a front yoke or side back tucks, seven gores, and applied folds at the lower edge to add body and tuck effect.
Authorities advise preserving skin for summer by wearing an orange veil to block non actinic rays or a light tan veil as an alternative. Tan contains yellow components that shield skin and photographs use yellow glass to filter actinic rays.
An article notes the newest bridal gift for a friend about to marry is a bridal set. It includes a corset bag, a slip pouch with a bow, and ribbon bands to hold underwear, with a pale pink satin version embroidered with forget me nots seen recently.
A detailed description covers a bride-to-be’s gown accessory with a monogrammed bodice bag inserted lengthwise into the corset. It includes compartments for money and jewelry, a satin frill pocket for a powder puff, and a corset choucher drawn up, reflecting period fashion.
The article describes a white lawn pinafore for girls 2 to 8 years old with an optional frill or embroidery trim. It features shoulder ties with colored ribbons, a seamless one piece construction, and back gathered or tucked fullness. Measurements given include 6 year size requiring 1 1/2 yards of fabric and embroidery, with specific yardage for insertion and ribbon.
An economical housewife guide suggests repurposing an old carpet by smoothing it on the floor, making a thick starch from flour and water, painting it for a durable cheap floor covering. A copper stain wash can refresh bric-a-brac, and a cheap tin pot gains luster with a similar coating.
Readers may obtain any May Manton pattern shown by filling the coupon and mailing it with 10 cents to E. E. Harrison & Co. at 65 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Pattern will be mailed promptly.
Washington reports the Supreme Court's merger ruling seen as a step toward Sherman anti trust enforcement on railways. lawmakers note need for new legislation to curb discrimination and avoid excessive rates while preserving legitimate rail competition.
London Daily Mail reports Retvizan and four steamers sunk at the mouth of Port Arthur with only a small craft available. Admiral Makovoff orders remaining ships to conserve coal and not waste ammunition as Russian forces attempt a coordinated naval action against Japan.
In Palestine Texas a Black woman Ella Sims shot and killed a man by the West Palestine bridge yards at 2 PM. The gun was a .38 six shooter and three shots were fired. The motive claimed was vile language toward a mother. A 12-year-old white boy Bob Escott is in custody of the sheriff. Also from El Paso Texas a report says Pullman Conductor J Y Ing's body was found floating in the Guaymas Bay.
A fire gutted the car barn at Blue Island avenue and Leavitt street in Chicago. About 600 summer cars were consumed as the building burned. Craged electric wires are blamed for the blaze. losses estimated at 150000 dollars.
News reaches Heidenheimer of the death of James Whitley near String Tow, six miles away. He took a half ounce of carbolic acid, and died within minutes from the effects.
Equipment and machinery for a deep well oil drill arrived Saturday to be used near Muldoon with about 40 acres leased. Oiling is to begin at once as workers prepare around Flatonia Texas and Sour Lake for development along long distance lines.
Gov Vardaman in Jackson vetoes the $2200 appropriation for Holly Springs Normal School a colored institution citing constitutional grounds and opposition to negro education. House debate today prompts a stiff fight to override the veto with some leaders predicting success.
In Alvin Texas a large shipment of vegetables and nearly seven carloads of berries were shipped northbound on the Santa Fe. An estimated two carloads of berries are planned for Tuesday from the same point.
Admiral Abaza, secretary of the Far Eastern affairs commission, tells the Associated Press there is no truth to rumors that Russians have abandoned Port Arthur. He states the situation remains unchanged with nothing of importance occurring in the last twenty four hours.
Lexington Kentucky reports turfman John B. Madden paid $75,000 for eight acres once owned by James F. McCann who was murdered in St Louis. Madden said he purchased the land not for the farm but for a never failing spring of water adjacent to his own property.
Sour Lake in Texas reports on Monday that United Oil and Pipe Line Company will not construct a pipeline from Sour Lake to Batson. The Batson field is said to be effectively ruined by widespread salt water intrusion in all wells.
A fight at a Saturday night dance near Earlboro, Shawnee, resulted in Bert Claybrook age 20 from Denison Texas being shot and killed. Arrests were made for Will Dobe and Jack Frye.
Maude E Packard a native of California and stage performer known as Maude Winter has died at her New York home from consumption. She was linked with several prominent organizations and regarded as an ace in her craft with unusual promise.
In Austin Texas the United Order of Farmers Aid and Benevolent Society of Hearne was approved to continue operating as a fraternal order.
Louis Green was shot and killed in Bastrop Texas on Friday. The incident involved a small land exchange between two Black men described as negroes in the report.
Surveyors for Col Grimshaw lay off a 100 acre tract for a pottery plant location in Flatonia Texas Col Grimshaw expected to arrive soon and actual work not delayed. Wilson County Medical Association Floresville Texas delegates elected to the State Medical Society meeting in April in Austin Floresville ison County Medical Society meeting Friday to appoint representatives.
Boston correspondent Poultney Bigelow calls war with Germany possible and says German mood toward Americans is hostile. He reports Germany sides with Russia, mistrusts American power, and views the U S as an oligarchy and trusts realm. Bigelow just returned from Germany with insights on politics and society.
Beeville Texas Rev T W Uzzell aged 90 who had lived near Mineral in this county was burned to death Saturday night while helping to burn brush on his farm. His clothing ignited and due to his frail condition he could not extinguish the flames. He left many descendants and friends mourn his untimely death.
Beaumont Texas Carl B Williams a tech night operator at China was badly beaten by robbers with an ax bones of his face broken he has nearly recovered and went to the city from the hospital unattended Sunday trials of the negroes who assaulted him are set for this week
At Mayor Bowlus request a dozen more policemen will join the Springfield Ohio force as troops depart. No riot or demonstrations are expected after a quiet Saturday night.
On the New Orleans division between mile posts 70 and 71 a Texas and Pacific engine struck a hand car. Conductor Lon Barnett was killed and Fireman Massey seriously injured when the engine toppled and blocked the main line delaying traffic for hours. Passenger train No. 51 did not arrive as scheduled.
Martin, a non-commissioned officer, allegedly disposed of French naval secrets to a Japanese naval attache. He was interrogated in secret Saturday. The magistrate summons the general naval staff to testify Monday as investigators flag danger from documents including general war instructions.
Gen Rennenkampf, aged a little over 50 with two sons in the army, is reported to have departed in a temper after an illness. Patches say he was carried to the railway station on the shoulders of Officers' Club members after leaving Borisoff.
The morning in Austin Texas ushers in a cold strong northwest wind with a few rain drops and overcast skies resembling a bleak winter day as weather officials anticipate a general soaking to follow.
Bonham Texas received heavy rain starting Saturday afternoon and lasting into night. The downpour brought much needed moisture for crops across the county though damage from hail remains undetermined.
Wichita Falls Texas Melon Growers Association set a contract for 3000 crates per day during the shipping season to market the cantaloupe crop. The decision was made at a Saturday evening meeting.
A cold northern front hit Saturday morning leaving farmers uneasy as rainfall delays planting. Boll weevils are abundant in cotton fields and woods, threatening the crop outcome amid uncertain weather.
Charles H. Rabb of Vermont, now assistant attorney general of the Post Office Department, has been chosen to succeed Henry M. Hoyt as assistant attorney general in the Department of Justice in Washington.
Washington reported the Senate on Saturday confirmed James IMMott for the position of postmaster at Duncan I. The action completes a nomination process and fills the community mailbox leadership role.
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