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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1902
Page
4
Nurses testify that a good nurse and good medicine improve recovery odds. Eliza King says St Jacobs Oil works well for sprains bruises rheumatic pain pleurisy and after years of use recommends it for every home. Sister Carona of St Andrew Hospital notes its efficacy in gout sprains and bruises and praises its frequent doctor orders.
Dealers report that once customers try Defiance Starch it’s nearly impossible to sell other cold water starches. It can be used cold or boiled.
A wry reflection notes that public amusement often outpaces admiration for romantic pairs, suggesting social appetite favors humor over sincerity in affairs of the heart.
In a bold claim the Home Remedy Co. of Houston Texas offers a money back guarantee if their product Soaprs Pics Cree fails to cure. The ad touts Defiance laundry starch as superior and urges readers to sample free from druggists.
A man suddenly accepted by an heiress experiences a shock akin to diving into an ice cold bath in winter. He must prove worthy of her fortune and status while navigating social expectations and personal doubt.
Advert says people buy Hamlin's Wizard Off because experience shows it cures pain of every kind.
A reflective line notes the struggle of masking disappointment with a pleased demeanor. It underscores emotional restraint and social expectations in expression. No specific person, place, or event is identified in the source.
A discussion of the package dye industry shows big economic impact from small items. Putnam Fadeless Dye Co. in Unionville Missouri stands as a major factory, producing millions of dye packages annually and coloring vast quantities of goods, requiring substantial capital and logistics to move the output.
A brief notice reflects on the tragedy of a young life ended, noting sorrow among those who knew the person and the community's regret at the untimely death.
Ohio testimonial sworn out by Frank J Cheney in Toledo declaring the Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh and offers a one hundred dollar reward for incurable cases. Notary A W Gleason records the oath dated December 6. The ad promotes internal use and claims the remedy acts on blood and mucous surfaces.
President Eliot calls New York squalid and ugly citing a reason Boston residents may visit the metropolis. The remark implies Boston’s push for balance in regional prestige and vanity among locals.
The notice promotes a 25 by 38 inch framed picture titled Bed Time available to senders of five two cent stamps. It also advertises Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin laxative with prices 60c and 1.00, valid until June 1, 1902. Additional items include Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children 25c and a free sample, and a travel note about W H Bryning and wife traveling to Marshalltown Iowa for board from kin.
The best results in starching are obtained only by using Defiance Starch, plus you get 4 oz more for the same money and no cooking is required.
A railway conductor notes that much of the job's charm lies in politely asking passengers to move up and sit closer. The anecdote highlights the daily human moments aboard trains.
A personal note describes two years of powerful symptoms including sudden heat and quick chills, variable appetite, and uncertainty about health. The writer seeks guidance on remedies after long suffering. The text reflects a mid twentieth century self Help tone.
Hester M. Smith of Mound City Missouri announces candidacy for superintendent of public instruction subject to Republican state convention. She has long devoted herself to school work in southern Illinois, taught rural schooling at 16, led Mound City schools and served since 1882 as Pulaski County superintendent. She has begun campaign by writing to Republican leaders statewide.
Frank P. Sargent is announced as the new Commissioner General of Immigration succeeding T. V. Powderly. The cabinet appointment places Sargent in charge of immigration policy and administration.
Mr. Sargent resigns amid disputes with era officials of the government. He has long served as grand master of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and is regarded as a leading labor figure in the nation.
Rumor swirls around a public figure as they are connected to Princess Alice of Albany amid her planned visit to German royalty. The report notes speculation about potential meetings and social circles during the royal itinerary.
The Potsdam rumor claims Princess Alice aged 19, daughter of King Edward VII’s brother, will wed Crown Prince Frederick William of Germany. She is Coburg’s duchal heir’s sister and closely related to Queen Victoria’s circle.
R C Craft of Scranton reports widespread anti-swearing societies forming across Pennsylvania. He says hundreds join to curb profanity in ordinary conversation and hopes the movement will spread nationally. He notes many men use coarse speech unconsciously and a gentleman should avoid it.
Puget Sound reports show diminishing red cedar supplies suitable for shingles with Alaska logs likely needed soon. New appliances have greatly increased output, and last year five billion shingles were cut in Washington and Oregon.
An old advertisement claims Piso’s Cure for Consumption is infallible for coughs. The notice lists N. W. Lascull of Queen Grove New Jersey and is dated February 17, 1900.
Colonel Sir Vincent Sheffield reported from Eaton England on February 8 that about eighty to ninety Boer commandos remained in the field. Each force numbered roughly 200 men, totaling between 16 000 and 18 000 fighters still active.
The ad copy promotes Atlas Oats for pest flavor and purity. John L. Sullivan vows to quit the stage for farming, implying a drastic career shift. Allen's Foot-Ease offers a free sample for foot care, with pricing and outlet details. The Malta government notes shift in council leadership as thirteen elected reps withdraw over protest against taxes.
A vintage ad offers Defiance Starch with a promise of one third more for the same price if it pleases the buyer. It claims to provide satisfaction and will not stick to iron. The copy ends with a valentine line and a tale of saving his wife when dinner was late.
Seed ad promotes Earliest Russian Millet promising 5 to 8 tons of hay per acre with price details. It notes John A. Salter Seed Co in La Crosse. Montana plans a painting of the 1883 Northern Pacific last spike at Gold Creek to grace the statehouse. Defiance starch sold 16 ounces for 10 cents with extra quantity for more money. A proverb about the busiest man on earth ends the item.
The Houston and Texas Railroad offers reduced round trip tickets for the Lumbermen’s Convention in Houston April 8 to 10, 1902. Sale ends April 5, with a final limit April 12. The special for Mexico City departs Houston 11 15 PM April 16 via Sunset Route, stopping at Republic points, with extended limits for delegates. For rates and arrangements contact Carl F. Drake Austin or M L Robbins T J Anderson P T A Houston.
A concise aphorism notes that thinking sparks more thoughts once a person starts thinking. It reflects on thought unleashed by introspection and curiosity. The line emphasizes mindset over circumstance and invites contemplation.
The notice touts Salzer's Lightning Cabbage as an early and profitable crop for market gardeners. It promotes earlest cabbage beets peas cucumbers and more with a John A Salzer Seed Co LaCrosse Wis mammoth seed catalog offering 150 kinds of flower and vegetable seeds and a market gardeners catalog for 2 cents postage.
A late order from the railway company mandates that commutation tickets between Philadelphia and Wilmington Delaware bear photographs of the holders. The rule affects all pass holders traveling the route and aims to verify identity for fare concessions.
An old ad claims Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day with a money back guarantee. It also jokes that dropping a wedding cake is unlucky but cleaning up a car pet is worse.
An unsigned notice offers free home treatment for female ailments including leucorrhea and menstrual issues. It promises instructions and a cure at about twelve cents per week and asks readers to address Mas. M. umMens, Box M, Notre Dame.
A brief saying notes that even when you claim privacy others push to know more. It highlights social friction between personal boundaries and public curiosity.
Defiance Starch offers a money back guarantee on quality 16 ounce packages priced at 10 cents. Try it now to receive the guaranteed product and refund if not satisfied.
New York public libraries asked 130 children to vote on favorite books. Horatio Alger led with 26 votes while Miss Alcott followed with 21 votes.
The colonial furniture of this country has been absorbed by buyers, and dealers in antiques are now compelled to import their wares from England and the continent.
Advertises Defiance Cold Water Starch as better with 4 oz more for the same price, claiming superiority for household use.
A lighthearted ad promotes Putnam Faceless Dyes for do it yourself hair coloring at home. It claims you can dye as well as a professional and notes the product is sold by druggists at 10 cents per package. The purveyor jokes about honesty and proof of a lie.
An old advertisement touts Tetterine as a cure for long standing tetter. A testimonial by A J Crane claims the product cured decades of skin trouble. Readers urged to mail order a box from 4 T Shuptrine in Savannah Georgia if local drugstores do not stock it.
Aboard a boarding house, a stubborn resident resists the claim that a chicken cannot possess fifty wings, presenting a comic fixture of stubborn belief and impossible poultry.
Hon Dan A Grosvenor and Rep H W Ogden endorse Peruna as a spring tonic and catarrh remedy. Letters from Washington describe personal health improvements and recommend the medicine for systemic catarrh including stomach and bowels. Dr Hartman invites readers to write for free advice and a medical statement.
An advertisement promotes Defiance starch as the best choice offering 16 oz for WW cents. It claims long lasting quality and habitual use once tried.
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