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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1919
Page
2
An old ad promotes California Syrup of Figs as a harmless fruit laxative for children and adults. It claims coated tongue signals stomach and liver cleansing and urges mothers to keep the bottle on hand and buy the genuine product. The closing jab mocks bowlegged men chasing hats.
Upset stomach symptoms include undigested food belching gas and acids. A single Pape's Diapepsin tablet ends indigestion pain sourness and acidity with fast relief that costs little and is available at any drug store. The ad ends with a moral pledge about deception.
An advertisement touts Tetterine as a quick cure for pimples and blotches, claiming it gives a bright clear complexion. It states the product costs 50c and is sold by druggists or mailed by Shuptrine Co. of Savannah Georgia. The ad ends with a quip about real education.
An advertisement from BE. W. Vacher, Inc of New Orleans urges readers to choose Vacher Balm for quick relief from croup catarrh colds and sore throat. It touts 25 cent jars or tubes and warns against imitation products while inviting samples and agent prices.
A terse dialogue reveals concern over an inside participant in a suspected house scheme as the family dog is named as a confirmer. The exchange underscores tension and suspicion within a domestic setting.
Advertisement urges treating a grippy cold to prevent influenza with Capudine liquid. Promoted as quick relief with a trial bottle at ten cents and two doses, noting larger sizes available. Ends by dismissing others who yawn during talks.
Governor Hobby issued a proclamation under the pink boll worm act declaring East Texas cotton zones Nos 2 and 3 a regulated district where cotton growing is allowed under agriculture department regulations. The move follows a thorough farm inspection and a finding that eradication has removed the public danger and will prevent spread with proper restrictions.
Boston audience of 3,000 heard Senator Henry Cabot Lodge and Dr. A Lawrence Lowell discuss the league covenant. Lodge said he would back amendments that promote peace and avoid injustice to the United States, while Lowell urged timely action to join as guardians of law and order in the world.
Muskogee and Porter Oklahoma were hit by a Saturday tornado. The damage is estimated over 200000 dollars. More than six store buildings and twenty five residences were destroyed as cleanup begins.
The body of Lieutenant Robert B. Morsbach formerly of Ellington Field killed in an airplane accident near Richmond Texas was forwarded to his Wisconsin home.
Report says consensus of packers and food administration representatives favors a maximum hog price of 18 dollars, with 17.50 dollars more likely. The proposal aims to fix a ceiling to guide hog market pricing.
The Argentine Government issued a decree granting the custom house power to load and unload ships and nationalize the harbor, effective Saturday in Buenos Aires.
HelsinkI informs Warsaw by wireless that Finland recognizes Poland's independence. The move confirms a new diplomatic stance as European powers shape the post war borders and national sovereignty.
Houston Texas fire Tuesday damaged the central high school building to an estimated value of 250000 dollars.
A weekend storm tore through Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma causing three deaths and numerous injuries with extensive property damage across multiple towns.
A tornado in Saunders County forty five miles north of Lincoln Nebraska Friday caused heavy property damage and left multiple injuries or fatalities as reported from Lincoln Nebraska.
List of Texas service members with statuses killed in action and wounded in action as well as those who returned to duty. Names include William Adams Brenham Henry Kramer Somerville Noah Story Irving Robert Washington Galveston and others from Dallas El Paso Fort Worth Tyler Houston and more. Military branch and home towns noted for many entries.
Berlin reports the mercantile fleet in German harbors totals 723 steamers of 1 986 700 gross tons and 136 sailing ships of 52 600 tons. Entente may leave sailing craft and some smaller steamers to Germany for coastal traffic.
Austin Tex The state highway commission designated a new state highway from Rosenberg through Needville Damon West Columbia Brazoria to Freeport. Intercounty designations include Beaumont to Landry Elizabeth Keating Meek Westbury Brazier Sour Lake Hatheway Budoeanner Strain Hull Ames to Liberty. Additional federal aid granted to multiple counties with specific route adjustments and fund allocations.
Mexican federal troops ordered to march to Western Chihuahua to free Bishop Joseph S. Bentley James E. Whetten and Albert Tietjen who were captured by Villa forces near Las Cruces. Colonel Augustin Mora said General Zuazua with 500 cavalry would move from Nuevas Casas Grandes.
President Wilson in Paris Saturday stated there has been no change in the original plan to link the league of nations with the peace treaty. The plan was announced by the peace conference at the first plenary session and remains unaltered.
The house approved a $25 000 appropriation to cover printing costs for the four constitutional amendments on the May 24 ballot Prohibition woman suffrage land for the landless and increasing the governor's salary.
Charles A. Harriman aged 69 died Friday in Rockland Maine. His career included service as a Texas ranger, mounted police in Montana and deputy U S marshal in Kansas. He fought Indians and was wounded in the battle that killed Sitting Bull. In 1881 he won the national 520 mile six day walking championship in Chicago.
The governor signed and filed Senate bill No. 69 appropriating 500 dollars for cleaning the state library and organizing materials and Senate bill No. 391 amending Rockwall County road law. House Bill No. 634 creates San Juan Independent School District in Hidalgo County.
A fragmentary note recalls Goethe’s public garden plan near Weimar before his death. It mentions an open park with a stone altar where a serpent climbs to eat votive bread, and an inscription honoring the genius.
Lincoln recalls Governor Saunders remark at a Lincoln event about a settlement named Weeping Water. He notes Minnehaha means laughing water and plays on the idea that Minneboohoo would mean weeping water, provoking a lighthearted reaction.
A young British tourist at an old hostelry awoke to hammering and clatter as two men brought a large public bath up to his room for his morning wash. The bath was carried past his door and into his room, disrupting his plans.
Washington reports the state department instructed the American embassy in Mexico City to press the Mexican government to safeguard U S citizens in Northern Mexico where Villista bands have again become active.
Bud Johnson, described as a negro, reportedly confessed confronting a white woman near Pace, Florida. He was seized by officers at Castleberry and taken to the area of the crime where he was burned.
London reports the United States had 374 vessels on duty in European waters with 80 711 personnel afloat at bases or headquarters when the armistice was signed a London summary of naval activities states.
Elgin Texas voters backed the good roads bond issue in Saturday’s election, carrying the measure four to one in favor. The result approves funding for local road improvements.
Green's August Flower is advertised as a remedy for disordered stomach and inactive liver, addressing sick headache constipation sour stomach and indigestion. It is described as a gentle laxative that regulates digestion and cleanses the alimentary canal while stimulating bile production and blood impurity removal. Sold in all civilized countries and urged for trial.
A minister teaches his granddaughter scripture and aims for spiritual understanding. She resists church attendance, so he carries her inside. She asks, trembling, Where is the Zeal, recalling the phrase The zeal of thy house will eat me up.
A quoted exchange notes how land prices have surged from affordable past to current valuations. The dialogue contrasts past affordability with today’s high costs, highlighting a sharp real estate rise.
Evelyn explains how white gloves can camouflage and economize fashion by drawing attention away from the costume. The discussion notes that pristine gloves create an impression of immaculacy, guiding observers to focus on the gloves rather than the outfit.
In Crimson Gulch a cautious gambler known as Three-Fingered Sam quits poker after townfolk decide he is too cautious. Cactus Joe notes Sam refuses to play unless he can pre arrange decks to locate all the aces and picture cards in every deal.
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