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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1922
Page
3
An old advertisement warns against calomel mercury laxatives. It urges readers to use Dodson’s Liver Tone as a safe, plant based substitute that purports to cleanse the liver without side effects. The copy emphasizes avoiding salts and salivation and suggests giving it to children.
A moralist asks if playing cards is sinful. Mr. Grampson answers yes, arguing that a man who cannot play poker well should not join a table with skilled players, calling it almost a crime.
A vintage ad urges mothers to use genuine California Fig Syrup to ease constipation in babies and children. It promises a simple cleansing of the bowels can prevent illness and notes directions are printed on the bottle.
A telephoned exchange shows a young woman asking a doctor when to use eye medicine. The doctor probes for timing and dosing, highlighting ordinary medical guidance amid a domestic moment.
Thousands of women suffer kidney or bladder trouble and many do not suspect it. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root is advertised as restoring kidney health and relieving related symptoms. A sample bottle is offered for ten cents by mail with larger sizes available at drug stores.
A light dialogue contrasts a loud talker with a hearing wife. The husband remarks that loud speech marks ignorance, while the wife retorts she is not deaf and urges quieter speech. The exchange captures everyday domestic humor and social perception of verbosity.
An old advertisement urges readers to keep Vader Balm for burns boils cuts corns piles and soreness anywhere. It warns against imitations and directs to ask a druggist.
Judge remarks on Grace as versatile and knowledgeable about the business of all her friends, highlighting social dexterity and networks.
The remark asserts money is the chief substitute for intellect, implying wealth can replace smart reasoning. It critiques valuing money over knowledge and highlights the tension between wealth and critical thinking.
Federal action unlocked one million dollars for Mississippi flood control while Senate and House rushed support after a Weeks Dawes budget approval. Harding signed the measure. Also noted were naval reserve oil plan funding, allied debt commission, 1923 naval appropriation, soldiers bonus debate, and March U S exports topping 332 million with imports at 258 million.
The Jack Dalton wildcat in Texas on the R. S. Dalton ranch west of Mineral Wells is now producing about 2 100 barrels daily as the drill reaches 3 994 feet. A four inch stream of oil is seen at the top of the derrick, indicating increased flow.
A Houston firm offers individuals a chance to own and manage a one person business. The company will supply $3,000 to $7,000 in merchandise, back the venture, and create immediate demand while maintaining stock. Prospective owners must invest at least $1,000 and choose a location to gain freedom and ownership.
Austin reports about 700000 received at the U S Internal Revenue office this week mostly income tax. The Attorney General approved 150000 for Laredo city improvement bonds. The State Banking Board licensed Guaranty State Bank of Cleburne with 100000 capital, R B Calswell president F H Barlow cashier.
An economic investigator notes that the middle class bears the hardest burden. Mr. Chuggins replies that the man mid on the wealth scale cannot tour year round, avoiding endless summers in Florida and winters in Maine.
A Pennsylvania widower disrupts a wedding by stubborn mischief and slow response. He refuses the minister’s prompts, repeats phrases with odd intent, and finally excuses his confusion, saying it’s been long since his last marriage.
A reflective line contrasts outcomes with moral weight, asserting that wicked deeds do not truly prosper and virtuous acts do not truly fail, inviting contemplation of integrity over appearances.
The cited quotation by Thomas Huxley frames science as disciplined, organized common sense. It reflects the view that inquiry builds on everyday reasoning refined through method and evidence.
In a Kansas City Star style rural exchange, Paw declares reluctance to join Zeke Yawkey and a posse heading to a Tomlinville bank robbery. Gap Johnson explains illness and wedding prep keep him sidelined, while Gabe Gosnell jokes about borrowing his britches for the tale.
A Louisville Courier Journal item notes the remark that a brother solved the housing problem ends with the man being jailed. The snippet includes a wry quote about boldness and a nod to Sir Thomas Browne on nature as divine art.
A Kansas City Star excerpt recounts a local revival meeting on Mount Piggy that sparked gossip about elopement plans and moral missteps. The husband confronted a supposed lover, violence ensued, and several men fled, prompting calls to limit indiscreet confessions and protect others from exposure.
Betty asks what to do as Jack presses for an answer. Tom suggests she say yes to another suitor, offering a practical but evasive solution in this domestic dialogue.
A man headed toward ruin scorns the simple life while believing well planned work halves the effort, suggesting misplaced confidence and moral caution in choosing method over substance.
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