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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1915
Page
3
Rescue crews report more bodies recovered in Austin and across Texas as swollen rivers reach capacity after recent heavy rains. Authorities warn residents of continued flood risk and urge caution near waterways.
Reports from the southern district describe vast financial damage as entire crops wash away and livestock perish. Bodies recovered include Elbert Ezell and a woman presumed to be Mrs. Ezell, both drowned in the Colorado River near Austin. The flood zone stretches from San Antonio to Hearne, with Rio Grande rivers draining the affected area.
District Attorney Walls asked Carranza to hand over William Bridgeforth a negro wanted in Zavalla county for killing John Joy Texas officers would pay 500 The Mexican commandant refused reward unless United States authorities surrendered Victoriano Huerta to Mexico a 25000 reward was offered by the Mexican government for Huerta's capture and delivery
Lieutenant Captain Thierfelder announced to the Newport News Collector of Customs that the German commerce raider Kron Prinz Wilhelm would intern its ship in American waters. He delivered an official note stating the action.
Secretary Daniels announced Captain William S. Benson as chief of operations of the navy, a new post. Benson was then commandant of the Philadelphia navy yard.
An unfavorable report was made on the Lavaca and Navidad rivers improvement project and on the river mouth connection with the inland waterway along the Texas coast.
In Copenhagen the Danish diet approved an amendment granting women the vote and the right to be elected to the diet, marking a milestone in gender political equality.
The special session opens as both the Senate and House secure quorums and complete organization ensuring a functional start. Leaders confirm readiness to address agenda items.
Texas Governor James E Ferguson urges economy and cooperation as the Senate and House complete organization for the first called session of the thirty fourth legislature. He addresses tax collection, insurance law modifications, and capital income strategies to spur development and rural lending while defending state finances and proposing reform of Robertson law via the Gibson bill.
In a humorous exchange a young girl named Lola, tired of constant scolding, wishes aloud for a baby brother. Her plea follows a day marked by mischief and parental censures, revealing a child’s fatigue with discipline.
Ad extols Cuticura Soap and Ointment for dandruff itching and irritation promising a healthy scalp and thick lovely hair. Free samples by mail with a postcard to Cuticura Dept XY Boston. A village remark notes a local grocer as a makeshift doctor for an actor in distress.
A tobacconist swears a certain cigar will burn long and satisfy a buyer. The customer hopes for a durable smoke as the vendor promises lasting quality and satisfaction.
An advertisement claims Hanford's Balsam cures ailments and injuries treatable externally with a money back guarantee. It pitches the product as value for money and likens buying a bottle to buying insurance. The item contains gossip and dubious dialogue about secrecy and staffing, including a quip about an astronomical expert and a star reporter.
An old advertisement touts Capucine as easy to take quick relief for headaches and colds. The copy adds a quip about settling up and a playful line on kissing being an exchange of microbes.
A collection of humorous vignettes includes a misfire about a pheasant served out of season by a restaurant, a game warden gag, a joke about world politics and a boastful debtor, and campus humor about rooms and professor banter.
A Philadelphia Ledger quips about Irene with a remark that suggests shifting affections while hinting at marital or romantic tensions. The brief, era voice captures social gossip tone without detailing events.
Bill asks about her dancing while Jill notes she looks good when she dances. The exchange focuses on appearance and perception rather than skill or performance details.
A playful glimpse notes a mother’s condition improving then diminishing, a paper dollar’s six year lifespan barring church fairs, and a human alarm clock who raises a ruckus at the least convenient moment.
A wry remark notes silence is as scarce as gold, suggesting scarcity of quiet moments. The line playfully contrasts precious metal with uninterrupted hush, hinting at humor about how rarely silence occurs.
A witty observation notes money appears to fly away quickly while lacking any lasting remainder. The remark uses a humorous metaphor to critique wealth's elusive nature and the futility of hoarding.
A farmer recalls a childhood encounter when an elderly uncle visits. The narrator, boyishly opening his mouth wide at the sight of the uncle, is told to close it so the relative can recognize him. The fragment hints at a recognition moment and family dynamic.
A crusty old man yells at his doctor insisting the pain is severe and that the doctor does not grasp his case. The exchange ends with the doctor surprised by the patient’s exasperated confrontation.
A courteous salesman faces scrutiny after overcharging a female customer, prompting complaints about unfair pricing and calls for accountability. The incident highlights concerns over consumer protection and respectful service practices.
St. Louis unveils a new medical complex costing 2 million dollars for Washington University. The project expands campus facilities and adds research and clinical space for healthcare programs.
A British paper tribute recalls Gen Sir Philip Chetwood calmly smoking amid shellfire as Sergt A Bowler praises his steadiness. The report notes German troops on the Western Front were supplied daily with two cigars and two cigarettes or an equivalent amount of chewing tobacco snuff or pipe tobacco.
A quip depicts a patient blaming peat digestion on rich food while the doctor replies with a dry paradox about dietary causes. The короткий exchange highlights humor over medical certainty in a historical context.
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