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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1919
Page
3
The article describes auto intoxication as toxins built up from neglect, causing sleepiness after meals, facial flushing, dizziness, indigestion, biliousness, anemia, weight loss, and susceptibility to infections. It praises Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets made from May-apple, aloes and jalap for relief and recommends a vegetable laxative.
Octia Ga resident J H McNeill touts Thedford's Black-Draught as the best remedy for liver and stomach troubles and fevers. He records his family never had fever since using it and recommends regular use for relief from headaches indigestion and biliousness.
An advertisement from Vacher Balw of New Orleans promotes relief from bruises sprains burns and rheumatism claiming effectiveness for writer ailments. It urges agents to request prices and samples and notes availability if not sold locally.
The following are Texas boys listed for actions in Europe. Killed in action Pvt Luther McGee Chillicothe died of disease Lt Karl L Elliott Cleburne Pvt Tom Jackson Calvert Pvt Robert Nelson Fort Worth wounded in action Sgt William Thompson San Angelo Pvt Inman C Sharp El Paso Pvt William Harris Thompson Pvt David Calloway Beaumont Pvt Jerry Forde Matador Sgt Ray Levey Glacier Pvt Joel R Hood Pvt Solon Hodges Malone Pvt James E Pippin Argyle Pvt Frank Brawley Alvin Pvt Robert Walker Houston.
Since September 1, 1918 the Texas highway department issued 72 310 pairs of number plates to county tax collectors for first time vehicle registrations. Dallas leads with 4 300, followed by Harris and Bexar at 4 000 each. twenty six counties have 500 or more plates.
Austin Texas reports the state highway department quarter ending March 31 1919 with receipts 1 041 879 8 and disbursements 261 884 08. Beginning balance Jan 1 910 782 86 and March 31 balance 1 700 777 91. State aid in road construction 139 433 38 and federal aid 44 906 30 total 184 339 68. Receipts include license taxes on 230 970 motor vehicles 2146 motorcycles 10 518 chauffeurs 2004 dealers 18 023 transfers 1180 duplicate seats 93 visitors 113 duplicate plates.
Reports from 3417 concerns in 58 cities show labor surpluses totaling 69,057 this week down from 73,575 last week. Six cities report a combined shortage of 3,600 workers, an increase of 150, while the remaining cities indicate near balance between labor supply and demand.
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor was awarded the gold medal of the National Institute of Social Science at the institute's annual dinner Friday for his war era humanitarian achievements in behalf of humanity in New York.
Washington reports a new loan of 50 million dollars to Italy to cover obligations on war material and food contracts for American producers. The total Italy owes the United States rises to 1.5715 billion dollars.
Washington details enforcement of national wartime prohibition starting July 1 under the Department of Justice. Attorney General Palmer says no power to grant amnesty to beer makers during pending interpretation of alcohol percentage defining beer under the prohibition act.
Francisco Villa concentrates all troops in Chihuahua to overturn the Carranza regime and establish a provisional government like 1915. He seeks to compel foreign mining and smelting firms in northern Mexico to pay tribute for protection and plans to attack Chihuahua City as part of his campaign.
Federal investigators trace sixteen internal bombing devices found in New York plus six more sent to national figures across the country. Packages addressed to Wood, Howe, Palmer, Caminetti, Wilson, Eyre, Lamar, Finch, Burleson, Hylan, Enright, Rockefeller, Schaffer, Sproul, Holmes, and Morgan.
Pittsburgh, Pa. Fifteen acts of heroism were recognized by the Negro Hero Fund Commission at its meeting Friday. Six heroes died. silver medals awarded in two cases and bronze in thirteen. additional financial awards granted in some instances. Recipients include James M. Abel of Dayton Tenn and George W. Allred of Cook Place Tenn for saving others.
Governor Hobby on Tuesday named delegates to Texas for the world cotton conference in New Orleans May 14 and 15. Appointees include W F Ramsey Dallas D B Lyday Fort Worth J B Bagley College Station and 16 others from cities such as Waco Cuero Gonzales Austin Brenham and Houston.
A historical lawyerly line appears with quotes about necessity and law. Judge Fiubdub is referenced as an experienced figure noting a fit for his court. The note conveys a liminal sense of legal theory and character.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment Soap and Talcum for pimples redness itching and rough skin. It promises a fragrant finish after washing with hot water and dusting with talcum. The text also hints at a whimsical line about curves in a bird and writer's cramp affecting wrist or stomach.
In Baltimore, residents discuss travel and fines, noting a string of penalties as they reflect on a lengthy road trip. The exchange underscores civic concerns about traffic enforcement and the cost of driving.
An old advertisement touts Bond's Liver Pills as a mild, safe remedy for bilious headaches and inactive liver. It claims pills regulate bowels, remove poisons, and restore well being with one tablet nightly for two or three days. A large bottle is advertised at 25 cents.
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