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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1918
Page
6
A vintage ad describes making a lemon lotion by squeezing two lemons into three ounces of orchard white to yield a quarter pint of complexion lotion. It promises freckle and blemish reduction with daily facial massage and notes the mixture is harmless.
Sallie learns Carolina is adopted and questions the practice as her mother explains how children were chosen by parents. Sallie wonders why the Woods would “rent” a child and how such adoption worked, reflecting on casual selection.
Citizens across the country distribute smoke kits to American soldiers in France. Doctors nurses and officers support the effort to keep troops supplied with Lucky Strike cigarettes toasted for smoother draw. The campaign highlights Kentucky Burley tobacco and the appeal of toasted cigarettes for trenches and billets.
A distressed child named Little Pearl spends a night at her married sister’s home. Unclear tension over whether to remain or return to her own family leads to a flight from the house and a whispered question about food. The scene ends with Pearl deciding to stay.
An advertisement touts Othine double strength as a guaranteed remedy for freckles. It promises rapid fading with night and morning application, noting weathered freckles may fade first and that one ounce often suffices. Money back guarantee offered if freckles persist.
A New York lawyer recalls a conversation between a bank president and his son about starting a business. The father emphasizes honesty as the best policy and then urges the son to study corporation law to learn how one can act righteously in many business ventures.
An advertisement claims Capudine relieves headaches fast and eases nervous strain. The liquid product is described as pleasant to take and is marketed as a prompt remedy.
On a Florida trip Rose asks about the visit while Roger notes he cannot judge the outing until he develops his films.
Primitive ad asserts Iron Tonic purifies blood, arouses liver, drives out malaria, and strengthens adults and children. It advertises as a general strengthening tonic for all ages.
The Louisville Courier Journal reports a controversial remark by an alleged statesman claiming he cannot fool the people forever and will seek a few more weeks before the election. This newspaper snapshot reflects campaign rhetoric during the election cycle.
Reported clash between Caballero rebels and federal forces near Crownsville Tex results show heavy casualties on both sides. General Manuel Diewuez commands federals in an energetic campaign with large forces massing, a short revolution unlikely to end soon. Garrett details loot and a demand for 5900 dollars after a Caballero officer was killed near Key Weer.
The Texas State Historical Association met in Austin to elect officers and fellows. New officers include President Viele B. Loosean Houston and Vice Presidents Alex Dienst Temple George W. Littlefield Austin R C Crane Sweetwater and Lewis H. Bryan Hemerton. Professor Charles W. Ramsdell named secretary treasurer.
A severe East Texas storm hit Palestine and surrounding areas Monday night bringing three inches of rain and hail. The weather damaged crops, toppled trees and fences, and damaged structures at Elkhart and Grapeland where hail piled up several inches in spots. A brilliant electric display accompanied the storm.
The Louisiana supreme court sustained the attorney general appeal seeking to declare Sheriff R. E. Oden of Allen Parish vacant for using a free railroad pass on the St Louis Iron Mountain and Southern railroad in violation of state law.
Washington expands the wood shipbuilding program to include 200 vessels of about 4,500 tons each. The disclosure came Thursday from Chair man Hurley of the Shipping Board.
Paris district resumed long range bombardment on Thursday. Three women were injured slightly, as officially announced.
General Pershing commends Texas for willingness to forgo wheat to support European exports. He telegrammed Texas Food Administrator A. Peden via Washington to say American troops appreciate Texas sacrifices. The move aligns with the Food Administration’s wheatless campaign declared April 15 to aid the war effort.
Washington confirms a San Marcos fish culture station will reopen this month after a six month closure due to state law changes. Mark Riley, former San Marcos superintendent now with the bureau of fisheries, visits San Marcos to promote new fish varieties and food conservation efforts after recent successes in Jacksonville, Florida.
Customs officials announced an immediate restriction on currency for travelers entering Mexico. Passengers may carry at most 1000 in federal reserve notes and may not take gold or silver certificates. only small silver coins in change are allowed. silver dollars cannot be exported.
The Federal Land Bank of Houston loaned $30 300 to Texas farmers in listed amounts: Alvin $2075 Caldwell $2145 Jacksonville $565 Kenedy $5000 Mount Pleasant $660 Pearsall $5900 Weatherford $240 Bowie $3240 Dalhart $2000 Windhurst $3200 Paducah $1675 Nash $3600.
General von Risberg, speaking before the Reichstag committee, said on March 31 that 664,104 Germans were missing. He listed 236,676 prisoners in France, 119,000 in England, 157,000 in Russia and Roumania, with the remainder deemed dead.
Franz Bopp former German consul general in San Francisco and E H von Schack former vice consul were sentenced to up to two years in a federal penitentiary and fines of 10000 dollars each after being convicted of conspiring to foment revolution against British rule in India.
State of Michigan in Dry Column Detroit Mich last day of legal liquor sales as cafes bars encounter famine prices on wines whiskies with no beer signs in many establishments signaling end of liquor sale in Detroit and Michigan Tuesday.
Lieutenant C. De Freest Larner, an American aviator, has brought down his second German airplane.
Allied forces repelled the final German attack as troops failed to break through in the latest offensive. German units could not advance and remained stalled against Allied lines.
German attacks on Ypres and Amiens fronts have not been launched while heavy shelling and local raids continue. Von Arnim's drive at the Ypres salient stalls as Allied artillery holds the line. Reports say Czech deserters and Ruthenians fight with Italy against Austria.
Junie’s brother Dashful proposes to his lady friend via a postcard, which Junie calls weakness. Her friend mocks the idea while Minnie notes the postmistress is unsure if the proposal was accepted or not.
An advertisement touts La Creole Hair Dressing as the original color restorer not a dye. It claims gradual darkening of gray or faded hair, leaving it soft and lustrous and easy to apply by comb or brush. Sold in drug stores or by mail for $1.20 from Van Vleet Mansfield Drug Co., Memphis.
A terse exchange contrasts suspicion of manipulation with a risqué morning reference. The menacing undertone centers on control and intimate power dynamics within a domestic scene.
Advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a constitutional cure for catarrh with a $100 reward if it fails. It promotes internal use to affect the blood and mucous surfaces, claims to strengthen health, and offers testimonials and a 75 cent price from Druggists.
A wartime exchange frames profiteering as choosing quick wealth over swift victory. The remark contrasts economic gain with patriotic duty, reflecting public sentiment on war economics and moral choices during hardship.
An old advertisement promotes Cuticura products for baby rashes. Hot baths with Cuticura Soap, then Cuticura Ointment, are touted as best. Free samples offered by Cuticura Dept. X Boston. Soap 25 cents, Ointment 25 and 50 cents.
A brief humorous exchange notes the sister's time in Italy and what is described as a clever pun on being statized, reflecting light dialogue from the period.
The excerpt previews Castoria as a remedy for infants and children and markets Dr. Peery's Vermifuge for worm expulsion. It also delivers social jabs about aging, sleepless babies, and a parodied warning about leading a fast life ending at a hitching post.
A playful line notes that loud laughter unsettles party hosts, turning gatherings eerie as the speaker hints at spectral mischief. The remark balances whimsy with a slight ominous tone.
The dialogue notes an artist declaring a favorite work with a friend offering encouragement. The exchange emphasizes perseverance and positive critique in a creative setting.
An advertisement extols Nature's Remedy NR Tablets as a cure for poor digestion and resulting ailments. It claims ordinary laxatives fail long term while NR Tablets tone the digestive and eliminative organs, promising relief after the first dose and long term health when used periodically.
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