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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1904
Page
1
Plain and embroidered linens dominate the season with airy fabrics taking the spotlight. French organdy with Valencia lace trims forms frills for a May Manton dress, sizes 12 to 16, described as a practical, versatile Confirmation or Graduation gown.
A fragment discusses new linen ideas with loosely woven fabrics resembling serim. It notes color and flower designs on an ecru background and mentions a particularly pretty linenTM of a pure quality.
A 1920s style feature mixes dress notes with kitchen tips. It discusses a Young Girl dress with embroidered crepe de chine and lace and describes a savory serving trick using stale bread to neutralize onion odors in a cooking vessel.
A miscellany of home advice covers extinguishing fires with sulfur, using lime to refresh air, mirror cleaning with methylated spirit and whiting, and culinary tips such as tea with nutmeg for pie. Also notes on fashion piquets for hats, onion odor avoidance, and May Manton pattern orders with a mail-in coupon.
The 4680 Fancy Blouse features accordion plaited crepe de chine and lace yoke with puffing of messaline satin. May Manton pattern No 4680, sizes 32 to 40, mailed for ten cents. Instructions cover waist sizes, fabric yardage, and finishing options. Also described are a palatable raisin walnut sandwich filling and a Parisian silk hose fad with hand painted decoration. The Dutch neck is noted as aPretty finish for warm weather waists.
Reports from Nagasaki claim Admiral Kamimura attacked the Russian squadron in harbor and torpedoed a cruiser, causing heavy damage and possible sinking. Port Arthur is nearly surrounded as Japanese forces advance on Dalny and Liao Yang, with gas and siege guns reported en route. A merchant with AP contact says Port Arthur has coal for six weeks and food for 8,000 men for three months.
The funeral of Ben B Hunt Jr was conducted at the family home Monday at 9 o clock by Rev I E Gates pastor of the Baptist church. The service was largely attended and the interment was in the Masonic Cemetery. He left a wife and six children J D Hunt of Rosebud B B Hunt Jr Horace Warren Nellie and Gladys.
Word from Moose Lake reports 15 year old John Schuster killed his 8 year old sister by beating her with a poker. The father is alleged to have buried the body to hide the crime but police uncovered the incident and arrested the boy.
The Santiago cabinet resigns due to the organization of a union of all Liberal sections. A new cabinet will be formed immediately and backed by a large Liberal majority.
Mr and Mrs Fritz Bastian celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary in Austin Texas. The couple were joined by seven children thirty grandchildren thirteen great grandchildren and many relatives and friends. Mr Bastian immigrated from Germany in 1866.
London reports the death of Sir Henry M. Stanley the African explorer after pleurisy and heart complications. He was attacked by illness a fortnight ago at his London residence. Dallas records announce the seventh annual Texas Real Estate and Industrial Association convention set for May 11 and 12 at the Dallas Commercial Club rooms.
London dispatch reports a portion of the Russian squadron shut out of Vladivostok by the Japanese and roaming the Japanese sea seeking return to port. Gen San reports Cossacks with Red Beards crossed the Yalu and appeared south of Hamk Yeongdo on Thursday.
The city council approved a sanitary ordinance requiring distribution of disinfectants and oil and screening of water holes with strict enforcement. The measures follow recommendations of the U S Marine Hospital Service.
In Detroit Michigan Edward A. Gott renowned lawyer and former Wabash staff member died by his own hand at his home on Monday. In Marlin Texas Falls County April vital records show eight white deaths and thirty-nine white births with underreporting of negro births and deaths.
Laporte Indiana reports the death of 15 year old Howard Fogle from meningitis said to be caused by heavy consumption of soda popcorn and cigarettes. London dispatch notes a Vladivostok squadron unit reportedly fleeing into the Sea of Japan to evade Japan.
Centerville Texas Dickey father and son of Leon county are in the custody of Sheriff Vann charged with the killing of R W Blackwell of Madison county. Examining trial set for next Friday. Kosse Texas eight B Alsep H C Markham Jr and Dr B M Toland elected trustees at the election held last Saturday with a very light vote polled.
In Kharkoff Russia the immediate mobilization of the reserves has caused a widespread stir as authorities issue the order triggering public concern and attention across the city.
Tokyo reports that Japan asks the United States to investigate forty men missing after a blocking of territory. Several believed captured. Japan also states it has occupied Dandy.
Reports indicate Russian forces are evacuating New Chwang with forts dismantled and artillery loaded on trains. Japanese troops are said to have fired on a train near Port Arthur and have landed at Bitsen, with rail lines cut and multiple stations occupied.
Tests on young cotton in Fayette County show Paris green and London purple kill weevils. Beaty of Lockhart dusted cotton sprouts. London purple killed all weevils in 14 hours, Paris green killed 11 of 13 in 48 hours. Poorly stored Paris green reduced effectiveness. Dr Knapp and Mr Lea Beaty promote soil cultivation and better farming at the fair with a Saturday 2 PM talk.
Mrs. Mary A. Powell was found guilty of Estella Albina's murder after a week trial. The jury sentenced her to life in prison following a two hour deliberation. Albina lived with the Powells. the defense cited self defense amid jealousy from alleged illicit relations.
In Corpus Christi on Saturday afternoon the motion for a new trial in the Apolinario Hernandez murder case was overruled. Counsel gave notice of appeal.
Secretary of the Treasury Show carried a 40 million dollar treasury warrant to New York and delivered it to J. P. Morgan & Co. on Sunday. He also took bonds pledged as security, with deposits to be surrendered, in a move connected to government financing.
London dispatches say huge explosions rocked Port Arthur harbor on Saturday night as the fleet battles the Japanese. No news from Port Arthur for 36 hours fuels withering fears of a Japanese assault and Russian ships allegedly destroyed to avoid capture.
Springfield readers learn a settlement between the Rice Institute of Houston and Massachusetts heirs of William Marsh Rice, the New York murder victim. The heirs receive 400000 and drop contest to the will at the institute, while executors prepare to battle other claims. Rice was born in Springfield.
The Texas building at the World's Fair is finished and sources in St. Louis report to Architect Chas Page on Saturday that the project is done.
County Treasurer Ben B. Hunt was killed by buckshot at the Caldwell court house steps after being shot at close range. Clint Stuart confessed self defense and is jailed. An ensuing chase recovered three suspects near Merion accused of horse theft. Col Mills named brigadier general by President Roosevelt. Port Norfolk sees two highwaymen attack three men, killing one.
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