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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1924
Page
2
Experiments by the Department of Agriculture and the Bureau of Animal Husbandry on young men fed bread cheese and fruit show over 90 percent of protein digested and 90 percent of energy available with no digestive trouble. Cheeses digestion occurs mainly in the intestines and fat can slow access to protein.
The article links rising oriental color trends to Egypt’s archeological finds and public events. It notes designers and retailers embracing Egyptian inspired fabrics and accessories, predicting a colorful, multi toned wardrobe driven by global fascination with Tutankhamun and political cycles influencing color choices.
United States Department of Agriculture experts detail dusting machinery types for calcium arsenate application in cotton, including hand guns saddle guns one mule units cart machines and power machines. They urge matching machine type to field area conditions and advise consulting county agents for best fit.
Presented by R. L. Her rick secretary of the Iowa Fruit Growers association as a method to estimate spraying needs for average sixteen to twenty five year old trees. The guide calls for exact tree counts and proposes quantities of dry lead arsenate and quid Mine sulphur proportional to the number of trees.
In a 1924 Western Newspaper Union column, Julia Bottomley surveys summer fashion featuring white interwoven with pastel shades in knitted frocks and scarves. She highlights sleeveless dresses, alpaca fabrics, plaid and striped textiles, and beige twill suits piped with white, emphasizing artistry, utility, and season’s color language.
Washington reports the Senate adopted the Democratic income tax substitute and approved the minority surtax schedule 43 to 40 while backing the normal rate revision 44 to 37. The plan cuts the maximum surtax from 50 to 40 percent and sets normal rates at 2 percent on 4000, 4 percent from 4000 to 8000, and 6 percent above 8000, aligning closely with the House proposal and contrasting with the Mellon plan and current law.
Oil gathered by Texas pipelines in March 1924 totaled 13,128,470 barrels. Navarro County led with 4,940,210, Wichita 2,277,399, Limestone 1,510,538, and other counties including Brazoria 420,579 Caldwell 471,318 Chambers 2,003 Fort Bend 22,451 Hardin 301,595 Harris 624,913 Jefferson 26,6389 Liberty 684,774 Matagorda 1,727 and Orange 316,244.
Berlin reports a provisional Reichstag tally from Sunday's vote shows a coalition of moderates socialists clericals democrats and people's party with 229 seats ten more than all other parties combined. The breakdown lists Socialists 99 Communists 59 Democrats 25 Center 15 German People's 44 German National 93 Extreme National 28 Hanoverians 5 and others 19. Total 448.
The Interstate Commerce Commission on Saturday suspended proposed petroleum rates from Texas to Louisville Kentucky until June 3. The action follows an incomplete investigation into the lawfulness of the rates.
A small bottle of Freezone promises instant relief from corns including hard and soft varieties and between the toes. The druggist sells a tiny bottle for a few cents that removes corns and calluses without soreness or irritation.
Washington report says senate post office committee recommended a $300 yearly pay increase for postal clerks and carriers as a substitute for the joint postal conference measure. The bill passed committee on a favorable report Monday.
Henderson Texa General Webster Flanagan 93 renowned Texas statesman died suddenly at his home in Henderson on Sunday.
Rescue workers in the Benwood mine near Wheeling, Virginia, recovered six more bodies on Saturday, bringing total known dead to 85 after an explosion entombed 110 men a week earlier. Twenty five miners remain unaccounted for.
Washington house continues debate on Barkley bill to abolish the railroad labor board. Speaker Gillett rules further consideration must be deferred for two weeks amid parliamentary wrangling.
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