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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1913
Page
3
A forgotten Kansas statute from the early 1900s, unused for decades, is urged by petition to be revived to combat chinch bugs in central Kansas. The law originally addressed grasshoppers after locust outbreaks and would be applied now to protect growing crops this year.
An old advertisement touts Porter's Antiseptic Healing as the cure for stubborn sores and similar ailments. It claims to relieve pain and heal simultaneously, listing a price of 61.00 for 506 units, while quipping that some people cannot exchange dollars for sense.
A Den Mexico border train carrying 250 federal soldiers was destroyed by insurgent fire and a dynamite blast. About 200 died with 50 survivors. scenes shift as forces deploy from San Blas toward Guaymas. In Sonora, 400 Japanese residents offer arms to the insurgents but are rejected. Yaqui Indians attack Cruz de Piedra as federal forces withdraw to Guaymas. Par ral in Chihuahua is besieged while insurgents threaten Chihuahua City. The Mexican Central rail line is destroyed south of the region, blocking federal progress.
Washington reports Friday nominations for postmasters in multiple Texas towns including Blooming Grove Caldwell Cameron De Leon Hondo Kerrville Kingsville Rosse Pearsall Port Lavaca Sanger Shamrock Thorndale Aransas Pass Palmer Iowa Park Lees and others with nominees listed by town and initials.
Caldwell, Tex, J Earl Porter sowed oats in one field three years ago. The first spring yielded a large oat crop, then sorghum cane was planted and harvested. He repeated the cycle: oats, cane, oats, with the land harrowed between crops and another oat crop ready to cut.
General Ismael Montes was elected president of Bolivia in succession to Wr. C. Edoro Villazon, who has led the republic since 1905. The event occurred in La Paz on Thursday.
The May 1 tally from the chief clerk of Texas state penitentiaries records 4044 convicts on hand, an increase of 88 since April 1.
In Lufkin Texas and surrounding areas the local option election resulted in a prohibitionist landslide, carrying thirteen of sixteen boxes. The vote signals a countywide move toward dry status with strong support for the prohibition stance.
A reader from Tulladena Tennessee extols Cardus the woman's tonic saying it cured severe womanly troubles. She reports weight gain from 110 to 137 pounds and regained ability to sit, stand, ride, and walk two miles without pain after using two to five bottles. She encourages others to try the product and requests mailed instructions. Also an ad notes United Shoe Machinery Co aiding small manufacturers.
The article advises using automobile soap a dark jellylike cleaner from auto supply stores or garages to clean a rubberized coat and other garments. Make a strong lather apply to a small area wash off with clear water and dry outdoors for best results.
An ad touts Hot Springs Liver Buttons as safe laxative relief for constipation and liver issues at 25 cents with a free sample from Hot Springs Chemical Co. Ark. The second item recalls a Detroit newspaper man lamenting a low salary offer from a Muncie paper, quipping he can borrow more locally.
Important to Mothers: examine every bottle of CASTORIA for infants and children and see that it bears the safe and sure remedy label for gentle relief and proper dosing.
A humorous remark highlights a local woman known for her knowledge of hair dyes face bleaches and beauty pads. Neighbors seek her tips on grooming and appearance improving style.
Senator Clapp recalls a man with two children who asked for three plates and handed out sandwiches from his pocket. The waiter complied, the manager exploded, and the man calmly questioned authority while the orchestra played on.
Physicians endorse Tetterine as a safe eczema cure praised by thousands. A Tampa man reports seven years of ankle eczema cleared after an eight week trial. Advertisement notes 5 cent boxes and availability through local druggists or J T Shuptrine Savannah Ga.
An advertisement extols Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a mild, effective remedy for constipation and related stomach and bowel issues. It claims easy, overnight relief, calls for a nightly dose, and offers a free sample by mail from Dr W B Caldwell of Monticello Illinois or Monticello Jr.
Vitalitas advertises salve at 50 cents per jar and a dollar per bottle. Customers are urged to ask druggists to save shipping costs or order by express or Parcel Post. Houston firm C B Houston of the Vital Remedies Co. promotes mail order service from Houston, Texas.
A Boston Herald line notes Ruth Love as a nice game to play and mentions it never postpones on account of darkness, calling it the only game of its kind.
A dated prescription claims five to six doses of this remedy will cure malaria or chills and fever and suggests continuing as a tonic to prevent recurrence. The note includes the line 2c Ady and appears to be an old medicinal advertisement with no guaranteed efficacy.
An old advertisement notes Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething children softens gums reduces inflammation and eases wind colic at 26c a bottle. A proverb warns some men seek trouble to be ready to dodge it.
Miss Gibson is rich and Tom Hanna poor. He asks to marry for two million dollars and learns how it feels to lose wealth when Helen refuses. The exchange ends with a blunt joke on motives and feelings.
Ladies can wear one size smaller after using Allen's Foot-Ease powder shaken into shoes. It makes tight or new shoes feel easy and provides rest and comfort. Refuse substitutes. Free trial package offer from Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy N Y.
A playful phrase suggests Mayme, a girl likened to a duck, and questions why she is not in the water or swimming. The lines convey whimsy and social humor without additional context.
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