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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1916
Page
7
W. H. Mason a Humboldt Tennessee druggist writes after twenty years of selling Kilmer Swamp Root, praising its kidney liver and bladder benefits and recommending it to customers. The letter is dated January 5 1916.
Letter to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY invites readers to send ten cents for a sample bottle of Swamp Root and receive a booklet on kidneys and bladder. Mentions regular fifty cent and one dollar bottles sold at drug stores. Paper ad urges mentioning the paper in the request.
A Detroit wife left her husband over his wig but dismissed the idea as a bald excuse. The quip ridicule reflects a humorous response to a domestic split as readers trade witticisms on a trivial dispute.
A vintage ad proclaims the Magic Washing Stick Thin as a must for housewives. It promises heavy washing done in half the time without air rubbing or muscle effort, works on all fabrics, and requires no machines. Sold by druggists and grocers, 15 washes for 25 cents. order from AG, CG Sherman Texas.
A note recalls a era when thimbles served as a decorative element in women’s jewelry and personal adornment, reflecting historical fashion trends and craftsmanship.
An old advertisement claims Tet terine is a sure cure for itching piles and various skin conditions including tetter ringworm eczema infant sore head chaps and old itching sores.
An advertisement by J. T. Shuptrine of Savannah promotes Tetterine curing a long standing eruption. It notes sending one dollar for two boxes and a total of five boxes ordered for the buyer and two friends. The ad claims the remedy is valuable and available at druggists or by mail for 60 cents.
A woman explains she can alter her appearance to emphasize her figure at a specific moment. She notes technique involves posture, clothing fit, and controlled angles to highlight preferred features.
A long running medicine chest staple touted as indispensible for fifty years. The ad promotes Mississippi Diarrhoea Cordial in two bottle sizes priced at 25c and 50c. It presents a practical health product within a historical consumer context.
A neighbor quarrel sparks a pointed remark about private affairs and boundaries, suggesting mutual respect as the path to quieter living.
An advertisement touts La Creole Hair Dressing as the fix for gray or harsh hair, claiming it can restore luster. Priced at $1.00, the product targets readers seeking hair care enhancement.
A brief remark on tempering personal stake in disputes. The maxim urges restraint when debate remains only talk and outcomes are uncertain. It cautions against forcing one's will over others without action or consequence.
Advertisement for Grove’s Tasteless Tonic presenting quinine and iron as tonic properties. Claims to act on the liver drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the whole system. Price listed as 50 cents.
A terse reflection notes that hardship can prepare one for life beyond death but also damages earthly credit. The saying contrasts spiritual readiness with financial standing, implying moral toil outlives material wealth.
An old advertisement touts Capucine as a remedy for colds flu and feverishness. It claims relief of aching headaches and supports natural recovery, noting the user may find it effective for headaches and general malaise.
A 50 cent tonic advertises guaranteed chills and fever relief within a week with money back by dealers after a proper trial. The ad notes two men talking, each pursuing his hobby to outmaneuver the other.
President Wilson delivered a frank review of his three years in the White House to Washington reporters at the National Press Club. He spoke on the European war, American aims for peace, the burden of leadership, and the need to consider world views while preserving national interests.
A practical illustrated guide describes assembling an 18 by 36 by 48 inch cooler with a water box on top to keep burlap damp. It suggests using 1 by 3 frame strips, shelves, burlap lining, legs from frame corners, and either a galvanized or wooden water box with perforations to allow continuous wetting for evaporative cooling on a breezy porch or under a tree.
A recipe instructs preparing cabbage stuffed with alternating layers of cooked macaroni and cheese sauce. Core and parboil cabbage leaves, blanch in salted water, then fill with macaroni and cheese sauce made from butter flour and milk with cheese, bake until tender and browned.
Cut stale bread into slices and butter lightly. Layer bread and banana slices in a greased pie dish. Beat one egg with water and sugar, stir in boiling milk, and pour over. Bake about twenty minutes in a moderate oven. Dust with nutmeg and powdered sugar before serving.
Grilled mutton slices seasoned with pepper salt shallot parsley bay leaf thyme and salad oil. Slice thick end of leg of mutton and marinate one hour. Grill or broil for fifteen minutes, serve on fried potato chips with piquant sauce.
Instructional note from The Delineator on cooking vegetables to retain juices. Use minimal water, serve the cooking liquid with peas and beans or separately, as it contains valuable mineral salts. Surplus liquid can enrich soups. Cook strong flavored vegetables quickly and simmer gently the sweet juiced.
Peel a dozen large smooth tomatoes and scoop centers. Chop and mix the scooped tomato with one cup chopped celery one teaspoon minced onion two tablespoons chopped almonds and salt. Fill the shells with the mixture add a spoonful of mayonnaise on top. Stand on fresh lettuce leaves and serve at once.
A vintage ad claims shampooing with Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer daily for a week darkens gray hair to a natural shade. It promises soft thick hair with a lustrous dark shimmer, presented as harmless and not a dye. Sold by druggists or prepaid big bottle for 60 cents from Q-Ban Laboratories Memphis Tenn.
In a sharp exchange the strategy piece notes the Thompsons keep their maid nearly a year by not paying wages and trapping her at Lonesomehurst. The maid would have to walk to town to return, creating a harsh, comic domestic setup.
An ad touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable alternative to calomel. It claims calomel is mercury and harms bones, while Liver Tone cleanses the liver and bowels and won’t cause illness. The maker guarantees quick relief by morning and endorses giving it to children.
The ad promotes Cuticura Soap to cleanse and purify and Cuticura Ointment to soothe and heal rashes eczema pimples dandruff and sore hands. Claims immediate relief and often complete permanent healing. Free sample by mail with Book. Send postcard to Cuticura Dept L Boston. Sold everywhere.
A man receives an envelope marked Duel and fears a challenge. He seeks police protection. Three officers escort him, but the desk sergeant deciphers the note as a demand for one cent. Utica Press.
George Crowell the Austin to Potts stage driver reports his team was stalled on the return trip at Hot Springs east of Spencer by an army of jack rabbits resembling a drove of sheep and leaping into tall sage when finally scared away. Austin dispatch to New York Sun.
A humorous exchange reveals the speaker paid two dollars for a visit and clarifies it was their own treatment, not the doctor's. The other person confirms the self pay and references the medical visit in a casual, witty tone.
A humorous perspective compares earning a million dollars to the challenge of pacifying a crying infant. The line suggests the baby’s sleep is a more elusive goal than wealth for the narrator who struggles with calm.
A Mobile woman sought Theophilus Baxter known as the champion banjo player of Alabama to perform at a function. His wife said he quit banjo playing to fish instead and to avoid a minstrel show job, saying he quit out of fear of the show.
Dialog traces seasonal shift as spring approaches with lines hinting at changing moods. Regional voices from Flatbush and Bensonhurst reflect on time and youth, contrasting old and new customs in a concise quip.
A young boy asks what dietetics is and a witty answer explains it as a new science of dyes, with the father guiding the learning. The exchange shows a playful family moment referencing education.
Silas Gilbraith of Racine Wisconsin rode a Melrose park streetcar with two men who offered a public conveyance for 75 dollars. He paid 10 dollars down and planned to pay the rest from profits but the men did not return after nine o'clock and left him stranded. The incident was reported to the police.
Patrice explains that a bonnet is a fright for one person but would be a perfect fright on the other. The exchange highlights humor about appearances and perception.
A newcomer who preaches vigor in trade is often tardy in settling obligations. The remark highlights skepticism about his financial reliability and punctuality in payments.
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