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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1901
Page
6
A fragment notes a Brazil wasp that builds nests from dril white pasteboard high in tree branches to avoid hornet attention. It also mentions a recent surge of vacation visitors to Maine with generous expenditures boosting the Pine Tree State’s prosperity.
A home guide teaches how to iron summer shirt waists using Defiance starch, damp cloths, and careful strokes from top to bottom. It advises airing the finished garment by fire or sun and notes related items from the Lone Star Lines out of Texas.
A farm near Stradbroke preserves a tall wheat stack built in 1873. The owner vowed not to thresh until 25 shillings a sack was offered, a price never reached. The stack sits on an iron stand two feet high, in excellent condition, estimated at 251 bushels. The text also notes that praising anarchist crime in public is punishable under French law.
An assortment of old notices and ads include Defiance Cold Water Starch touted for sale, a claim about sea salt covering land, free dropsy treatment by Dr. H. H. Green's Sons in Atlanta, barber union membership excludes women, Wizard Oil remedy promotion, a note on neuralgia and rheumatism, and a North Carolina governor requiring local newspaper publication before convict pardons.
Thirty six members of Terry's Texas Rangers held their thirty second annual reunion in San Antonio. Four comrades died during the year. A reception followed by Daughters of the Confederacy. Congressman Lanham spoke. Also noted: George Faught, railroad contractor, died in Litchfield Illinois. G W Swinney died near Tyler from a nosebleed lasting three days. Fort Worth population 30 930 with 1700 businesses and 2 000 000 tons freight. J M Bryant Negro preacher arrested at Okmulgee. Wildcats killed by S M Harper. arson attempts on Petty cotton gin. Cuban couple visits Cleburne to wed but father objects. W F Vernon kicked by mules after sorghum cane transport.
Sweden on peace footing fields 34 329 enlisted men 3 729 officers 1 655 musicians 840 engineers and 623 staff for a total effective fighting force of 39 114. Of these 6 561 are cavalry and 3 432 artillery. Also notes on child growth patterns and remarks about Judge Jeremiah Wilson and John D Rockefeller in a mixed set of items.
Advice on preventing chapped skin in winter highlights washing with clear hot water and Ivory Soap. After-bath care suggests small amounts of mutton tallow or almond oil. Also notes Dr Kulesh translation of the Bible and sale of the manuscript for 5000 roubles and praises Defiance Starch for best results.
The young king of Spain, almost 16, will start a tour of European courts as the finishing touch to his royal education. He is set to ascend the throne next May after a thorough schooling in English, French, German, and Spanish.
An advertisement urges readers that money talks in cents and warns of back ache as a sign of kidney trouble. It promotes Smith's Sure Kidney Cure as a reliable remedy to prevent serious kidney disease, claiming it will cure the trouble before it becomes dangerous. Price is 50 cents and it is sold by all druggists.
The text notes a 678 drought with two following dry years and large declines in rail fans 840 engineers and 623 members England dried up, making outdoor work impossible. It cites 93 and 994 as years when tree nuts roasted as if in an oven.
Some grocers say they do not keep De fiance Starch due to a stock band of 12 oz brands. They believe these cannot be sold to customers who previously used the 16 oz Defiance Starch for some money.
A concise editorial note emphasizes ethical conduct, arguing that fair dealing prohibits taking advantage of another person’s ignorance. It stresses integrity in transactions and respectful treatment in commerce and daily interactions.
German researchers find tunnel rails decay faster from injurious gases. Idaho valuation rises by 4,649,591 in a single year with a total new of 195,480.
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