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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1923
Page
2
An advertisement states Aspirin means Bayer Tablets of Aspirin with proper directions in each package. It notes handy boxes of twelve cost a few cents and druggists sell bottles of twenty four or one hundred. It identifies Aspirin as the Bayer trade mark and describes its chemical name.
A county court hears a man claiming damages after his stall was knocked over. The water driver testifies he sounded his hooter, while the judge remarks there is little advantage in hooting at a stall.
An old advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment for pimples redness and itching followed by Cuticura Soap and hot water rinse. It advises drying gently and dusting with Cuticura Talcum for fragrance, priced at 25 cents each.
A short quote notes a drifter with nowhere to go and all day to get there as a fool for speed, reflecting street culture in Pleasant Hill. The piece presents a witty aside on motorists and aimless travelers.
Advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast remedy for colds and grippe, claiming it clears head, nose, and feverish headaches for a few cents. A stray hotel scene ends with a waiter joking that dinner is over after a stranger refuses toast.
They Work While You Sleep. When you feel sick dizzy upset dull head or sour stomach take one or two Cascarets to relieve constipation and biliousness. No griping cathartic laxative on earth for men women and children. 10 cent boxes and larger sizes at any drug store.
An anxious mother cries upstairs while a practical father offers to take Willie to the dentist. The boy protests lack of money but the father assures no money is needed as the toothache will stop en route, per the Boston Transcript.
Federal Judge James Wilson orders Texas election officials not to destroy or interfere with ballots and records from last November as part of a Mayfield Peddy senate contest. Luther Nickola represents Peddy seeking receivership for all counties to secure ballots, with a hearing set for October 30 in Amarillo.
Oklahoma City officials report the lower house voted 88 to 2 to direct Attorney General George Short to begin criminal proceedings against anyone who tried to block the October 2 special election. The action follows Governor Walton’s postponement and threats of force, as voters supported a constitutional amendment limiting state officer conduct. Five other amendments were also on the ballot.
Dr C E Durham bureau chief of the Texas state health department will attend the Southern Medical Association meeting in Washington the week of November 16 He will participate in general sessions and lead focus on state health officials agencies for communicable disease control.
At the fifth annual American Legion convention in San Francisco California Alvin Owsley turned over leadership to John R Quinn of California for 1923 1924 Quinn succeeds the retiring commander and assumes guiding responsibility for the legion.
Italian columns conducted a Friday engagement south of Mount Surata with around 1500 rebels. Rebels suffered about 440 dead and many wounded with significant booty seized. Italian losses were 10 dead and 50 wounded as air units bombed rebel batteries.
The civil service commission announces an examination on November 10, 1923 to fill a vacancy in the Iola Texas post office. The vacancy occurs January 31, 1928. Postmaster's salary at Iola is $1400 per year.
Corsicana Texas issues street water and sewer extension bonds totaling 100000 dollars and sells them through the city.
Liberty County commissioners court has approved the tax rolls showing a total valuation of 20,804,992 dollars, an increase of over 4.7 million from 1922.
Mount Pleasant Texas jury convicts G Clem Gray of murder in the killing of Otis Ballard and sentences him to death. The trial concluded Friday with the guilty verdict and capital punishment imposed.
Rich fur trimmed coats and dress accessories dominate this season with beaver calf, chinchilla, sable, and fox used in collars cuffs and faces. Gloves feature decorative turn over cuffs and embroidered backs. Bags and vanity cases in leather moire and silk accompany metal bead and galalith accents. Pearl and colored stone jewelry complete coordinated ensembles.
In a clipped dialogue from The Continent a man named Sandy recounts visiting Maggie on successive nights from Monday to Saturday. Maggie confirms each night, and Sandy grow increasingly suspicious, wondering if something is amiss as they sit together in quiet.
A general explanation shows skin troubles arise from poisons in perspiration trapped in pores. The advertisement promotes Black and White Ointment as a cure that heals sores builds skin tissue and helps expel acids, claiming pimples blotches and eczema disappear. It notes the 50c size offers three times the content of the 25c size and that all dealers carry it.
Eleanor urges Robert to stay for dinner as an approaching storm looms. Robert thanks her but says he doesn’t think it’s bad enough yet.
A witty exchange about winning affection and influence through food or flattery appears in a reflected, humorous line. The dialogue suggests practical manipulation through stomach or ego as a tactic. The speaker underscores practical cunning in social relations.
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