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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1920
Page
7
An advertisement claims Cuticura Ointment clears pimples and irritation, followed by Cuticura Soap cleansing and hot water rinse, then Cuticura Talcum for fragrance. Priced at 25 cents each, the ad urges usage for smooth skin.
A Boston Transcript excerpt recounts Rockefeller’s quip about wealth and a Richford tale where a two cent stamp stops a bleeding lip at a church supper. It adds a note that a scientist learns he is not immune to flams and politics demands funds.
Catarrh is described as a local disease strongly influenced by constitution. The remedy Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and works through the blood on mucous surfaces. It is advertised to destroy the disease’s foundation and strengthen overall health with assistance from nature. Circulars free from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
A couple on a warm night discusses past loves and future vows. The man explains he was briefly engaged to a French laundress whom he owed 12 francs, revealing the quirky backstory behind current engagement doubts.
A witty exchange compares a woman’s tongue to an engine, noting it has no exhaust. The dialogue describes a rare paradoxical feat and asks how such a feat could be well done, highlighting clever wordplay and humor.
A neighborhood caller helps Mrs. Jessup investigate why home canned fruit spoils this year. They suspect poor rubber rings as the cause and discuss testing rings with USDA approved methods to ensure a proper seal.
The procedure describes two tests to check jar ring durability. Use a one gallon seven pint water load for the second test, with a spool and wire to lift via a wooden spoon handle to ensure the ring does not break. The rings are tested before proceeding to further work.
Untested unfermented grape juice properly made and bottled will keep indefinitely if not exposed to air. Instructions from the U S department of agriculture show how to prepare with Concord or Niagara grapes, including crushing, pressing, pasteurizing, and sealing in bottles or cans for long storage.
Household experts advise oxalic acid, buttermilk or vinegar to dissolve copper carbonate tarnish on copper, brass and bronze. Use rottenstone with oil for cleaning, then polish with a soft cloth and dry rotten stone or whiting, dry and wash to prevent rapid re tarnish.
Practical household advice on crisping bacon fat removal with ammonia in medical stains and sugar timing. Notes on selecting quick cooking apples for fritters and removing valuable buttons before laundry to avoid damage.
Druggists report calomel sales fall as Dodson's Liver Tone gains popularity. The vegetable remedy is guaranteed to work or money back, tastes pleasant, and is said to avoid calomel’s side effects like biliousness and headache. Children and adults can use it with no distress next day.
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