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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1912
Page
2
A column of quips and notes covering diverse topics from medical myths and fashion to curiosities in industry. Items include garlic as tuberculosis cure, radium soil benefits, a Maine hunter’s death, a hat doctor in Chicago, Harvard president on freshman marriage, a judge on in-law slaps, a moon thirsty prisoner, a Corot shipment, a stingless honeybee, Philadelphia trolley jokes, a $3 dress claim, and a Philadelphia woman's insanity claim.
A Chicago waiter was arrested on charges related to hanging about cemeteries and attempting to flirt with women and girls. Officials describe the acts as grave offenses.
A wife sues for divorce citing her husband's persistent checkers playing as the reason. Her complaint highlights a "checkered career" as the core impact on their marriage.
A Pennsylvania labor leader quips that a spade is not an implement of wealth while noting money, the root of evil, can only be obtained by digging. The remark blends humor with a metaphor about effort and value.
A Washington cow consumed a quantity of dynamite and later collapsed and died. The incident suggests the animal would have produced nitroglycerin if it had survived the ingestion.
Readers observe attractive, intelligent women embracing sensible heels, noting their appearance and practical appeal. The piece highlights fashion choices and public perception of comfortable footwear.
A Gotham man frightened his wife with a toy pistol causing a scuffle that led to his arrest. The wife restrained him and police took him into custody after the incident, amid fears he may not have known the weapon was unloaded.
Old practice noted where medicines were disguised as candy to help give children medicine. The piece recalls earlier times when a child faced either castor oil or a thrashing as a medical choice.
An English duke in his ninety second year injured himself recently by a fall from his car. The old sportsmen continue to mock the Oslerian theory with their lively spirits and humor.
The speaker argues that wide airspace for pilots accelerates victory, deeming guns for destroying warplanes unnecessary and asserting that sufficient space leads to decisive outcomes. The tone emphasizes practicality and strategic prioritization.
A new baggage check method omits reporting the condition of luggage upon delivery. In this system all damage indicators are on the trunk itself, leaving no direct status update for individual baggage items.
The passage laments ongoing sacrifices from air and water with death roaming the land. It asserts that only those with a clear conscience remain untroubled, as there is truly no safe place for a man to go.
The city forbids duelling in public streets and instructs combatants to retire to private spaces. Officials emphasize denying access to their venues as a key method to end the practice. The text notes the inventor of circus lemonade has died, implying fate visits all.
The term intensive housework evokes scenes of hard labor and exhaustive effort. Observers link it to detailed domestic tasks performed with persistence and care.
Wireless will next be used to regulate clocks on shipboard. When it has been successfully applied to the running of aeroplanes, it may do away with that inconvenient stopping of the motor.
The article reports that Democrats are poised to control the United States Senate in the Sixty third Congress, with seven states still undecided. Illinois and Kansas shift to Democratic hands, while Roosevelt and Taft remain in play in several key states. The piece also notes Democratic gains in the House, cabinet speculation, and the success of women’s suffrage in multiple states.
President Taft sent telegrams to Gov. Woodrow Wilson in Princeton and to Charles D. Hilles chairman of the Republican National Committee in New York City. He congratulated Wilson on his election and wished him a successful administration. He also praised Hilles for conducting a difficult campaign and thanked him for his efforts.
A fragmented Irish dialect excerpt describes a man falling from a scaffold and dying, with characters Mrs Flannigan Pat and Moike reacting. The text mixes expressions of disbelief and relief about the injury, noting only a broken leg rather than death.
An advertisement touts Oxidine as a summer tonic that strengthens the system and, when used early, helps prevent malaria. The product is offered in regular and tasteless formulas at local druggists.
A woman speaks of keeping and protecting secrets she has shared, vowing they will not be forgotten. Her resolve underscores a personal vow and lasting impact of the confidences entrusted to her.
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