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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1918
Page
7
Mrs. David Horn of Route No 1 Trwinton Wilkinson Co Ga writes July 1918 I have used Peruna for eighteen years and owe my life to it It cured my stomach trouble I recommend it to all sick people Coughs colds influenza catarrh and other conditions respond Peruna been a household standard for forty five years Sold everywhere tablets or liquid form
Dialogue notes that a cashiered German general is unclear in meaning. A lieutenant guesses it implies punishment and confinement, saying the general is taken away and kept in a small cage.
Antiseptic balm marketed to guard against influenza urges keeping Vader-Balm in the nose and used internally or externally. Claims germ killing action and relief of distressing symptoms with 25¢ price for tubes and jars.
In a playful exchange the man questions the decision behind the high heeled shoe choice and the woman quips that she did indeed put her foot in it, turning a fashion misstep into a humorous moment.
An advertisement urges using Cuticura Ointment at night and Cuticura Soap in five minutes to treat pimples. It offers free samples from Cuticura Dept. X Boston and lists soap and ointment prices. The ad ends with a quip about nervous dispositions and the eye.
Reports from Tuesday's elections indicate Republicans gained ground while Democrats lost some seats. Texas elected all Democratic nominees. two constitutional amendments passed. Governor races show Hobby over Boynton. statewide tests include anti trust testimony and textbook funding amendments. Senate totals show Republicans leading, with household shifts noted in Michigan Idaho New Mexico. Florida adopts prohibition. New York sees Alfred E Smith maintaining lead over Whitman in governor race.
Complete returns from 66 of 94 Harris county precincts list Hobby with 4556 votes Boynton 1224 and Simpson 77. Testimony amendment 2994 for and 771 against. Textbook amendment 38451 for and 474 against. London reports German fleet revolt with Kiel Wilhelmshaven Helgoland Borkum Cuxhaven under rebel control.
An unofficial London dispatch at noon Thursday claimed Germany accepted the armistice and the war was over, triggering a large demonstration in Washington that afternoon.
Houston residents rejected a 6 cent streetcar fare increase for the Houston Electric Company in a Tuesday vote. The result keeps the fare at 5 cents amid continuing public transit debate in Texas.
Secretary Lansing issued a public message to the German government via the Swiss minister protesting reports that Germany intends to destroy coal mines in Belgium upon evacuation. The note warns such acts would prove German assurances are not in good faith and would deepen the grievance.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports widespread gains in poultry and egg preservation during the war drive begun in 1917. Across 28 of 30 states, poultry output rose 15 to 80 percent as farmers culled poor stock for purebreds and expanded backyard flocks.
The guide advises city poultry keepers to buy pullets in fall rather than day old chicks or spring hatchings. Mature pullets show red combs and good size, lay through fall and molting, and provide quicker returns on investment. It notes limited space for chicks and limited experience among urban keepers.
The text discusses the high costs and challenges of rearing chicks for small flocks. It notes the need for broody hens or incubators and brooders, and that such investments are often unprofitable. Chicks require feeding all summer, with returns mainly in fall as pullets mature. mules can be sold or eaten.
The article advises poultry keepers to replace aging flocks during the fall and early winter molt. It suggests buying well-matured pullets at reasonable prices and culling hens as they begin to molt when egg production decreases. Do not slaughter before combs shrink and color fades to avoid waste.
The article discusses raising poultry on well drained soils with loam or sandy soils, noting suitability of each for grass and feed. It compares long stationary versus colony system housing, recommending 100 hens per house with 200 to 250 feet spacing and possible winter consolidation to reduce labor.
The article promotes feeding scraps to poultry as a way to convert household waste into wholesome eggs and meat. It lists many scraps such as vegetable tops, parings, rind scraps, cabbage leaves, bread crumbs, and more as suitable feed for hens.
On farms hens and fowls roam near hog feeding pens. Proper separation prevents grain loss to birds and overfeeding, protecting both poultry and hogs from wasted feed and unsuitable diets.
In fattening poultry confinement in small pens or crates limits movement. Exercise builds hard muscles yielding tougher meat, while lack of exercise softens muscles and results in tender meat when cooked.
Guidance on applying Vicks Vaporub to treat Spanish influenza notes that vapor rub is absorbed through the skin and stimulates the skin drawing blood to the surface. The result claimed is reduced congestion.
Public health notice advises rest and bed rest for influenza symptoms noting low fatality rates and emphasis on avoiding complications. It promotes Vicks VapoRub steam inhalation, hot towels, and keeping strength with food and open air, plus hygiene to prevent spread.
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