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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1920
Page
6
A fragment notes a woman with rosy cheeks and eating skin draws male admiration as she looks in a glass and notices pimples and blotches. The text hints at social perceptions of beauty and vanity in a historical context.
The U S Supreme Court held that storing lawfully acquired liquors in commission warehouses and transporting them to the owner's home is not prohibited by the Volstead act. Justice Clark wrote that permissible transportation requires lawful acquisition and purpose, potentially freeing up to 10 million gallons stored since 1920. Test cases are expected to define scope for hotels and restaurants stocks.
President Wilson made his first public appearance in over a year as he was lifted in his wheelchair to the East Portico. Washington League of Nations adherents gathered on the White House lawn while John F. Costello led the march from Democratic National Headquarters. The crowd sang America and Carry Me Back to Ol Virginie as flowers were presented and Mrs. Wilson waved farewell.
Advices from Samoa report Commander Warren J. Terhune naval governor of American Samoa died by suicide on November 3. His body was found in the executive mansion bathroom with a bullet wound to the heart as a naval board of inquiry was en route from Washington to investigate charges against the administration.
Washington reports the last government sugar control ends with President Wilson signing a proclamation revoking licenses held by wholesalers refiners exporters and importers effective November 15.
Coleman Texas reports a total pecan crop failure this year following an unusually large harvest marketed last year. Local growers suffer losses while neighboring orchards may be affected by reduced supply.
Texas reports cover walnut logs shipped from Columbus and a planned 1500 barrel refinery at Corpus Christi. Pecan crop short in Brazoria County. new railroad charter for Wichita Falls and Southern lines. Guaranty State Bank of Rio Vista granted authority. shell road aid approved for Anahuac to Liberty County line.
Washington reports that departments are drafting 1921 budget estimates under Democratic officers for the new administration. The plans anticipate sharp changes with Republican leaders and a possible special session after March 4. Navy and war spending, debt refunds, and total appropriations are forecast above 4 billion dollars.
Bandits held up a Hyde Park bank messenger in Chicago on Friday and escaped with a satchel carrying 41000 dollars in Liberty bonds and coupons along with 257000 dollars in non negotiable checks.
Reports from Tiflis indicate Armenians have yielded to the Moscow ultimatum and offer little resistance as Turkish forces advance from Kars and Alexandropol toward Constantinople.
In Dickinson Texas duck hunting dominates the day as rice fields supply feed and the game is reported fat with good bags of ducks brought in by local sportsmen.
Moscow reports further Soviet gains in South Russia as Wrangel’s forces face intensified offensives. Official war office statement dated Friday notes continued thrusts and strategic progress against the anti-Bolshevik deployments.
The Cooper flour mill plant was destroyed by fire Saturday with an estimated loss of 25000 dollars. No injuries reported and cause under investigation. Local fire crews battled the blaze at the mill building in Cooper Texas.
Deputy Lord Mayor O Callahan is elected lord mayor in succession to the late Terrence MacSwinney in Cork.
Llano Texas reports the turkey season has opened in full blast with hunters and officials noting active migrations and strong early sightings across local fields and woodlands.
Swift attacks by five Bolshevik armies totaling 150000 troops strike Wrangel’s army from multiple directions. Denikin’s cavalry crosses toward the Dnieper and breaches the crimson isthmus, severing the sole rail line at Nuevo Alexievk. Advance units reach Guenitch on the Sea of Azov.
The French vessel Ingo sailed from Freeport with 2600 tons of sulphur on Thursday. It ranks among the largest ships to enter the local port and drew visits from numerous Freeport residents.
Jersey City New Jersey Carlos Stoneham was re elected Monday as president of the New York National League baseball club.
An advertisement claims the key to saving money is not losing it through the pocket hole and promotes Roman Eye Balm as a nightly remedy for eye inflammations. The ad urges use before bed and suggests proven merit.
A stranger asks for Blank & Co. coffee and praises its quality for regular use. The dealer confirms strong popularity and notes the customer’s earlier complaint about unsatisfactory goods and a need for a further special discount. The exchange ends with a polite farewell to Imi Blank.
A Minnesota man meets a fellow citizen through a congressman who explains wealth varies by location. He says the man is worth about a million dollars but would seem poorer in New Jersey and once in New York would attract donations. The note ends with a quip about herrings.
Beads are essential in the Levant, worn by all ages to ward off evil. Even livestock bear beads to prevent disease, as beads decorate oxen and animals. In Athens, Constantinople, Tiflis, Smyrna and other cities beads are carried, traded, and sold widely with amber and meerschaum beads rising in popularity.
The rumpled philosopher notes a contemporary dwelling described as a flat lacking rooms and a bath, lampooning modern urban living. The remark underscores his critique of comfort and simplicity in a crowded city.
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