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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
4
A bystander asks a man in the water to help search for a missing whistle after a pony incident. The exchange occurs as a urchin pleads with the major who was thrown from a horse into a pond.
Property owners are urged to verify the purity of white lead before purchase. National Lead Co, the largest manufacturer of pure white lead, offers a free test outfit and a free book on paint with no charge, mailed to Woodbridge Building, New York City.
A city man rents a country house for the summer and orders milk from a farmer. He insists on pure milk at ten cents a quart and adds a 15 cent charge for milking in his servant’s presence, the farmer agreeing to the terms. Source Washington Star.
Observations on how a woman's facial expression while sewing mirrors her inner mood. George Eliot suggests happiness contentment or indifference may show as a smile, while worry or sharp temper can alter her look, making it hard to judge her heart from her sewing face.
Hon George W Honey National Chaplain U V A ex Chaplain Fourth Wisconsin Cavalry ex Treasurer State of Wisconsin and ex Quartermaster General Texas G A R writes from Washington DC praising Peruna for catarrhal troubles. Fred L Hebard Kansas City photographer testifies Peruna cures catarrh and la grippe and serves as a tonic. Dr Hartman and assistants announce Peruna tablets now available replacing liquid form after strenuous work to perfect solid medicine.
In Chicago a man, J E Shilling, tried to hurl his daughter Marie from the Auditorium tower. Elevator operator John Richardson stopped the assault after a 15 minute struggle. Marie survived. Shilling was overpowered and later to be returned to the Kankakee asylum.
Samuel Gompers spoke in Chicago about a Tin Can strike in the melodrama Pure as Snow. Garrick Siddons led the jury and denounced the villain, declaring I am the man you killed, and I know it at the wages I am paid.
A European company forms to erect and operate upscale hotels in multiple Greek cities and towns, aiming to establish a network of luxury accommodations across the country.
F A Rippy of Gallatin Tennessee reports fifteen years of kidney disease with back pain and gravel attacks, passing 25 stones. After four boxes of Dean's Kidney Pills, he says he is cured and experiences no recurrence, sold by all dealers for 50 cents a box from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
In a courtroom exchange the Judge asks about the nature of an oath while the witness replies she is a telephone girl. The remark reflects a moment of confusion or misunderstanding in the proceedings.
A Kansas mother reports her baby developed eczema on the face at one month old. After three months of another doctor’s care with no improvement, Cuticura was used and the child's skin cleared. Now two and a half, no recurrence, per Mrs. M. L. Harris, Alton.
A five year old fell from a second story window into the yard but escaped injury. Delighted parents gave him coins. The boy later urged his sister to imitate the stunt saying he earned money for falling out.
A commentator laments the rush for wealth that erodes sentiment and beauty. He argues wealth pursuit dulls the enjoyer in people and turns striving life into a starving existence.
An old prospectus touts Mitchells Eye Salve claiming relief for human eye ailments and animal eye issues alike. The ad notes its long regional introduction from 1849 and selling at 25 cents in stores everywhere.
The article notes large profits in New York City jewelry sales especially for imitation pieces. Retailers often realize profits around 1,000 times the cost, with selling prices like 40 dollars for items costing 40 cents.
Parents urged to examine every Castoria bottle for the signature of (Laff titta) before use as a safe remedy for infants and children. The notice states Castoria has been in use for over 30 years and the kind customers have always bought.
The inventor recalls a time when the telephone drew laughter and the user jokes about central trouble admits that what began as humor now sparks profanity as the device evolves.
An advertisement touts a tasteless quinine and iron tonic. The bottle print emphasizes simple, effective formula for both adults and children, claiming clear benefits from this iron based tonic.
Gerald boasts strong arm power while Geraldine notes no prior occasion to notice it in a dialogic exchange of assertion and response.
Hicks Capuchine promises immediate relief for headaches from colds heat stomach or nerves. It is a liquid with no acetanilid or dangerous drugs. Trial bottle 10 cents, regular 25 and 50 cents at all druggists.
An old hoax describes a product claim about eye pain from sewing or reading. The ad promotes John R. Dickey's eye water as a cooling soothing remedy.
The text promotes Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a valued laxative, claiming it cleanses and relieves internal organs with no debilitating after effects. It asserts physician approval, natural action, and urges purchase only from the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. distributed by leading druggists.
A humorous sketch of Rev Mr Brown who defers decisions to his wife in daily matters. The family dentist recounts how Brown seeks guidance through his wife before addressing a toothache, highlighting a trusting, dependent dynamic. The tale echoes a line from Youth's Companion about reliance on Mrs Brown.
Frank J. Cheney sworn in Toledo on December 6 1886 that his firm will pay one hundred dollars for every catarrah case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason attested. Advertisement touts internal cure and testimonials. Sold by all druggists 75c. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The text notes two ancient European decorations for women. The Star and Cross from the Austrian throne honors high rank and the Luisen order, founded for the memory of Queen Louise of Prussia, honors women of all classes who perform great self sacrifice.
For more than fifteen years Hunt's Cure has worked to heal skin troubles especially itchy conditions. It claims success comes from its effectiveness, not advertising, and guarantees to cure any case with one box.
A family scene shows children debating like a political group. Tommy chairs a delegation, adopts a unit rule, and proposes a resolution over who gets an apple, delivering a playful lesson in voting dynamics.
A brief dialogue fragment shows a speaker vowing to pine away when the other is gone with the reply suggesting a spruce up. The exchange highlights a playful tone about absence and improving appearances.
“I wish I had as many clothes as my bachelor girl friend,” said the impecunious girl. “She always is getting something new every time I go there.” “Yes,” said her companion, “but she never looks stylish. You are more stylish than she is with all her clothes. She is too neat. Her excessive neatness stamps her an old maid. You must have a sort of reckless dash about your things to look stylish.”
An advertisement extols Hunt's Lightning Oil as a universal remedy used by all family members for rheumatism cuts sprains burns catarrh chilblains and general aches. The narrator claims it "never disappoints" and "yanks any old pain out by the roots."
Hewitt notes a new watch draws attention as friends tease about timing. The exchange centers on showing the watch while others notice clocks first, highlighting social emphasis on punctuality.
For over fifteen years Hunt's Cure has been sold with a strict guarantee to cure itching skin troubles. Less than one percent of buyers request refunds because it works. If you have anything to do, do it, don't loaf on the job.
The passage describes how a supple thumb indicates an easy going, spendthrift individual careless with time and money, while a firm thumb signals caution, vigilance, keen planning, confidence, and self control. It presents a pseudo-psychological system linking physical anatomy to personality.
The ad touts SPOHN'S DISTEMPER CURE as the best remedy after forty years with horses calling it the greatest blood purifier. Bottle 50e and $1.00. Druggists or manufacturers urged to contact Spahn Medical Co Goshen Ind for agents and free book.
Mrs. T C Willadsen of Manning Iowa credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with saving her life after years of suffering from female ailments. The letter extols the remedy as restoring health and urges other sick women to write for advice from Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Mass.
Farmer Corntessel recalls saving for a rainy day only to find his umbrella always borrowed when needed. The anecdote frames thrift with humor about misused gear and forgotten plans.
A vintage advertisement touts Simmon’s Liver Purifier in tin boxes as the surest safest and most agreeable aid to the liver promising perfect order and health through a specialized tonic.
A domestic dispute unfolds with insults and accusations as a woman retorts to a man declaring his withdrawal from the affair. The dialogue shifts to a call for chastisement and a warning tied to a household task.
Periodic pains backache nervousness and headache relieved immediately and assists nature. Prescribed by physicians with best results. Trial bottle ten cents regular size two cents and fifty six cents at all druggists.
A quoted line attributed to Meandor states that law kept is law, while law broken implicates both law and execution, underscoring a stark view of legal authority and punishment.
An old advertisement lists Pettit's Eye Salve as a reliable eye remedy from Howard Bros Buffalo NY and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething with a 25 cent price. It also promotes Allen's Foot Ease and notes a quip about not quarrel when the other won’t.
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