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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1912
Page
7
In a sweeping statement Scriblets says he will quit being a gross humorist. He has not disclosed who informed him but hints at stopping jokes about mothers in law bald headed men women hats intoxicated husbands and family fights.
An advertisement urges malaria prevention by taking one dose of Oxidine in malarial regions to avoid chills fever and associated troubles.
In Muzquiz Coahuila rebels under Orozco are reported defeated by federal forces led by General Blanquet. Federals report 90 dead or wounded and say Orozco's 4000-strong force was overcome. Mexican Chamber of Deputies voted to authorize 20 million pesos as a new war fund amid disorder and criticism of government efforts.
Ralph de Palma drove a Mercedes to win the eighth Vanderbilt Cup at Wauwatosa Wisconsin covering 299 miles in 4 hours 20 minutes 31 54 seconds at 69 mph. Hughie Hughes finished second in a Mercedes, with Spencer Wishart third and Gil Anderson fourth. only these four finished.
Charles F. Walsh perished during an aerial spiral descent at the interstate fair grounds in Trenton New Jersey before a crowd of about 50 000. The Houston Texas native suffered massive injuries after losing control of his biplane and plunging to the earth during a stunt.
One thousand pounds of potassium chloride and five thousand pounds of powder exploded in the Southwestern Portland Cement Company powder house near the plant. The blast demolished the structure and left the area badly damaged.
The Southern Rice Growers Association reported sales of rough rice in Beaumont Texas totaling 8 502 sacks selling at the association minimums.
A fragment notes the iceman brings a lump so small you do not complain lest he fail to come at all. The voice hints at patient endurance and ironies of daily need in a terse rural tone.
Morrison Tennessee resident John Finger reports a year of severe acne and eczema with itching insomnia and pain. After trying remedies he used Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for about a month and says all itching and pimples disappeared. Advertisement notes Cuticura sold worldwide with free samples via Cuticura Dept L Boston.
Jellison meets Barwood in the street and learns Barwood postponed marriage. The would be groom explains the fiancée, too modern for him, ended their engagement after her plan to film the proposal for a cinematograph company.
Advertisement promising Bond’s Pills are mild and effective for headaches biliousness and torpid liver. Claims no sickness or constipation and urges buys from Bond’s Pharmacy Co. Little Rock Ark with 25 cent price and free sample offer.
Dick Quay in Chicago at the Congress hotel ridicules a well known public figure calling him a self made man with a joking reference to nine coats of white wash by investigating committees. The remarks underscore ongoing scrutiny of the politician.
A domestic exchange includes plans to attend a ball game and a request to be called if the home team loses. An advertisement promotes Oxidine as a malaria cure and general health tonic with a medical claim.
The remark notes a principal difference between a cur dog and a thoroughbred is the cur dog can pick his own living.
Ad claims Tetterine cures eczema ringworm erysipelas infant s sore head and all itching skin ailments with instant relief and permanent results. Boland B ll Druggist of Con Ga says thirty years in business confirm’s its superiority and notes success on rough hands. Available 50 cents or by mail from J. T. Shuptrine Savannah Ga.
In a backstage exchange Yorick Hamm contemplates handling large sums in every act. He prompts for a rehearsal loan, asking for a $2 bill to practice with, underscoring the production’s rehearsal needs and stage money handling.
Hewitt recalls a wedding reception gag where no one kissed the bride and a card reading All rights reserved was displayed by the writer friend. Jewett explains the gag in a lighthearted exchange about publishing rules.
A quip about lunch wagon meals asks how they are served. The punchline implies they are served a la cart, playing on the phrase a la carte.
A fragmented report discusses malaria symptoms and a tonic named OXIDINE claimed to eradicate the malaria germ and improve health. The text also notes the tendency of people to give lengthy speeches instead of direct answers.
An advertisement for ITCH Relieved in 30 minutes touts Woolford's Sanitary Lotion as a cure for contagious itch available at Druggista.
A woman says a family role requires turning old items into new comforts, emphasizing practical thrift and imaginative reuse as a measure of responsibility.
Fry's Magazine recounts a Swiss curling match where a Scottish skip praised a teammate after a perfect shot. The skipper urged him to lie down and die, declaring no finer stone would be laid by him in a hundred years, underscoring pride in the sport.
Parents urged to examine every bottle of Castoria to ensure the trusted remedy for infants and children is used. The advertising line emphasizes Castoria has been in use for over 30 years and mentions that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
The item notes a witty remark about women voting in new suffrage states. It questions how female party matrons will cast their maiden ballots and hints at social obstacles in early voting rights discussions. The tone reflects period political humor.
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