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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1902
Page
4
A woman testifies to relief from long ovarian and womb inflammation after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, discontinuing other medicines, and credits the cure with avoiding surgery. The piece also includes simple science experiments and a trick about jumping cards and a trout in a hot-cold water scenario.
A reflective poem depicts springtime scents and landscape memories as the speaker imagines dogs and fields returning to life, contrasting urban turmoil with quiet country scenes. The passage blends seasonal imagery with musings on nature and renewal.
The description explains dipping a handkerchief in water then wringing it, saturating with alcohol and lighting a match on it. The spirit will burn freely while the wet cloth remains unignited.
Hady Burditt of Buel Texas, a 15 year old trader, began by picking cotton in spare hours. He saved three dollars, bought a pig, sold it for eleven, and with further savings bought a Jersey heifer. A year later he sold the heifer and calf for forty dollars, then bought a four months old colt for five dollars.
A 19th century verse exalts Abraham Lincoln as a martyr and champion of freedom. The poem links his death to national renewal and enduring hopes for liberty, praising his lasting impact and moral leadership.
Algernon Sartorius, grandson of General Ulysses S. Grant, seeks a commission as second lieutenant in the cavalry after taking the exam. He is tall and athletic, resembling his uncle General Frederick D. Grant, educated at Oxford, and raised in affluent circles. He served as a captain of volunteers on General Fitzhugh Lee’s staff during the Spanish War.
A man buys a $2 hat with a counterfeit $20. The hatter exchanges the bill, returns $18 in change plus the hat, then learns the bill is fake. He must reimburse the store with real money, losing $20 total offset by the hat’s value. The loss beyond the hat is $18.
At Bordeaux a two foot six inch armless athlete from Little Tama plans to marry Mlle Maria Lacouthure who is also armless and four inches taller. She is described as robust healthy and capable of writing sewing and knitting with her feet.
An illustration from a French paper shows a bugler and two privates of the Colombian army. The correspondent who sent the photograph says he did not select the youngest, but saw a whole company with no one older than 12 and one not yet.
A collage of antique ads and notices touts Defiance Starch and St Jacobs Oil claiming cures and takedown tips. It cites endorsements from a Wisconsin resident, postmaster Roswell Beardsley and mentions Cherokee language printing, itching cures, and a quip about Napoleon and Metternich.
Ad texts promote Dreiss headach powders with prices and mail order from San Antonio. A British consul warns against using newspapers as export packing for Turkey parcels. Druggist claims Piso’s Cure for Consumption as infallible. Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets advertised for colds with 25 cent price. Various quotes on affection, battle losses, and moral reflections accompany the ads.
Ladies can wear shoes one size smaller after using Allen's Foot-Ease powder. It relieves swollen hot sweating and aching feet cures ingrown nails corns and bunions. Available at druggists and shoe stores 25 cents trial package free by mail Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy New York.
Lord Kelvin, described as Britain's richest inventor, receives royal ties on fourteen patent applications fitted aboard the latest Japanese warship, highlighting his global influence in naval technology.
Round trip fare plus 2.00 dollars to Ohio and Indiana points. Tickets on sale September 2 9 16 and 23 good for return within 30 days. Visit the old folks at home. Contact nearest Iron Mountain agent for details. H C Townsend G P and T Agt St Louis
A Victorian proverb notes the labor of nine tailors to fashion a man and one constable to seize him, illustrating social order and the balance of craft and law in historical conduct.
A concise note reflects public acceptance of rising taxes despite heavier burdens. Citizens acknowledge the need for revenue to fund services and infrastructure while weighing personal impact and long term benefits. The item captures a civic perspective on fiscal policy.
Some grocers say they do not carry Defiance Starch because they already hold 12 brands in stock. They note customers who have used the 16 oz package will not buy Defiance Starch after spending money on other brands.
Advice emphasizes readying ball dresses for the girls despite cost concerns. A man’s punctuality is noted for appointments with a pretty girl. A sudden croup attack risks a child’s life without Dr. Thomas’s Electric Oil on hand for emergencies.
The elevator operator shouts floor levels and spins stories as observers note a pointed finger of scorn. The scene suggests little beyond sharp remarks and implied judgments.
Proper storage enhances honey with age, while damp storage makes it thin and watery.
The grave of Lizzie Van Lew, friend of Federal soldiers in Richmond, is marked with a bowlder from Massachusetts state house grounds in Shookoe Hill cemetery. The steamship Cedric, nearing completion in Belfast, will be the largest liner afloat at 21 000 tons.
A bicycle thief was arrested in London after a meter showed the exact distance between the theft location and where the bike was recovered in his possession.
A little girl pleads for more buttered toast despite being told she has had enough. She insists on a buzzer piece and asks to send for the doctor.
A pigeon on a Cardiff street was fatally caught between a trolley and a power line on the rail corridor. The incident occurred on a public road, causing an abrupt end to the bird’s flight near the urban transit route.
Dr. R Schiffmann promotes Asthma Cure claiming immediate relief from asthma hay fever and bronchitis with no waiting. He offers free sample packets via druggists or mail by sending name address and a 2 cent stamp. The notice also notes the German Emperor’s large stake in Union Pacific and other American railroad stocks and losses from recent speculation.
A prospect offers home treatment for female ailments including leucorrhea ulcers displacements and menstrual problems. It promises no sale and asks readers to mail to Mrs M sumitauns Box M Notre Dame Ind for full instructions at about twelve cents a week.
A committee of prominent Spaniards is chosen to raise funds for a Madrid monument to the late Emile Castelar and the subscription has already reached 100,000 pesetas.
Houston Texas agency advertises trained and reliable detective services offering discreet investigations and professional consultation for personal or business concerns.
A Lowell quotation on how giving money or things is easy but giving daily life and practice shows that truth has taken hold of a person. The saying emphasizes integrity over material generosity as a measure of character.
An advertisement touts Defiance Cold Water Starch as unmatched in quantity and quality at 16 ounces for 10 cents, claiming rival brands offer only 12 to 2 ounces for the same price.
The 1745 rebellion era cloak worn by Prince Charley is shown in a Pitlochry window. The item draws interest from visitors visiting Perthshire during a local exhibit of royal regalia and historical costume.
The Emperor of Germany is not the only member of his family who finds time to do other things than those of state. Prince Henry of Prussia has composed a gavotte, which has been published at Leipsic. He has also arranged a composition for a string band.
Atchison Globe notes a long Ladies' Home Journal article advising husbands to act promptly when their wives enter a room and to rise and bow as a courteous gesture. The item reflects early 20th century domestic etiquette and gender norms highlighted by the periodical.
A call urges keeping Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry on hand to treat sudden cholera infantum dysentery and diarrhea in infants and children. The advisory promotes home measures and quick use for relief.
A loyal bill poster stands by his employer, asserting dedication amid scrutiny. The brief item highlights the poster’s faithful stance and implied integrity in the community context.
An old advertisement claims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup aids teething by softening gums and easing pain. It is offered in a 950 bottle size and markets wind colic relief for children.
A witty remark contrasts intellect and mobility, suggesting different kinds of competence among people. The line implies that some individuals rely on thought while others on speed or mechanical ability, highlighting a humorous division of skills.
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