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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1928
Page
2
An elderly Honolulu woman named Mrs. Pele Kenakuaailuau dreamed of buried treasure worth 25 000 in five cornered gold coins. Four men dug 20 by 80 feet for three months, aided by Hawaiian charms to protect against spirits. A sacred stone was found. two diggers faced witchcraft charges later dismissed.
Colorado mining shows signs of revival as historic camps like Cripple Creek Leadville Nevadaville and Aspen rebound. Activites in Cripple Creek include new free gold finds since 1881 and renewed work at Argo tunnel in Idaho Springs signaling broader revival across the state.
Phoenix report on Joseph Johnson a Verde valley rancher who converted a prehistoric cliff dwelling into a garage for his automobile. His home sits on Red Rock Rim talus where ruins of ancient rock-built habitations lie, surrounded by legends from presentday Indians.
A college statement notes that fried rattlesnake proved popular with girl campers who ate it four times in three weeks, reflecting novelty cuisine on campus.
The Red Cross reports 120000 people affected by Mississippi valley floods this year with half as many counties inundated as during 1927. Twenty eight relief workers are in Arkansas and Missouri, with others in Illinois Indiana Kentucky and West Virginia aiding flood victims and noting no loss of life due to slow water rise. Economic losses to displaced families are described as tremendous.
The disease remains a global threat with Africa and South America as main centers. Reports note reservoirs in infected then recovered hosts, including monkeys, humans, and possibly mosquitoes, capable of transmitting yellow fever despite no current US or European outbreaks.
An old advertisement promotes Blue Star Soap and Blue Star Remedy as treatments for eczema, tetter, ringworm, poison oak, dandruff, cracked hands, sore feet, and other skin conditions. It claims to restore the skin and lists a price of $1.00 with a note to ask your druggist.
Rice interests launch a nationwide campaign to boost per capita consumption. They distribute handbills on the food value of rice and booklets with preparation methods. A proverb notes a house with bad temper is better ruled by silence.
A humorous remark reflects a performer’s instinct to deliver popular demand while debating legality, implying a tension between audience allure and lawful restraint. The exchange highlights a wry life philosophy about satisfying fans versus respecting rules.
A historical note states the average girl declines to marry many men because they neglect to ask her. It reflects social expectations and courtship norms of the era.
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