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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1920
Page
7
An apparent advertisement extols California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children with a fruity flavor and clear use directions. It urges recognizing the California name on the package as proof of harmless relief. A German proverb closes with a playful egg basket guess.
A Southern ad urges women to seek a soft velvety skin and touts Tetterine as the quick remedy for pimples and blotches. Sold by druggists or by mail for 50 cents from Shuptrine Co Savannah Ga. The ad also features a Dr Peden quip about worms and a one dose claim.
A poor youth proclaims true devotion to a fair maiden who rebuffs him citing social obstacles from the landlord, butcher and milkman to the coal dealer. The piece frames class barriers and romantic longing in a satirical tone.
Washington reports 44 associations under the Webb Pomerene export act, pooling goods and finances to enter foreign markets. Despite wartime and postwar trade barriers, the groups have shown discipline, avoided customer complaints, and expanded in lumber, chemicals, machinery, textiles, and rail components across 48 states.
R J Windrow reports federal aid of 16 091 404 17 for Texas road construction for 1917 to 1921 Texas submitted 165 project statements to the bureau of public roads through June 30 1920 covering 42 418 miles with an estimated cost of 23 245 577 60 Only Minnesota and Georgia exceeded Texas in project statements Texas ranks first in plans and second in approved projects with 1 218 miles approved and 13 569 490 96 in final costs. Pennsylvania Illinois and Ohio ahead in aid totals
A reflective line highlights how sudden good fortune tests men who are unprepared for wealth. The cadence mirrors a historical column with moral tone about character under luck and success.
Nueces County Texas ginning totals reached about 52 000 bales on Saturday with only 75 percent of the crop picked. In Jefferson City Missouri Mrs Margaret Burlington prisoner in Wisconsin federal fraud case refused admission to the state penitentiary to keep her six month old baby with her. Federal women convicts are sent to Missouri penitentiary to serve terms.
Local druggists report calomel sales drop as Dodson's Liver Tone gains popularity. The vegetable tonic is guaranteed by retailers with a money back offer if relief is not achieved. It is advertised as pleasant tasting and safe for children and adults, avoiding calomel’s side effects.
A striking image features a beautiful girl with a bug down her back, described as a poetic portrayal of motion. The caption emphasizes grace and whimsy in a single evocative scene.
An old advertisement claims Freezone instantly stops hurting a corn with a tiny bottle sold by druggists for a few cents. It promises relief for hard corns soft corns and corns between the toes and even calluses without soreness or irritation.
The exchange shows Senator Sorgum challenging a critic on money in politics with a remark about inequality in wealth and influence. The line underscores the debate over monetary power in political life.
A remark captures a local druggist claiming a man’s prominence in town. The speaker notes the figure may rightly regard himself as a community pillar.
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