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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1905
Page
6
An article discusses measurement ideals noting a gallon equals ten pounds of water and the pint’s weight is debated, while the imperial yard links to bronze bar standards in London. It mentions the German metric shift and various historical feet, ending with a witty dialogue from Smart Set about a brow kiss.
The Proprietary Association committee defends patent medicines as essential in rural homes. It argues “Mother's medicine chest” provides reliable, pre made prescriptions, offering uniform results and reducing the need for frequent doctor visits in distant areas.
An assortment of 1900s ads and testimonials tout products from Dean's Kidney Pills to Dinamine and Defiance Starch. Claims include rapid kidney relief, grass killer promises, and laundry starch benefits, with scattered misspellings and clipped notes referencing customers in Texas and Buffalo.
An advertisement touts Hunt's Cure for itching with promises of relief from the first use. The copy mentions Martin Texas and a free booklet request address Joe Levy Marlin Sanitarium, noting a humorous motto about man’s desires and a claim of guaranteed cure.
A devotional reflection describes mothers neglecting health amid duties leading to derangements of female organs, resulting in nervousness and irritability replacing happiness and amiability.
An 19th century testimonial claims Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cures ovarian troubles and nervous irritability. The letter from Mrs Hoffman of Brooklyn extols the product's effects and promotes free medical advice from Lynn Mass.
A collage of old advertisements touting Defiance Starch with promises of whitening clothes one third more for the same money and health tonics. Includes claims for cures and humorous quips, plus a Cuticura testimonial about scalp humor and hair restoration and a short prosaic saying about judging men by their weight.
A jumble of quotations and self advertising from January 6 1900 includes Piso's Cure cough remark by J W O Brien Minneapolis Minnesota a joke about bigamy a starch promotion with De fiance Starch and a quip about happy endings in novels labeled Cynicus.
An advertisement touts FITS permanently cured with Dr Kline's Great Nerve Restorer after one day of use. It offers a free trial bottle and brochure from Dr. Kline’s Philadelphia address and implies religious themes to appeal to sick readers.
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