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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1920
Page
4
The notice lists J. D. Motley as President W. P. Riley as Vice President Oren C. Reid as Vice President Coke Stevenson as Secretary and Matt B. Bailey as Treasurer. The item appears as a post office registered second class mail matter notice from Junction.
A reflective piece praising unseen local figures who inspire with positive actions. It argues that focusing on the bright side of life and giving happiness to others elevates both the community and the individual, noting those who influence daily life without seeking recognition. The essay closes on a proverb about reciprocal positivity.
A dated column explores gender dynamics with proverbs about women's manipulation, expectations, and influence on men. It notes mothers praising sons, sisters spotting faults, and wives shaping purchases, ending with commentary on religious devotion and love in marriage.
The speaker ends with a bow to applause and concedes errors are possible. He urges the audience to ask questions clarifying the League of Nations and asks for patience as he saves energy for tomorrow’s address on how to combat the high cost of living.
The text notes widespread ignorance about ocean sizes and depths. It gives figures for the Pacific covering 68 million square miles and holding about 984 quintillion tons, the Atlantic around 30 million square miles with near three mile depth and 325 quintillion tons, and mentions other seas with vast capacities and tank dimensions to contain them.
Roumanian oil wells largely nonoperational due to Allied military actions during the German advance. General Falkenhayn's engineers worked on reconstruction with limited success, requiring long term effort. Romania and Austria-Hungary reportedly agreed on a convention to trade petroleum and essential materials for industrial goods.
The article cites M Delannoy librarian of Louvain Henri Davignon secretary of the Belgian commission of inquiry Paul Lamotte director of the art galleries of Belgium and M Lamy secretary of the French academy as furnishing evidence. Lamy is said to have made a most telling indictment of those responsible for savagery.
A quotation from David Lloyd George contrasts the new world’s promises with the old world’s squalor and unemployment. It warns that failing to honor the dead would betray their sacrifice and stain a nation’s reputation.
A historical note explains the value of golden pheasant feathers for salmon fishing and their hardy nature in the United States. The text also wryly observes that children quickly assess adults, treating kind people with respect and conceited ones with ridicule.
A compact reflection credits the women in a man's family for keeping memories of ancestors alive, suggesting without their influence he would forget his lineage. The remark highlights the central role women play in preserving family history.
An earnest appeal promotes correspondence courses in bookkeeping shorthand and telegraphy. It promises training at home with a money back guarantee, three months free typewriter use, and potential higher salaries as a trained office worker. The ad targets busy or poor readers and invites coupon requests for a free catalogue.
A compact vintage ad touts RAT-SNAP as a sure rodent killer with no lingering carcass issues. It claims cats and dogs won’t touch it, and lists three sizes with prices for pantry kitchens farms and storage buildings. Sold by Junction Hardware and Hankins Drug Store.
Auto Owners report a new Silent Alamo Electric Plant installed to manage charging rates as batteries fill, aiming to extend life. All work guaranteed.
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