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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1923
Page
7
The author contrasts 1820 morals with today’s complexity, noting past strict rules like “a thing is either right or it isn’t.” He recalls neighbors judging adulterous acts quickly, the public letter writing, and a simpler, more conventional ethic that reduced neurosis.
The Ayr town council yields to public sentiment and drops a proposed scheme to reclaim part of the River Ayr bed above the harbor between the Auld and New Brigs. The Auld Brig is to be listed as a national monument, protecting it from demolition or alterations without notice.
Harold, six, and Florence, nearly eight, debate who should fetch a spool of black thread at Mrs. Lynn's. Florence tries to dodge, claiming age and fatigue, but Harold counters with a quip about resting time and finally volunteers to go.
The office of experimental stations chief rejects lunar influence on vegetation, noting experiments support the belief that moon phases do not change weather or crop damage. He argues frost damage is independent of moon darkness or light.
Time and demand deposits in New York banks at week end totaled near 4.5 billion dollars. One National Bank held about 600 million in net time and demand deposits. The largest check in U S history was issued in 1917 to the Canadian minister of finance for 96,111,111.11 dollars by J P Morgan & Co.
A reflective note on balance between rest and labor. It argues holidays help us value steady effort and fuller work when they occur. The Boston Tran script tone frames leisure as essential to appreciate industry.
Grandfather Porky explains a pig lunch discovery that sparked a silly hens and pigs gathering. Miss Ham and Pink Pig question the event while Porky argues the remark was natural since no food was present.
A teacher hints at transparency, prompting Nell to name a transparent object. Nell answers with a keyhole as an example.
Captain Wesley H Westbrook, Colok County jail superintendent in Chicago, argues that 75 percent of jailed individuals believe money or influence can secure bail or reduced bonds. He compares lax attitudes to wartime slackers and says civilization depends on universal respect for law and its enforcement.
A fragment observes a man speaking to a woman with harsh words about her value. It suggests forgiveness may follow such an exchange, framing a personal interaction in a brief aphoristic tone.
Senator Francis E Warren heads the appropriations committee and backs a plan to fund $280000 to widen the Fall River road at Rocky Mountain National Park. A season pass priced at $1 for auto owners will fund a sinking fund. Entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park remains free.
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a harmless laxative for sick or bilious babies and children. It claims no narcotics, soothing drugs, and gentle action without griping, urging parents to ask their druggist for genuine California Fig Syrup with directions. A schoolboy note about classroom discipline closes the promo.
Edward W. Bok of Philadelphia establishes the American Peace Award offering 100000 dollars in two installments for a practicable U S plan to promote world peace. A policy committee led by Esther Everett Lape selects the award jury and criteria.
An eminent medical authority condemns pills and salts for constipation claiming they cause permanent injury. A natural solution is Nujol a non medicine lubricant that enables regular movements by lubrication. Nujol is harmless not a laxative and is used in leading hospitals. obtain from your druggist today.
A remark notes that a man's cold heart melts quickest when faced with a woman's tears, implying strong emotional impact from feminine sorrow.
Danish zoologist Dr Johannes Schmidt uncovers the eel life cycle. American and European eels breed in the Atlantic near the Leeuwin Islands, larvae drift upward, mature inland, then return to sea to breed. Each species migrates to its respective coast, completing a six year life cycle.
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