Meal Monday: Highlands to Universities Tale
By Jack Howse the Scotch Information Centre notes Meal Monday a historic Highlands custom. Students from the Highlands once traveled south for university studies carrying a bag of oatmeal and a barrel of salt herring to sustain their meals through the term. The tradition grew as Lowland Scots saw Highland students arrive with their provisions, giving the day its name.
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Jack Howse
Scotch Information Centre
Highlands
Sparkle For The Holidays In Moulton Eagle
Sheriff H W Woytek reports a busy week with DWI cases and prisoner handling. Deputies assist highway patrol at accidents, investigate drag racing on FM 530, and process burglaries, thefts, and drug cases while serving capiases and collecting fines. Community notices include beauty product ads and a large business lending directory.
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Highway Patrol
Moulton
Shiner
Highway 95
Capias
Shiner Hospital
Victoria
Yoakum
County ¢ House
TDC Huntsvill
TCIC
Renger Clinic
Shiner Clinic
Hallettsville
Shiner Ambulance
Sheriff Crime Prevention Tip Delivers Neighbor Watch Advice
A public safety note urges residents to watch for vacant homes when neighbors are away and offer reciprocal house checks. It stresses alertness can prevent burglaries and highlights neighborly watchfulness as mutual aid.
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Energy supply powers growth and jobs
A growing economy requires adequate energy. When energy supplies are sufficient, the economy improves and employment rises. Each 1,000 megawatt powerplant produces the energy needed to provide jobs for 25,000 to 30,000 Americans.
Childrens toys teach cause and effect early on
By the age of one year many babies discover the joy of dropping things. If you find retrieving them less than fun tie the toys to the crib or carriage by a long string.
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