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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1924
Page
3
Mr Fox flees a digging dog by slipping from his den while Mr Dog tunnels in. Dog fails to find bones or Fox, emerging covered in dirt and empty pawing the earth. Fox watches farms from a ridge and vows to avoid the farm where dogs wait.
A hopeful New Year meditation reflecting on spring’s coming, memories of distant orchards and English shores, and plans to improve oneself. The writer muses on calendars, self assessment, and the wish for renewed vigor in 1920s spirit.
A discussion of regional beliefs about delaying burial to avert harm from the dead. The piece traces origins to primitive ideas of protecting the living by imprisoning the dead, noting how fear of restless spirits influenced burial practices and even biblical law. It links these superstitions to a broader pattern of beliefs in danger from unburied bodies.
A poem portrays faith and resilience as the speaker walks the upward way. It contrasts fearful missteps with a steady reach toward light and height, promising recovery after any stumble. The voice embraces perseverance and hopeful ascent.
The piece traces Sylvia’s origin from Sylvanus and Silvius through myth and Roman names to a favored pastoral symbol. It notes Sylvia as a rustic, village Christian name with poets praising her simple virtues. Turquoise as talisman, Persian moonstone belief, holly flower, Saturday luck, and the number two are cited.
Noted quotation from 1924 Western Newspaper Union column The Kitchen Cabinet highlights the real economist as one who knows the value of ten minutes rather than ten cents. The saying credits Hamilton Wright Mabie as the author of the idea.
A cut from yearling mutton is baked with gravy and olives while a lettuce heart is stuffed with chicken mushrooms almonds and celery in mayonnaise. Turban of Chicken simmers meat with milk eggs and butter to form a mold served with tomatoes and sauce. Hot Cheese Sandwiches with rich cheese and buttered bread offer a quick, warm option.
Fragmentary quotation notes poetry as central and encompassing all knowledge, referencing Shelly and a notion of the divine connection between poetry and understanding. The text appears as a literary musing rather than a completed article item.
The article describes preparing a crown roast or pork with bones on the outside secured in a circle, using six ribs per side. It details a stuffing of bread crumbs, walnuts, salt, savory, and pepper, plus garnishing onions. It also covers Tenderloin with Sweet Potatoes, sage seasoned stuffing, butter rub, and a bake with apples and sweet potatoes to a golden brown.
Claude age six ran into the house crying that the devil was in the machine. An owl was found perched on the back seat, having entered the car the previous night after the machine was left on a country road.
The advertisement touts Green's August Flower as a cure for nervous dyspepsia sour stomach constipation indigestion torpid liver dizziness headaches and digestive disorders. It claims fifty eight years of widespread success in millions of households and notes 30 and 90 cent bottles are available wherever medicines are sold.
The Memorial Baptist Church of Cortland uses motor buses to transport rural Sunday school members. Each Sunday the buses travel a seven mile radius of the town along macadamized roads to pick up those within walking distance who lack other means of conveyance.
Advertisement urges using Bond's Pills as a prescription for the liver and bowels to remove bile and poisonous waste. Claims one pill is the dose and prices at 25 cents. Sold by all druggists with a note to refuse substitutes.
Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge warns a motorist to back up and detour. The driver asks what is coming, and Johnson replies his fourteen children are fighting Gabe Giggery's kids just around the bend, making separation impossible.
A vintage advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment to clear pimples and blackheads. It advises smearing the ointment, washing with Cuticura Soap and hot water in five minutes, and daily use to maintain clear skin, noting Cuticura Talcum as well.
Last winter the nation relied on imports from Mexico and Cuba for produce when gardens failed. Beans totaling 3,103,000 pounds and tomatoes at 54,147,000 pounds crossed borders amid a cold season.
Roman Eye Balsam is advertised to relieve eye irritation by morning when applied to the eyelids. The short promotional note urges use for eye discomfort and claims quick relief.
Life notes Ned-What as a man famed for his time-saving methods. The piece outlines how his unusual approach revolves around efficiency and quick decision making, highlighting the impact on daily routines.
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