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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1939
Page
3
A humorous tale about a mild plumber and his lazy assistant Bill. The master finally loses patience and tells Bill to move his hands, insisting he take one out for Heaven's sake.
A witness tells a court she suspected her husband was a burglar before their wedding after a nervous breakdown led her to believe he would be quiet at home. The Farm Journal records this courtroom exchange.
A humorous dialogue features remarks about swimming head under water and a cork analogy. Characters Fitzjones DeBrown and Mrs Jones discuss social calls, sleight-of-hand shows, and Miss Le Smythe. Mr Jacks confirms their son plays on the college football eleven as a drawback.
A dialogue scene shows Willie correcting his dad on grammar as he describes seeing someone at a bar getting her hair bobbed. The exchange humorously highlights slang and wrong usage in casual speech.
Six year old Jane points out a Swamp with cattails during a country ride and exclaims to her father about a hot dog garden.
Split dialogue shows a father and a suitor debating prospects for a match as the Philadelphia Bulletin records a courtly exchange about a daughter's future. The brief exchange hints at social expectations and parental authority in marriage negotiations.
The boss humorously assures the clerk that salary has been raised weekly. The exchange underscores a light office dynamic where the clerk pushes for a formal raise while the boss hints at ongoing raises.
A hostess known as Dawn, not her real name, features in a social scene described with wit. The remark hints at a tense gathering and a maid facing unspoken expectations.
In a playful dialogue a couple discusses boosting social prestige by owning a yacht. The wife voices the desire while the husband questions how to raise the funds, framing a light domestic debate over lavish spending.
An applicant offers lifelong risk aversion as a sales pitch and asks for salary in advance as a condition of employment. The owner seeks a careful, reliable chauffeur and considers the unusual payment request.
A punny exchange where Miss Cayenne says a piece isn’t classical if she can pronounce the composer’s name. The quip hinges on the stereotype that easy pronunciation signals nonclassical origins.
This piece advocates diverse protein sources for Lent including canned fish, cheese, pasta, legumes, and nuts. It highlights fish like canned salmon as inexpensive nutrition and notes eggs as a convenient protein, urging homemakers to plan meatless meals with balance and economy.
Vegetable expert Walter H. Nixon notes seeds germinate poorly when not planted per packet directions. Tiny seeds like petunia require light covering, while larger seeds such as beans cucumbers need three quarters to one inch of soil. Peas and corn can be planted one to one and a half inches deep and benefits from an extra half inch soil after emergence to deter birds and suppress weeds.
The Barbara Bell patterns No 1655 and No 1681 offer youthful dress designs for women, with sizes 34 to 48 and fabric yardage details. Send 15 cents for the Spring Pattern Book from The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept Chicago.
The National Safety Council notes agriculture led with 4 500 of 19 500 workplace deaths in 1937. Trade and service industries each accounted for 4 500 fatalities, while all other sectors recorded fewer. Farmers often eschew safety gear like steel toe shoes hard hats and goggles.
Advertises a quilt pattern 1721 from The Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept. with instructions, diagrams, yardage, and finishing steps. Offers Lilies appliques using gay scraps and outlines for accent stitching. Request requires name address and payment of 15 cents.
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