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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1943
Page
6
Washington leaders seat Eric A. Johnson as world commerce voice
Eric A. Johnson, head of a major Northwest electrical manufacturer and president of the U S Chamber of Commerce, returns to Washington as a promoter of United States leadership in peace. The profile traces his youth, war service, sales career, and rise to prominence in business and public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EW York
Washington
Eric A. Johnson
United States
Northwest
United States Chamber of Commerce
Johnson
Spokane
Cluett and
Peabody
Will and final testament of Humphrey Z Cleek and notes
The document presents a humorous will of Humphrey Z. Cleek detailing bequests to family and friends including household items and small goods. A codicil redistributes sugar and coffee to his wife and leaves a 1934 Eagle bicycle in trust. The piece also satirically cites wartime rationing and public notices from contemporaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphrey Z. Cleek
Zenobia Cleek
Mercantile Trust Company
Phronisia Dibbels
Cleek Family
America
Teacher and Henry Clash Over Seating in Class
The teacher chides Henry for staying at the bottom of the class and asks if he can move. Henry responds that all other seats are taken, implying limited options for placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Pat’s Mule Ride Ends With Hospital Trip
A man named Pat is kicked by a mule and rushed to a hospital after losing consciousness. While being carried in, he groans and jokes about not having landed yet. A humorous exchange follows about a cigar butt on the floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Irishman argues with hooting driver on narrow road
A donkey cart driver in Ireland slowly travels a narrow road while a powerful car hoots behind him. When the road widens the car asks to pass, and the donkey cart driver replies that he could not tell the car wanted to pass since it was not going any faster.
Youre Still Out Mrs
A playful exchange unfolds as Mr and Mrs argue about the clock striking and waking others. The clock allegedly struck eleven before being stopped to spare a disturbance while Mrs was out last night.
Mirror Lady’s Vanity Reflected in Saintly Faith
A brief reflective quip links vanity to sin and grace with St. Peter’s mercy. The speaker recalls admiring their own appearance in a mirror and muses that error in judgment is not a sin, framing vanity within spiritual balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter
Detective Question on Fingerprints From Husband
The detectives obtained the woman's fingerprints from her husband. An officer explains it was easy as she had kept him under her thumb for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred . J. Mathe
Legion Aux
Ierman Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Congress
Mathebat
AEF
Alameda
Calif
National
Same Difference Boss-What was your last job
Applicant explains their last job as cutting grass in a ball park rather than working in jewelry. The boss questions if it was in the jewelry business.
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