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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1952
Page
10
A column gathers curious lines and sayings from historical culture and common beliefs. It notes early telescope construction with lead pipes and glasses, claims about human brain size by race, and a humorous if dated view of social habits.
A story recalls a London giantess nicknamed Maid Marian who reportedly stood 8 feet 2 inches tall about six decades ago. It also mentions a Demby Dale mince pie baked in 1896 measuring 10 feet by 6 feet 6 inches by 1 foot thick with 1,120 pounds of beef 180 pounds veal 112 pounds mutton 60 pounds lamb 1,120 pounds flour and 60 pounds lard.
A columnist recalls old St Louis theatre eras versus modern cinema shadows in Texas. He muses on political intimidation, the phrase I refuse to answer, and a Georgia oat farmer tale. The piece notes Fort Smith Indian Territory justice under Judge Isaac Parker, 83 hangings, and no appeals for 14 years.
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