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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1938
Page
2
An unnamed man was buried in the same tresdcloth suit he wore on his arrival in America years ago. The obituary notes the call was reported in perfect condition.
In Brigham City Utah a jack rabbit shot in a rabbit drive is found to have four ears, an unusual deviation from the usual pair. Hunters reported the animal killed near the drive line with the extra ears noted by onlookers.
Captain Nels Helgesen of the Puerto Rico says modern stowaways face sharp shipboard and immigration scrutiny. He recalls stowaways jailed or fined after caught on the gangway or en route to New York. Penalties on lines grow stricter, with stowaways confined to a solitary stateroom until repatriation.
San Francisco police report F L Thomasson, a psychology teacher from Los Angeles, used a quick pivot at a dark corner to disarm a would be robber. He asked for a dime, then revealed he already carried $200 in an inner pocket and walked away.
Police report thieves carted away the safe from the Ohio Theater on the south side, containing about $700. Manager Paul Raful alerted authorities after the theft.
A kitchen guide offers iced tea and lemonades with mint and fruit drinks. It lists recipes for spiced syrup frosted grape juice ade and Bowling Green Punch, plus serving tips using ginger ale, lemon rind, and mint for cool refreshments.
An easy to use inexpensive cook book gathers old fashioned and quick cakes cookies breads and pies with baking hints to improve recipes. Send 10 cents to Eleanor Howe at 919 North Michigan Avenue Chicago Illinois to receive the book Better Baking released by Western Newspaper Union.
Waste space upstairs can be turned into a bright modern laundry with paint and inexpensive curtains. The article notes the rise of off the kitchen laundries in new homes and mentions self-emptying washers and compact ironing setups that fit small kitchens.
The article explains that electric vacuum cleaners replace old methods of beating rugs on lines or grass. It highlights reduced labor and dust, making rug cleaning easier and faster in millions of homes.
Guidance on arranging foods in a refrigerator to maintain consistent temperature. It advises deciding in advance which foods stay or go, minimizing door time, and ensuring cooked foods are cooled before storage to avoid heat and moisture rising the internal temperature.
A lighting plan highlights daffodil yellow walls and a pale yellow ceiling with white trim. Thin orange lines accent the room to brighten a poorly lit bedroom.
A reader suggests using a medium cork rubbed with scouring powder to polish paring knives and other cutlery, a method claimed to save dishcloths by keeping tools clean.
Weekly analysis by Joseph W. LaBine argues the Pittman embargo measure would force the United States to declare belligerent status in China and grant Japan belligerent rights, risking U S interests and war zones. It contrasts with the White House plan favoring broader neutrality to halt ships and arms to belligerents.
The July 1 crop outlook shifts focus from wheat to tobacco and corn with potential price impacts and quotas. Tobacco may face new quotas if approved, while corn growers could face storage or tax penalties to curb excess supply. Cotton relief funds aid surplus handling amid export doubts. Paul V. McNutt's 1940 ambitions and the security agency post prompt political debate in Indiana.
A nautical term anchors aweigh means a ship is lifting its anchor and is ready to sail. It marks the moment when the vessel leaves its moorings and begins forward motion.
The only tin mine in the United States is in Lincolnton North Carolina while all other tin is imported from South America. The note cites heavy tree transpiration releasing moisture. The other items list varied facts from ship anchoring to life generation and global income.
A study finds Camels contain more tobacco by weight than the average of 15 other leading brands. The result highlights Camels as heavier per unit, indicating differences in blend and filler content across top cigarette brands.
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