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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1938
Page
6
Woman Finds Car Tail Tack 25 Years Later
In Arlington Texas Lorraine Coats now Mrs Eugene Ward recalls swallowing a carpet tack as an infant. After a coughing spell the tack reappeared in her mouth proving it had remained lodged in her lung for a quarter century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Texas
Lorraine Coats
Lorraine
Eugene Ward
Epitaph on Grave Honors Immigrant in Aliquippa
Mario Ezzo a poor Italian immigrant who died after his bathrobe burned in the county home was buried with a public memorial. Steel workers raised funds for a decent funeral and a large procession marked by a rosary and choir. An epitaph on his grave reads I am a man and work makes my bread taste sweeter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aliquippa
Ohio Valley
Mario Ezzo
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Potter’s Field
Mario
Aliquippa Steel
Ezzo
Arrested Driver Found To Be Blind Pensioner
In San Jose a drunken driving arrest revealed the motorist received a blind pension and his brother in the same house also drew a blind pension. Officers annulled the driving license due to the mismatch with the blindness certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
Calif
Mirror Battling Bird Triumphs After 14 Days
In Tulare California Eddie the battling housebird fought his own reflection in a newspaper office window for fourteen days. The rival finally vanished when soap smeared the glass, leaving Eddie the self styled world champion of window battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulare
Calif
Eddie
Falls Down Elevator Well Ends in Fatal Body Discovery
In the Hotel Blumenkranz Murida Long Beach John Perilla opened a shaft door and fell one story into the elevator shaft. He was unharmed but found the body of Charles Atman, another employee, presumably killed in a similar accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Perilla
Blumenkranz Murida
Long Beach
Perilla
Charles Atman
Prisoners in Montana Jail Really Get Tough
Dillon Montana report shows Joe and Buck Wilder charged with disorderly conduct after pulling a steam radiator and destroying jail fixtures. They pleaded guilty to malicious destruction of property and were sentenced to 90 days in the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Dillon
Mont
Ferdinand
Joe
Buck Wilder
Two College Boys Mistakenly Claim Actress Resembles Aunt
Two students in a theater joke about an actress who resembles the one’s aunt. The punchline reveals the aunt does not exist, as the first boy admits the resemblance is imagined, calling the moment amazing.
Best Way Out at Camp Barrier
A sentry blocks a uni formed figure who claims to be Major Jones. The guard refuses to let him pass without the password and the intruder admits forgetfulness. A decision to shoot is suggested by another voice, escalating tension at the camp entry.
Geography Zero Lesson Mixup Sparks City Dial Confusion
A humorous exchange notes a student mixing up Denver and New York City. The student insists Denver lies on the 29 dial and New York City on 30, highlighting a playful misunderstanding of geography and dialing conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Denver
New York City
Yessum
Why Not Aunt Emma
A mother asks her son to consider giving a small gift to the neighboring children. The boy agrees impulsively and suggests giving them Aunt Emma as a present, reframing a compassionate gesture as a playful idea.
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Aunt Emma
That Man's In Again Leaves Whisper Debate
Suburban resident praises morning leaf whispers outside the window while a city man laments the grass moaning. The lighthearted exchange highlights rural versus urban reactions to natural sounds.
Political Observers Clash Over Delegate Control
An observant citizen notes surprises in politics while Senator Sorglum states managers are drafting a tight plan. He argues that delegates who break away will find it hard to interfere due to the program being finely arranged.
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Sorghum
Why Chickens Prefer Whitewashed Chicken Houses
A subscriber asks why inside walls of chicken houses are whitewashed. The editor explains the practice prevents chickens from pecking at grain residues in the wood, reducing waste and keeping equipment cleaner and longer lasting.
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Wisdom
Conversation Sparks at Table About Maturity
A mother and child dialogue centers on sitting at table and speaking up. Susie asks when she will be old enough, prompting guidance on manners and listening. The exchange highlights family etiquette and child curiosity.
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Susie
Ill Advised Frankness in a Senator's Dilemma
A quotation portrays Senator Sorghum debating honesty in public life. He argues citizens should not expect full disclosure of his beliefs while they should not expect him to repeat every belief aloud. The exchange highlights tensions between candor and restraint in political speech.
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Sorghum
Early to Bed and Chicken Trustful Debate
A humorous quip by Uncle Eben on bedtime habits contrasts with the owners of chickens they must persuade. The remark plays on trust and prudence in daily routines.
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Uncle Eben
Cushions in Cotton and Silk Designs by Mrs Spears
Mrs Spears shares tips for bright summer cushion covers from worn dress fabric. She outlines a round cushion edge technique and a modern patchwork method with pattern sections. Readers are urged to order two sewing books and free leaflets from Mrs Spears in Chicago.
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Spears
J. B
Two Ways to Cope With Constipation Kellogg's All-Bran
Pushes regularity with Kellogg's All-Bran saying lack of bulk in modern diets causes constipation. Recommends daily consumption with milk or cream or baked into muffins and drinking water. Claims product is made in Battle Creek and sold by every grocer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelloge’s
Battle Creek
Ovid on Studying Arts Softens Manners and Harshness
A concise reflection notes that diligent study of the honorable arts moderates behavior and keeps a person from harshness, aligning character with refined conduct.
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Ovid
Man Changeth Do Not Think That Years Leave Us
Meredith asserts that time alters people and ages change us, challenging the idea of unchanged character through a reflective aphorism.
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Meredith
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