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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1937
Page
6
Thornton W Burgess tells how Billy Mink disappears through the shed hole after a fish lure set by the farmer. The farmer hopes Billy follows rats from the barn to the house, but Billy naps and the shed hole yields a crowd of rats emerging.
Elizabeth muses that self driven people need no favors from friends. A farmer watches gray and young rats panic in fear as they scatter to barns and woodpiles. He rejoices, knowing Billy Mink will finish off the last pests. The scene ends with hope of a rat free house.
Dr George D Greer discusses in a Facts and Fallacies in Pianism column that piano skill does not guarantee teaching ability. He cites great pianists who were poor teachers and notes successful teachers often were obscure performers who trained many students. He warns that renowned musicians may fail to connect with pupils, discouraging them.
Roger B. Whitman outlines porch preservation tips to prevent rotting and paint failure. Use rot resistant woods like redwood or cypress for earth contact areas, back paint all wood surfaces, and seal joints with white lead or calking to keep water out. Proper flooring and coating extend the life of porch paint for several seasons.
Douglas Malloch recalls a farmer who saved for a rainy day and left a sugar bush to his son. The poem explores thrift, pride, and community duty, suggesting the old man benefited others and did not seek praise. It contrasts traditional saving with greed and notes tax burdens on neighbors.
The piece blends palmistry notes on fingers with social commentary from Ant a Monica and wartime gossip. It cites Windsor rumors and celebrity evasions, then veers into Lent, political lampooning, and springtime jests about surfers and fashion in a breezy, opinionated column voice.
A reflection contrasts those rich in poverty through contentment and generosity with those who are wealthy yet truly poor due to covetousness or excess, attributed to Calmet.
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