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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1939
Page
2
In Richmond Indiana a burglar alarm rang at a candy warehouse. Police rushed in ready to nab a thief but found the office cat present. A second alarm later rang from the same warehouse and the cat appeared again.
Arthur Thompson lured the large coyote into a trap, then tracked it for miles. After breaking free the beast fought back before Thompson ended the chase with a shot. The killed coyote measured six feet from head to tail with a 21 inch tail.
SYDNEY New South Wales William S. Jackson age 100 says his one regret is never marrying. Born in Ireland he moved to New South Wales as a young man and credits a virile outdoor life good food and exercise for his long life. He worked as a builder contractor gold miner fisheries inspector and surveyor and remains fairly active with poor eyesight as his only disability. His three brothers all married and his sister Mrs McGrath is 95.
In Canyon City Oregon a lie detector test conducted under Dr Frank Menne of the University of Oregon medical school exposed a sabotage case at a CCC camp. Twenty youths answered evenly. the twenty first’s strong reaction to the crime question led to a confession.
Red Hill Pennsylvania farmer James L Wood stepped on a needle seven years ago. The needle point remained in his right foot, breaking off a half inch inside. A recent heel pain led to a doctor removing the needle by a small incision, confirming it had traveled from the toe across the top of the foot to the heel.
A humorous remark about country living in winter shows how a snowstorm becomes a ready excuse to skip the office. The speaker notes the predictable pattern of storms that justify staying home.
A Swedish farmer appeared for naturalization papers and, when asked if he was satisfied with the general conditions and the government, he replied affirmatively though he wished for more rain. The exchange highlights his desire to make the country his permanent home.
Fulton Oursler relays a barroom tale of a hard man who gulps multiple Manhattans then chews the glasses. He accosts a meek bystander sipping beer and demands what he is looking at. The bystander replies he wonders why the stems are left, calling that the best part.
A husband and wife spar over extravagance. He denies making useless purchases. She cites a fire extinguisher bought last year that was never used.
A dialogue fragment contrasts import status with labeling notes. The speaker remarks receiving a foreign label for the lining rather than an imported hat this year.
The closing moment at the Sales Conference features a manager urging the team to heed Webster as they begin a final push. A salesman responds with momentum, signaling readiness to act on the guidance.
Boy jokes he swims only at times when in the water as the girl asks to swim. The playful exchange highlights a seaside humor tone and coastal setting.
In a playful exchange, neighbors discuss what to add to tea with light humor and social chatter. The conversation hints at community routines and friendly rivalry over favorite tea companions.
Readable lines show a back and forth exchange about attitudes to work and age. Oliver questions the idea while Mr White reflects on his younger days chopping wood. The snippet hints at generational views without full context or a clear narrative outcome.
A brief exchange quotes a student protesting a grade and a professor explaining the policy that the lowest mark allowed is a zero. The line captures tension over grading fairness and academic standards in a concise, testimonial tone.
A humorous snippet from Tit Bits depicts a lord commanding his servant Ruggles to fetch brandy after the lady of the house faints. The servant asks what to bring, underscoring a light, aristocratic tone.
A humorous exchange about a bird cage and a waiter who cleans soup from a bill of fare. The dialogue features a thoughtful Betty and a patient customer debating why a bird sits on a cage and the playful insistence on neatness.
Smith has moved from his former residence after claiming it was haunted. He notes creditors lingered around the house day and night, implying financial pressure accompanied the haunting tale.
A brief dialogue frames an elderly sister and a younger brother as they discuss growing teeth and adjusting to changes over time. The exchange centers on a remark about pearls and the brother’s quiet response.
A puzzled speaker questions a building loan plan quoted as turning a monthly payment into ownership after dissatisfaction with the place. The remark ends with a skeptical line about the scheme finishing in the buyer gaining the house.
Classified notice offers fireproof paint claiming 20 percent more coverage and reduced fire hazards. Prepaid price listed as $3 per gallon, with Bennett Laboratory in North Aurora, Illinois.
Practical advice on cleaning a sponge with peroxide, stiffening hairbrush bristles, and bread crumb substitutes. Tips on wrapping meats for refrigeration, choosing kitchen tools, and extending broom life. A caution warns that anything too hot for a hand is too hot for kerosene.
Advertisement claims Pinkham's Vegetable Compound eases nervous tension irritability and discomforts from female functional disorders. It touts over 60 years of use and more than one million testimonials from women reporting benefits.
A historic quotation notes that the creator of character earns both praise and enmity. The line attributes the insight to Edward Young and frames character as a social force provoking opposition.
Advertisers praise Ex-Lax as an effective dependable laxative for men and a mild gentle option for women. The copy emphasizes reliable results and comfortable bowel movements without strain.
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