The Children’s Story by Thornton W Burgess
A tale follows Plunger the Fish Hawk as King Eagle and Buster Bear quarrel over a big fish. King Eagle loses the prize and both predators share a puzzled, foolish look as they realize the fish is gone.
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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1932
Page
2
A tale follows Plunger the Fish Hawk as King Eagle and Buster Bear quarrel over a big fish. King Eagle loses the prize and both predators share a puzzled, foolish look as they realize the fish is gone.
The poem reflects on legacy and heroism from Lexington and asks how generations shape or erode virtue. It questions whether modern society will rise or retreat, warning wealth may erode worth and urging thoughtful moral passage across time.
Paris to Timbuctoo and Back Again by Air recounts Pere Yakouba’s memoirs gathered by William Seabrook and Marjorie Worthington aboard a four seat plane piloted by Capt Rene Wauthier. The piece details Yakouba’s life as a white father in Timbuctoo, his language studies, and his happiness away from modern life.
The article extols small plots for growing lettuce spinach mustard radishes onions and greens. It gives simple recipes including Piquant Lettuce with bacon vinegar and cayenne Green Onions in Cream Sauce and Spinach Nests with eggs, butter and mace.
Granny Fox and Reddy Fox enjoy a fine fish meal while Buster Bear and King Eagle feud over a fish that Granny claims belonged to Plunger the Fish Hawk. Granny advises watching others mistakes and stepping in to profit. Quarreling hurts those who fight.
The piece traces Jonathan Trumbull as a Revolutionary era patriot and shelter for leaders, then recounts Tom Thumb and Lavinia Warren in Barnum era fame, and ends with the Bluebeard myth tied to Gilles de Rais and the 1697 Perrault tale.
A fragment references Kitty McKay by Nina Wilcox Putnam and includes a line about friendship among men and women. It also contains cooking guidance about seasoning with butter cheese and cream, then baking until set.
A fragmented set of quotes discusses learning through daily companionship with keen observers, the power of action to spark action in others, and the role of effort inspired by visible effort. The text mixes names and ideas without a clear narrative.
An advertisement promises fat loss by taking Kruschen Salts, claiming fat reduction in three weeks and increased energy. It urges starting with a morning dose in hot water, notes skin clarity and youthful feeling, and guarantees money back if not persuaded. It also mentions safety as the Kruschen promise and urges buying from druggists nationwide.
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