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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1925
Page
6
A long list of crossword style clues covers rulers, verbs, metals, places, and names. The puzzle hints at solutions to be published in the next issue, inviting readers to solve as a teaser.
A fox tries to outsmart a turtle by signaling a mushroom bed to lure him to a shortcut. The turtle accepts a ride, then outpaces the fox, who falls into a muddy pond while the turtle hurries home, reflecting on cunning and wisdom.
Mr Fox evades a mud trap and hides his lecture sign as rival Robert Agnew taunts him with a proverb. Fox escapes toward home while Agnew predicts a social wink for the wood folk, and Turtle faces a long crawl to reach him.
The piece notes Faith as a popular Puritan name in England and New England, linked to virtues praised by Paul in Corinthians. It explains Puritan naming trends banning abstract appellatives while faith remains enduring amid Puritan influence and migration.
Educators debate whether present diversions hinder budding intellects and misdirect youth, with music as a potential exception. The piece notes entertainment generally dominates youth culture and risks steering learning away from constructive paths.
Harving King reflects on threshold lifting in weddings as a relic of superstition. He traces beliefs from thresholds to witchcraft and notes a cultural drift toward sensational stagecraft over refined acting, urging upland solitude for clarity and virtue.
The name spreads across regions and remains universally popular. It cannot be contracted and is described as a talismanic gem of purity. Wednesday is cited as the lucky day and a lucky number is given, with emphasis on charm and sociable personality.
A nervous woman describes severe distress and backache, notes relief after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and related products, and reports improved health and appetite. Letters from Mrs F K Cortrgell of Cincinnati and Dora Hour of Philadelphia mention positive results and willingness to continue treatment. Sold by druggists everywhere.
Science Service notes strawberries in final stage of black mold disease grow whiskers through bruises from rough handling. An ad mentions Roman Eye Balsam used at night to prevent tired eyes and eye strain, at 3872 Pearl St. N.
A terse exchange reveals money lingering as a memory with Vickers admitting it left him long ago. The dialogue hints at financial strain and unresolved past.
Robert M Koenig describes his skin improving after using Carter's Little Liver Pills. He attributes pimples to poisons from the stomach and bowels and says the pills cleared his complexion and cured his upset stomach and headache.
A West Park Ohio teamster recalls a years long leg sore that doctors said would end his life. After using Peterson's Ointment the sore healed completely. Ad copy touts eczema and skin cures with customer letter and price. Also promotes a $6 Blower Duster against pests from Weevil Duster Co.
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