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Newspaper

Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1938

Page

7

Attic rummage inspires home makeover tale

A bride returns home seeking attic treasures and transforms a worn dresser a mirror and a portier into decor. Varnish removal a new mirror and decorative braid finish the pieces while a future column promises the stool and mirror reveal next week. Readers learn about sewing book offers and free quilt block patterns from Ruth Wyeth Spears.

Ruth Wyeth Mother

Foibles Tax Quote Attributed To Benjamin Franklin

A compact quotation notes that taxes are doubled by idleness, triple by pride, and quadrupled by folly, attributed to Benjamin Franklin. The line comments on fiscal behavior in a witty, moralizing vein.

Benjamin Franklin

Reputation Said to Rest on Self Action not Others

Quote attributed to Bent ley emphasizes that only a person’s own deeds can ruin or preserve their reputation, suggesting accountability lies with oneself rather than external judgments.

Balkanization fails as states drop trade barriers

A national survey shows state efforts to shield local producers with milk color rules, green oleo, beer licenses and port of entry duties have fallen back. Observers note a shift away from Balkanization toward restoring free interstate commerce through a coordinated federal state program.

Earl Compton Western Union United States Rhode Island Wisconsin California Georgia Florida New York Connecticut Indiana Michigan Lloyd C. Stark Missouri Alabama South Carolina Kansas Oklahoma Minnesota Pennsylvania Council of State Governments

How far can you walk without getting out of breath

A health column explains that patient history and simple exercise reveal heart vs non heart issues. A man worried about rapid beating is guided through a basic test to determine if heart disease is present.

Three Musqueteers: Drexel, Bullitt, Kennedy At Paris

In a vivid portrait, Anthony J Drexel Biddle Jr and William C Bullitt guide reactions to Hitler’s Poland invasion. Joseph P Kennedy rises as London’s envoy with a mix of daring ventures and public flair amid European tensions.

Warsaw Berlin Paris Biddle Philadelphia J. Edgar Hoover FBI Norway Uncle Sam Bullitt Joe Kennedy

Social Security for Mule After 36 Years at Work

In Dennis North Carolina the old gray mule named Jim is pensioned after 36 years of service. Owner James A Marshall notes the animal remains physically fit though his teeth and eyesight are failing.

Dennis N. C Jim James A. Marshall

Mucous Colitis Held Incurable

A Mayo Clinic physician states that mucous colitis or sensitive colon is not curable and the key is addressing the patient’s emotional and physical stresses. He notes cases begin in childhood and urges listening, sympathy, and stress management to reduce symptoms. He compares treatment to needed lifelong supports like liver extract for pernicious anemia and insulin for diabetes. He also suggests avoiding rough foods and using plain salt water enemas to help prevent symptoms.

Walter Alvarez Mayo Clinic University of Minnesota Graduate School of Medicine American College of Physicians Western Newspaper Union

Tot Will Enjoy Her Three-Piece Knit Suit

Delightful pattern 6312 offers a three piece knit suit in stockinette with a pleated skirt effect. Includes instructions for sizes 6 8 and 10 years with illustrations and stitches. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept New York for pattern 6312.

Tot Household Arts Dept W. 14Th St New York N. Y

Ex-Lax Laxative Ad Seeks Gentle Sleep Aid

A vintage ad promotes Ex-Lax as a tastily chocolate flavored laxative that requires no spoons or bottles. It promises gentle results overnight with a simple tablet before bed, suitable for both youngsters and adults, priced at 10¢ and 25¢.

Tax Bills After Hetty Green's Son Edward Dies in 1936

Edward Green son of Hetty Green died in 1936 with debts from death taxes due to the federal government and four states New York Massachusetts Florida and Texas totaling 37 727 213 dollars, about 1 589 877 more than his net estate.

Edward Green Hetty Green New York Massachusetts Florida Texas Collier’s

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