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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1949
Page
9
A 12 foot high iron flower stand stands in the yard of Mr and Mrs Lee Jarosek in Moulton. The stand comprises eight 36 by 12 by 8 inch boxes and revolves to allow access to flowers from the ground.
Hermleigh residents Mr John Bartl and family spent Sunday in Moulton as guests of Mr John Reindl and family. The Merrem family led by Mrs Malvin Merrem and daughter Renee visited home folks in Smithville Sunday. Paul Ammerman of San Antonio and Robert Rush of Yoakum joined a Moulton gathering Saturday. Helen Albrecht and Ed Boehm Jr with Lawrence Boehm, both of Moulton, along with Edward Gene Boehm of College Station, spent Sunday in Columbus visiting the Williamson family.
A fragmentary column surveys curious trivia from history and nature. It notes Diesbach's 1704 color origin using horse parts, grave wrappings as dye sources, Carthaginian generals' high-risk fate, and England's drunkenness convictions. It also jokes about animal flight feats and military discipline.
The passage recalls August 1630 wages of a master carpenter at 16 cents a day plus food and common labor at 6 cents with food, plus a 10 shilling fine for higher pay. It notes an American setting and mentions a St. Louis man who paid to visit Europe and arrange with barbers in European capitals.
A fragmentary recount describes using hair from famous people to fill furniture pieces. The text cites the saying Pretzels and beer and suggests pretzels originated as a child’s prayer gesture, noting a child’s death after prayer.
A historical note contrasts 949 English with modern speech showing vast changes. It recalls a 40 year old English court commission for an Eastern prince with a bed and silver furniture needing 4 tons of silver and a year of work.
Visitors from Smithville Corpus Christi and Shnner came Sunday and Tuesday to Malvin Merrem Weldon Knape and Anna Janssen homes. Allen Flessner left his Allen's Cafe post to take a job in Kingsville. A note explains paper weighs more per pound than gold due to avoirdupois and troy weights.
A memory of a newspaper summer hires choosing the inexperienced youth for a permanent role after a veteran resigned. The tale underscores contentment with small tasks and the belief that steady, unglamorous work builds competence. It parallels Mark Twain’s note to Edward Bok and a remark by General Sherman on clear communication.
A public figure states they will not run if nominated and will not serve if elected. The remark signals a firm stance on political participation regardless of nomination outcomes.
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