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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1931
Page
2
Dr Isador Falk of the University of Chicago notes at a dinner that America conducts much disinterested research yet faces abuse for materialism. He contrasts European critiques of the American philosophy with a proverb about a black hen laying a white egg and the need to obtain the egg.
Teething makes babies fussy and Castoria is promoted as a gentle, safe remedy. The ad claims Castoria clears bowel waste, relieves colic, and is suitable for infants and older children, emphasizing its vegetable base and lack of harsh drugs. It warns to buy genuine Castoria with the product name.
A playful reinterpretation of the saying suggests keeping many pursuits active to avoid burning through effort without progress. The aphorism emphasizes resilience and continuous engagement rather than idle focus.
After sour stomachs two hours post meal the remedy is Phillips Milk of Magnesia a tasteless dose in water. It neutralizes excess acid quickly and safely. Genuine Phillips Milk of Magnesia costs 50c a bottle and is prescribed by physicians for acid correction.
Mrs Peter Rabbit worries as Peter races toward the Old Brier Patch chased by Bowser the Hound. Peter suddenly leaps and runs fast to reach safety, admitting he was fooling Old Man Coyote to stay ahead.
Jules Ladoumegue crosses the Paris finish line to set a new mile world mark in 4 minutes 9 15 seconds, breaking Paavo Nurmi’s previous record by one and one fifth seconds, in what observers hail as a standout race in track history.
A vintage guide presents Stuffed Onions as a sparing meat alternative with steps to prepare hearts chopped, bread crumbs cheese salt and pepper, baked in shells with buttered crumbs and stock, served on buttered toast. Nut and Cheese Roast mixes onion butter cheese crumbs walnuts milk lemon juice and paprika then bakes until brown.
In the Green Forest Bowser the Hound baying loudly signals a chase near the Old Brier Patch. A frightened speaker fears the pursued may be Peter as Bowser grows louder and closer at the forest edge.
A humorous Natural History note explains gimf the Korean name for the Chow Hog a portly shore creature hunted for its ham eggs and soup. It records its turtle decoy methods and describes a fanciful gimf with filbert walnut popcorn and bean details.
The piece compares seventies of Louis XIV era to today’s 11,000 annual titles in France. It argues manuscript output has expanded while readers still favor enduring works, prompting questions about quality versus quantity in modern publishing.
A nostalgic poem depicting an aged fiddler remembering lively dances at Tim Loss’ barn. The speaker evokes youth, lantern light, and long-ago laughter as the fiddler plays tunes that keep memories alive despite winter and fading time.
Contains kitchen instructions for three to four snack items including Honey Popcorn Balls with corn sirup honey butter and vinegar mixed into hot popcorn and molded. Baked Corn Croquettes combine chopped beef canned corn with cream binding and optional cheese, rolled in crumbs and baked.
Poison ivy is not an ivy though it shares a family with sumacs and resembles English ivy. The plant is a distinct species and should not be mistaken for true ivy despite its common name.
A historical note lists the many metals and substances used in manufacturing a telephone receiver including aluminium silk copper rubber flax nickel mica shellac lead cotton silver iron platinum zinc and gold.
A longtime doctor promotes daily half a teaspoon of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin to keep babies' bowels regular and reduce fretfulness and vomiting. He claims forty seven years of practice and 3500 births without maternal or infant loss, specializing in women and children.
Rosie the elephant at a private Grimsby zoo wore white silk and a purple coat for the wedding of head keeper John Haith to Alice Sillis. She posed with the bride and groom after the ceremony.
The saying notes that true sinners avoid pride and instead mask their guilt, using deception to appear innocent. It frames concealment as the hallmark of moral error and warns against self-deception in wrongdoing.
A widow reflects on her life after marriage prospects fade in a humorous piece about marriage markets. The columnist weighs luck and loneliness, noting a modest consolation as acceptance grows.
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