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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1939
Page
4
The excerpt traces early poison use from primitive weaponry to sacred status in Sumer and Egyptian knowledge. It notes Socrates’ forced poison drink and cites a Sixth Century reflection on cyclical beliefs linking poverty, effort, wealth, pride, strife, and war.
Lord Shaftesbury asserts that beauty originates from honesty and moral truth in all forms. He compares natural beauty in faces architecture harmony and music, and notes that poetry remains truthful even as it fables.
An aging subscription notice lists a two dollar annual rate prepaid and confirms entry and second class mailing at Moulton Texas with the date November 24, 1939. The fragment notes postal registration and year context for readers.
Yoakum Nov 15 M Rathkamp 72 grand president of the Hochheim Prairie Mutual Fire and Storm Insurance Association died suddenly in Yoakum's business district He was a key organizer for over 50 years and a prosperous Hochheim Prairie farmer and cattleman Funeral services were held Friday Interment Herman Sons Cemetery Surviving his widow four sons and three daughters The Eagle extends sympathy.
The Western Newspaper Union explains trembling arises from spasmodic nerve activity between brain and muscle. Repeated tiny spasms in body nerves trigger muscular reactions. intense emotions and some nerve illnesses can produce the same effect.
Washington November 17 More than 140000 World War veterans or eligible dependents may miss the bonus money if they do not hurry to apply. Treasury would save about 71000000. Applications for veterans adjustment compensation payments must be filed by January 2 1940. Millard W Rice legislative representative of the Veterans of Foreign Wars said about 143000 persons have failed to comply.
Funeral services were held for Sophie Smetana Chudej 34 at Hackberry with Rev W L Hornung presiding and burial in Schulenburg cemetery. She leaves husband John Chudej a son John Chudej Jr father Frank Smetana sisters Mrs Joe Rosnovsky Victoria Smetana Helen Smetana and brothers Henry Rudolph Smetana.
In Floresville on Tuesday a 13 month old, Donald Reginald Garrahan, of Center Point, drank coal oil from a can left on the floor. He lost consciousness and died later that day in a local hospital.
The Krause family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and death. They thank Dr Sam Jaeggli Rev R E Jacobs and those who brought the towers. Aug Krause and Children.
New equipment for the Home Economics department includes a built in ironing board twenty four student drawers two hanging clothes closets differing sizes and two large drawers for illustrative material and teacher use the items are at convenient heights as described by the Bobkat.
Mrs. William Wyatt of San Marcos Texas was named to the national constitution and by laws committee of the American Legion Auxiliary at national headquarters in Indianapolis. She previously served as president of the Texas department and now represents Texas on the national executive committee.
Services in Memorial Chapel of the Woodmen of the World Hospital in San Antonio Sunday December 3 at 2 p m mark the eighth anniversary of the chapel dedication. Camp members their families and friends are invited to attend the observance with an interesting program prepared for the occasion.
Miss Frances Mikes daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Mikes of Witting wed Edgar Pilsner son of Mrs Emma Pilsner of near Moulton at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Hallettsville on Tuesday November 14 Rev F O Beck officiated. The couple will reside at Roscoe.
In East Huntspsill England bride Mrs Emily Paine aged 70 was given away by her son during the marriage to 75 year old Charles Hobbs. The ceremony drew attention for the son’s act at the nuptials in a small town setting.
President Wilson designated Sunday October 4 1914 as a day of prayer and supplication for peace among men and nations marking a national effort to seek harmony amid global tensions.
The cuckoo’s annual migrations extend from India and tropical Africa to beyond the Arctic Circle. The species travels long distances, crossing oceans and continents as it follows seasonal food abundance and suitable habitats.
Volcanic glass quarried by Native Californians in the Mojave Desert was used to fashion knives.
Indian musical practices in early California omitted drums and relied on flutes whistles and panpipes as primary instruments. The observation highlights a non percussive tradition reflecting regional cultural choices.
Cork is the outer bark of an oak tree and is chiefly sourced from oaks native to Spain and Portugal.
The earliest cotton mill was established in Rhode Island in 1789.
G E Jaehne of Hallettsville secretary treasurer of the Lavaca County ACA tells The Eagle a meeting will be held in Moulton Friday November 24 at 7 30 p m to discuss the new 1940 program Updated Shiner meeting date changed from Wednesday November 22 to Saturday November 25 at 7 30 p m for the same purpose.
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