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Newspaper

Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1929

Page

6

Enduring Talk on Fashion and Vanity Parables

A fragmented column muses on personality perception and modern norms. It mocks ending crises with trivial fixes and notes quirky scenes from everyday life from suspenders to a runaway water melon wagon, exposing social quirks with wry humor.

Shoe shopper weighs needs with closet space concern

A shopper questions the wisdom of buying more footwear while admitting eleven pairs already fill the closet. The other person cites needing a box for a peculiar item described as piente tunch.

We Miss the Old Dollars and New Smaller Bills

A reflective note on currency changes and nostalgia for older dollar bills. The piece vaguely links a recipe of the week to the idea that harsh truths can be softened, comparing bitter pills to sugar-coated remedies.

House by the road finds strange automobiles in lawn

A resident standing by the roadside notices deep tire tracks and new vehicles left on his front lawn, reflecting odd occurrences near a quiet neighborhood. Police and neighbors investigate the curious scene as the owner questions why cars appear without explanation.

Swedish Flyers Defy Odds to Leave Iceland

The article notes the notable display of good judgment as Swedish flyers manage to exit Iceland amid tense conditions, marking a rare success in navigating a volatile situation without incident.

Iceland

Prison Breaker Sees Broadway Shows Free Then Pays $11

A man who escaped from a New York prison enjoyed Broadway performances on the house but later paid $11 for a seat. The incident raises questions about his motives and the cost of freedom.

New York

Marked Copy Arrival Sparks Debate Over Importance

A discussion emerges over the significance attached to a document labeled Marked Copy, with critics arguing the concern is wildly exaggerated while defenders insist on its relevance to the process.

Fall hat will be lighter this year says expert

A noted male fashion authority predicts lighter fall hats this season. If the dry cleaner knows his business, he should confirm the trend.

Weatherless Plans Hit Ifrits No Longer Chump Talk

In a blunt stance, a columnist jokes about weather meddling and targets the habit of constant reminders, suggesting a comic shift to action against the nagging issue of recurring weather updates.

Puzzle of Names on the Ten Thousand Dollar Bill

The text questions whether Salmon P. Chase would be a household name and whether his likeness would popularize the ten thousand dollar bill. It hints at the novelty of naming and currency in a financial or political context.

Salmon P. Chase

Tibet Puzzles Explorers as Many Claim First Glimpse

The region dubbed the Land of Mystery confounds outsiders as each fresh explorer seems to be the first to enter. The book title highlights Tibet's enduring enigma and allure for adventurers.

Tibet Land of Mystery

Chicago man robs self with sport extra tale

A Chicagoan claims he was robbed of his clothes by footpads but sprinted into an alley and wrapped himself in a sport extra to ensure attention. The anecdote frames an odd stunting for newspaper coverage.

Federal Secret Service Shearer A. C. Merrill Navy Department F. P. Crozier England Robert Cecil Ambassador Dawes Sherman General Crozier William Wiseman Kellogg Caraway Senate Judiciary Committee Congress

Family vacation wardrobes baffling luggage needs

Father questions why mother and daughters still require so much luggage for vacation tours despite the reducing fad in women’s wardrobes.

Father Mother

Sun-tan powder mix-up stirs a playful rumor

A bus gossip notes a local couple's quarrel over a beauty product. The wife accuses the Young Hopeful of misuse, but investigators find the matter stems from a neglected neck wash and not the powder.

Eskimos Grow Long Beards in All Climates Says Doctor

An eminent dermatologist states whiskers grow at the same rate in cold and hot weather. He explains this explains the many long beards observed among Eskimos.

Police Foil South American Plot Against United States

A South American police force reports it has foiled a plot intended to injure the United States, contrasting with some U.S. police forces’ actions.

South America United States

What is Woman's Place Revealed by Observation

A reflective note argues that a woman's place is wherever she happens to be, emphasizing her role and presence in any environment through extended observation. The piece frames place as situational and earned by presence rather than fixed by tradition.

Destructive Moth Plan Mocked by Pocket Note

A quirky caption describes a scientist claiming paradi chlorobenzine harms moths and a joke method where writing the chemical name on paper in a pocket makes the moth laugh itself to death.

The Case for Freedom vs Determinism in Personality

The speaker argues that true value in life rests on human freedom and personality rather than determinism. He cites William James and notes physical, hereditary, social, and habit limits, yet maintains that indeterminism enriches life and can be held by all, including the poor, if determinism is avoided.

William James

COLLEGIAN'S DEBT TO SOCIETY

The article argues college men owe society generosity through charity, loyalty to stabilizing institutions like schools churches and government, and good citizenship. It urges guiding children in moral principles and promoting a life of achievement, self respect, and public esteem.

School Church

Hospital Monument to Service Reflects New Civic Vision

The piece lauds hospitals as monuments to service and progressive legislation. It notes shifts from feudal oppression to protective laws and praises the Indiana Christian hospital for its civic contributions and life-saving work.

England Indiana Christian Hospital

Bankers urged to unite against evils of unit banks

The speaker warns of merger trends and calls for coordinated cooperation among unit banks to protect public welfare. He notes 185 mergers last year, 259 the prior year, and that under 1 percent of banks hold over one third of deposits, predicting the continued survival of the unit system with improved practices.

Women for Higher Positions in International Field

The article argues that American business women should form a national federation to support women pursuing higher international roles. It notes the current gender gap in international relations, where men hold most positions, and claims a lack of international intermediary access for women. It urges broader international ties to empower women in global organizations.

Review of current events signals tariff clash and mutiny

Edward W. Pickard outlines Senate passage of the Simmons amendment stripping Hoover of tariff change power, a Colorado prison mutiny led by Danny Daniels, and probes into propaganda, with Stresemann’s death and MacDonald’s U.S. visit shaping postwar policy. The piece also notes Caribbean hurricane impacts and farm board interrogations over wheat prices.

Colorado State Penitentiary Canon City Golden F. E. Crawford Danny Daniels Denver

American Legion session crowns parade with resolutions

In Louisville the American Legion conducted the greatest parade in its history then adopted many resolutions focusing on disabled veterans. Woodlawn post Chicago won drill team and Electric post Milwaukee won band contest. Boston and Los Angeles vie for next year’s convention, awarded to Boston on first ballot.

American Legion Louisville Woodlawn Post Chicago Electric Post Milwaukee Boston Los Angeles Massachusetts O. L. Bodenhamer el Dorado Ark Donald Macrea Council Bluffs Iowa American Legion Auxiliary

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