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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1938
Page
4
Gems of Thought Quotes Page September 9 1938
A collection of aphorisms from John McAfee Michelangelo Mary Baker Eddy Carlyle and others. The quotes cover crisis virtue greatness subordination of self education and the enduring nature of truth and ideas.
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Mary Baker Eddy
Bayeux tapestry claims as world’s largest embroidery
The Bayeux tapestry is described as the biggest embroidery in the world. It measures about 231 feet long and 20 inches wide and is said to be the work of Queen Matilda and her maids. It portrays the Norman conquest and William the Conqueror’s Hastings victory, housed near Bayeux Cathedral in France.
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Bayeux
Matilda
William the Conqueror
England
Hastings
France
Pintail Duck Identification Traits Highlight
Pintails differ from other surface feeding ducks with long necks and a distinctive pointed central tail. Males are gray and white, while females are brown and streaked like mallards but lack the white-bordered blue wing speculum.
Pay Scale for War of 1812 Soldiers and Musicians
The per month pay for War of 1812 service ranged from six dollars for privates and musicians to seventy five dollars for colonels. Privates and musicians earned six dollars, corporals seven, sergeants eight, quartermaster sergeants and sergeant majors nine, ensigns and second lieutenants twenty, first lieutenants thirty, captains forty, majors fifty, and colonels seventy five.
Cormorant Fishing Industry in Japan and China
The practice thrives in Japan and China as cormorants are trained to catch fish for owners. To prevent overeating, owners place metal neck rings on the birds to stop them from swallowing his catch.
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Japan
Fortified Luxembourg Stands as Europe's Stronghold
Article notes Luxembourg as once Europe’s most fortified town with massive rock pedestals and savage plant cover. It mentions the Ardennes in Luxembourg as a continuation of Belgium’s range.
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Luxembourg
Grand Duchy
Europe
Luxembourg Ardennes
Belgium
Norway’s midnight sun creates extended daylight in summer
In Norway a daylight saving like system yields perpetual daylight in the north during summer and leaves Oslo with only two to three hours of darkness, while much of the country enjoys continuous light.
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Norway
Oslo
City of Arles Known for Abundant Beauty Through Ages
Arles in France has long been famed as the city of beautiful women. The locale is noted as the one place where female beauty is so widespread that it becomes monotonous.
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Arles
France
Indian Custom Gun Gesture Toward White Man Explained
A historical note describes an Indian custom where a man displaying friendship to a white man would present a gun with its breech toward the observer. The gesture signified amity and trust in the social context of frontier relations.
Religious Peace Calms the Brave Yet Fretting Away
The passage argues religious peace steadies people without dulling courage or effort. It claims faith reduces worry while preserving vigilance and vigor in those who hold it. The tone emphasizes balance between calmness and resolve in religiously guided lives.
Debble Not So Black or White Says Uncle Eben
A colorful remark from Uncle Eben notes that perceptions of good and bad are not fixed. He jokes that a person labelled devilish may not be as dark as feared, and cautions against assuming whiteness is absolute.
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de Debble
Eben
Pool of the Pooka Haunt Near Dublin Village
The Pool of the Pooka is described as a haunt of a malicious sprite in Irish folklore. Located in the village of Paulaphuca near Dublin, the tale marks a local legendary site in the lore.
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Paulaphuca
Dublin
Atlantic Coast Sinking Confirmed by Geologists
Geologists assert the Atlantic coast of America is subsiding about one foot per century, a long-held view explaining rising sea levels and regional geological activity along shorelines.
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Atlantic Coast
Atlantic
America
Time to Build a Battleship Says Four-Year Timeline
The Navy department states that during peacetime the average duration to construct a battleship is four years. This estimate reflects standard production schedules and shipyard capacity.
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Navy Department
Only 100 of 2000 Germs Harmful to Mankind
The article notes that out of 2,000 known bacteria and germs, 100 are harmful to humans while the remaining 1,900 are essential for life, presenting a balance between danger and necessity.
The Masterful Man Sage of Chinatown Says
Hi Ho, the sage of Chinatown, declares a masterful man is like a good horseman who controls by a word and avoids the whip.
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Hi Ho
Chinatown
Franklin quote on liberty and safety cited
A saying attributed to Benjamin Franklin states that those who give up essential liberty for temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. The attribution notes the classic tension between freedom and security.
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Benjamin Franklin
Harp Education Faded as Piano Took Over
For over a century harp playing was a standard part of a young lady’s education. The piano later displaced the harp, ending its widespread role in schooling and social culture.
Messiah Composed in 24 Days by Handel
The oratorio Messiah, famed as a top oratorio, was composed by Handel in 24 days. Some portions were later revised.
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Handel
Barter Days in Early Ohio Trade Cabin for Whisky
In the barter days of early Ohio a cabin might be traded for a large quantity of rye or corn whisky. The tale reflects frontier exchange practices and the rough-and-ready economy of settlement times.
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Ohio
Plug Street in Belgium Recalled From World War I Camp Site
A note recalls Ploegsteert in Belgium as Plug Street after troops camped there in the First World War. The wood and village earned the nickname during wartime activity and linger in local memory.
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Plug Street
Belgium
Ploegsteert
A Bumper Crop Brims Over Into Local Markets
A bumper crop fills local markets with abundant produce. Farmers report record yields and retailers note higher availability of fruit vegetables and grain. Community fairs praise harvest season as prices stabilize amid strong supply.
England's tenth century tax to buy off invaders
The article notes a targeting tax imposed in the 900s to raise funds for purchases aimed at appeasing Danish invaders. It outlines the royal measure intended to secure peace by financing defense and payments to deter further raids.
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England
Ohio's War Aid Hits 1812 Fund At Over 300000
Ohio contributed more than 300000 dollars to the carrying on of the War of 1812, reflecting financial support from the state toward military operations and related expenses during the conflict.
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Ohio
Our Apparent Virtue Delays Yet Reveals Patience or Apathy
A reflective line examines whether what seems like virtue is genuine patience or mere indifference, noting the ambiguity in moral judgments and the difficulty of self-assessment.
Wrestling Popular in Japan
Wrestling or judo stands as Japan's most popular sport with broad appeal across ages and regions. The note highlights the cultural prominence of martial arts in Japanese athletic life.
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Japan
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Moulton Lumber Dealers
Novosad
A. J. Darilek
F.& M. State Bank
Moulton
Texas
The
Federal Deposit Insurance ¢ Corporation
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State Bank
Moulton, Texas
Community Bank
Edwin A. Jaeggli
C. F. Knape
John McAfee
Michelangelo
Carlyle
Harry Romaine
John G. Hibben
Reddy
Lama
Fox
C. P
Aldas
Central Power and Light Company
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