Minty mystery in a barber chair delight
A bemused narrator recalls mistaking a peppermint candy for a barber tool. The moment brings a lighthearted, whimsical note to a routine grooming scene.
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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1938
Page
6
Wisdom and a Spanking Tale in a Family Dispute
A mother warns that Jerry's father will spank him for misbehavior, while Jerry retorts that the discipline will come from rhammy. The exchange reveals a humorous household power dynamic centered on parental authority and a playful jab at who would administer punishment.
Horseshoe Blamed for 100 Acre Grass Fire Near Stockton
In Sacramento California a horseshoe sparked by striking flinty rock started a 100 acre grass fire near Stockton threatening a 2000 acre ranch. About 50 men fought the blaze as fire officials believed the metal shoe caused the sparks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Calif
Stockton
Bishop Makes His Rounds in Arctic
The Rt. Rev. J. Clabaut bishop of the Hudson Bay Catholic mission completed a 1700 mile Arctic trek by dog team and canoe. He and Father D. Dionne endured near starvation, storms, and food scarcity while visiting Eskimo posts from Baffin Bay to Tavana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill
Man
J. Clabaut
Catholic Church Mission
Hudson Bay
Baffin Land
Arctic Circle
D. Dionne
Eskimo Point
Baffin Bay
Arctic Bay
Igloork
Repulse Bay
Wagner Inlet
Chesterfield
Baker Lake
Tavana
Montreal
Sharks surround boat in Argyllshire escape ordeal
Three men in a motor fishing boat named Maggie faced a school of about 50 basking sharks off Penively, six miles from Campbeltown. Owner Hugh Cameron steadied the wheel as the vessel was struck by a shark and hurled from the water, but all three reached land after a perilous scramble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Peniiver
Campelltown
Argyllshire
Scotland
Hugh Cameron
Maggie
Cameron
Town Frightened by Boy With Poisonous Snake
In Vryheid Natal a small native boy walked toward Commissioner Street with a 30 inch poisonous snake in his hand. A passerby asked his destination and the boy said he would send it from the post office. He then killed the snake on the pavement after learning the post office would not accept it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vryheid
Natal
Commissioner Street
Durban
Sparrow Wages Terrific Battle With Auto Bumper
In Klamath Falls a bold sparrow spent days pecking and flinging at the bumper guard of a single parked car. It ignored others and waited for the owner to return, resuming the futile battle until the car was moved to a new spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparrow
Klamath Falls
Obe
Fine Land Worth Three Hundred Dollars An Acre
A dusty stranger negotiates with a farmer as the man touts land at three hundred dollars per acre. The wide implied trade hints at tax assessment and settlement prospects in rural country.
A Rag Passed Down Through Generations
Mrs Blabb notes the flag carried by an ancestor who circled the world, while Mrs Stabb remarks that descendants have chewed it ever since he brought it home.
Ireland’s religious divide mocked by Tay Pay O Connor
At a banquet in America the famed O Connor described Ireland as torn by two opposing religions in the North and South. He traced a map with his fingers and lamented the ongoing strife, suggesting they might as well all be heathens so they could coexist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
O’connor
America
Golfers argue friendly wager on hole counts
A short golf match ends with a playful dispute as the Englishman asks his Scots opponent how many strokes he took. The Scotsman replies with a cheeky rule reversal, asserting it is now his turn to ask first after a second hole.
Next Round Includes He Gee and Youth Licensing Question
The exchange hints at a knockout match and a license issue tied to youth status. One party notes continued involvement in the ring while the other questions the licensing holdback. The dialogue suggests ongoing contention and unresolved formalities.
Pretty Caller Seeks Interview About Superintendent
A dialogue scene shows a caller asking if the superintendent will see her. The bookkeeper notes the superintendent always has time for pretty girls, and the caller says to tell him his wife is present.
Golf club member recalls 375 yard long drive
A golf club member describes a remarkable drive that allegedly traveled 375 yards. He says the ball struck a concrete road shoulder and then rolled on, illustrating extraordinary power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golf Club
Relic Janie Finds Embroidery Hoops Then Garters
Relic Janie discovers a pair of embroidery hoops and, in a humorous exchange, notes wooden garters as Mrs Noowedd and a grocer discuss eggs. The grocer explains the farmer picked eggs prematurely this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janie
Overhaul! Car troubles lead to speeding charge
A driver alleges an overhaul caused a speeding ticket after a personal dispute with an officer. The incident centers on a vehicle service and ensuing citation amid tension over the repair.
Soak Dried Fruits and Patchwork Quilts Tips
Soak dried fruits for five minutes in boiling water. Baste patchwork patches onto brown paper before machine stitching.
Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin
Constipation relief paired with Pepsin to dissolve undigested food in the stomach and stimulate bowel movements. The syrup Pepsin aids digestion while the Senna laxative awakens lazy nerves and muscles, offering stomach relief and bowel action for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
Still a Fellow Being Yet Still a Member of Our Species
A concise reflection on human dignity noting that even the most flawed person remains part of the common human family despite mortal wretchedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seneca
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Miss. Bear
C. M. Payne
William
Oway
J. Millar Watt
Jerry
Bishop
Arctic
School of Sharks
Golf
Alford
Grove
Main Street
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