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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1922
Page
9
In a fable style tale, Fox eyes ripe cherries but cannot climb. Coon offers to fetch them, drawing Fox into a trap. Coon seeks a wasp nest, topples it, and Fox flees as angry wasps pursue, diving into the river to escape. The fox suspects sour grapes but learns a harsh lesson about treachery.
Mr. Fox contemplates Mr. Coon and a wasp nest in a tangled mood after a sour grape episode. He wonders if the neighbor sought the nest or only played a trick, but the sting of angry wasps lingers as he cannot confirm the motive.
The piece argues warm weather tests self control and manners in offices and homes. It urges not to boast about heat, suggests modest dress like palm beach and lightweight suits, and notes that flouting civility inconveniences others. Keeping composure and adapting attire is recommended as the civilized approach.
The article traces the name Frances from Teutonic roots via Italy to England and Tudor influence, noting Frances as both masculine and feminine with Giovanni’s baptismal shift to Il Francesco, Dante’s Francesca, and Mary Tudor’s christening of Frances. It weaves in lore, historic figures, and symbolic stones and days, ending with a playful addendum on fashion and bicycles.
A Wheeler Syndicate note outlines palmistry for singers. It links a stiff hand and pointed fingers with strong mounts of Venus Luna Saturn and Apollo to melody harmony and public success. It cites a rising fortune line to Saturn and life head line separation as signs of confidence and ambition.
Mose tries selling a mule to Sambo. The mule stands, then runs fast headlong into a tree. Sambo declares the mule not dead but blind, while Mose insists it is not blind and simply does not care. Judge.
Pimples and blackheads are said to vanish by smearing Cuticura Ointment then washing with Cuticura Soap in five minutes. Daily use is advised to keep skin clear, and the line-up includes Cuticura Talcum.
In court a driver admits speeding after a rattling old car behind him yelled for space. The judge, noting a frank confession, lets him off with the minimum fine. Also an ad promises Dr Peerys Dead Shot to rid worms, at 60 cents, from 372 Earl Street New York City.
Mrs Peckem asks if someone could steal her while William is away. William replies he worried after a horse thief roamed the area last week and reportedly carried off two or three nags from the district.
Mrs Murphy invites a caller to tea but the guest insists on leaving to tend to John. Mrs Murphy urges hospitality while the caller, after a quip about a singing kettle, decides to stay, claiming the kettle sings for hours before it boils.
A fragment captures a voiced tension about freedom and surveillance with a married worker uneasy about being observed by his boss as he enters or leaves the office. The excerpt probes whether public sympathy would endure if troubles stayed private.
Letters from women in Youngstown New Orleans and Indianapolis share relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Their nerves fatigue back pain cramps and lack of energy improved after taking the remedy Their testimonies urge others to try the product and request further information from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.
A Briton recalls a clergyman who, during a jail visit, urged a warden to let him try the treadmill. The device ran 15 minutes and would not stop, leaving the clergyman unable to finish. Trene Castle likens a dining room tale to a dance class joke about farm hands and dancing.
The Washington Star quotes Cactus Joe saying films may be educational in some lines but offer no lessons on using firearms. He notes that the average film hero treats a rifle as if it were a walking stick rather than a tool.
A quip likens a windswept clock to a senate staffer, noting it would run a year with one winding and leave every senator with a constituent job, prompting calls to remove the device.
A quotation reflecting on fear of originality and the value of simple, natural behavior. It notes men’s dread of appearing ordinary and suggests simplicity of manner as a refined attainment. Attributed to Jeffrey.
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