Local paper enters Moulton post office in 1884
The notice records that the Ba Official Courty City and School Paper was entered at the post office in Moulton Iowa as second class matter in February 1884.
23 Jun 1938
Page 1
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Newspaper
Moulton Weekly Tribune
Location
Moulton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1938
Page
1
The notice records that the Ba Official Courty City and School Paper was entered at the post office in Moulton Iowa as second class matter in February 1884.
A reflective columnist argues that crime rises as belief in divine punishment wanes, tracing youth crime to Darwinian ideas and secular schooling. The piece contrasts religious life with godless nations, calls for renewed spiritual life in schools, and warns of societal decay amid economic debates and class struggle.
The piece explains the word billion usage across America and Europe, noting the vast sums and time scales. It then recounts Duke of Devonshire and Cavendish lineage, highlighting Sir William Cavendish who invented plug tobacco to aid soldiers, giving rise to chewing tobacco and the term cut Cavendish.
The article notes an Elizabethan 1562 statute regulating hours and wages for artificers and laborers. It details work times, limited drinking breaks, penalties for absence, and wage provisions. It suggests the President's Commission studying British labor law could learn from this history and wage management practices.
The piece extols the FBI under J Edgar Hoover for solving kidnap cases including the Florida Cash boy and New Rochelle Levine cases. It argues for continued funding and media cooperation, noting a drop in gangland crime and urging against political attempts to undermine Hoover’s leadership.
An essay explores seven as a mystical number across literature religion and myth. It cites Snow White the Bible ancient legends Seven Wonders and sevenfold ideas in Christian Jewish and classical thought, noting enduring fascination with seven.
In lively recollection the piece notes belief in the magic of the Seven Dwarfs and recounts a string of visits among local families. Mr and Mrs Jay Horn and Vivian and Loretta Horn visit Bud Henson. Winnogene stays in Centerveile after a weekend at Chase White’s. others travel to Moravia Moulton Lineville and Lineville Missouri to visit relatives.
Classified item advertising cane seed for sale attributed to E. S. Barkley. The notice directs interested buyers to see at location 8S for purchase details and pickup.
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