17 Sep 1936
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Newspaper
Moulton Weekly Tribune
Location
Moulton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1936
Page
1
J R Barkley argues the postwar era pits civilizations against communism and radicalism. He laments loss of faith and peace, cites Hoover on crime, condemns modern church teaching, and urges adherence to Bible truths to restore happiness in a world rich with luxuries yet lacking peace of mind.
Fragmentary notice requests all who owe Bonner and Son to call at the residence to settle accounts. Wording indicates a personal debt collection inquiry with the phrase Bonner and Son appearing as the creditors.
In a cross continental contest from New York to Los Angeles, Mrs Louise Thaden of Bentonville Ark and Mrs Blanche Noyet of Memphis led, with Miss Laura Ingalls finishing second less than an hour behind. Interest grows in imminent regular air service across the Atlantic as nations plan routes and planes for mail and passenger service. A prize of one million francs ($66 000) is offered by France for a New York to Paris race on May 21 1987 marking ten years since Lindbergh. Britain Imperial Airways and the U S plan joint efforts with American air navigation systems for transatlantic service.
Community notices record visits and visitors in the Coatsville area. John Kearse spent Saturday night and Sunday with the Kearte and Probasco households. Probasco and Snowbarger families hosted and visited others, including Mrs John Kearse, Mrs Noah Probasco, and Mrs Mh Childs. Centerville guests Beco Probasco also visited, and Mrs Busan Johnson met with Esto Probano on Tuesday.
A boy confesses a jumble of thoughts on love, politics, Maine, taxes, education, and privy pricing as he tries to make sense of the world. He references family talk, banking, turtles, grasshoppers, and upcoming events with a humorous, rambling voice. The piece notes civic engagement and urges readers to attend and participate.
Since Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin in 1794 inventors have sought a machine to pick cotton and remove seeds. Since 1850 more than 1,400 patents have been granted for mechanical cotton pickers with some showing promise and attracting large capital.
A Stoneville Mississippi demonstration showed a new cotton-picking machine injuring hulls and quality concerns. Critics warn of economic and social impacts if many workers lose livelihoods while Rust Brothers of Memphis gain recognition for the invention and potential industrial revolution in the Cotton Belt. The piece closes with a whimsical line on love and dimension.
A quip compares marriage to Christmas noting it is awaited by women dreaded by men disappointing to most yet felt by all to be essential, sparking reflections on gender roles and expectations.
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