This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1974
Page
2
A reader columns argues Congress approved a minimum wage increase from 1.60 to 2.30 per hour, claiming it fuels inflation and higher prices. The piece questions wage-price control, campaign money in politics, wealth concentration, and laments workers’ rising costs while urging religious faith as a bulwark against crime.
The speaker contends President Nixon praises commercial farmers but ignores mass rural depopulation. He cites this county and state losing thousands of farm residents and questions if urban growth or unemployment justifies neglecting family farmers and rural communities.
A political letter questions impeachment talk against President Nixon, noting Republican Buckley urging resignation and claiming the public re elected him by a record vote. It argues inflation and urban farmer concerns are ignored as politics dominate.
The piece contrasts the visible U S inflation with a warned hidden face drawn from Germany’s 1923 collapse. It quotes a German observer on money printing, price controls, and the collapse of the mark, noting 4.2 marks per dollar and the social despair that followed.
In early Texas history Norman B. Woods, born near Troy Missouri, settled near West Point in 1820, fought Indians, married Jane Wells in Bastrop, and died 1843 in conflict with Mexicans. His line includes Charles F Woods, noted farmer and cattle-raiser in Lavaca and nearby counties, with ties to the Foley family and local church and lodge membership.
Mr. and Mrs. Milton A Jobb of Weimar announce the safe arrival of their first child, a son named Charles Edmund, born March 12 at Youens Memorial Hospital Weimar weighing 7 lbs 6 1/2 oz and 20 inches long. Baptized March 24 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church Moulton with Father Robert Schmidt officiating. Godparents were Mr. and Mrs Carl Bludau of Victoria. A barbecue celebration followed at Rudolph Braeuer's home with family attendees from Weimar Moulton San Antonio Victoria and Victoria families.
Victoria area employers may attend a free OSHA designed course on safety and health programming from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 18 at the CPL Auditorium. The Texas Safety Association instructors will cover establishing a program, assigning responsibilities, and duties under the Williams-Steiger OSH Act of 1970. Call 575-1424 to register.
A fragment notes a man who promotes worthy enterprises and is well liked in Lavaca County. The piece links his reputation to memories of Woods Cemetery near Komensky, reflecting local values and community ties in a brief reminiscence.
Report from page 1 shows steer prices common to good at 40.00 to 65.00, heifer values 38.00 to 55.00, bulls heavy 40.00 to 42.50 and light 35.00 to 40.00. Cows stockers 35.00 to 38.00, cutters 28.00 to 32.50, canners 22.00 to 28.00. Hogs No 1 tops 33.00 to 33.60, No 2 tops 32.00 to 33.00, No 3 tops 30.00 to 32.00, sows 25.00 to 32.00.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.