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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1903
Page
2
The notice discusses President Roosevelt touring the great West as part of a 1903 Friday edition. It informs readers that unpaid poll taxes disenfranchise voters and prevent participation in upcoming elections. The paper requires signed copy by Wednesday morning for publication and lists subscription at $1 a year in advance.
A large cave has been discovered near Yorktown Texas. Explorers have attempted to determine its size but have not yet succeeded. The find draws local interest and curiosity about its extent and features.
Editorial note from the Brenham Banner arguing that rising early without productive action wastes effort. It contends that waking at four o clock to criticize others causes more harm than good and that the world would improve if some people stayed in bed.
County commissioners vote to hold a special election on May 2, 1903 to issue bonds totaling 25000 for road and bridge work. Taxation rises by about four cents per 100 dollars. The action aims to obtain passable thoroughfares and garners commendation.
Judge L W Moore suggested delaying all district court cases at the upcoming term due to heavy rains delaying farmers work. The Schulenburg Sticker and Houston Chronicle praise the idea noting farmers’ importance to national prosperity and urging fair consideration without discrimination.
The piece argues land is scarce as population grows and farming area shrinks under urban expansion. It notes rising land values and the need to reclaim swamps and deserts to feed and supply growing societies, warning against underestimating long term prices.
The piece notes land values rising from one dollar to twenty dollars per acre for staple farming and from five to ten to fifty or cien dollars in later years. It urges quick purchase with sacrifices to secure title, promising eventual business readiness and land as prime capital. It emphasizes securing a home to earn a living and warns delays raise costs.
A reprinted article argues the South faces a "vast" problem from Black voters and urges white political control. It claims Black ignorance endangers government, cites Lincoln, calls Reconstruction a crime, and proposes transferring lands to Black ownership to test self rule.
In Halletsville on April 2 John M. Bennett of San Antonio closed a deal with J. W. Bennett R. B. Allen Steve Clark Joe Woods and Henry Clark for 509 head of three year old steers. In Yoakum on April 4 The First National Bank of Yoakum and J H Weymouth plan erecting model brick buildings on Grand avenue. The bank will be a two story structure and the other a one story building.
Halletsville reports Charley Appelt's Durbar calf now sixteen months old weighs 800 pounds, a growth spurt from a weakling through winter feeding that visibly built flesh and muscle, surpassing typical steer size for age. Gonzales notes SP car loads cotton goods for North trade, second car this month. Stalletsville records a 17 year old near Vsyhrad school injured by a premature powder blast. eye loss considered likely, face badly burned.
The column notes farmers planting cotton and local visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Chas Schroeder of Dreyer Gonzales county. W G Edwards patents ironing board idea. Rev Stock confirms eight children at Scharlottenburg church. Phoenix Gun Club to host Easter Sunday picnic with egg hunt and a grand ball in the evening.
Epior Eagle Prof J A Smothers and family of Wied visited Sunday. Lindemann of Dilworth passed through Monday on his way home. Miss Desterhott left for home after two weeks with friends. Gustave Jaroszewski spent days with home folks this week. Katie Wendel is sick this week. Jaroszewski and Oesterhoff visited Sweet Home and Wied last week. The two year old baby of Mr Janek died last Monday. sympathy to the bereaved family. Mr Prause of Scharlottenburg came over one day this week.
The piece recalls the crucifixion scene and Jesus suffering under Herod and Pilate. It urges gratitude and spiritual imitation of the Way of the Cross and repeats a prayer thanking Jesus for dying on the cross for sins.
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a dramatic recovery after three physicians gave up on him. He credits Electric Biders with a first bottle's clear improvement and continued use for three weeks, claiming they saved his life and urged others to try them at 50 cents in all drug stores.
On April 13 at 1 30 pm several papers will be read and discussed for the public. Those attending court and those with time to attend the meeting are welcome visitors. Physicians druggists and dentists are especially invited to attend the meeting.
District court convened Monday. Nov Geo EF Burge was here last week. The State School Superintendent endorsed the teachers app for a normal school to begin the first week in June.
Lavaca County Medical Association schedules a meeting at Hallettsville to discuss local health issues and professional matters. Members gather to review dues, programs, and upcoming events.
A storied business leader and politician extols universal friendship with every newspaper man regardless of wealth status. He notes his investments yield higher profits than any other exchange and urges cordial relations across media circles.
Local notices promote Prickly Ash Bitters as a kidney remedy and health tonic for drought conditions on farms. A. F. Kotzebue urges use for constipation and energy, while ads tout Herbine and Ballard’s Horehound Syrup with testimonials from families in Texas and Colorado.
An old newspaper ad extols beauty and vigor from pure blood and urges treatment with Herbine after meals and Botanic Blood Balm. It promotes cures for ulcers eczema scrofula cancer rheumatism and skin diseases with testimonials and offers free advice and sample mailings from the Blood Balm Co Atlanta Ga. It also notes 20 cent paper wrappings and local printing services.
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