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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1902
Page
2
Friday April 1902 issue note lists publication schedule and pricing. Records show 4 year subscription option and post office handling as second class matter in Moriton, Kansas.
Newspapers urge farmers to act on advised steps while noting a yearly pension grant to Mrs. McKinney. The message stresses the county commissioner's office as vital and calls for a qualified man to fill the role, stressing integrity and attention to duties.
In 1901 Texas produced about 2.50 percent of its bales, roughly 1,000,000 fewer than the prior year.
The census bureau preliminary report shows the 1901 cotton crop totaling 9,952,982 bales, about 500,000 bales fewer than 1900.
The report notes strong prospects in the region and encourages farmers to pursue their vocation. Next Monday a Battle of Flowers event will occur in San Antonio to mark Texas's independence from Mexico. Washington figures briefly amid conversations about Charleston exposition and music.
The notice urges every qualified voter to come out on May 24 for the Tar primary election. It stresses the importance of civic participation and directs citizens to the polls.
Presiding Roosevelt plans a Texas visit to write a history of the state. He will travel to Temple and review old Texas history papers he holds, to turn over to the president to aid his research.
The writer argues that those who neglect their home newspaper lose connection to the city and should not remain in the community. The piece laments indifferent readers and praises staying informed through local papers.
Citizens should cast ballots for the most qualified candidate, not popular ones. If a best friend runs and is unqualified, vote against them to ensure proper office stewardship.
The piece argues the Democratic loss in 1896 and 1900 was caused by the free coinage of silver plank. It suggests nomination of a unifying candidate is needed to win, and warns against repeating the silver issue in future campaigns.
The piece rails against imperialism and free silver, arguing a 1904 Democratic nomination could unite the party. It cites England spending over 700 million on the war, about 6 million weekly, with about 90 thousand British casualties by January 1902 and 300 thousand troops deployed in Africa. It denounces neutrality breaches and claims a recruiting camp near New Orleans.
News items note scarce coverage with rain beneficial for gardens and farmers rejoicing. Corn and cotton progress in warm weather. some plan to chop this week. no boll weevils yet but garden pests cause damage. Tom Berry planted his whole farm with corn. Henry Frayke’s horse fell into a smud-hole. Ritter is the local butcher. Reveree const candidates have no opponents announced to date.
A northwest storm Sunday at 1 am brought hail and strong winds uprooting trees several miles north of town. An evening rain followed, drenching the prairie and filling water for stock. The drought is relieved and grass growth is expected to follow.
The Eagle reports good weekend rains with hail damaging crops. Mr Kotzebue and wife from Moulton visited. Frauen Verein picnic drew a crowd despite bad weather, rain drove guests indoors. Phoenix Schuetztn Verein sets its grand annual May feast for May 40, inviting all.
The Progressive High Five club gathered at Miss Lizzie Krause’s home after several weeks. Attendees included Miss Bertha Kotzebue Minnie Luke Ella Jackson Lizzie Franks Pearl Kee See Ida Erna Fehrenkamp Lillian Jones Pearl Crary Mary Matzke and Mrs Burke along with Messrs Dr Cox R B Burke Gus Arnim Vincent Rehmet Joni Schwabe Alex Kotzebue Charles Lucke Louis Niebuhr. The game was very interesting.
A distorted list shows a school program featuring songs like Texas Heroes Song and Texas Hymn, recitations including Remember San Jacinto and Call to Arms, instrumental solos by Mollie Kotzebue and Della Boehm, plus dances and an address. Names include Ruby Cherry, Frank Crouch, Sammy Jaeggli, and organizers Hon. P. H. Green and Mary with the orchestra.
Charles Lueke won first prize while Louis Nie buhr captured the booby. Elegant refreshments were served and attendees left satisfied with the day’s proceedings.
Frank Forby, a substantial county farmer six miles north of Hallettsville, drowned Sunday afternoon while attempting to cross a swollen creek in his pasture after heavy rain. He leaves a wife, a sister and a aged mother. A Confederate veteran and prominent Mason.
The Crouch family thanks friends for kindness and sympathy in the death of their son Orm. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Crouch.
The Summer Normal School for Gonzales Lavaca and adjoining counties opens June 9 and closes July 31 1902. It runs eight weeks at Gonzales Texas. Ww. 4 Pee of ee K A Jones of Leesville.
Report notes many attendees traveled by train and road to Flatonia for the Street Fair. Those who returned spoke highly of the celebrations and the event. The paper promises more details next week.
Washington and New York society heads declare that sitting out a waltz will be fashionable, the couple remains in embrace as music plays. The piece jokes that many will prefer to sit and listen, easing discomfort for older readers and changing social dancing norms.
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