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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1911
Page
1
The Galveston Cotton Carnival roars with festive parades stalls and street events drawing crowds. Vendors and performers showcase regional culture and cotton industry heritage amid a lively seaside celebration.
Report states the turrets of Uncle Sam’s latest battleships will fire projectiles up to fifteen miles, marking a significant range advancement for the fleet and signaling a boost to naval striking power.
Governor Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey will deliver an address at the state fair in Dallas on October 28.
Advice urges men to develop firmness and reliability. Emphasizes steady discipline and confidence to become dependable figures others can trust.
A civic improvement campaign casts women as valuable assets and volunteers, insisting they will willingly participate with minimal prompting in a movement to create “a city beautiful.”
The Eagle reports that Senator D A Paulus of Halletts ville will not run for re election to the Senate but will run for state comptroller of public accounts. Paulus is finishing his fourth term in the Senate.
The article argues that good roads stand as the most important challenge facing farmers and a major concern for Texans. It emphasizes broad public interest and the need for collective action to improve road infrastructure across the state.
The text argues that constructing forty miles of good roads from a town boosts access to schools and churches, claiming better roads out of town are more valuable than factories or railroads for community growth. It emphasizes road networks as vital to development.
A fatal crash near Abilene and multiple serious injuries occurred Monday night across several counties. Property damage in Abilene is estimated at $200,000 with additional damage reported in other locations.
Uncle Sam reports Texas has 4 057 ginneries and 928 820 saws with 13 461 gins, 3 892 steam powered, 54 water powered, 86 gasoline powered, 12 animal powered and 13 electricity powered. Texas ranges from oxen to electricity.
TRE merchant uses elaborate show windows to attract customers and decorate a store. Good streets and permanent sidewalks along with attractive yards draw people to a city, enhancing business and civic pride through well maintained surroundings.
The passage argues that affordable speedy transport is vital from farms to stations and river landings, noting farm to station costs are about thirty times higher than station to final distribution. It implies a need for policy or infrastructure changes to reduce rural transport expenses and improve distribution efficiency.
Texas reports $91,000 worth of new Pecos buildings under construction and a $50,000 Federal building planned for Sulphur Springs. Bond votes pass in Fairview for a new school. Clay County considers a $200,000 roads bond on August 5. Other items: Cotton mills organized in Corsicana. several incorporations and capital stock figures. Denton Traction extends lines. Mineral Wells ships 12,330 cases of mineral water. Houston Lumber increases capital stock to $1.3 million.
The Commercial Secretaries report a low 17 percent of Texas products sold in Texas while most cotton goods go to the North Central states, Massachusetts manufactures and English imports supplying Texas. They urge citizens to buy Texas made products to bolster local factories and the state’s industry.
A clipped verse extols choosing cheer despite troubles. It argues that patience and sunny demeanor attract goodwill, noting good humor is contagious while frowning drives away friends. The poem urges readers to brace up and smile regardless of mood.
The first bale of cotton for the season was ginned here Friday and raised by Frank Filip. Several visitors and residents are noted, including Prof. E. Rudi of Thorndale and Hugo Roitsch who joined local life in Swiss Alp. Local social events include a moving picture show, Olga Foerster birthday party, and the Swiss Alp Band twelfth anniversary. July 31, 1911.
Carr ie n et t and Fannie Bennett of Hallettsville visit kin in Shiner. Lena Mae Amsler of Mc Gregor visits Chas Wellhausen and family with Myrtle Glass from Yoakum. Dr Kopecky and wife return from Bryan Houston Galveston trip. A dance at the Opera House and a Forks picnic honor Misses Myrtle Glass Lena Mae Amsler. Ed Arnim and family of Flatonia pass through en route to Burdette Wells. Mrs Dora Thornton and Ethel Burkett go to Palacios for Baptist Encampment. Aug 1 1911.
Uncle Sam released Bulletin No. 111 on cotton production praising Texas for leading in all categories. The 1910 United States crop is valued at $963,180,000 with Texas accounting for $247,880,000 of which $214,520,000 is lint and $33,360,000 is seed. The 1910 Texas crop surpasses the 1906 record by $24,330,000 as the most valuable ever produced in the state.
Dr Guenther and family visited in the city last week. Houchins & Peterson dissolution leaves Wm Peterson as creamery owner and J F Houchins as produce business owner. School bond sales lag, delaying new building work. Shiner lays eight inch mains improving fire protection. A Bohemian voter asked to vote yesterday style. Ulbig returns from Germany reporting a delightful trip and visits to Neustadt and relatives.
The Dilworth column notes crops stocked for winter cotton picking underway with heat affecting bolts and melons. Water scarce in some areas, wells provide supply. Local visits include Mrs. George Houston and daughter from San Antonio, Miss Pearl Peacock from San Antonio, and others. Protracted Baptist meeting at Moulton church reported successful with conversions and baptisms. Birth of an 8 pound farmer boy welcomed. health good.
Lieutenant Governor A. B. Davidson arrived for the special session in Austin and stated the Texas Democratic Party should expel the prohibitionists and let them form their own party if they persist in agitation. He argued the prohibition issue has twice been settled by the party and should no longer be pressed statewide.
The cotton market this week showed a persistent slump with no rebound. Declines ranged from 115 to 123 points on most contracts excluding July, marking one of the widest drops in recent years amid expectations of a bumper crop and Europe’s unsettled politics. Houston's receipts reached 3047 bales, Georgia and Alabama reported first bales, and estimates of yield rose to about 15 million bales.
Miss Lizzie Hoefner of Flatonia married Mr J Hartman of Cuero at the bride’s parents home in Flatonia last Monday. Ine EastLE extends congratulations to the couple.
Mrs E Studeman hosted a Monday evening event for young people in Edna in honor of her sister Miss Liela Horne. August Kotzebue won first prize a clock while Fred Krause earned the booby a box of toothpicks. Refreshments included ice cream and cake.
The Kuehn's Grove area reports cotton picking as the main task today though yield may lag current expectations due to army and boll worms causing damage in recent weeks. Edgar Meryem traveled to Flatonia on business last Friday. Mr. Joseph Dietschke continues building a home that will be a standout in the region. Frank J. Haas of Smothers Creek visited his parents Edward and wife on Sunday. Emma and Alma Dierschke joined relatives at Peach Creek on Sunday. Eddie July 31.
The Texas Department of Education announced the final apportionment of the state school fund for the fiscal year. Based on 968,269 school children, the 20 percent per capita scholastics share completes an automatic tax board total of 6.50 per capita.
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