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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1911
Page
2
Health department figures show New York City's population surpassed 5,000,000, a gain of about 230,000 in the last year. The note asks about Hobson amid the discussion of national figures.
A facetious note remarks that the seventeen prohibitionists in the Moulton voting precinct feel lonely and suggests putting bells on their fingers to prevent getting lost.
Mississippi Democrats nominate former governor Vardaman for the United States Senate. Vardaman, a Texan born in Jackson County near the Layaca county line, is presented as the party candidate.
Rumor places Henry S Paulus of Hallettsville as a candidate for district attorney of the Twenty-fifth judicial district. County Attorney Lester Holt of Colorado County is also expected to enter the race. District Attorney W H Atkinson of Gonzales reportedly will not seek re election.
Governor Colquier offers a 50 dollar reward for arrest and conviction of anyone guilty of fraud against the poll tax law or corruption in the recent prohibition election. Citizens are urged to support town building through active organization and financial cooperation with local commercial groups.
Money invested in a commercial club is not a donation but an investment and brings greater returns for the investor. The fault-finder in such groups is often the stingy, mean, or selfish member who fears town growth or competition and cannot accept progress.
The 1839 US cotton report shows total output of 2 063 915 bales with Mississippi leading at 504 965 bales. Texas first appears in 1849 with 58 072 bales, then Mississippi relinquishes the lead in 1884, and Texas remains dominant in the Southwest.
A mixed squad from Runge Hallettsville Yoakum Port Lavaca and Shiner challenged Moulton to a home game. They deny league play and claim speed and clean play. The note frames themselves as a nonprofessional, homegrown team inviting any local squad to a tight contest.
Miss Mary Timm visited friends in Flatonia since our last issue. Dr. A M Kotzebue and son Meinhard of Flatonia were in the city Sunday. Mrs. Bell of London Texas is the guest of Mr and Mrs C W Hampil. Miss Theresia Goetz of Gonzales arrived to visit her sister Mrs J J Kotzebue. Mrs. Ilda Ilerder returned to Yoakum after a visit to Mrs F Arnim. Mrs A J Knapick of Yorktown visited the Konstant Rehmer family. Arnold Metzen and sister Frieda of Hallettsville were in the city Saturday and will teach next year in Velebrad. Miss Gracie Preston celebrated her fifteenth birthday with friends. Cliftop Arnim won first prize in Different Ages contest and Miss Louisa Helmcamp won the booby. Dainty refreshments were served.
A moral essay on youth choosing companions, hard work, and purposeful enthusiasm. It warns that prosperity comes from industry and a disciplined mind, not sheer luck or staged opportunities, urging young men to keep head cool and feet warm and to pursue a diligent life.
Frank Mang of Yoakum was in the city Saturday visiting relatives and friends. Copy for changes of advertisements on this page must be in this office no later than 2 p.m. Tuesday.
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