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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1916
Page
6
Allied forces report advances on multiple fronts as Russian troops push back Austrian and German lines. The retreat appears continuous in several sectors, signaling growing momentum for the Allied coalition.
British and French positions gain momentum while Italians report progress. Russians and Austro Hungarian forces clash from the Pripet marshes to Buczacz, with prisoners and advances near Tchekuvdudenka and in the Stokhod region. German and Turkish fronts show pressure on multiple theaters as Greek border actions loom and Allied advances push along the Somme.
Plans form for Mexican mediation with acceptance of suggestion. Mediation board makes a favorable impression on participants and officials as talks proceed.
Washington notes show the United States ready to form a three member commission with Mexico to study border issues. The plan envisions expanded powers and possible talks on evacuations and reciprocal frontier movements while leaving final decisions to both governments. American commissioners would be named and talks arranged in the United States.
The Texas state board of education fixed the state per capita apportionment at seven dollars for 1916 17. Based on estimated receipts of eight million eight hundred thousand dollars and a scholastic enumeration of one million two hundred forty six thousand eight hundred ninety six children. The per capita figure is deemed high due to an extra census year in 1916.
The seventeenth annual Texas Farmers Congress closes in College Station with John Gorham of Waco named president Fritz Englehard of Eagle Lake re elected vice president and M Faulkner of Waco secretary treasurer. Officers of sections include leaders for Experiment Association Beekeepers Rural Letter Carriers and more.
The county superintendents institute in Austin debated compulsory school attendance equality of opportunities for town and country children and rural teacher training. Dr J C Muerman urged rural school organization while Dr W F Sutton spoke on standards of workers and Dr Muerin on consolidation and transport. The session emphasized funding for vocational and agricultural education and the need for expert program leadership to maximize results.
New York Charles E Hughes outlined in his acceptance speech the issues for his campaign. He attacked the administration on Mexico policy and World War I conduct and urged firmness toward Mexico, protection of American rights on land and sea, and strong naval defense on both coasts.
The state automatic tax board set next year rates in Austin. Ad valorem 20c, schools 20c and pensions 0.5c. Ad valorem is 10c lower than last year while schools and pensions hold. Total assessed valuation is $2.7643 billion from 228 counties, up $14.53 million from last year.
The German submarine merchantman Deutschland quietly exited the Virginia Capes at 8 30 p m on a homeward run after a covert Chesapeake Bay dash. Accompanied by the tug Thomas F Timmins and a dispatch boat she passed the capes unseen by allied warships aside from a single cruiser. Salutes fired as searchlights revealed crew members on deck Captain Paul Koenig led the vessel with a pilot beside him. It remains unknown if she submerged before the three mile limit. The Timmins and Sterrett reported the exit to neutrality authorities and ensure no interference by allied forces.
Roger Casement, former British knight, was hanged at Pentonville jail for high treason over Ireland revolt plans with German support. Crowds gathered, the bell tolled, and Casement reportedly said I die for my country as he faced execution with calm courage.
Athens and nearby points shipped about 175 cars of Elberta peaches as the season closed. Prices ranged from 65 cents to $1 per bushel.
Norfolk court awards possession of the British liner Appam to English owners the African Steam Navigation Company. Judge Waddill rules the ship, brought to Hampton Roads last February by a German prize crew, belongs to the English interests.
In Cameron Texas the prohibition election in school district No 54 spanning Milam and Bell counties ended in favor of prohibition by fourteen votes.
Charles E Hughes on Tuesday expressed support for a constitutional amendment granting women the vote nationwide. In a letter to Senator Sutherland he said Congress should submit the measure and the states ratify it.
New York report states American agents of allied governments have released heavy orders for large sized shells for various deliveries through July 1917. The reported total value of these orders is about 56 million dollars.
Kyle Texas veteran group Camp Ben McCulloch United Confederate Veterans hosts annual reunion at Onion Creek camp grounds sixteen miles northwest of Kyle on August 9 10 and 11.
An advertisement from Nashville Medicine Co claims Vita products aid coughs chest illnesses and tuberculosis. It features testimonials including Evie Agbie Clark of Nashville and urges direct order at $1.75 with a booklet available.
An advertisement touts Plantation Chill and Fever Tonic as a tonic for babies and growing children to tone the system and regulate the liver. It claims mothers report wonderful success and notes the tonic contains no Calomel. Price is 60 cents. Also mentions Kansas City property valued at 206,082 for taxation.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap to cleanse scalp dandruff crustings and Cuticura Ointment to soothe itchings and irritations. Free samples offered by mail with book from Cuticura Dept L Boston. The text then notes British army horse value averaging 200 to 250 dollars.
A vintage advert urges mothers to examine every bottle of Castoria to ensure it bears the signature and notes the product has been in use for over 30 years. It claims children cry for Fletcher's Castoria and promotes safety and reliability.
In New York at a dinner Mayor John Purroy Mitchel recalls army camp memories and recalls a humorous exchange during a Plattsburg drill. A broker-sergeant teases a banker about removing a hump from his back and the banker retorts with a witty remark about making hair grow.
Miss Mary Garrett Hay, head of the Woman's Suffrage party, urged cutting speeches as clerks tally subscriptions for the new campaign fund. The note recalls Boss Buckley of San Francisco who advised not to waste funds on talk but on results. It ends with a wry line about driving men to drink.
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