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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1902
Page
2
The item lists postal notices and local updates from Moulton including coronation mentions of Edward VII, rice cutting progress in the East, and a Dallas Fair Committee date stamp. It notes T. J. Ponrox as a candidate and reports the escaped convict Haxey Tracxy ending his pursuit by suicide in a wheat field.
The text suggests Gro. F. Bracess is expected to fade in the ninth congressional district race against Mr. Vurgess, noting there is no chance of victory and predicting political death by own action.
The President shows a decisive approach to silencing endless talk as Congress faced a momentum of remarks and debates. Supporters view the move as a practical remedy to stalled communication and partisan rhetoric.
A writer described as Waexever is arraigned amid public abuse as critics say journalists hold firm opinions. The piece urges readers to preserve equanimity while noting the journalist’s right to express views.
A call urges residents to patronize local businesses to keep dollars in the community. It argues money spent at home supports the local economy and that buying from outside yields no return. The piece stresses reasonable prices and reciprocal spending to strengthen local commerce.
Major BapGer, inspector general at Camp Mabry, predicts a U S cotton crop of 11 500 000 bales with Texas supplying 4 000 000 but critics doubt the figure. The report also notes Texas fairs and agricultural exhibits, plus local notices of community events and a humorous obituary anecdote.
The listing mentions prizes of 1000 dollars second prize 500 pounds and 250 dollars third prize among various sights to see in the Alamo City.
Emanuel Rudi and Miss Bertha Kaase were united in marriage last Thursday. The couple, well known in Fayette County farming circles, will make Dallas their home where Mr Radi will teach in a school.
The Moulton Sloney Boys led by H Muellier Dixon Kare Cooper Hause Meisterschlaeger Ware Krause Fehrenkamp hosted the Henkhaus team as both sides drew strong crowds. Moual ton won 20 to 14 and the Honey Boys plan a August 24 clash with Shiner 2nd nine.
Two women Corrie Erwin and Mattie Wood were watching swollen waters from the Gonzales bridge when it gave way and collapsed. Rescue crews arrived but the incident left the pair in danger with possible injuries.
Kaiser Wilhelm II, the largest steamship in the world, was successfully launched at the Vulcan shipyards in Stettin. Local notes report Maniton with 581 bales of cotton through Wednesday night and visitors Mrs. Wm Hancord of Rutersville and Mr. G Cordes of Berclair. R B Hunter aged 89 and oldest living Texan died near Flatonia last Monday. Mr Burow of DeWitt county resigns as commissioner to pursue the Ninth district Republican congressional seat.
A brief ad notes Prickly Ash Bitters as a remedy to cleanse the entire system and improve appetite, urging readers to take steps for better health. The notice attributes the claim to A F Kotzcove.
A jumbled ad-like excerpt touts Ballard's Snow Liniment for paralysis sores frost bites and skin eruptions with 25¢ 50¢ and $1 bottles. Also notes 1300 acre land sale on Pretty Prairie Peach Creek at $10 per acre and a misfit line about Cheatham's laxative with overpromising claims.
J A Montgomery of Wayne County Missouri reports twin girls troubled by worms for life. After failed remedies, White's Dream Vermifuge removed four worms after two doses and twelve after four more, with one worm measuring 12 inches. Benefits noted include better growth and sickness warding. 25 cents at A F Kotzebue.
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