20 Aug 1909
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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1909
Page
1
A dealer recommends a precise cyclometer to Miss de Byke, contrasting it with cheaper models that exaggerate mileage. The exchange centers on accuracy and trust in cycling instruments.
A young girl remains in critical condition after a burglary at a residence. Police investigate the break in and seek information from potential witnesses to identify the suspect involved.
The eight year old daughter of John G Jennings was found wounded in her bed after an assault in Houston. Police Fife Moody and Binford launched a city wide dragnet with a vague description of a tall man in a light shirt. Dr Bourland attended the child who is in critical condition. A second encounter hinted an attempted entry at 2017 Chapman street.
A 1908 testimonial describes severe eczema ending after using Cuticura Ointment Soap and Resolvent, claiming blood and pus stopped, itching eased, and sores healed. The note cites Mrs. Wm. Hunt Newark New Jersey and Potter Drug as suppliers. Also mentions Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Julia Ward Howe linked to praise of motherhood virtues.
A man argues that women's suffrage will bring more appeals for funding to causes. A woman replies she will donate to a good cause but dislikes the idea of always reaching into her pocket.
A reader reports sleep improvement after abandoning coffee for Postum, noting calmer nerves and peaceful sleep. The letter urges others to quit coffee, warning it as a strong drug harming the body, and cites a friend with stomach trouble who found health after the switch.
Beaumont Texas voters approved a 25 cent per hundred tax increase for the South Park school district. The measure passed 52 to 28 and will raise about $6,500 for school purposes.
Cuero Texas based H Runge and Co have acquired the Southern Pacific machine shop and plan to tear it down, consolidating their holdings in the area.
President warns that political agendas should not influence census collection. He stresses impartial data gathering to ensure fair representation and accurate national statistics.
President Taft warns that any census supervisor or enumerator who uses influence to aid any party beyond casting a vote will be dismissed. He directs Commerce Secretary Nagel to embed a strict regulation in census rules prohibiting political work by supervisors or enumerators. The aim is a neutral census, free from political machine building.
Victoria Texas prepares a first class creamery of considerable size. Contracts for milk from about 500 cows are arranged and all stock spoken for. A meeting will be held immediately to perfect the organizing details.
Austin Texas the last of the Thirty first legislature laws without emergency clause attachments became effective Monday night ninety days after adjournment. Key acts regulate state banks empower railroad commission to order union depots authorize towns to fund street improvements and tax costs on abutting property and railroads allow bonds for roads bridges and streets with a 15 cent tax per hundred valuation. Banking act provides deposit guarantee by assessment or bond plan with banks choosing by October 1 and allows savings departments in state banks.
In Austin bond actions the attorney general approved Teague waterworks bonds of 7500 at 5 percent for forty five year term and Whitney, Sagerton, Boerne schoolhouse bonds totaling 5500, 9000 and 15000 respectively at 5 percent for twenty five or forty year terms. In Groveton a duel between brothers-in-law Dennis Vaughan and Dock Thompson near Apple Springs killed Thompson. Vaughan survived with injuries after a disputed horse deal.
The report notes a flowing hot salt water stream near a derrick has diminished in volume over four days. Water is pumped away through pipes to distant salt blocks as the flow increases daily, while salt blocks remain distant and ashes are reported nearby.
The body of 45 year old Mrs. F Sauer wife of Ritz Sauer of North Taylor was found Monday floating in Bull branch a shallow pool still wearing only a skirt around her waist authorities stated cause of death not provided and investigation ongoing in Taylor Texas
A lighthearted note jokes that the fresh scent of WRIGLEY'S SPEARMINT can lift spirits. A playful line imagines a sick woman asking if she would still look fine in a halo.
Buck Albrecht who lost a right arm after a live wire accident has thirteen grafted flesh pieces from his brother’s right arm attached to his calf. He is reported to be recovering well.
Crockett Texas Judge B H Gardner overruled defense motion for Lee Russell condemned for killing Mollie Harrison a Crockett girl last April and set the execution date for Friday October 1.
Angleton Texans race to rebuild storm damaged homes as many mechanics find immediate employment at good wages. repairs will need substantial time and effort by crews currently at work. New Matagorda County Jail project advances with plan and bond vote details. El Paso robbery targets Tillie Howard with $6000 in diamonds and $300 cash stolen from a Broadway home after window entry.
In Brownsville Texas the Newman aeroplane did not fly as rain arrived in time to wet the runway and prevent a trial flight on Monday.
Austin Texas reports the state board of education will delay fixing the per capita school fund share until after August 16 due to an expected deficit near 400 000 dollars in the year ending September 1 1909. Cotton Rolling In Helena Texas early cotton is opening and gins are running with a promising top crop and no weevil, while corn is being gathered for home use.
Mexia Ice and Refrigerating company says it will invest 12 000 to 15 000 dollars to enlarge its ice plant to meet rising demand. The firm currently has a capital of 40 000 dollars.
Bryan Texas reports rapid cotton arrivals with 105 bales received to date this month. The late season influx continues as growers deliver new cotton to local markets.
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