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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1921
Page
4
The report notes a congressional recess until September with a capital announcement claiming a tax bill cut of 790 million dollars over two years. It mentions Weimar retaining its corporation by vote and ponders upcoming school openings and past fairs in Mol ton nine years ago.
The senate approves redistricting of senatorial districts after 28 years without change. The House and Senate pass a bill to appropriate 2 520 000 dollars for rural school aid, but Governor Neff vetoes the rural school aid bill from the regular session. Government seizes millions in liquor since Prohibition, and officials seek disposal options. supporters ask to let the people decide the question.
A four foot rattlesnake was killed in Yoakum the same day, the first since prohibition began. Report notes people may have seen snakes when liquor flowed freely, but doubts they were rattlers.
Governor Pat Neff convened a rapid second extraordinary session of the thirty-seventh legislature after adjournment. The quick move prevented lawmakers from going home, allegedly saving the state about 49000 in mileage costs for travel and attendance.
Mrs. Clare Krause and Josephine visit in Austin with the Harvey-Fla tonia Argus. Shiner Public Schools start Sept 12 under Superintendent Leslie. Local residents visit in San Antonio and Lynne county relatives. J D Rhodes reappointed courthouse janitor at $60 monthly. Flatonia notes Electric lights coming to Moutton. Shiner and Flatonia shine with towns.
Ignac Peterek sells 75 acres east of Moulton to M I Bozka for 8063 dollars. Bozka sells 105 acres near Dilworth back to Ignac Peterek.
An advertisement touts Triner's Bitter Wine as a stomach and intestinal cleanser that strengthens the body and aids digestion and nerves. A California reader from Susanville, June 28 1921, testifies to improved appetite and strength after use.
Rhab-My-Tism advertised as a great pain killer and relief for rheumatism neuralgia sprains and sourness. It promises 666 cures for malaria chills fever bilious fever colds and la grippe with money refunded if not satisfied.
An advertisement promotes McCee's Baby Flixir for wind colic diarrhoea and summer complaint in babies. The product is described as pure harmless and effective with a price of 35¢ and 60¢, sold by A F Kotzebue Drug Co.
Mrs. Arthur Pfubl of Shiner came in Saturday to visit relatives. The short note records a routine family visit and local social routine during the weekend.
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