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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1907
Page
2
The United States operates thirty eight thousand two hundred fifteen rural free delivery routes as part of national mail service operations, reflecting extensive rural outreach and logistics across the country.
The piece notes Willian J. Culberson as a Democratic candidate. It urges parents to send children to school highlighting daily work. It reports the Monongah mining disaster in West Virginia with 350 plus deaths and cites a comptroller value for 1907 at $1.635 billion, up $414 million from 1906.
The Hanover arrived at Galveston from Bremen carrying 1150 migrants of whom 535 were homeseekers.
Senator CuLzperson introduces measures to erect public buildings in Seguin New Braunfels Waxahachie Marshall Cleburne and Austin.
King Oscar of Sweden dies in Stockholm on Sunday December 8 at age 78 years 9 months and 17 days. The monarch was noted for his reformist stance and long reign.
The Houston Chronicle's editorial titled The Acquittal of Mrs Bradley appeals to every true-hearted human being. It is described as one of the best editorials penned in many a day.
In a recent civic and trades procession in Boston the oldest brass band in the world performed. The band members averaged 75 years of age.
Dr. Waston argues a Goop speech should rest on solidity of subject and solidarity of sentiment. He says to insure the former, steady maching is needed and to secure the latter, much reflection is required.
The article argues that young men have more opportunities than ever as firms seek workers who can think and are willing to work. It emphasizes that being proactive and capable opens doors across many businesses.
The official statement of the financial condition of the First State Bank of Moulton appears in today’s paper. Read it for details on assets liabilities and capital.
At the bride’s parents residence near Oak Grove, Frank Meyer and Bertha Krause wed on Thursday November 28 with Rev L Uhlmann officiating. Immediate relatives attended and a dinner followed. The bride is a leading Oak Grove young lady. the groom, an industrious Henkhaus area man. The Eagle extends congratulations.
Washington officials remark on Roosevelt busting the so called trust in the gold dollar at a Bryan dinner. The navy will forward extra coal to Honolulu and Manila for the battleship fleet as precaution if ships return via Asia and the Suez Canal, with no homeward route decision imminent.
The Veterinary Department at A. and M. College treats a carload of Aberdeen Angus cattle for Texas fever. Nineteen young bulls and bull calves and five heifer calves are property of G. Creswell of Oplin Texas. They were bought from Illinois breeders L. A. Kerrick and others.
The Shiner Gazette notes 1906 democratic executive committee loyalty preserves unity of the Lavaca county party. Editorials from Yoakum and Hallettsville papers, the Navy Cemory, the Moutton Eacie, and Yoakum Times align with the Democrats.
Bex Marsnatt Baker died at his Columbus home Saturday afternoon after a lingering illness at age 70. A veteran journalist, he co founded the Colorado Citizen fifty years ago with two brothers and edited it through Civil War interruptions and after. He leaves a wife and three children. burial followed Sunday. Tur Eagle extends condolences to the survivors.
Bryan argues in The Commoner that Roosevelt praises bond issuance while gold reserves grew from 161 million in 1898 to 904 million now and circulation per person rose from 23.23 to 33.23. He notes Roosevelt loans 250 million to banks and contrasts with Cleveland.
Hallettsville notes report the Kinkler and Hou chins ranch of about 3000 acres southeast of Hallettsville was sold to J. W. Ragsdale and a Houston party. The sale marks the second large Lavaca County transfer in weeks, with ongoing price appreciation and active buyers. County Clerk John Buchanan is in Waco with a sick daughter. Senator Paulus and D A Paulus are in San Antonio and Austin on official business. Dr. Ledbetter of Shiner visits Moulton for weekly dental work.
December 1 report highlights a successful village event season. A rain event, a schoolhouse film on November 24, and a dance at the Hilchers' home celebrate community life. Attendance at a teachers institute featured Supt. Guenther of Hallettsville with future plans.
A travel vignette describes visitors to Texas noting a bathless hotel lacking amenities, a flea-infested lodging, and daily drunkenness among local men. The piece suggests travelers perceive Texas life as rife with discomfort and social quirks, reflecting a frontier stereotype.
Mrs. Penn Wood and her children return home after a three week visit with her parents Mr and Mrs J E Quebedeaux at Denton Creek. Mr Hicks Lockwell and his bride move to the Jeff Bunting homestead and will be at home to friends. Peter Webb a colored man killed a large wolf near his home last week. The turkey market remains dull due to money stringency in Lone Star.
Texas patents granted this week reported to The Eade by C A Snow & Co patent attorneys Washington DC John B Ziegler Wichita Falls oil burner James S Patterson and D E Smith Ade line bale band buckle James B Owens Weatherford stamp rack Daniel H McGuire Wharton seed planter Thomas L McDonald Luella cultivator Thomas A Jones Stanford baling press Benjamin M Carr Houston car wheel chill Eugene B Carwile Atlanta fish trap
The San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway company orders twenty ballast cars and seeks 475 box cars. The railroad commission mandates purchases: 1908 with 20 locomotives and 700 freight cars, 1909 with 20 locomotives and 700 freight cars, and 1910 with 10 locomotives and 600 freight cars.
Describes diphtheria risk from colds and how Chamberlain's Cough Remedy reduces danger. Notes the remedy quickly cures the cold and lowers susceptibility to germ diseases. For sale by all druggists.
Market report compiled by Rud Jaegli and Bro updates each Wednesday with highest prices paid. Cotton middling 10 1/2 cents per pound corn ear 57 cents eggs 25 cents butter 15 cents chickens 2.00 to 2.50 per unit turkeys 64 cents per pound bacon 9 cents lard 10 cents.
Sale notice offering live oak and post oak posts for sale by January 15 1908. Prices stated as right. Apply to W A White Nickel Texas.
Ground wood offering 1000 cords at 2 dollars per cord. Apply to W A White in Nickel Texas for purchase inquiries.
Dr F W Ledbetter of Shiner will be in Moulton on Wednesdays each week to perform dental work. All work is guaranteed. Subscribe for Tax Baer.
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