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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1905
Page
2
The essay warns that youths often slight parental needs as they chase social events. It notes mothers are relegated to background and fathers ignored when young people monopolize outings and comforts. It urges youths to nurture family bonds to avoid a strained home life.
Reported agreements across state farmers aim to reduce cotton acreage by 26 percent. Other items note Awoturn conflict in the Far East, huge diamonds near Pretoria, and public library funding pledge in Nacogdoches. More: Mayor Fry of South Texas dies. molder strike in Kentucky resolved by ownership change. editor prank described. Culberson reelected to US Senate with a new term starting March 3, 1905.
Renkhaus News reports visits and illnesses in Dreyer Gonzales county and surrounding towns. Families like Oaken Sehendel Hirsch Jaroszewski Schoenvogel Selzer and Seifert are mentioned with social visits and a birthday celebration at Oak Grove. Community illness and a well drilling project near Hermann are noted.
Dave Paulus left Halletsville to serve as a senate page in Austin following Henry's two term path. J R Jasek of Novohrad visited Thursday with orders for fruit trees and nursery stock, noting strong patronage. D Garbade of Witting reported four weeks of rain delaying farm work, while KE Mitehe plans to plant 250 Bune Turkey trees and figs for northern markets after seeing opportunities abroad.
The article reports Democratic debate over U S plans to take control of Santo Domingo affairs. It outlines customs revenue allocation to Morales and debt servicing, claiming annual proceeds could reduce the republic’s 52 million dollar indebtedness. It notes foreign powers favor U S administration to avoid European action and a stated aim of receivership as salvation. It closes with a town note from Tux Race inviting readers to share moves and visitors.
Chartered telegraphy taught by mail by N R Stone president offers degree conferment and diplomas honored nationwide. Tuition notes accepted. R A fare paid from all points. Catalog and a penmanship lesson free. Name on 12 cards for 25 cents in stamps. McKinney Texas.
Mrs Heinsohn of Kinkler visited Edward Fertsch's family. Cunningham of Moulton photographed locals. Rev Konzack preached at Scharlottenburg Lutheran. Prof Reichert and pupils had schoolhouse photos taken. Fertsch and Buske ginned 546 bales of cotton. W J Bryan pushed railway rate reform in Washington but failed to sway Republicans. Wisconsin's Lafollette expected to stride Senate influence. Also includes long moralistic advice about community spirit and avoiding public sniping.
A letter from Hauversville Texas dated 127 05 requests permission to participate in the spelling match on February 8th. The sender boasts spelling prowess and references Post Master John Krowch Croutch and old Molton schoolmates as credentials. Prof Peterson notes spellers of such calibre are welcome and urges attendance at the contest tonight.
Prof P K Butechek of Baursville visited the office Saturday and announced a concert at Baursville school on Friday night February 11. The Moulton Juvenile band will provide the music for the occasion.
A historical list catalogs infamous massacres across centuries noting dates and places such as St Bartholomew s Day 1572 the 1592 Croatians the 1790 Ismail killings 1804 Santo Domingo 1808 Madrid 1822 the Scio massacre 1860 Damascus 1870 Tientsin and ancient sieges with mass deaths including Jerusalem 70 and Alexandria 215 in a grim chronicle of violence.
Halletsville Herald presents a record of poll taxes paid in Lavaca County up to a recent date. The data suggests tax receipts may fall short of 1904 totals, though late payments could still match last year’s peak. Readout lists payments by boxes including Worthing and New Sweet Home areas with several figures.
Times say hard times current. Moore Institute hosts an entertainment soon while park watchers track thieves. Moulton plans Fourth of July celebration and praises local musicians. Bryan predicted nominee and president in 1908. New mercantile store to open next fall. Some youths suffer potato cutter mishaps.
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