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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1918
Page
2
Secretary of War Baker answers critics about wartime conduct, defending policy and actions. The remarks reiterate readiness and coordination with allied forces as the nation girds for increased military effort.
Secretary Baker told the Senate military committee that America will deploy a half million troops in France soon with another million trained and ready, describing extensive war plans, ship production, and industrial support to sustain the fight across the ocean. He praised military and civilian staff and urged openness to correct shortcomings, insisting the nation will prevail alongside Britain and France.
Governor Hobby named Thomas Reed Poole of Greenville to the state council of defense, replacing Silas Hair of Sherman who resigned. Poole's appointment was announced in Austin, Texas, on Saturday.
Salvage companies in London are devising schemes to recover fortunes from torpedoed ships sunk at the seabed, aiming to salvage valuables stranded since the war.
Washington reports an agreement between the labor department unions and oil operators in Louisiana and coastal Texas to settle disputes by arbitration during the war. Arbitrators include Houston judge 8 C Proctor and a labor member appointed by Secretary Wilson, ensuring steady output of 3 million barrels of oil monthly. The pact favors reemployment for workers who struck and bans discrimination based on union ties.
Condensed statement shows 74 Texas banks with total deposits of 275000154 an increase of 184 over the prior call. Surplus and profits 12970 hos down 418002. Loans real estate 422004 up. Cover drafts 986577 down 272358. Guaranty fund total 1174146 up 14444.
Seguin Texas voters in Guadalupe county backed a $36,000 bond to build and maintain a macadamized road linking the state highway from Houston to San Antonio. About $46,000 more will come from federal and state funds.
Houston Texas Edwin D James of Toledo Ohio and Carl S Mather of Pawpaw Michigan second lieutenants of the first squadron Ellington field were killed Wednesday when their planes collided head on and fell 2000 feet their machines locked together and the bodies were badly mangled
Public health bulletin from Mexico City alleges Matamoros manufacturers render burro meat lard and ship it into interior Mexico. The report, obtained near Brownsville, states authorities are investigating the practice this week.
Ballinger Texas farmers will plant castor beans along public road fence rows to supply material for government aeroplane oil. The crop proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross.
The local option election in El Paso Texas defeated prohibition by 32 votes in the city and 341 votes in the county. About 5,000 ballots were cast in each electorate.
In the twelve months of unrestricted warfare against American and allied shipping by Germany one year ago Friday, 69 American vessels totaling 171,061 gross tons have been sunk by submarines mines and raiders, according to a compilation of sinking records released publicly during the period.
Austin Texas railroad commission announces a February 12 hearing to consider proposed revisions to demurrage rules allowing for weather interference. The action aims to adjust penalties for delays caused by weather conditions.
A tornado hit Tuscaloosa and nearby Ethelville in Pickeng County causing near total demolition of the town. No deaths reported but extensive damage and injuries are feared. Local officials prompt evacuations and warning services continue assessing the scene.
French Chasseurs Blue Devils overwhelm Schonholz salient in Alsace taking 120 prisoners. Next day they earn medals for valor after wiping out observers from Jouvin court to Ville au Bois, then devastate Hill 844 area near Verdun, capturing 475 prisoners and decimating German posts.
London’s The London Gazette details heroism of nine soldiers awarded the Victoria Cross. Notable acts include Second Lieutenant H F Parsons of the Gloucester Regiment sacrificing himself to hold a post against liquid fire, enabling a bombing party to counterattack, and Canadian Sergeant Frederick Hobson dying to defend a forward post and its Lewis gun during a strong counter assault.
The report details Lance Sergeant John Moyney of the Royal Irish Guards and Private Thomas Woodcock of Wigan earning the Victoria Cross for actions under heavy fire. Moyney led 15 men, held 96 hours under siege, and, with bombs and a Lewis gun, repelled the enemy before a retreat across a stream amid bombs. Woodcock aided Moyney, operated the Lewis gun under fire, and rescued a wounded comrade, carrying him to safety across open ground.
Miss Carolyn Stevens of Hoboken returns home on a three week furlough after driving supply cars and ambulances on the western front in France for over a year. She describes under fire from German guns and an ambulance bombing while tending children gas victims. She was among the first women to pass through the American camp after General Pershing's arrival and received an ovation.
The horsepower used as a unit of measurement on the continent of Europe differs from the British and American horsepower by more than one percent.
Mrs Frank Henson of Urbana Indiana reports severe change of life symptoms and long winter grippe. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring strength and reducing nervousness heat flashes backache and blues, enabling her to do housework again.
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER touted as a worldwide remedy for constipation, liver troubles, and low spirits, claiming to relieve indigestion and nervous dyspepsia with a few doses. It is described as a gentle laxative sold by druggists in civilized countries. Some men overestimate their political fitness.
Advertisements tout Laxative Quinidine Tablets for colds la grippe coughs and headaches noting no head or stomach impact. Also promote Dr Peery Dead Shot for worms Dr Pierce Pleasant Pellets for liver and bowel regulation and Vader Balm for prevention with claims of usefulness and household use. New York introduces women conductors on Broadway cars.
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