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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1903
Page
2
The Post Office listing notes Toe Echo prints its third volume and will begin volume four next issue. The paper thanks readers and business patrons for their support and pledges to improve and expand coverage across the area while inviting continued patronage.
A claim from Strasburg University professor Braun describes a method to produce unlimited electrical energy and project it into space to any distance. The technique allegedly improves wireless telegraphy transmission accuracy and attunement between transmitting and receiving instruments.
A Wellington editor notes a constitutional amendment to limit any single individual's fortune to 10 million dollars. The writer says adoption would affect little in the United States but would be a blessing for the commonwealth.
The tax militia comprises 8921 officers and 109338 enlisted men. Between ages 18 and 45 up to 10853369 are eligible for enlistment, making it larger than any other nation’s mobilizable army.
The smallest engine ever built by Mr A G Root of Danbury Connecticut. It is fashioned from gold silver brass and steel and rests on a metal base roughly the size of a dime.
The Gonzales Inquirer has let a contract for a handsome brick building. The Inquirer is one of our most valued exchanges. We wish you continued success in your new home.
A Crowley Louisiana publication titled Cory of the Rice Journal and Gulf Coast Farmer is on the desk. The journal is handsomely illustrated and contains much useful information for readers.
A concise reflection contrasts the proactive individual who seizes the moment with the procrastinator who waits for chances and wears out his pants from constant sitting. The saying urges action and discernment in pursuing favorable circumstances.
The Gonzales cotton mill will be remodeled at a cost of 400000. After improvements, the factory will rank with the finest in Texas.
A teased prompt suggests a Texas legislator will sponsor a bill banning kissing in public. The fragment hints at naming an unattractive, bashful bachelor as the culprit, with bets offered on his identity.
Last week a terrible storm swept the Atlantic coast causing wrecked ships and unroofed houses. Several people lost their lives, marking a deadly weather event with wide damage across coastal communities.
A brief observer suggests Jupey Parker could serve as a useful model or guide for Democratic strategy in the 1904 election, outlining potential approaches and considerations.
The notice hints at a Valentine event featuring a trove card and a comic replacement. It suggests a shift in content focus and anticipates crowd interest in promoting themed options.
Vogs is one of the coming crops of this State. Present indications are that more hogs than ever will be raised this year.
A roundup from Lavaca and neighboring counties notes jail statistics in Hallettsville, irrigation success in DeWitt County via a ten pound cauliflower, and ongoing ice factory work. Victoria oil prospects are eyed, with druggist L D Leaton credited for drawing experts. Socials in Gonzales honor Miss Gourley and Miss Walters, while Waelder reports a brutal assault case involving Ed Moore and three attackers, raising concerns over local violence.
The reader is asked if they have subscribed to the theme paper and why not, inviting engagement.
Editor Eagle records visits by Henry and Fritz Kroeger to Black Jack Springs and others including Mrs W Deusterhoff and Miss Hailda Jaroze wski in Bridgeport Conn. Frank Darilek and wife visited Shiner and Novohrad. Ed Mueller returns to his Lilouston home. Students walked to school early and decorated the room for the teacher's birthday with presents fruit and candy.
Notice announces sale of two adjacent farms near Moulton by Mrs. Mitprep KeEser. Each farm has about 35 acres cultivated, balance woodland with a small pecan grove. One farm described as rich bottom land suitable for cotton, cane or corn. Warrantee deed assured.
The masterade dance Saturday night drew a good crowd and attendees enjoyed themselves. Prof. H Weaverlah of Breslau visited relatives, Adolph Schroeder visited Cheapside, and some farmers planted corn. Jno Edwards will grind corn alternate Saturdays. The Phoenix Schuetzen Verein met and plans beautifying the park by planting trees. call for discussion on a special road tax to improve bad roads, noting Lavaca county’s history of good roads.
Mrs. Mamie Knight from Houston visited the city this past week. Miss Finkenstein is visiting relatives. Miss Helen Kaulbach of LaGrange visits Mrs. W. McCutchan. Mr. and Mrs. W. Sleye returned from Europe. Miss Nellie Elstner left for San Antonio to attend school. Mrs. B. J. Wagner and Sam Samuseh left for Gonzales. Sesame club meets on St. Valentine’s Day at Mrs Patton’s home. Mr. Sam Branon and family moved to Pecos county to ranch. J. W. Ragsdale was in San Antonio last week. Sam Oschwartz is back from Illuston.
H Hag gins of Melbourne Florida writes that a doctor declared his illness consumption incurable but a free trial bottle of Dr King s New Discovery led to recovery. The ad claims the remedy saves lives and is guaranteed for throat and lung diseases with trial bottles free and prices 50 cents and 1.00.
Institutes will be held at Yoakum Latletavale Shiner Witting Mailetsville Moulton and Malletsville on dates including December 13 14 February 20 21 February 27 28 March 6 7 March 29 21 12 and April 3 4 for a general county event.
February 13 1903 letter from Keck mentions rain dominates conversations in the burg. H Priesmeyer W Woehler of Moulton visited relatives. Keck Gun club prize shoot with C Sauer winning first. Smallpox abates among local negroes. Cardwell Robertson shipped a car of hogs. Some farmers plan corn planting next week. A fine boy born to Mr and Mrs W Priesmeyer. More anon.
The Sap night train begins service Saturday February 14 running eastbound from San Antonio at 9 p m with Cuero at 2 35 a m Yoakum 3 20 a m and Houston arrival 7 55 a m Westbound departs Trouston at 9 10 p m Yoakum 1 40 a m Cuero 2 55 a m and reaches San Antonio 7 55 a m Cars include up to date vestibule lighted sleepers free parlor car and baggage car The service is passenger only not mixed
Long column of local advertisements and notices promoting Prickly Ash Bitters Ballard's Horehound Syrup and Herbine with testimonials from Mrs Evans and Mr Prickett. Mentions April street fair, old papers, and printing services. Ends with warnings about Bright's Disease and Poors.
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