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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1921
Page
2
An advertisement touts Eatonic as a modern remedy for acid stomach bloating and indigestion. It promises quick relief from acidity gas and repeat stomach upsets and claims to help the body derive full strength from food. A big box is offered at a small cost with druggist guarantee.
Governor Neff urges immediate enactment to put appropriations and expenditures of every department under legislative control. Senate and House move on highway oversight, education, and budget system reforms, with bills shaping state finance and appointments amid frugal budgets.
Albert Rowan R Ben Luna and Scrivner were found guilty of robbing the United States mails at the Dallas Jackson Street post office on January 14. Judge James C Wilson sentenced Rowan and Luna to 265 years in a federal penitentiary at Leavenworth. Scrivner’s sentence was postponed.
The state board of education on Friday apportioned $1 per scholastic year for public schools in February, lifting total apportionment this year to $5.50 per capita. An additional $9 per capita remains to be appropriated. The apportionment is based on 1,270,000 scholastics.
Wool producers ask the ways and means committee for a duty of 44 cents a pound on scoured wool content, about 17 cents on grease wool. Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico account for large shares of U S wool output totaling about 305 million pounds, with Texas about 17.6 million, Oklahoma 0.626 million, and New Mexico just over 15.6 million pounds.
The House fast tracks two relief measures, a $13,000,000 soldiers hospital and a $100,000,000 road fund, both passing by rising votes. A third rail payment bill failed amid bipartisan opposition as debate was restricted. Senate action followed with hospital funding totaling $18.8 million and road appropriations replacing the McArthur bill.
Prohibition Commissioner Kramer issued a nationwide order to stop withdrawals from bonded warehouses except for industrial alcohol wines for sacramental use and liquor for retail druggists who may withdraw up to five cases per authorization. The move targets bootlegging and curbs the ongoing liquor flow amid rising criminal activity.
The house passed a joint resolution directing enlistment stoppage until the regular army drops to 175,000 men. President Wilson's veto was overridden by 271 to 16 with one present. All 16 votes to sustain the veto came from Democrats.
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved a $234,000 loan to the New Orleans Texas and Mexico railway to fund equipment additions. The carrier must finance $234,246 to meet the loan.
Five inches of snow covered the Texas Panhandle as a cold north wind swept in. Snow began Sunday night and the temperature was 18 degrees. The snowfall was general across the Panhandle and Northwest Texas per the local weather bureau reports.
Lieutenant Nungesser, famed French aviator with 44 downed German planes, sailed from Havre for America on the steamer France. He will tour the United States under Aero Club of America auspices, accompanied by Marquis de Charette.
The famine in China may claim up to 15 million lives unless immediate aid is provided, according to new state department information received this week.
The Senate upheld President Wilson's veto of a bill giving title to 76 acres of swamp land in Montana to the Milk River Valley Gun Club. The vote was 47 to 9 sustaining the veto on Monday.
In Australia a bush shanty guest bathes in a rain tank with minimal water. A landlord rebukes him for wasting a precious resource while the judge quips he uses no soap. The tale highlights scarce spring water toward the dry season.
A teacher remarks on the winter scene after a gloves themed lesson. A pupil answers with gloves as the observed object, illustrating a simple classroom exchange about daily life.
A Terre Haute bachelor visits a friend to invite him to a community lecture. The friend's wife objects, prompting a noisy dispute. She declares she is tired of bachelors roaming about, while the bachelor wonders how all women view him.
A quip from Mrs Gabb and a sharp reply from Mr Gabb frame a humorous exchange about opposing viewpoints. The Cincinnati Enquirer note highlights a playful debate on truth and perspective.
Peggy Percy declares her face is her fortune and Percy suggests Peggy wear a veil. He argues it is wrong to continually flash her “roll.” The exchange highlights public scrutiny of appearances and social expectations.
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