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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1903
Page
2
The item notes St Patrick's Day remarks and mentions a future Mai fest in Zarata County. It reports heavy rains affecting the area and summarizes legislative activity in Austin, including the 2000 bills passed out of 17,560 introduced and a planned adjournment by April 1 opposed by the Governor.
Levees along the Mississippi River ruptured at multiple sites causing widespread flooding. Rescue crews and workers operate to repair embankments and shore up defenses as water inundates vast areas.
The Spanish government weighs steps to refloat the wrecked battleship Maine in Havana harbor to determine the cause of its sinking. The question arises whether the United States will grant consent for the operation.
The Beaton Monitor reports Grayson carried by a seven vote margin as crowds in Denison cry hurrah for Grayson and for Brother Murray, reflecting strong local support and spirited sentiment.
The statement challenges Carnevere’s view that his many libraries mark him as charitable. It argues true charity serves the greatest number, implying his actions may not align with public benefit.
Fort Worth packing plants open to grow output with a workforce of two thousand and rising as business expands. Farmers may ship cattle and hogs to Fort Worth instead of St. Louis and other northern cities.
A speaker in Texas argues against a large navy and standing army, warning that imperialistic policy would burden the nation. He contends Europe’s heavy defense costs cause poverty and questions whether the United States can sustain such forces without harming citizens. He notes pensions exceed European army costs and doubts local willingness to serve.
A dramatic poem-like scene depicts Black people occupying every room of the White House, described with chaotic imagery and political upheaval. The piece references Roosevelt’s death, Teddy’s severed head, and a Missouri Democratic leader, signaling a violent implied conflict and power shift.
A Cuero Star item notes court activity in Lavaca and neighboring counties with Judge Gittorney and sheriff. It mentions one arrest exception Tom Charleston a negro wanted for carrying a pistol amid cocaine nuisance concerns. A Gonzales marble craftsman showcases a match safe carved from local stone. Officers in Cuero report rough treatment of cocaine fiends jailed to deter their town involvement.
The General County Institute dates moved from April 3 and 4 to March 27 and 28 due to trustees elections. All examination papers must reach the County Superintendent’s office by March 27 to be eligible for prizes. Many teachers have not submitted papers from the previous exam and are urged to submit by March 27. Program includes plans for a Week's Work and revision of study plans.
County Superintendent outlines institute topics including promotion of pupils, school holidays, uniform examinations and moral training. A night session is proposed due to limited time, with host homes provided for teachers. nonattendance may lead to contract implications and record entries.
Editor Eagle reports Emil Wagner visiting New Orleans and L C Melcher ill. Martin Garby dies aged 86 with four children surviving in Texas and Wisconsin. Henry Balko bedridden with fever. Aug Franke visits from DeWitt county. Masquerade ball fails due to bad roads. Farmers buy flour at local store and carry home. Aug Ahrens visits family. Augusta Meyer returns from Guadalupe county. A newcomer resides with Mr. and Mrs. Theo Bolling. Corn planting begins.
After weeks of silence local notes report Ike Griffith of Halletsville buying cattle here Saturday while farmers remain busy in the fields planting corn.
Ms Joe Mighe of Ammansville Fayette county visits the family of merchant A J Kallus. Wiedites attended the mask hall at Witting Saturday night and had a good time. Mr Henry Holman a soldier at Laredo visits home folks at Witting and obtained a twenty days through. His regiment will be ordered to the Philippines in a month or so 5S.
A printer hurried a page and smeared a marriage notice with a grocers ad. The notice announced John Brown and Ida Gray were united in the holy sauerkraut by the quarter barrel. It described Mr Brown as a young coush at 10 cents per pound and Miss Gray selling pig feet cheaper than any in town.
Mr B A Flato was installed as postmaster of Shiner last Tuesday with Miss Emma Matula as assistant. Shiner Gazette notes editor C M Yates of Kale Lake Advertiser visited the town. A number of children received holy communion at the Catholic church on Thursday.
A flood of ads tout Prickly Ash Bitters for kidney liver stomach and bowel care with multi bottle deals and claims of strong health. Ballard’s Horehound Syrup and Snow Liniment are praised by customers. Botanic Blood Balm is advertised for blood and skin diseases with samples offered.
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