This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1904
Page
3
Tax assessor J Pessx of Lavaca County announces he or his deputy will be at Moulton on Zeb 29 1994 to assess taxes. Readers are urged to meet there if possible to avoid penalties or further notices.
Miss Julia Sander attends school in Yoakum. G Knape Geo Vogt and F Knape paint homes. Nora Sander visits Hob den cousin John Sander. Local ball in Ammaneville enjoyed by many youths. Swiss Alp teacher Miss Baron closes school due to sickness. Louise Kiesling Augusta Meyer visit Warda to Prof Schileier family. Chas Blankenburg and Eliza Steinmann wed last Thursday. Masquerade ball at Swiss Alp last Sunday a success.
The Moulton Eagle published by Brnapo Punnisuer and Proprietor lists the issue date Friday February 26 1904. The brief item notes ownership and print date for the local newspaper.
Mrs. Dr. Gray leaves for Flatonia on Tuesday. Many residents, including Ant Kolar and W. L. Tooley, visit nearby towns. A dance is set for February 27 and barber Brunkenhoefer promotes services. Teachers institute scheduled March 5 and local rain favors corn planting. Property rental ad for Main Street shop and telegraphy course promotions appear among community items.
Reverend F B Buchanan traveled to San Antonio to visit a seriously ill brother in law at Santa Rosa hospital. Knights of Pythias sermon postponed to February 28. Canning factory stock drive nearly complete and old oil mill buildings being sought for the project. Bad weather hurt trade day turnout. next trade day is March first. J Lyons returned from St Louis with spring stock for his stores in Yeakum Flatenia and Lockhart.
A fragmented OCR text mentions congress representative and district attorney roles along with county officers and a sweep action. The items include monetary figures 14.00 and 7.50 and partial codes that suggest a public notice or payroll-like record. The readable parts indicate administrative postings rather than a narrative event.
A telegraph summary notes heavy fighting as Texans move in near Port Arthur with high losses estimated around 200. Reports mention a Japanese assault on Port Arthur and claims that four Russian cruisers were captured, though details remain unclear.
FTLONG authorizes Tue Eacre to announce his candidacy for re election to the office of District Clerk of Lavaca county subject to the action of the White Man's primary.
Lavaca County sheriff A B Noble announces Tate Eacie as a candidate for reelection following the White Law primary action. The move signals continuity in local law enforcement leadership and party backing.
Eugene Turk authorizes Tur Agle to announce him as a candidate for the office of Tax Assessor of Lavaca County subject to the action of the White Man's primary.
The article outlines spring veil trends with long pedestrian veil ends and chiffon veils. It explains arranging ends on hats, crossing and draping them, and securing with a pin for a chic, unfixed look influenced by March Woman's Home Companion.
Tax Collector L. Bennett authorizes The Eagle to announce his candidacy for re election as Tax Collector of Lavaca County subject to the White Man's primary action.
Rain blesses fields for planting as farmers plan corn and crops. Edits tout S L Bennett seeking re election as Lavaca County Tax Collector after two terms. backed by local journal. Neighborhood updates include visits to Yoakum Wied school entertainment and moves of residents to Hochheim Cameron and Baursville.
A long rural traveler pesters a seated man with rapid questions on speed, crops, trusts, politics, and the Spanish War. After the newspaper reader agrees to reveal one answer, the stranger asks about a foot incident and declares he would pay for the explanation of what bit the other man’s leg off.
A runaway nearly killed J. B. Orner of Franklin Grove Illinois after four years of a leg ulcer resisted doctors. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured the injury quickly. Also effective for burns bruises skin eruptions and piles. 25e at all drug stores.
For Rent The Green Front Store House formerly occupied by Henry Krause Apply to Henry Krause Moulton Texas Twas troubled for several years with chronic indigestion and nervous debility writes PF J Green of Lancaster NH No remedy helped me until Electric Bitters which have kept my wife in excellent wealth for years She says Electric Bitters are splendid for female troubles Try them Only 50c Satisfaction guaranteed by all druggists
Reports from Che Foo indicate the Russian army has crossed the Yalu River and begun a planned push toward Seoul and the Korean Peninsula. Russia plans to abandon Port Arthur and Vladivostok and mass about 400000 troops to back Japan to Korea while establishing forward bases. Port Arthur picket clashes yield Japanese prisoners with maps. February 21 outpost engagements on the Yalu show continuing Russian advance.
A Massachusetts plow guide recommends using four ounces of sulphuric acid diluted in one pint water to treat heavy rust. Apply cautiously, soak, then coat again as needed, scour with sand and water, and rub with a crude petroleum and lard mix. Inspect nuts and bolts and stock spare bolts for future maintenance.
Haggins of Melbourne Florida credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption with saving his life after doctors gave up. He reports dramatic recovery and urges others to try the medicine which is guaranteed for throat and lung diseases and offered with a free trial bottle.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.