Agony Ends as Awards Are Given Amid Sad News
Awards are distributed concluding a period of distress, with many book agents noted as somber. The event marks a formal closure and honors achievements despite prevailing sorrow.
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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1908
Page
1
Textbook Board Awards Contracts for Texas Schools
The Textbook Board in Austin announced awards totaling about 3 million dollars for five years. Several contracts are conditional on improvements or gross receipts tax payments and five were selected with conditions. The Southern Publishing and other Texas firms secured major portions of the business, with some authors and representatives from Grayson Travis and Harrisburg involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Textbook Board
Nmnection
Southern
J. A. Wolfe
B. F. Gafford
Graysa
James H. Robertson
Travis Newson & Co
Stor
The
Fording Company
Denver poised to host Democratic national convention
The article notes Denver seeks the Democratic national convention with a $100,000 fund and a $425,000 auditorium under construction. It highlights expected attendance, acoustics, and advertising value, plus plans for rail, lodging, and side activities. It mentions possible delegate Mrs. Leavitt and Williams Jennings Bryan’s daughter as a potential delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Colorado
Denver
Grand Army of the Republic
the Elks
Democratic Club
Is of
Williams Jennings Bryan
Leavitt
Jane Jefferson Club
Haile and Metcalf Sail Past Navy Board in West Indies Jaunt
Senator Hale dominates naval affairs while Secretary Metcalf leads a congressional inspection cruise to the West Indies. On one stop the Dolphin docked all day and, after a tense exchange, sailed out as Hale questioned the delay. The episode underscores Haile's influence in naval policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haile
Senator Hale
Senate
Navy Department
Metcalf
West Indies
Mr. Hale
Dolphin
Hale
Champagne production link to apple byproduct found
A U S consul report from Collingwood Ontario reveals a Rochest er New York firm runs apple evaporating plants at Collingwood and Creemore. They bought 10 000 barrels at one dollar each and sell the evaporated apple output at eight cents a pound for shipment to the Northwest. Waste products are processed and shipped to France to be used in champagne production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Collingwood
Ont
France
Rochester
N. Y
Creemore
Cost of Running the State and Future Budgets
Austin outlines that department estimates will be filed with the controller for two years. Total appropriations have hovered around 7.55 million, with expectations the bill could approach 8 to 10 million including new buildings and maintenance. Governors have trimmed items after passage, and reliance on building projects remains high amid crowded asylums and growing state institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Death of Uncle Dick George Recalls Texas History
Austin obituary notes the passing of Uncle Dick George at 94. A veteran of Sam Houston era campaigns, he advised John St. Reagan on hunts, remembered vivid events in Texas history, and lived with a remarkable memory despite illiteracy and illiteracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
George
Sam l Houston
John St. Reagan
Xas
Estimates filed before annual report for fiscal period ending August 31
The text notes filings precede the governor’s annual report for the fiscal period ending August 31. It explains that the report includes estimate amounts used in drafting the governor’s message to the session. Often the institution head includes a letter with the estimate presenting argument for a special allowance.
Roosevelt Sends Congratulatory Note on Royal Birth
Ambalor Griscom delivered Roosevelt's message to Victor Emmanuel through Signor Signorini, congratulating His Majesty on the birth of a daughter, dated 13, 1907. The King welcomed the communication noting the new departure in American government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Ambalor Griscom
Victor Emmanuel
Sign¢itoni
Roosevelt
Pris Giovanna
United States
Barcus Charged With Assault to Murder in Cameron
Complaint filed in justice court charges Charles Barcus with assault with intent to kill Matthew Sheffield near Maysfield early Wednesday. Barcus released on $500 bond for an examining trial February 29. Sheffield in precarious condition. Barcus says Sheffield insulted Mrs Barcus while he was away Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Tex
Charles Barcus
Matthew Sheffield
Maysfield
Justice Court
Barcus
Apper
Sheffield
Calcasieu Sheriff Arrests Eleven Pirates In Week
Lake Charles sheriff reports arrest of eleven alleged brigands tied to inland coast raiding by barges and boats along the shore. Authorities say multiple captures and discoveries were made within a week, with recovered contraband and valuables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Charles
Sherif Reig
Calcasieu Parish
Cotton Fire at Mexia Compress Destroys Bales
About 3 AM Tuesday, a fire at the Mexia compress west platform consumed 75 to 100 bales of cotton and damaged the rest. Total cotton loss estimated at 18,000 dollars with 700 dollars more for the platform. Cotton owned by several ginners and reportedly fully insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexia
Tex
Killing Near Karnes City Reported
A fatal shooting occurred near Karnes City involving a Mexican man named Maxipidez. Authorities say a Mexican, Isikio Canno, admitted to the incident and is jailed awaiting inquest. A warrant for his arrest has been issued by Judge Tobin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neanes City
Karnes City
Maxipidez
Isikio Canno
Tobin
Chasteen Pleads Guilty in Abandonment Case in Cameron
In Cameron Texas county court J F Chasteen pleaded guilty to abandoning his wife and child and not supporting them. It was the first trial of this nature in the county and the court fined him 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Tex
J. F. Chasteen
Mexican police capture four American robbers in Mexico City
A Mexico City report notes the Mexican police capture four American pickpockets who robbed a government paymaster, illustrating effective policing cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
The
Express
Mexico City
Center Tex Well Shows Stronger Oil Flow
A Flat Fork oil well near Center, Texas, encountered a strong gas seepage Wednesday that has been emitting all day, bringing an increased flow of oil from the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center
Tex
Lumber Combine Leader Sam Park Admits Attending Meeting
Sam Park, a key figure in the big lumber combine, publicly acknowledges attending a contentious industry meeting amid ongoing discussions about pricing and market strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Park
Industrial Mills To Resume Operation In Beaumont
Beaumont Texas President Sam Park of the Industrial Lumber Company said two large mills would start Monday amid a lumber demand rebound. He noted idle plants may restart others as possible profits support ongoing operation and hinted at a Texas Louisiana sawmill merger with a potential $50,000,000 value, though details remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Tex
Sam Park
The
Industrial Lumber Company
New Orleans
Park
Nashville
Texas
Louisiana
Chicago
United States Steel Corporation
San Antonio liquor men name state organizer to lead drive
The Retail Liquor and Malt Dealers Association of Texas kept a closed session for two days in San Antonio. Judge H. L Moore of Del Rio was named state organizer, to base in San Antonio after March 1. The group plans a campaign to unite liquor interests, invites breweries to attend the Galveston convention in May, supports the Baskin McGregor law, and will screen legislative candidates to limit prohibitionists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Retail Liquor and Malt Dealers’ Association of
Texas
H. L Moore
del Rio
Galveston
Boy Walter Melde Dies in Neck-Breaking Ranch Run
In Thorndale Texas on a Sunday night three boys rode south in a run when one horse surged ahead leaving a missing rider. The steamer found Walter Melde about 17 dead with a broken neck near Thorn dale where he and his father worked on a new property. The Melde family lived in Lee County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorndale
Tex
Walter Melde
Lee County
Cabbage Shipments Lead Heavy Cuero Truck Market Record
Five cars of cabbage and several trucks, hauling heavy shipments, mark the record for Arneckville and Meyersville growers reaching Cuero market. Cabbage and related crops are unusually fine this season amid steady trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuero
Tex
Arneckville
Meyersville
Rainfall Drenches Victoria Areas Saturating Rangelands
A response came in from Victoria Texas where a rain amounting to one and one third inches fell Saturday afternoon. The rain was beneficial for rangelands but not essential for farm lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Tex
Orange aspirants race toward July 25 primary filing
Orange County Texas candidates announce plans as campaigns heat up in advance of the July 25 election day. Local papers report rivalries and party bids intensifying with daily updates on who enters the race and prospects for the races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Range County
Orange
Tex
County Court Adjournes at Cameron Texas Term
Cameron Texas county court adjourned Saturday afternoon by operation of law. Few criminal and civil cases disposed of, but a large amount of probate business completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Tex
Postmaster Miller Attends Rural Carriers Meeting
Hallettsville Texas reports postmaster Miller attended a De Witt and Lavaca counties rural carriers meeting in Yoakum. A key topic discussed was the improvement of public roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
Tex
Miller
Yoakum
de Witt
Lavaca
Washington's Birthday Observed Quietly in New Braunfels
In New Braunfels Texas Washington's Birthday passed off quietly with bank and post office closures. A grand mask ball held at night by the C. M. A. boys marked the close of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Braunfels
Tex
Washington
Eight Mules Sold for Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars
Mr. C. L. Freeman of Nederland Texas bought eight fine big mules for 7500 dollars. The mules were shipped from New Iberia Louisiana and reached Nederland on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nederland
Tex
C. L. Freeman
New Iberia
Local Buyer Acquires 32000 Acres in Dimmit County
G Denton of San Antonio closed with Lacy and Evans on the purchase of 32000 acres in Dimmit county for 200000 dollars. The land lies just south of Carrizo Springs and joins the Richardson ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
G. Denton
Lacy & Evans
Dimmit County
Carrizo Springs
Richardson
Meandering Mike Quips About Money Motivated Men
A brief dialogue shows Minister taunting workers as Meandering Mike notes some fellows will even work for money. The exchange hints at tension over motivation and ethics in pursuit of pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Hunt’s Cure Publicity Claims Soothing Skin Remedy
A testimonial from R. M. Swann of Franklin La. lauds Hunt's Cure as the best skin remedy kept in his family medicine chest. He asserts it treats eczema, tetter, ringworm and similar troubles and cures itching instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
R. M. Swann
Franklin
Dogs to Watch Churches in Bruges After Van Dyck Theft
Since the robbery of a valuable Van Dyck at Courtrai the churches of Bruges have increased security. Notre Dame now employs a night watchman with a dog while the Cathedral of St. Saviour and other churches adopt similar measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtrai
Bruges
Hall’s Catarrh Cure and Druggist Testimonials in Toledo
One hundred dollar reward offer and the Cheney firm endorsement. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is marketed as a blood and mucous system remedy with testimonials available. Hall’s Family Pills are promoted for constipation and sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney &Co
Toledo
D. We
F. J. Cheney
WaLpine, Kixwan & Mabyyirn
Hall
Boston Correction Sparked by Porterhouse Demand
Bilkins recently moved from New York to Boston. The other morning he visited a butcher and asked for a porterhouse. The proprietor replied, in urbane terms, that they were not giving anything away this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilkins
New York
Boston
Harper’s Weekly
Hunt's Cure Advertisement for Skin Disease Relief
There is more actual misery and less real danger in a case of itching skin disease than any other ailment. Hunt's cure is manufactured especially for these cases. It relieves instantly and cures promptly. Absolutely guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
Action of Animal Charcoal and Its Nitrogen Content
A European chemist explains that animal charcoal removes color from colored liquids due to nitrogen content ranging from five to seven percent, unlike wood charcoal which has no such effect. The finding clarifies the mechanism behind decolorization by animal charcoal.
Cough Syrup Claims Fast Relief and Sleep Aid
Advertises Simeons Cough Syrup to heal throat and lung inflammation and provide restful sleep. Promises quick relief and a peaceful night after use.
Garfield Tea co Brooklyn ad touts natural laxative
An advertisement promotes Garfield Tea Co. Brooklyn claiming a pure natural laxative made of herbs. It suggests samples and appeals to men with a vanity line about looking younger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Tea
Garfield Tea Co
Brooklyn, N. Y
LAXATIVE CLAIMS BROMO UININE CURES A COLD
E W endorses a supposed remedy labeled Bromo Uinine as a universal cure for a cold. The claim appears in a world wide promotional context seeking signature support for the product. No verified medical basis is provided.
Piles cured in 6 to 14 days with PAZO ointment claim
Advertises PAZO ointment promising cure of itching bleeding and protruding piles in 6 to 14 days with a money back guarantee. Uses medical claim style typical of period ads and asserts full remission of symptoms within two weeks.
It is not easy to sting a bear with a straw Danish
Proverb notes the futility of attempting delicate actions against a strong challenge and uses a bear as a metaphor for stubborn problems. The Danish phrase conveys a lesson on overestimating gentleness in risky situations.
Promise of a simple gentle laxative in popular remedy
The General Demand for a known value laxative is met by Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna from the California Fig Syrup Co. It emphasizes ethical sourcing, wholesomeness, and physician acceptance. Buy the genuine product from leading druggists. price is fifty cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
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Marshall Hicks
San Antio
Pamela
Devoe and
Masury
Moulton, Texas
Gotham
Board of Aldermen
FEY
Sam Hoton
Roosevelt’sery
Kit Victor Emmanuel
Mrs. Barcus
S Isle
Reid Hastle
BIG Lumber Combine
Boston Correction
Socrates
Carters
Carters Livite Iver
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