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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1922
Page
6
A collage of agricultural notices and sales including cattle bulls horses and goats with prices from $50 to $100, pens for collars with name plates, dogs and poultry, fur and feed catalogs, hunting hounds and farm gear plus a real estate and travel ad. Names include H M Morton, W Kennedy Lola Ky, F Crocker Nebr, Bevel Farm Agency Texas, and Chase Magazine publishers.
Washington reports the arms conference moving toward a tentative six power treaty on naval limits as US Japan Britain France Italy and the Netherlands settle the cable issue and seek further clarifications. A five power pact drafts, while Far Eastern talks stall over Shantung with Japan and China deadlocked.
Marion County calls for issuance of 500000 dollars in road bonds. Numerous local projects noted including a 75 acre pecan orchard near Victoria and road improvements across Lamb County. Railroad rate cuts and federal guard unit recognitions also reported.
Friday reports say a Far Eastern committee meeting will push Shan tung negotiations toward a full conference. Senate debate on conference gains continues though the chamber is not in session. Senator Edge of New Jersey praised Washington talks as laying a foundation for progress toward peace. Naval committee reached a quick agreement on airplane carriers with scaled tonnage limits: United States 135000 tons, Britain 136000, Japan 81000, France 60000, Italy 60000.
The Texas state health department reports an unspent balance of 78 523 dollars for 1921 returned to the general revenue fund. Of this amount 73 017 dollars was from the state board of health and 5 506 dollars from the pure food department now a division of the health department. Total 1921 appropriations from state federal and Rockefeller sources stood at 189 239 dollars.
Governor Neff announced Friday the appointment of six members to the State Mining Board. W. K. Gordon of Thurber N. M. Bullock of Rockdale E B Ritchie of Strawn T. H. Lipps of Bridgeport Ed Tidwell and Peter Kramer of Thurber are named to serve.
Chicago widow Mrs. Georgia Hamon, widow of slain Oklahoma oil man Jake L Hamon, wed Saturday to banker William L Rohrer.
Washington reports changes in federal taxes voted in October have become effective this Sunday. The article outlines tax relief on rail and steam fares as well as freight, express shipments, and many consumer goods. It notes reductions for dependents, altered exemptions for married and single filers, and changes to capital gains taxation with new rates stepping in for 1922 and 1923.
Chicago reports a downturn in 1921 railway progress with a net loss of 1203 miles after 1678 miles were abandoned. Only 241 domestic locomotives were ordered and freight car orders totaled 20 667, well below pre 1917 averages. Signs of recovery appear as 1922 orders rise.
Humble Oil and Refining Company's No. 5 Chesson well near Orange Texas produced pipeline oil at 25,000 to 30,000 barrels with a 50,000 barrel limit. The overflow filled storage, marshes, and Cow Bayou forming a continuous oil flow before subsiding portionally.
An advertisement promotes California Fig Syrup as a trusted remedy for children. It touts a fruity taste and a single teaspoonful to cleanse the liver and bowels within hours, promising a well child after use. It cautions buyers to insist on genuine California Fig Syrup with directions for all ages on the bottle.
A pithy saying notes that a man with few friends tends to be more content with his own company. It frames solitude as a mark of self approval rather than loneliness.
Austin Texas Commissioner of Insurance and Banking Ed Hall issues a Texas business license to Merchants Union Insurance Company of Meridian Mississippi to operate within the state.
Winfield Kansas Rev J D Bodkin former representative in congress from this district died at his home in Liberal Kansas Thursday confirming the death of the former congressman and district figure.
Papes Diapepsin claims fast relief from indigestion gases flatulence heartburn sourness and stomach distress caused by acidity. A few tablets provide immediate relief and restore appetite for favorite foods. Large case costs only a few cents at drug stores. Millions helped annually in advertising claims.
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