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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1907
Page
2
governor and lieutenant governor were inaugurated. trial pledges in the Eldridge murder case. debate over separate tax funding for white and negro schools. bank stock meeting announced. canal debates and dam foundations discussed. editorial on licensing pistols with proposed penalties. patent notices listed for various devices.
The text argues for a direct income tax based on annual earnings as the fairest approach. It notes the main issue is accurately determining real incomes since many keep poor records or lie, leading to the burden falling on honest taxpayers.
There is notable improvement in regularity and attendance this month. Anita and Rudolph Jaeggli from Shiner enrolled this week. Friday January 18 program features recitations by Eisseldorf Kotzebue Elster Pustejovsky Arnim Bucek Gallia and others with readings and songs, highlighting student effort and participation.
The Texas Farmer argues against digging holes as large as graves for tree planting. He recommends a small hole with roots cut to fit and the top trimmed to match. The method, he claims, yields healthy growth comparable to traditional methods and mocks overcautious experts.
Roll of Honor lists contributors since the last report including Joseph Logua and Wm Pietsch of Moulton, William Kuhn of Shiner, Ben O Mueller of Roscoe, W J Cooper of Moulton, C J Pustejovsky of Moulton, Wm Green of Shiner, and Prof A W Janszen of Oak Grove.
Hallettsville Rebekah Lodge installed officers led by Mrs Bessie Landa as noble grand and Mrs Fannie Steimer as vice grand with Miss Lula Breeden named secretary. Miss Carrie Turner elected to represent the lodge at the grand assembly in San Antonio in March. The trial in Cuero District Court for J A Richardson remains set for January 21 with locally sourced witnesses and Cuero lawyers aiding the defense.
Residents and visitors share updates with travel and life events. R Roeder Joe Richter and George Knigge depart for Brentam to study at Blinn Memorial college. August Gebert moves to Ro sanky for a store position. Wim Schmidt Jr visits Yoakum relatives. F Huebotter and sister move to Houston. Mrs B Franke and children visit from Lampasas. Wm Schmedt celebrates New Year’s Eve birthday with refreshments. Helene Urban and Shaase family return to near Moulton after visiting. Ben Gebert recovers from appendicitis. G Knape and Schulenburg trip to see daughter Mrs Steinmann. Local carnival attendance. George Luck family return to Lafayette Louisiana after month with relatives. Wm Meyer returns to Galveston after visit with parents. Gerhard Meyer and George Bauch welcome a baby boy.
In Gonzales Texas on January 13 a large number of turkeys arrived by foot and wagon as Stah Bros plans a 1500 dressed turkey shipment for Monday or Tuesday. The district court disposed of many divorce cases and the grand jury returned nine felony and two misdemeanor indictments. Tom Hunter and his 17 year old son Boone were indicted for the Van Dorn killings near Wrightsboro. A white man, T W Hastey, died of heart failure near Smiths Creek, four miles above Gonzales, while working with the Aransas Pass bridge gang. County authorities will bury the man.
War costs from Caesar to modern Europe show vast slaughter and spending. Miss Henrietta Holyfield and M Poole wed on Sunday in Victoria with congratulations from Jus Eaeie and friends. Poole works as a ticket agent for the Southern Pacific Railroad.
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