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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1924
Page
4
A rapid list of historic estimates from the era including 1928 cotton output in Mexico at 75 000 bales and US electricity spending of 1 600 000 000 yearly. It notes US tuberculosis deaths over 100 000 in 1921 and 25 000 000 000 annual US telephone conversations.
Local leaders vow to tackle muddy streets by repairing drainage and paving main thoroughfares. Community groups rally support, urging residents to participate in the campaign and attend a town meeting to discuss funding.
The Eagle nominates Hon. E B A Peden of Houston for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. It notes President Coolidge and Senator Hiram Johnson as contenders for the Republican presidential nomination.
The piece notes a record low number of lynchings in 1928 and questions the notion that the world is improving. A quoted voice contends that optimism may be misplaced despite the decline.
The passing of Judge James Bb. Wells of Brownsville ends a long career as a Texas political figure. His death brings sorrow to Texans who recall his influence and public service in the state.
January 31, 1924 marks the final deadline to pay the poll tax. Without a poll tax receipt by then, you cannot vote in the upcoming presidential election or other Texas elections.
The Department of Agriculture reports the 1924 value at 8,822,695,000 dollars, up from 1922 at 7,449,804,000 and 1921 at 5,629,584,000 dollars. The figures reflect the annual crop valuation for the United States.
The Eagle clarifies that Farmers & Merchants State Bank did not declare 8 percent at its annual meeting. The correct figure is a 10 percent dividend as reported in the year end proceedings.
A stove pipe advertisement touts ancestral knowledge of herbs and medicine, highlighting Tuiner's Bitter Wine for appetite and digestion, Triner's Cough Sedative for colds, and Triner's Liniment for rheumatic pains, urging readers to consult their druggist for stock.
Mrs Agnes Havel engaged Judge E J Motis of Yoakum to represent her in an important district court lawsuit in Atascosa County. The case will come up at the next term of court and is expected to attract wide interest.
The Henry Etlinger building in Moulton will open next Tuesday January 22 to house the Etlinger Motor Company at Kerr and West. It features 6500 square feet, a plate glass front, drive in service, Gulf gasoline and lubricants, Texaco gas, Wayne rapid service pump, Bowser centrifugal filter, a full service and parts department, and a tire display, with a ladies rest room and modern machinery for quick repairs.
Local readers are urged to call 99 with news tips and visits to help make the newspaper more newsy. The paper announces a new telephone line to facilitate tips and information for upcoming issues.
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