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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1911
Page
2
The town of Moulton stresses the need for an efficient waterworks system and urges residents to qualify as voters this year. The notice underlines the urgency of local infrastructure improvements and civic participation.
The Nordheim View becomes a six column all home print with Bro Blanton producing a fine paper and local cooperation boosting its value. The value of farmland rises with railroad proximity and improved roads triple adjoining property value.
Local report notes no vacant rental units in Moulton, insists on new housing to accommodate prospective movers. Community advocates urge builders to construct additional houses to relieve housing shortage and attract residents.
The Eagle notes plans for another special tax levy to fund public schools and maintain educational facilities, asserting community pride in strong schools.
The farmer profits from good roads and pays for bad ones. Improve roads to cut marketing costs for farm products and raise earnings for growers.
State Superintendent F M Bralley urges extending free public school attendance in Texas to age 17 or older, arguing current limits are the lowest in the Union. He notes many youth miss meaningful schooling and advocates keeping them in school longer rather than lowering age for younger children.
The Texas legislature received the official vote tally at 2 30 pm today from the committee that counted state officer ballots. Governor results: Coquitt 174596, Terrell 26191, Houston 6052, Andrews 11538, Schmidt 436. Lieutenant Governor totals: Davidson 176512, Masterson 25866, Everett 4771, Zimmerman 10864, Strach 308.
MovuLtion notes steady improvement and plans two brick business houses plus an opera house set to open this spring. The announcements emphasize local development and architectural upgrades for the city.
Citizens are urged to pay poll tax by February 1 to qualify for citizenship. The notice notes upcoming issues for disposition during the year and emphasizes civic responsibility.
The legislative week in Austin saw a flurry of activity as lawmakers pushed bills before Governor Campbell exits office. The push generated heated sessions before cooling as the term nears its end.
Government data show 175 carloads of Texas strawberries shipped to Northern and Eastern markets in 1910, bringing in $175,000. The report notes Texas can sustain year round strawberry commerce.
The piece argues Texas must industrialize to process its cotton and cattle. It claims factories are essential to convert state output into finished products and calls for rapid factory construction.
Citizens of Aransas Pass approved 20,000 in bonds for street improvements. Previously 20,000 was voted for a school building and 25,000 for waterworks. Other Texas cities urged to follow this example.
Commercial clubs have formed in many Texas communities to furnish accurate, free information to prospective settlers and investors. The presence of a club is viewed as proof the town is progressive and growing.
A promotional piece urges readers to pursue practical education via correspondence courses at Tyler Commercial College in Tyler Texas. It cites historical figures to inspire self improvement, highlights shorthand bookkeeping and banking as valued skills, and invites readers to request a catalogue and enroll through the correspondence department.
Bought out breeding stock to be sold at Hallettsville Texas on Wednesday July 11 1911. includes 200 head of young well broke horses mares and mules ages 3 to 6 years and heights 15 to 164 hands. stock was bought at a bargain and will be sold cheap. best lot shipped to South Texas. Rukistrom Grernepaum.
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