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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1913
Page
2
The column surveys oddities from society and culture. It jokes about the weather, a German emperor composing ballet music, violets as Turkey’s hymn of death, and a hen pecked nation. It notes a Duluth man fending off wolves with cigars and a Paria banker’s dramatic theft recovery. It also previews Edison talking pictures and other curiosities.
An editor notes that wealth matters at home while hinting an incubator once used by George Washington has surfaced. The piece muses on using the antique device to hatch cold storage eggs from the year 1776, highlighting historical novelty and value.
A Milwaukee judge refused to convict a couple of assault and battery for striking a bore who insisted on giving an after dinner speech. The incident prompted postprandial experts to profit by the example and a light joke on high living and danger in public satire.
A group of Chicago girls forms a matrimony club with a rule that a man must earn $5,000 a year to be eligible. The piece also notes a U S plan to combat mosquitoes using goats, presenting goats as both useful and ornamental in the effort.
An Illinois judge decides poker is pleasure for one player and work for another, depending on who is ahead, concluding the game’s classification hinges on the winner.
A Cornell student described as a perfect woman plans to pursue market gardening after graduation, aiming to demonstrate the ability to support a family through her work.
An English author asserts Americans cannot understand English pronunciation and suggests English actors should improve their pronunciation before visiting the United States.
A New York case reports a deaf mute arrested after consuming a ninety dollar diamond ring. He now suffers ill effects from the feast, illustrating criminal indigestion.
A Pittsburgh resident asserts her husband has provided no financial support in thirty eight years prompting discussion of wealth in the city where many residents are millionaires.
The article notes tea as a staple in China for over two millennia and observes England, long famed for tea drinking, now being outdistanced in consumption. It highlights shifting global tea patterns and cultural habits without attributing specific events or dates.
New York firemen will gain roof gardens on their fire stations as the movement to convert rooftops into green spaces gains interest and momentum across the city. Officials see benefits in cooling stations and providing leisure and training spaces for crews.
The Supreme Court limited how the Interstate Commerce Commission can set rates. It ruled that the commission cannot rely solely on investigations and must base rate decisions on evidence presented at hearings where railroads may respond. Justice Lamar noted that a full hearing is required and that lack of notice or unfair proceedings voids an order.
Governor Colquitt announces consent of Troutman relatives to move her remains from Georgia to the Texas state cemetery in Austin and asks citizens to share in the cost of removal and a monument. He notes contributions received and estimates total expenses around $2000.
The Osage nation at Pawhuska Oklahoma rejected a blanket lease on 800000 acres of oil and gas lands valued at 80000000 dollars. The vote largely supported Secretary Fisher of the interior department and President Taft. The progressive ticket including a chief, an assistant chief and eight councilmen were elected.
Governor Cole L. Blease was inaugurated for a second term before a joint session in Columbia. In his address he severely arraigned the newspapers of the state after taking the oath.
Albany assembly passes concurrent resolution with seven dissenters proposing an amendment to the constitution allowing women to vote. The action moves toward broader suffrage debates in New York state politics.
Washington notes an extensive history of the Panama Canal project. It details costs, excavations by French and Americans, remaining dredging, canal dimensions, water levels, and ship transit times. It records U S acquisition of the canal zone in 1904 and French rights for 40 million, plus Panama purchase for 10 million.
Raymond Nicolas Landry Poincare, premier of the French cabinet, was elected president by the national assembly succeeding Armand Fallières. The election amid duels threats marked the ballot casting. Poincare, aged 53, is of medium height and sturdily built, from a family noted in science and literature.
Mrs. J. J. White formerly Marion Kiernan receives word that her uncle Lawrence Biggy who moved to San Antonio years ago died rich leaving her $200,000 and a large Texas ranch.
Knute Nelson of St Paul Minnesota was Tuesday returned to the United States senate by the Republican party in the state return.
Thursday's session noted a Bell County association tribute to the late George Pendleton. A Vaughan substitute for a house concurrent resolution endorsing the Sheppard Kenyon Bill was adopted. The senate offered its chamber January 27 and 28 to the State Conference of Charities and Corrections. A committee on the attorney general's department prepared witness lists and set Monday as the start of hearings.
The Texas Federation of Labor backed a mutual insurance workmen's compensation bill introduced in both houses. It excludes domestic servants farm workers and interstate railway employees. The measure shifts risk sharing across industries and boards, aiming to ease the burden on injured workers and employers.
Senate judiciary committee favorably reports a bill amending the fish and oyster law proposed by W. G. Sterett and Mr. Johnson et al. Lattimore's bill to define loan sharks and add jail time for usury is amended to cap interest at 2 percent per month with a 50 cent minimum for loans at 25 dollars or less. Westbrook’s bill on the topic is reported adversely. Public buildings committee offers a substitute to enlarge the state masonry inspector's powers with two deputies.
Governor O B Colquitt and Lieutenant Governor Will H Mayes took oaths of office in Austin with a cordial ceremony. Colquitt pledged to govern by the golden rule and to push more constructive legislation with the legislature. Mayes thanked Texans for the election and vowed to faithfully discharge his duties.
Protest by female cotton mill workers against the nine hour law was read. Vaughan and Latimore introduced resolutions on constitutional convention and penitentiary system investigation. McGregor’s probe of the attorney general’s department passed 24 to 2. Terrell backed bonds by majority vote for improvement districts. A joint committee was sent to the coast to study local needs.
Wednesday's House proceedings failed to recommit the Kennedy liquor traffic bill. Morris of Victoria introduced a resolution that the Democratic party platform pledges are not binding, which was defeated. The session adjourned at 3:30 in honor of Representative Pad dock of Tarrant County's seventieth birthday. Tuesday's Senate proceedings noted participation in the governor and lieutenant governor inauguration, a Santa Fe railroad consolidation bill, and a handsome silver case presented to A. B. Davidson upon his retirement as presiding officer.
Tuesday's House proceedings include oath of office for Governor Colquitt and Lieutenant Governor Mayes. Resolutions create a joint committee with the Senate to visit coastal waters, study fish and oyster conservation, and a special commission report recommends 10 200 dollars to preserve historical documents in the capitol basement. Senate actions include a five year inquiry into the attorney general's department and adjournment in honor of General Robert E Lee.
Speaker Terrell announced committee appointments and referred several measures to committee. A resolution was tabled to send an engrossed report on liquor traffic to Home and State. January 28 was fixed for the U S senator election date for both terms. A resolution condemning consolidation was referred to the committee on common carriers. Governor and lieutenant governor votes will be counted in a joint session with the senate.
Austin where the house committee on privileges suffrage and election postponed for one week consideration of the Kennedy election bill a comprehensive measure the author says he has devoted six years of study and which would substitute an entire new set of statutes on elections the postponement aims to allow members to familiarize themselves with the bill provisions
A winter notice recommends Globe Pine Compound a concentrated pine remedy. It advises two ounces glycerine and half an ounce Globe Pine Compound mixed into half a pint of good whiskey with doses after meals and at bedtime, warning to use genuine product and suggesting druggists can source it quickly.
A brief exchange questions how to describe Senator Aver age and answers that he was always faithful to his trust. The dialogue hints at naming the trust but keeps the focus on integrity and reliability.
A Popular Magazine anecdote recalls Ohio sergeants at the Democratic convention. Col. John Bolan of Toledo and Capt. Joseph Dowling of Dayton joked about touching Cardinal Gibbons as he passed. Bolan whispered to Dowling to touch him, and Dowling asked which pocket held it.
The New York Sun recalls a tale by Mark Twain and T R Augustus Thomas. In a game featuring Roosevelt Twain and Thomas Roosevelt discussed bravery in battle. Twain, a former Confederate soldier, quips that he stayed calm and maintained nerve throughout the engagement.
Papa takes Harry to grandparents near a village where a train stops. Harry bursts with short gasps and declares his breath is all out of place as he tries to speak, prompting concern from his father during the country visit.
A playful exchange ponders which public board commands the most favor in a town. One voice jokes the festive board is the crowd favorite reflecting local civic humor.
A concise judgment states that arrogance reveals ignorance quickly, as the man confident in his own knowledge soon shows how little he truly understands. The line underscores humility in expertise and the limits of certainty.
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