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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1902
Page
2
A July Fourth note discusses American independence history from Lexington through the 1776 Declaration of Independence and the drafting committee. It also references poll tax voting issues and a string of national clippings criticizing or joking about bribery and taxes.
A controller's report shows 170000 Texas voters pay no taxes though assessed 1.50 each, funds split 1.00 to school and 0.50 to general revenue, costing £255000 annually. It notes 34 of every 100 voters contribute nothing to government while a poll tax amendment could reduce delinquents by at least 100000.
The writer argues politics should not influence county officer elections. They claim any qualified man, regardless of party, can serve. If primaries occur, they should be open to all white voters in an "open" system.
A note counters the belief that newspaper offices are harsh and journalists corrupt. It asserts that no Texas newspaper man is in prison, contrasting with inmates from many other professions across the state.
County tax prohibitionists held a meeting and discussed holding an election but after a heated debate they indefinitely deferred the election. They plan to revisit the issue later in the period.
A massive cotton mill will be erected near Kansas City becoming the world’s largest with 500000 spindles and 10000 looms. It will employ about 5000 people and is projected to cost 10.0 million dollars over its initial phase, covering about 2000 acres.
Whitlaw Rei, the U S representative at the coronation, remains active during the postponement. He discards delays and plans to secure attire and duties for the postponed ceremony, preparing for the eventual oath and duties.
The article notes newspaper editors argue about Washington’s church, none denying he was a man. It reports the Houston Chronicle Publishing Co purchasing the Houston Daily Herald to combine as Houston Chronicle and Herald. It mentions the first bale of new cotton ginned at Devine and sold in Houston for Manual Training School, plus weather, census, and crop data.
The article notes President Roosevelt has used about 50 000 for fitting up his private pleasure craft drawing public attention to government expense and use of public funds.
A reminder that opposing viewpoints should be treated with fairness. The speaker cautions against labeling others as ignorant and stresses shared fallibility in seeking truth.
England cheers as Kixne Epwarp is credited with rapid gains in discovery and public hope rises. The piece notes critics say loud talkers lack knowledge and prayer followers can rest now since current needs are met.
By virtue of authority as chairman of the Ninth Congressional District a convention is called at Eagle Lake at 8 p m on Wednesday July 30 1902 to nominate a Democratic candidate for congress and conduct other business. Attendance urged. W R Kine Chairman. Saved From An Awful Fate. Everybody said I had consumption writes Ly cope Shields of Chambersburg Pa. After six months of sickness from hay fever and asthma I was cured by Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption. Guaranteed bottles 50c and 1. Trial bottles free at all druggists.
Claude Easterling returns from Beaumont to recuperate from illness. Mrs. James Ballard and daughter Mate travel to Mineral Wells for health. Taxpayers summoned to July 7 board of equalization hearing. Mrs. Sam Moore buys a prime block between Allen and East streets for about $1000. A quiet marriage joins John W. Elledge and Maggie Moreland with Rev. W. A. Dunn officiating. they depart for Houston. Other briefs report irrigation progress on T. T. MacCommon farm and a boy’s fall injury at the New Era office.
LaGrange Summer Normal lists W Eilers from Fayetteville as conductor with G D Scott of Smithville and W J Kirk of LaGrange as instructors for the program.
An 1900s advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a permanent cure for stomach, kidney, liver, and nerve troubles. It claims to tonify the stomach regulate kidneys and bowels stimulate the liver invigorate nerves purify blood and cure ailments from malaria to rheumatism. Satisfaction guaranteed at 50 cents.
The piece notes a looming legal war over wireless telegraphy with claims by Marconi Italy Slaby Germany Broyr Alsatian Tesla America and others. It predicts a patent battle of great scope possibly exceeding earlier telephone disputes as wireless use expands.
The convent school closed this week affecting locals including Mr F T Fehrenkamp who received a car load of fence posts. Mr and Mrs Burke traveled to San Antonio for eye treatment while Geo Luebben of Eagle Lake visited relatives in the city. A Baur and Son announce a 30 day three prize giveaway.
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