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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1910
Page
2
The issue urges voting for O B Col quit to uphold the constitution. It notes Texas cities Dallas Houston and San Antonio counts of scholastics and compares Moultons appeal. It cites a year long export total of 469983.38 and promotes moving to Moulton while opposing state wide prohibition.
The note states Mr. Worr may participate in the July 23 primary only if he signs in the Democratic key.
Citizens urged to unite and fund a new waterworks system. The plan calls for collective effort to secure necessary finances and upgrade infrastructure for improved water service.
The Eagle declares opposition to statewide prohibition but favors reasonable amendments to local option laws that could improve enforcement.
The Eagle lauds the Moulton fair as a splendid and proud event in South Texas, praising The Eagle for presenting a vivid, positive portrayal to readers who share faith and pride in Cuero.
The summer normal board of examiners will convene in Austin on July 19 to grade about 5 000 examination papers from applicants seeking teachers' certificates.
A special session will be asked to pass a law prohibiting exhibition of the Jeffries Johnson fight pictures in Texas. In the view of most men such pictures would tend toward race riots.
The Says Farm and Ranch advocates that good roads help nearby residents earn higher produce prices educate children secure better schools reduce costs on farm implements and enjoy farm life benefits arguing roads are the best investment for progress.
A quotation attributed to Senator J. W. Bailey voices strong opposition to government involvement in private enterprise. He argues government should govern not compete in individual or corporate business and warns against private interests influencing public affairs.
The available school fund from land sales totals about 45 000 000 acres with a few million unsold. Principal investments exceed 17 000 000 dollars and land notes for the remaining balance yield 3 to 10 percent, about 55 000 000. Annual revenue from these sources is near 2 000 000. Over 5 000 000 acres were sold in eighteen months for about 17 500 000, the largest volume and highest price. E Houchins of Hallettsville, sheriff candidate, visited the city Monday to talk to voters.
Voters heard Henry S. Paulus at a Saturday stop while a lively social event with music and refreshments filled a hall. The write up endorses Prof. William Eilers for county superintendent, arguing his lifelong educational work suits the office and urging his election in July 1910.
Prof F P Guenther county superintendent sent the 1910 11 scholastic census for Lavaca county to Austin. It shows 5485 white and 1385 colored children of school age. Hallettsville has 733, Yoakum 667, Moulton 301, Shiner 259.
County Clerk Buchanan issued thirty nine of forty liquor and malt licenses in Hallettsville area. One dealer filed late and will be closed until approval. eighteen saloons operate as malt dealers only under comptroller ruling.
Last Friday afternoon residents met Hermann Weiss, manager of the Shiner brewery, in San Antonio. He recalled the 1898 Spanish American War era when he ran a Commerce street saloon and noted his first visit to the city, praising its beauty and promising to return.
The Moulton Agricultural Fair on June 22 and 23 attracted several thousand visitors each day. Businessmen set up booths, hospitality spread generously, and the event was praised as the grandest fair in South Texas with plans for another fair.
Austin braces for a special session to address the Fire Rating Insurance Law as Governor seeks repeal or reform. Legislative insiders weigh repeal, amendment, or retention while the administration press plays to the political chess and the capital buzzes with rumors and cautious optimism.
Hallettsville Texas July 16 at a special meeting the Lavaca County commissioners court set the county tax rate at 19 cents for the current year split among general county fund courthouse bonds old bridge bonds new bridge bonds road and bridge fund with the same rate as last year. Twenty seven school districts in the county levy a special tax for school maintenance. The occupation tax rate is half the state rate.
Shiner Texas July 10 George Herder of near Shiner was cut several times about the jaw and body in a late afternoon fight at a pool hall. Doctors Schultze and Gray treated the wounds. he rests well. A young man named Hermann was arrested by City Marshal Burkett and held on bond.
Finance committee named by Judge M. Ken non met to audit the books of county officers. Members are J. W. Cook, C. H. Flato, and A. J Kallus, who will remain in session for several days reviewing county records.
Gustav Meyer of rural route No 4 LaGrange appears on Tur Ea-GIEs subscription roster. The item notes a resident name on the list and provides the locale.
Announcements subject to the July Democratic primary list P H Green for County Judge Eug H Houchins C E Munson for Sheriff A B Devall for County Treasurer Joan Kubena for County Commissioner Prec 2 and 6 R A Eplinger G J Boanen kamp for Public Weigher Prec 6 Joan Mladenka for Constable Prec 6.
Henry Ernincer states readiness to cook molasses and offer pressed cane cut in foot lengths for the asking.
Dr. W F Ledbetter dentist of Shiner will be in Moulton each Wednesday with an office at A F Kotze Drug Store.
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