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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1917
Page
6
G O Frisbie president of the American Agricultural Cadets argues rats cost the nation at least 25 million dollars annually. He says rats spread disease damage property and threaten crops and livestock and urges wartime readers to swat the rat as readily as the fly.
President Wilson urged business leaders to set aside self interest and aid the nation in war, promising fair prices but warning against profiteering. He compared patriotism to sacrifices on French battlefields and called for unity, loyalty, and no profit focus. He condemned shipowners for high wartime freight rates that hindered the war effort.
The Senate passed a wartime prohibition law barring the import and manufacture of distilled liquors with compensation rules for bonds. It sets no tax on existing bonded spirits and estimates large government costs to acquire stock, with potential revenue losses ranging up to 400 million dollars.
Washington announces all units of the national guard will be drafted into federal service on August 6. The move preserves officer ranks and distinguishes between calling the guard to federal service and drafting them. Drafting allows use in or outside the United States, while calling restricts to U.S. territory.
Washington reports most states unorganized in local boards and clerical work. With 4,557 jurisdictions unreported, fears rise that final machinery for selecting army members cannot operate until next week. Provost Marshal General delays quotas, draft method, and call numbers until national organization is in place.
Production in Gulf Coast Fields Houston shows only about 4200 barrels added for the week. The largest gain was Gulf Production No. 10 Wright at Goose Creek with 3000 barrels. Overall, average daily output of 12 proven coastal fields declined, ending near levels from three weeks prior despite Goose Creek’s second surge.
Washington reports Mexico may break with Germany, but the United States says any shift would not reflect Washington guidance. Ambassador Fletcher warned conditions in Mexico still raise concern despite some improvement. Mexico maintains a benevolent neutrality, allowing U.S. ships in Tampico and upholding export taxes on crude oil despite protests from oil operators.
The state board of education approved purchases totaling 231 550 dollars with 189 550 in school bonds 37 000 in road bonds and 5 000 in city hall bonds. Road bonds bought included Bandera county road district No 1 for 22 000 and Kerr county road district No 2 for 15 000. Floresville city hall bonds of 5 000 were also purchased.
Eagle Pass Texas police arrested Cipriano and Isidro Viguera on Thursday for allegedly smuggling 900 cans of smoking opium. Both men were released on $5,000 bond each.
The body of Mayor J. J. Pastoriza of Houston, who died last Monday in Houston, was cremated Thursday at the St. Louis crematory after funeral services at the morgue.
The Texas Exploration Company's No. 4 Bryan well at Damon Mound, Texas was reported Thursday to have 1,400 feet of oil standing in the hole, with the hole drilled to 1,700 feet.
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the $3,000 Farmers' Union warehouse in Mexia Texas early Thursday, along with its contents.
Internal revenue collections from Texas last fiscal year reached 97,816,898 dollars, per revised figures from the treasury department.
A brief dialogue fragment shows Heith stating his father objects to June since he sees nothing in her. The exchange mirrors a social clash and personal expectation reflected in the Boston Transcript excerpt.
Promotes Renovine as a cure for heart and nerve ailments. Advises not waiting until heart failure. States price 50 cents and 1.00 dollars. Advertisement placed as a medicinal tonic pitch.
Mrs. De Style will pose as Minerva in a classic tableaux scene. A note adds Minerva did not use a lorgnette, while a Roman Eye Balsam product is advertised for nighttime care to prevent eye strain and tired or watery eyes.
A stern citizen asks a railroad official to issue orders to stop an express train from blowing its whistle on Sunday mornings passing Elm Grove at about 12 55. The official calls the demand impossible, while the citizen explains the pastor preaches until the whistle is heard and the express was late last Sunday.
In Muncie Precinct 8 the registrar asked a youth if he claimed exemption and on what grounds. He said he had a wife and child and could not support them in the army. He left, then returned breathless with his card, shouting that he now has two children instead of one.
A gentleman embodies a blend of a woman's gentleness and a man's courage while true patriotism need not be loud or boastful.
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