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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1911
Page
2
A local note urges MoULTON residents to form a commercial club as clubs are popular and to be ready with poll tax receipts. It signals a forthcoming Texas weathered decision on wet or dry status and reminds people to vote tomorrow.
A historical note claims the attorney general rules a man who borrowed funds for his poll tax cannot vote. The column also parodies absurd auto and social guidance on dancing ice cream freckles and rheumatism, suggesting such opinions would spoil girls’ fun.
On July 29 the third annual cotton carnival of Galveston will open with hundreds visiting the shrine of King Cotton. Planned by Galveston citizens, the exposition aims to boost cotton production and South staple interest and has become a permanent organization. Cotton in various forms will be shown and a replica of the Galveston sea wall will feature among exhibits.
The banks are the blood of commerce and a powerful factor in Texas development. Politicians legislate, promoters enthuse, but bankers pass final judgment and their decisions shape the state's progress and destiny.
The piece notes Gen Sam Houston at the 1836 Constitutional Convention opposed banking and proposed banning all banks. It recounts Texas bankers later expanding, praising patriotism and conservatism of bankers who fueled development. It cites 627 national banks 626 state banks 174 private banks five savings banks with deposits $279,580,541 and per capita deposits about $70.
The article extols Texas as best in the nation for investment with rapid property value growth and abundant business chances. It notes daily real estate value increases near one million dollars and around 8700,000 in external money flowing into the state each day.
Texans vote tomorrow on a constitutional amendment to prohibit the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors with exceptions for medical scientific and sacramental uses. The official ballot offers For Prohibition or Against Prohibition and instructions on marking.
The big Franklin gin plant is under construction with a modern water supply. A deep well reaching 250 feet has been completed to serve the facility. The project aims to be among the state’s most up-to-date gin plants.
The text argues that water supply quality cost and durability drive urban growth in Texas cities. It links drought prayer irrigation artesian water and surface sources to official planning while urging rapid, coordinated road construction to support prosperity and commerce. The piece frames water and roads as essential, long term public works.
Speech urges bringing in men and money to develop Texas. The speaker asserts local capital alone cannot grow the state and calls for outsiders to invest and relocate, framing this as a cordial invitation to homeseekers and investors.
The three days' grand lodge session of St Joseph's Society in Shiner Texas closed with several hundred delegates attending. Elected for the term were President Joseph Courand of San Antonio Vice President A Beck of Red Rock Spiritual director Rev Joseph Meiser of Red Rock Secretary B Schwegmann of San Antonio Treasurer H Kuehler of New Berlin Trustees George Mandry of San Antonio and Pius Kramm of Shiner Red Rock chosen for next year's annual meeting.
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