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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1906
Page
4
A federal warrant for 575 418.94 was received by the Texas governor from Washington and endorsed for collection. Registered warrants totaling about 200 000 will be paid first, with proceeds to go to the general revenue fund, about 100 000 remaining for a month given small current revenues.
Mrs. Mary Wagner of Bridgeport Connecticut describes severe kidney disease with weakness bed rest and backaches. She credits Dean's Kidney Pills with improvement after the first box and says five boxes brought a final cure. Sold by all dealers 59 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
James Wilson cites an old farming tale to mock weather prophecy. A Connecticut farmhand boasted of infallible forecasts based on a frog’s croak. After a shower followed the frog’s prediction, the narrator notes the frog lied and shifts responsibility away from the predictor.
Mrs Mary Dick of Louisa County Virginia describes a severe ankle sore that left her unable to walk for eleven months. She credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with quick healing after using warm baths and dressings, regaining walking ability in six weeks.
The article notes a likelihood that Australian authorities may promote shelter tent manufacture or import. It describes a waterproof sheet with hooks, light weight, and modular sheets used to form bivouacs for four men. Sheets cover weapon piles for shade and rain protection, with versatile usage for soldier shelter.
In a Gonzales Texas notice Jno Haughton promotes Hunt's Lightning Oil as a finest remedy for muscular soreness cuts burns and bruises and claims a small amount applied to bites provides instant relief. Bottles priced at 25 and 50 cents.
As a youth Herbert Spencer left for a boarding school but grew homesick. He traveled over 120 miles in three days with just two shillings, walking 48 miles the first day and 47 the second, before a kind coach driver gave him a ride part of the third day.
Cornelius Vanderbilt acting for his father and Alfred G. for his mother applied for membership in the Rhode Island Society of the Cincinnati as Vanderbilt family representative. The society selected Cornelius as the proper representative and he was elected along with 15 others.
A saying notes that a wife can observe and report her husband’s actions, yet she may also deceive him whenever she chooses. The overall tone suggests women rarely bother to deceive their spouses.
Austin health officer Dr. George R. Tabor announced he was alerted that human bones were shipped from Guadalajara to the United States for fertilizing use. He ordered Mexican border inspectors to block entry into Texas, deeming the practice inhumane and inappropriate. He noted no evidence bones would purify sugar.
Dennis Fiunier aged 10 and John White aged 11 were struck by an eastbound train while crossing the tracks at the foot of Main street. Dennis Hunter died after his leg was crushed requiring amputation. John White sustained severe scalp wounds but is expected to recover. The horse was killed.
Belton Texas farmers report two weeks of near daily rain with heavy showers in the western county and a morning downpour. Weeds and grass are running rampant, threatening crop yields as weather worsens.
Caldwell Texas reports a hot dry weekend with cotton growing well despite some shedding from wet spells. Ground remains thoroughly wet, melons of fine quality plentiful, fig trees show best production this year, and insect problems are minimal.
Beaumont Texas reports No 60 local tinners union plans a walkout for 3.69 a day instead of 3.20. The proposed scale equals 40 cents per hour for eight hours with a 45 cent target. Master tinners say Beaumont wages already exceed the average and refuse the raise.
Greenville Texas farmer H B Cooper exhibited a cot ton damaged by bull weevils four miles northeast of the city. He noted one crop of weevils about a month ago and this is the second crop that ruined the cotton he displayed yesterday.
Eagle Pass Texas Dr Brewton quarantine officer follows Dr Tabor orders to bar surplus import of human bones from Mexico. It is alleged the bones are used as fertilizer and in sugar purification.
Flatonia Texas reports the cotton season starting this week with picking delayed for ten days to two weeks. The outlook remains favorable for an average crop as a light rain fell overnight.
A violent electrical storm hit Waco Texas last night with heavy rain. Five miles north a cloudburst occurred. The Brazos river rose two feet from sunset to noon, signaling significant local flooding risk.
In Austin, near primaries, state departments expect fiscal strain as workers depart to vote and support allies. Departments will be quiet with few actions this week while staffers focus on campaigns and potential leadership changes.
Horace Berry a bridge man on the Nava sota-Mexa Central cut-off died after a handcar crash near section house No. 11 north of Navasota. He lost two legs above the knees and suffered further injuries, died during the night after being taken from town for medical aid. He had earlier had three fingers dressed for injuries from the day.
Hoyston Texas reports H T Green of Empalme Sonora Mexico at the Rice hotel this week. He oversees a 500 mile Harriman system project from Guadalajara to Guaymas and seeks outfits including teams to speed work toward contract limits. If needed he will move to North Texas to finish.
Saturday in Floresville at Nohsen's saloon Pedro Reyes and Alberto Garza clashed. Garza, blocked from a head blow, sustained a broken arm when the cue intended for his head struck his arm. A doctor set the fracture.
John and Charles Champion of Point Isabel completed a land purchase that covers 12 009 acres of the San Martin tract below town from J. S. Fernandez. The price was 1 25 dollars per acre.
Floresville, Tex. The first bale of the season was ginned Saturday at the Red gin and sold to Murray and Seale for 193 cents per pound. It was grown near Floresville by Vance Kosarek. Cotton picking will start soon, and farmers are upbeat about prospects.
Port Arthur Texas reports Dan O Leary the world champion walker defeated ten skaters in a handicapped match. O Leary walked one mile while skaters covered two miles with relay relief after a mile and a quarter. A Sunday night challenge saw two boy skaters beat him by a rink length. He completed a mile in under nine minutes.
A patriotic homily-like ad urging personal reform and religious motive, promoting EGG-O-SEE cereal. It extols goodness, pegs health to vegetables, and touts the product as a digestible, tasty morning food. It asks readers to send for a free book and to buy the 10 cent package at 10 First St. Quincy Illinois.
An urban councillor from Milton Sit tingbourne England traveled in a compartment with a policeman and a prisoner. The officer slept missed the prisoner at Plaistow and attempted to eject the councillor mistaking him for the convict. After Bromley by Bow the man was returned to Plaistow and freed after cross examination.
John Benson writes from Edinburg Mississippi praising Hunt's Cure after claiming a long battle with salt rheum or tetter on his hands. He thanks A B Richards Medical Co of Sherman Texas for delivering relief after one box and declares he was entirely cured. The note also contains a quoted defense of journalistic integrity from The Newspaper Maker and a Philadelphia Ledger critique of editorials.
In Bryan Texas two days without rain signal a turn toward settled weather. After three weeks of nearly continuous wet conditions crops like cotton have grown rank and rust risks may ease as growers await drier days and better prospects.
A compact collection of adage style lines on temperance, fashion, and fault finding. It touts Hunt's Cure for eczema and similar skin troubles with a testimonial claim of reliability at 50c per box.
Medical note reports that more than 549 pounds of blood pass through the heart in one hour equating to a hogshead and a quarter pints flow. This measurement underscores cardiac output under study.
Advert designed text touts CASTORTA as safe cure for infants and children with a 30 year signature claim. It notes Benjamin Jeans recently retired after 54 years on the London and Birkenhead express, likely a world travel record of over 4,000,000 miles. Other products cited include Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup and Cheatham’s Chill Tonic with generic claims and prices.
A large rain fell Saturday afternoon in Fiatonia Texas which, if general, will benefit cotton. A later long dry spell is badly needed for cotton. Daily showers in recent days will cut the crop short if they continue.
A Sunday night wind in the Corsicana Powell oil field toppled eighty derricks and shifted the home of Green Springfield from its foundation, damaging nearby structures.
Mexia Texas district farmers union session adjourned after not finishing warehouse business. Meeting postponed to Saturday August 4 for further discussion and action.
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