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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1921
Page
8
The President and two former presidents Harding Wilson and Taft join in a historic appeal to aid famine victims in China. Harding renews the effort shortly after taking office, urging continued American contributions to the humanitarian cause. Wilson frames the appeal in humanity and friendship, noting the distant cry for help and asking citizens to respond as they can.
The American Committee for China Famine Fund reports sales of Life Saving Stamps reach thousands of dollars in the first month. Over 10,000,000 stamps issued promise about 300000 for China when all returns are tallied. The campaign mobilizes diverse groups across 2000 cities to place stamps on letters and packages, with a ten stamp quota per adult. If stamps aren’t available locally, contributions can be sent to the Bible House in New York.
The article outlines how tobacco touches many industries beyond farming, from sugar and coal to boxes and nails, printing, real estate, insurance, railroads, advertising, and government revenues. It argues prohibition would remove hundreds of millions in annual value and disrupt vast networks, with editors largely opposed to banning tobacco.
Classified listings include goods and services from ice cream and cigars to barbecue delivery and farm sales. Notable items mention KOR sale offers buggy and harness, livestock remedies, barbecues, and local business ads. Several addresses cite Moulton Texas and nearby towns, with services like batteries, medicines, and dental/optical notices.
Mrs J W Lucke announces lowered prices on Chevrolets Touring Car now $625 and Dodge Touring Car $1135 delivered, a $407 cut. Also advertised are Hemstitching and Picoting services and casings priced at $13.95.
Free barbecue with mutton and goat and calf reaping bull riding and foot races at Vienkhaus on Sunday July 31 starting at 1 p.m. Everyone is cordial invited to attend.
Property details list 300 acres with 180 acres in cultivation and improvements priced at 65.00 per acre. For particulars contact W. Rabenaldt Box 204 Skidmore Texas.
Sale offers include FlexJevers shock absorbers for Ford at $5 per set from $10. A Ford radiator drops from $28 to $20. Ford spark plugs priced at 75 cents now 5g. Angie redius rod supports for Ford car listed.
Law prohibits riding bicycles on sidewalks to be strictly enforced in Moukiton. J. Helwig Justice of the Peace, H F L Mueller, Constable, urge compliance with the local ordinance.
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