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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1905
Page
5
The record enumerates state officers and district officials led by Governor Lanham and Attorney General Davidson, followed by county and precinct offices. It notes local residents visiting relatives, school events, sports outings, and assorted ads and notices around Moulton, Yoakum, Shiner, Gonzales, and nearby towns.
Lincoln hosts its annual May Day celebration with a special Monton bound train arriving at 7 50 a m. A long list of attendees from Lincoln Cameron and surrounding towns met old friends and the Moulton Juvenile band performed. A Rockdale baseball team beat Moulton, and the day closed as the crowd rode the 6 30 p m train to Yokum satisfied with a fine spring outing.
A letter from Moulton Texas to R A Hudson discusses Devoe lead and oil paint and its efficiency. The writer asks how Devoe compares in coverage and cost per job and whether it lasts longer, citing past purchases and measurable savings. EF W Devor & Co 58 New York signs, with a P S note about Fehrenkamp selling their paint. Waxsteo lecture on telegrams and McKinney Telegraph College offered.
A short note warns of sudden abdominal pain and fear of appendicitis. It touts Dr. King’s New Life Pills as a guaranteed cure for bowel and stomach ailments and encourages readers to buy them for 25 cents at drug stores. Wm. Kuro attended Novohrad’s dance Sunday.
A Cherokee Indiana man credits Electric Bitters with curing severe kidney disease and related pains after prior debility. The testimonial says the tonic restored health and is guaranteed by druggists at 50 cents. Also notes Mr and Mrs Jim Murphy occupying a home purchased from Lucas Rehmet.
A printed note advertises Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for consumption and related illnesses, claiming relief and cure. It also announces a special excursion on Sunday June 11 1905 from Eagle Lake to Port Lavaca via Flatonia and Cuero, with a $1.50 rate and trains departing Moulton at 9 10 a m and returning about 7 p m.
The column lists financial contributors including Wenzel Biehunko A J Knapick Miss Mary Papacak Otto Grunwald and Henkhaus. Winnie Crouch leaves for San Marcos to attend summer normal. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Frank Koenig. Prof Richard Strauss and Supt F P Guenther attended events. Otto Grunwald family plans to move to Chicago. well wishes flow.
A. B. Devall county treasurer of Halletsville Texas writes from Oct 26 1901 to Dr E W Hall of St Louis praising Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney and rheumatism troubles and recommending it to others suffering similarly.
One small bottle of The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles, diabetes, rheumatism, and irregularities in men and women and bladder issues in children. Available by local druggist or mail order for $1 from Dr. E W Hall, St. Louis Missouri, formerly Texas.
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