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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1914
Page
1
A compact chronicle notes how advertising shapes fame and commerce from ancient poets to modern households. It argues that ads attract buyers, sustain economies, and weave into daily life like technology and transportation.
A compact sample of Rudyard Kipling's exhortation on resilience and integrity. The verse urges steadiness under pressure, humility before power, bearing falsehoods, enduring loss, and preserving resolve to earn lasting possession of the world and esteem.
A resident from the flooded district describes rising water across town with depths of 8 to 10 feet in the eastern part and knee deep elsewhere. People row or wade, horses and livestock on galleries, trains halted, and the Brownsville & Mexican railway struggles to hold tracks as workers strive to water up to their waists. The writer plans to leave for Houston when the water recedes.
On Wednesday June 3 the nation marked the 106th anniversary of the birth of Jefferson Davis, noted as one of the Souths greatest men in historical recollection and public memory.
The new city directory reports Dallas at 130 045 residents. San Antonio and Houston also say they have surpassed the 100 000 mark.
Leopold Morris of Victoria opened his gubernatorial campaign in Dallas on Monday. The note suggests he would have shown good judgment had he withdrawn the same day.
Miss Elsie Guenther returned Friday from Cuero where she had visited her grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles Kosybiel and other relatives.
The April vital statistics report shows 4 18 and 2 208 deaths for the month with pneumonia and tuberculosis leading causes. There were 29 sets of twins among births and 488 infant deaths under one year. Land deposits totaled 84 159 with 51 910 to available school fund and 30 448 to permanent school fund. Only 80 percent is deposited due to 20 percent withheld for refunds where title did not pass.
A miscel laneous shower was given on Monday afternoon June 1 at Mrs. J. J. Kotzebue’s home in honor of Miss Della Boehm and her forthcoming marriage to Elo C. Fehrenkamp of Moulton. An express wagon delivered gifts, Henry Earle Kotzebue dressed as a parcel post boy, and rice was tossed at the bride after thanks were given. Refreshments of cake and punch followed as guests wished the couple happiness.
A J Rennelds, traveling agent for the San Antonio Express, spent the latter part of last week in the city on business matters for the newspaper.
Due to heavy rains delaying farm work, the Texas Industrial Congress extends the $10,000 crop and livestock contest entry deadline to June 6. Farmers should plant corn, cotton, kaffir, milo and feterita and forage crops to reduce the state’s outlay for outside crops. Prizes for hog and baby beef or pig entries are available, and any Texan may enter by writing to the Dallas office for enrollment with free bulletins and guidance.
Roy Chouteau a ball player of French Indian descent was shot during an afternoon altercation with Jim Robbins near Nachlinger’s saloon. Two shots wounded him. Robbins surrendered and an inquest proceeded. Chouteau 32, recently arrived from Eagle Lake to play with the local team.
Cameron Turbeville and Bertha Balhorn were married Thursday afternoon at Judge F. W. Lueke's residence. The bride, daughter of Ed and Balhorn, is highly esteemed locally. The groom hails from Flatonia and is well liked. They departed by afternoon train for Flatonia to reside. The Eagle offers congratulations and best wishes.
Wichita Falls grows since 1881 with population around 15 000 and seven railroads. Lake Wichita provides water, its 2000 acre artificial lake is wide seven miles. The city sits amid rich plains coal fields and fuels, attracting factories and livestock trade in Texas.
The Austin Musicians Union No 433 records its sorrow at the death of Charles F Guenther a longtime devoted member and worker. The resolution extends heartfelt sympathy to his relatives and orders the resolution placed in minutes with copies to his family and The International Musician.
A Texas based editorial extols Texas ports as premier for Panama Canal trade. It argues Texas natural advantages reduce interior shipping distances by over 700 miles, boosting the state’s role in global commerce.
Schulenburg and Moulton baseball clashed on the local diamond with Schulenburg taking a 2 to 1 victory in the opener while Moulton dominated the second game 19 to 6. Moulton seeks more games against fast amateur teams in South Texas.
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