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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1904
Page
2
A jumble of satirical quips critiques religion fashion and marriage while a Brenham primary backs Joseph W Bailey. The piece mocks business ads and politics with sharp, if fragmented, reflections on society.
A clergyman calls the face the play-ground of the soul while a tippler keeps the ground lit. A city youth finds hair tied to a heart, only to learn it came from a switch, ending the engagement. A boastful groom learns of his bride’s painted features and fake accessories, wishing the engagement had failed earlier.
An analysis shows the average educated man earns $40,000 over 40 years versus $18,000 for a day laborer, a gap of $22,000. With 2,160 schooling days, each day of schooling is worth about $10. The author urges keeping students in school.
A longtime subscriber who paid only one dollar in four years sent a terse note to stop his paper claiming his time was out. He joked he might keep a sample copy occasionally despite ending his subscription. He asked if a sample might be sent again and commented on the sender's nerve.
A Newfoundland from Omaha to Portland arrived back at his old Omaha home after six months on foot. Blistered feet and a shabby coat mark the roughly eighteen hundred mile journey. An inquiry from Jerry Sullivan in Portland prompted the tale of homesickness. The dog refused food and playfulness away from familiar surroundings and was finally cared for by neighbors.
From Halletsville Texas. Manager C J Hudgins of the tobaco farm has planted about thirty two acres with half an acre under shade for cigar wraps. Public schools closed after nine months. Prof T B Cox to assist in Yoakum normal. A trotting buggy horse valued at 350 died en route to Shiner from overheating. Constable W G Adams announces candidacy for county clerk. Cattle price twelve dollars fifty cents per head for Cuban market buyers.
The Yoakum Herald discusses tax fairness urging equalized valuations. It notes land values rising from $9 to $12 per acre and cattle taxed at $7 per head. The piece argues land should be taxed closer to market value to lower overall rates and reduce burdens.
L. W. Valenta authorizes The Eagle to announce his candidacy for the office of Tax Assessor of Lavaca county, subject to the action of the election authorities.
A B Devall authorizes The Eagle to announce his candidacy for re election as Lavaca county treasurer subject to White Man’s primary action.
Commissioner Weg Giepittner authorizes Tur EaGue to announce his candidacy for re election to the office of Commissioner of Precincts 2 and 6 in Lavaca county subject to the White Man's primary action.
J H Kotzebue is associated with Jno Brunkenhoefer in the barber trade.
The June 2 1904 Washington Letter details the looming November campaign centered in Oyster Bay and Washington. It notes President Roosevelt’s fatigue with speech limits, Democratic HQ at Riggs House with Cowherd to attend St Louis, and Claude Kitchin’s provocative speech on Roosevelt. Cortelyou accepts campaign duties amid Republican strategy debates.
Editor notes June 16 1904 updates from Oak Grove to Shiner including W Meyer selling fresh meat Saturdays at 4 to 54 cents a pound and calls for patronage. Relatives visit Er. Balhorn Wm Kram and Mrs Kram visit. Schonvogel visits. W A Schendel and Linda Shiner visit. stock near Shiner dies age 88. Er O Meitzen county judge candidate in burg. Darilek plans a June 26 free barbecue for married people. Jacob Bossler two miles south of here dies by his own hand at age about 60-65 after long illness.
A. Gleckler authorizes The Eagle to announce his candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct 2 subject to the White Man's primary action.
Justice official Fritz Lueke authorizes the date for the office of Justice of the Peace in Precinct 6, pending action by the relevant authorities.
GEO von LIENEN authorizes The EaGurE to announce him as a candidate for re election to the office of Public Weigher of Precinct U subject to the action of the election board and forthcoming ballots.
The item notes individuals visiting relatives in Shiner and Flatonia from nearby towns, invites correspondents in multiple towns, and specifies a rail excursion offer by the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway to Corpus Christi at 5.30 for round trip with return limit to the following Tuesday.
Ienry Mueller accepts a role with Franz Koenig in charge of electric light duties. The move places Mueller in a key technical capacity for Koenig’s operations, reflecting a shift in staffing within the company.
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