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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1908
Page
1
How and When Flies Breed and Farm News
The article explains fly breeding from a female laying about 120 eggs per season to maggot and pupa stages, noting flies spread disease like typhoid and diphtheria. It stresses cleanliness, screening, and hens in manure as defenses, and urges sunlight and sealed homes to keep flies out. It also includes a Burbank piece praising Texas pecan potential and Union farming views on crop diversity and cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Farm Gazette
Farm tips and poultry care from the Farm and Ranch column
In the Panhandle region farm advice covers crop diversity over sole cotton, water and vegetables for internal use, and the role of plow labor during crises. It warns against overusing lice sprays on chickens, promotes lice powder treatment, and notes Rhode Island Reds’ thrift and profitability in poultry farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
Rhode Island
Plain Talk for Farmers from the Union Guide
The Farmers Union Guide urges farmers to ignore flattering praise from deceitful foes and to accept plain speaking. It calls for direct, blunt truth over sentiment and urges readers to provide candid feedback to the union.
Chicago Convention Sparks Citywide Anticipation
Chicago braces for a major convention as streets fill with crowds and excitement. Officials urge order while vendors, transit, and security coordinate for expected influx and weekend activities.
Leaders Plans Well Laid for 1908 National Convention
Chicago feels the National Republican Convention approaching with leaders’ plans laid for a methodical, well organized gathering. Delegates and followers arrive as marching clubs parade Taft and Knox motifs, while inside, preparations assume unprecedented precision unless a stampede disrupts the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Taft
Knox
South
Flood Strains North Louisiana Residents on Roofs
New Orleans dispatch reports the Black River flood in Northeast Louisiana has forced about 2,300 people from homes or to remain in them. Rivers of water cover fields, with families living in upper story rooms or camping on roof tops. Livestock are fed with brush and leaves as relief struggles continue amid swamp fever and exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
First Baptist Church of Dallas
Clarendon College
the Order of the Good Shepherd
Dallas
Oak Cliff
Hardy Oil Company
Markham
Preston Bend
Grayson County
New Orleans
Black River
Louisiana
Picayune
Jonesville
Many Caucuses Held In Chicago Convention Fight
Delegations in Chicago held Monday caucuses amid rumors of Roosevelt stampede against Taft. The West Virginia group at the Lexington Hotel discussed potential violation of instructions. Georgia members at the Grand Pacific Hotel cooled talks of Taft-instructed delegates joining a Roosevelt push to stampede the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Roosevelt
Taft
West Virginia
Lexington Hotel
Georgia
Grand Pacific Hotel
Roosevelt boom delegates claim secret delegation to present name
Chicago promoters say a delegation from a state other than Alabama will present the president’s name to the convention. Former Representative Thomas W Phillips of Newcastle Pa. says Roosevelt’s name will be sprung at the convention but will not reveal the delegate’s or state’s identity until nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Alabama
Thomas W Phillips
Newcastle
Roosevelt
Patrick's Fight for Freedom
New York reports attorney Wm L MacDonald says he agreed to represent Albert Patrick in challenging his murder conviction at Rice, filing a habeas corpus petition. MacDonald, a University of Texas classmate, visited Patrick at Sing Sing and will aid in the appeal. Patrick accuses a conspiracy to steal over $3.1 million and attacks those tied to the conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Albert Patrick
William Marsh Rice
Wm. L. MacDonald
Patrick
MacDonald
University of Texas
Sing Sing
Rice
Death of famed blind pianist known as Blind Tom
The renowned blind musician nicknamed Blind Tom died on Saturday in Hoboken New Jersey where he had lived in retirement supported by charity. burial records give the name Thomas Wiggins though he used a chosen surname. He was born a slave near Columbus Georgia around 1850.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tom
Marvel
Hoboken
N. J
Thomas Wiggins
Columbus
Republican National Convention Opens in Chicago
The convention convened at noon Tuesday with H. S. New of Indiana as chairman. Bishop P. J. Muldoon offered the opening prayer, Elmer Dover of Ohio read the convention call, and gavel presentations were made to the temporary and permanent officers. Committees on organization, rules, credentials, and resolutions were chosen, with credentials to report Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
H. S. New
Indiana
Republican National Committee
P. J. Muldoon
Elmer Dover
Ohio
Aunt Dinah Carr Dies in Victoria While Washing
Dinah Carr known as Aunt Dinah, an elderly respected Black woman, collapsed and died Saturday evening in Victoria Texas while working as a washerwoman at the St. James flat. She spent a lifetime in that occupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Negress
Victoria
Tex
Dinah Carr
Aunt Dinah
St. James
Emancipation Day Preparations Draw Large Crowds in Hearne
A large crowd from the community gathered in Hearne on Saturday while many African Americans prepared for Emancipation Day. Merchants reported brisk business amid the busy scene as residents participated in local observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne
Tex
Dallas Foreman Falls From Ladder at Elks Arch Work
William J. Brady foreman of the time and motion crew on the Elks arch being erected at Main and Akard streets fell from a ladder at 3 30 p m He survived a fall of five feet long enough to be taken to St Pauls Sanitarium where he died from his injuries
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
William J. Brady
Timeass
Main
Akard Streets
St. Pauls Sanitarium
Stormy Night Lightning, Heavy Rain in Mexia
At about 8 o clock Saturday night lightning flashed in the north with continual thunder until around 11, followed by a heavy rain. Clouds were dense and a storm was feared briefly, but the wind was short lived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexia
Tex
Postmaster Stevens Improves After Illness
San Antonio telegraph reports Postmaster John J. Stevens now out of danger and expected to make a complete recovery within a short time after a period of serious illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
John J. Stevens
Onions Moving Fast In Laredo Area Amid Dry Weather
In Laredo Texas onions are being shipped at fifteen cars daily. Markham Texas reports the rice crop looks better for this season though the weather remains very dry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Tex
Markham
Mexican officer’s daughter dies in accidental gunshot in Laredo
Miss Josefa Saldana, daughter of a retired Mexican army captain, was fatally shot in a pistol accident Sunday in Laredo Texas. Her last words were that no one was to blame and the shooting was an accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Davidson
Neosho
Roy Ramsen
Dashiell
Central West Texas Association of Commercial Clubs
Abilene
Laredo
Tex
Josefa Saldana
Farmer Thomas Smith Dies By Own Action Near Stone Wall
Fredericksburg Texas farmer Thomas Smith aged 45 living near Stone Wall in this county died Saturday night by self-inflicted action. Cause unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Tex
Thomas Smith
Stonewall
Lufkin Mills Closed After No Employees Respond
Lufkin Tex on Monday morning the Lufkin Land and Lumber Company mills again blew their whistle to call workers back but no one answered. The mills were shut down and will likely stay closed for several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lufkin
Tex
Lufkin Land and Lumber Company
Barton Returns From Dallas On Governor's Business
Austin private secretary A. M. Barton returned Tuesday morning from Dallas where he spent Monday on governor related business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
A. M. Barton
Dallas
Bryan Post Office Installs Stamping Machine
Bryan Texas residents learn the local post office has installed a stamping machine to speed processing of the high volume of letter mail in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan, Tex
Bryan Post Office
Life term for slayer of sister in Gilmer Tex
Bob Hollins colored was found guilty of murder in the first degree for the April 25 killing of his half sister Ida Marable in Gilmer Texas. The jury imposed life imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmer
Tex
Bob Hollins
Ida Marable
Zehner to Lecture in Bryan Prohibition Worker
Mrs. A. C. Zehner of Dallas will lecture in Bryan Tuesday afternoon for ladies only and at night before a general audience. She is a well known prohibition worker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan, Tex
A. C. Zehner
Dallas
Dumsey Returns from Trip with Dismal Fishing Report
The Philadelphia Press notes Dumsey’s return from a trout trip calling it the most dismal failure he ever experienced. It mocks his lack of imagination as the reason for the unsuccessful excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dumsey
Philadelphia Press
Drive Out Peater and Build Up the System
A fragment advertising a medicinal tonic claims to restore strength by a simple formula printed on the bottle. It promises quinine and iron in a tasteless form for adults and children, urging readers to use the product.
Hicks' Capuchine Cures Nervousness Advertisement
An expression ad touts Hicks' Capuchine as a remedy to quiet and refresh the brain and nerves. It claims the liquid tonic is pleasant to take and suitable for tired, worried, or sleepless persons with trial sizes and regular bottles sold by druggists. It includes a Lincoln quotation urging duty and faith.
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Greenville Military Company
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Texas Opticians
State Dental Association
Waco
Benny Issinger
Philadelphia
Oklahoma
Walter Wood
Roanoke
Friday
Treasury Department
Ward Line
Cuba
Albert
Walker
Ralph Wadman
Pittsburg
Shawnee
Dwight L. Moody
David C. Hughes
Union Pacific Railway Company
Kuhn, Loeb & Company
Hetty Green
J. D. Spain
Weatherford
Oli
C. A. Lamius of
Wortham
Texas and Pacific Railroad
Dallas-El Paso
William A. Cocks
Moberly
San Angelo
George Hagelstein
Metcalf
Congress
Florida
Utah
Brady
Potter
Coopertown
N. Y
Europe
J. and P. Coates Company, Limited
Pawtucket
R. I
Centerville
Thomas Gore
Episcopal Hospital
Washington
John Duerry
Forest Hill
Tarrant County
Houston Sneed
Denis
Sherman
Australia
J. K. Pittman
Corsicana
Palestine
Charles H .Briggs
Briggs-Weaver Machinery Company
Daviess
Commercial Club
McKinney
Waxahachie
John C. Gibson
Mr. Gibson
Hicks
Trinity
Kaufman County
Petty
British East Africa
Kermit
Henry Y. Allen
Indianapolis
Bob Long
Justice of the Peace
Boyett
J. G. Jaceway
Paris
Williams
Texas Bankers
Fort Worth
Burbank
Luther Burbank
California
Texas
Union Arrows
Farmers’ Union
Farmers’ Educational
Rae
Co-Operative Union OF America
Kansas City
Arkansas
The
Southern Farm Journal
W. L. MacDonald
Convention’s Order of Business
Committee On Credentials
Lufkin Mills
Knicker
Bocker
New York Sun
Lincoln
Lydia E. Pinkhaw
Will Young
Columbia Ave
Rockland
Lydia E. Pinkham
Augustus Lyon
East Earl, Pa
Mrs. Pinkham
Mealth and
the Paxton Toilet CO
Baston, Mase
Botanic
Blood Baim Co
Atlanta
Cnomtak
McCane’s Detective Agency
Houston
Dhemy
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