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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1924
Page
2
The sun dial in the central auditorium of the National Academy of Sciences in Washington records the sun’s image as the pendulum suspended from the dome stays on its plane while the earth’s rotation moves the dial, registering movement over a given time.
Convention at Cleveland names Coolidge and Dawes the Republican ticket after a dramatic fight over Lowden and Hoover. Dawes wins nomination following Lowden decline, with Wisconsin and North Dakota dissenting against the chosen pair.
State departments closed in observance of Jefferson Davis birthday. Comptroller Lon A Smith reported April gasoline taxes totaling 264961 with Gulf Refining Humble Oil Magnolia Pierce Oil Texas among top payers. State health and education officials announced reorganizations and appointments. Net railway revenue for Q1 1924 rose to 9209883. expenses 41149715. operating revenue 50459598. Statements covered vital statistics, water rights in Pecos Toyah Creek, and a shoehorned mix of inquiries and hearings before federal and state bodies.
The Texas Supreme Court rules the state senate acting as a court of impeachment remains under judicial power and its decision is final if within constitutional jurisdiction. The ruling follows an injunction in Houston earlier that restrained placing Ferguson’s name on the governor ballot.
In San Pedro California a premature explosion in a 14 inch gun on the battleship Mississippi's No 2 turret at the San Clemente drill grounds caused the death of three officers and 45 crew members. A flareback wounded nearly a score more as the charge swept through the breech. The information comes from the U S S New Mexico flagship of division No 4.
Mrs J B Holleman of Greenville Texas describes relief from years of female health problems after using E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports severe nervousness insomnia and feverish feelings before treatment and credits four bottles to improvements. The ad notes the product has been sold for fifty years and is available from druggists nationwide.
The note highlights that enjoyment motivates physical activity, with walking cited as a common example. It implies sustained effort depends on personal interest rather than obligation.
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