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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
2
The Moulton Eagle issue announces weekly publication details with subscription at one dollar per year. It notes the paper is entered in the local post office as second class matter and provides the office location on Up Stairs in the Bank Building.
The notice urges participation in the July 25 Democratic primary and to vote against the statewide prohibition proposal. It notes Singleton’s town vote on a special school tax and reports Austin announcing a per capita scholastic apportionment above six dollars. Colonel D C Jenkins, former editor of the Galveston Dallas News, died in Sierra Madre California at age 85.
The article asserts every county under local option laws has a right to ban liquor sales and that these laws fully address the liquor question.
Austin reports May births at 511 and total deaths at 1668, with increases over April. The notice urges liberty-loving citizens to vote in the July 25 Democratic primary on local option laws, arguing for local self government.
The Republican National Convention in Chicago nominated William Howard Taft for president on the first ballot with 702 votes. James S. Sherman of Utica was named vice president on the first ballot with 816 votes. The report notes Taft's Cincinnati birth and dates. Also mentions Senator Bailey's physicians advising against attending the Denver convention.
The Texas department of agriculture released a bulletin on pecan cultivation. It emphasizes the wide growing area and potential benefits for farmers. A free copy can be obtained by applying to the Commissioner of Agriculture in Austin, Texas.
Hallettsville Texas June 21 The July primary is light on contests but the issue of submitting the prohibition amendment could draw the Democratic vote. Local observers expect about 80 percent against submission. Baskin McGregor liquor law enforcement is noted. a saloon keeper was fined for selling liquor to a minor. Candidates for representative pledge to follow county votes on submission. President Roosevelt and Taft urged campaign finance publicity but the convention rejected the plank. The convention also voted down a railroad value study and the popular election of senators plank. some argue two thirds of voters favor popular senator election. The Republican party is in a tight spot.
The notice lists cash market prices for staples such as cotton bacon lard butter and potatoes with varying grades and a statement that prices subject to change. Dentists Drs Sheley and Aiken of Hallettsville plan a three day visit to Moulton July 2 3 and 4 offering dental work with guaranteed satisfaction and affordable prices. Charles Guenther arrived Wednesday from Hallettsville for the visit.
Komensky June 22 1908 itemizes social visits to the Green school community and Breslau area. Families mentioned include Breitschopf Antrich Ullmann Wenske and Havel with additions to Nic Havel’s residence. Local travel to Runge Witting Shiner and a Corpus Christi Day dance are noted along with weather affecting crops.
Cotton crop prospects across Lavaca county show mixed results from the Galveston News report. Hallettsville and Sublime indicate stable or improving conditions despite boll weevils. Witting, Sweet Home, Moulton, and Shiner show partial gains but warn of weevil pressure and weather effects. Rud Jaeggli & Bro. shipped potatoes to San Antonio. local visitors list with several names.
Lavaca County elects W. E. Rabb as representative for the 31st Texas Legislature. Election results indicate Rabb secured a clear victory, positioning him to serve as the Lavaca County delegate in the upcoming session.
A public notice invites attendance at a barbecue on Monday June 29 followed by a grand ball at night. The message asks recipients to respond, mentioning a renewal request sent in red ink and addressed to the recipient.
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