28 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1912
Page
1
An editorial urging Texans to reject envy and prejudice and support virtuous leadership. It argues that jealousy among citizens weakens government and invites factional strife, warning that malice harms national strength and civilization.
The article notes a surge of creameries in the Southwest especially Texas, many cooperative with stock held by dairymen farmers and businessmen. It argues creameries boost cash trade diversify farming with intensive methods, raise local creamery product quality and prices, revive country life, encourage youth to stay, and spur better schools roads and social life.
The piece extols public highway building as vital for commerce and life. It highlights how Texas farmers ship $1,200,000 worth of raw materials daily and travel five miles on dirt roads. It urges building good roads to aid farmers and grow markets.
The Democratic National Convention convened in Baltimore on Tuesday. Senator Joseph Weldon Bailey ordered his name removed from the ballot list in Bexar County. James M. Hutchinson, a respected Jackson county citizen, died at Edna on June 21 at age 72. Electra's business district suffered a Friday night fire destroying about half the area with losses near 100000 dollars. The Confederate monument foundation was laid at Victoria and will be unveiled July 28 with ceremonies. General Edward S. Bragg, Civil War Iron Brigade commander, died in Fon Du Lac Wisconsin on June 20 at age 82.
Hallettsville Texas June debate over whether the sixteen 1910 elected senators hold over due to past redistricting delays. Senator D A P says he would not seek re election and urges a swift ruling so voters know if seats are vacant and how to act in the impending election.
Anton Freytag a respected Flatonia born Bohemia native aged 74 13 died Sunday at his son Henry Freytag's home He came to Texas in 1868 lived in Flatonia and moved to Moulton four years ago Survived by wife and eight children funeral at Moulton Catholic cemetery Monday at 5 pm Rev A Heuchemer officiating The Eagle extends condolences to survivors.
Our sister city Shiner hosted Jake F Wolters of Houston last Thursday. He spoke at Bluecher park hall to a large audience, receiving strong applause as Will T Bagby of Hallettsville introduced him. Wolters favors tariff restrictions but opposes native referendum and free raw materials.
In San Antonio on June 22, W. T. Loudermilk, chairman of the Texas Welfare Commission sub committee on cotton marketing, urged funds for six percent distress cotton loans and urged business cooperation with farmers to improve prices. He noted the Farmers' Union plan has shown price regulation success and could become a powerful factor with broader backing. Loudermilk, a former Farmers' Union president, is a practical Southern agricultural expert.
Citizens of South Texas go to the polls on July 27 to cast ballots for U S Senate candidate Jake F. Wolters in a decisive electoral contest.
The announcement states Governor Colquitt aims to replace the burned main building of the Agricultural and Mechanical College with a fireproof structure, aligning with his administration priorities and practical outlook.
In May Texas recorded 262 tuberculosis deaths, with meningitis dropping to fourth place at 116 as pellegra rises, 23 pellegra deaths, five poisoned food deaths, 22 suicides, 38 typhoid, and 17 accident victims. Total births 402 and total deaths 2508, with twins and a triplet reported.
The Republican National Convention in Chicago adjourned after renominating William Howard Taft for president and James Schoolcraft Sherman for vice president. Taft led with 561 votes while Roosevelt followers abstained on many ballots. Shortly after, Theodore Roosevelt was named on an independent ticket for president.
Robertson county voters approve a 100000 dollar road bonds by a 134 to 37 margin. Austin city entities buy 7506e road bond issues and plan highway improvements. The State Game Warden reports pearls on Caddo Lake with potential pearl tax. Swenson syndicate moves to develop Tampico oil, planning large storage tanks at Freeport port as base for Texas operations.
Rev and Mrs Pfaeninger of Weesatche, who have been visiting friends here, left for Taylor Friday to visit their son.
Mr. Pritz Niemeyer and family of Kuropa in Uvalde county are spending a week with relatives and friends here.
Krause returned Sunday from Flatonia where she was visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Harrison.
Mrs. William Eilers and children from Hallettsville arrived in the city on Saturday to spend several days with relatives and friends.
Mrs Benno Hoppe and her young daughter arrived in the city on Sunday for a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Ed Boehm of Smithville.
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