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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1912
Page
2
Houston is listed with a 109 594 population in the new city directory. The piece argues there is no better advertising method than excellent streets and sidewalks.
The Eagle extends its congratulations to Frank Harigel of LaGrange for his appointment to the assistant postmastership.
The Flatonia creamery churned about 18 000 pounds of butter during January. The remark questions why Moulton cannot have a creamery and hints at local dairy development possibilities.
Nothing contributes more to the upbuilding of agriculture than exhibits of soil products. Every farmer in this section should display at the Moulton fair.
Mrs A B Dunn and daughter Maude hosted the T C Club last Thursday with Louise Thulemeyer and Mildred Welhausen serving punch. The Washington birthday menu featured three courses. Robin Wolters of Schulenburg died at 92. funeral attendees from Fayette County listed. Board of trustees accepted the plan for a new school building. Miss Emma Merrem of Bauraville visiting relatives. Mrs Dora Thornton visited Yoakum daughter Mrs Wellhausen. Emma Vogt of Boursville visited Hilda Paul. Emil Schmidt of Moulton stayed several days. Mr and Mrs C H Flato visiting Kingsville. John Holliday returned to Mississippi after wintering here.
The article laments state officials failing to widen industry and commerce as Panama Canal approaches in three years. It argues for more railroad, highway, and industrial growth, noting limited cultivation and idle minerals. It warns of industrial dyspepsia from governance squabbles and dependence on leaders to expand opportunities.
The Welfare Commission meets in Dallas Fort Worth San Antonio Houston and other Texas cities to hear business leaders on state needs. Questions examine farm ownership rail expansion highways water transport cotton economics loan costs cattle values meat shipments and railroad property assessments.
Prof. C. A. Peterson, superintendent of Yoakum public schools, has been chosen as a member of the summer normal faculty at San Marcos. The selection is described as highly fitting for the position.
Fayette County Record notes the second agricultural and industrial fair set for June 25 to 28. The item invites readers to attend and enjoy the event with neighbors.
Texas records for January show 5 260 births and 3 295 deaths, compared with 4 365 births and 2 139 deaths in December. Fifty three sets of twins and three sets of triplets were reported. Pneumonia caused 356 deaths, meningitis 311, tuberculosis 287. Three white men reached 100, one Negro lived 112 and another 110.
An advertisement urges readers to share ST. NICODEMUS BALSAMIA to stop a coughing fit. It claims instant relief, reduces inflammation, and heals sore places, presenting the product as the only cough remedy with rapid results.
The EaGue reports subscription payments since the last record with contributors from Moulton including Henry Jaroszewski Joe Jemelka Emil Jemelka E Bowe Joe Mladenka Fred Koester Mies Annie Vilicek Warne J Krause Frank Wagner W J Papacek B Lackmann O Buescher E Buescher Alb Pelich Jr and others from Smithville list echoes local support.
John Kabena of Moulton announces he is a candidate for re election to the office of county commissioner of precinct No 6 subject to the democratic primaries in July. He has served several terms and earned universal satisfaction by prudent, unextravagant conduct. He asks voters to judge by his past actions.
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