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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1911
Page
1
A nostalgic poem laments fading virtue and youth. It contrasts bygone days with modern greed and fashion, praising honest love, strong women, boyish camaraderie, motherly care, and simple country joys, as old men long for the good old times.
The Texas House debated exempting cotton factories from state taxes for several years. They approved the adjournment bill but the Senate must decide on session length after March 11. Governor vetoed daylight closing, Wolf bounty, and traveling expenses bills. The Katy Texas Central merger was dropped. A congressional district reorganization moves six congressmen into three districts. Senate paid respects to General Cabell. University tax levy approved at 4 cents totaling about 800000 yearly.
Washington report lists positive acts such as 3 million for Panama Canal fortifications and new battleships, canal zone reforms, forest preserves, and Peary’s rear admiralty. It also notes numerous defeats including reciprocity with Canada, tariff board, statehood bids for Arizona and New Mexico, and direct senatorial elections.
A Farm and Ranch editorial urges establishing boys hog clubs in the Southwest to teach practical agriculture. It argues hog clubs will extend corn club gains, boost swine numbers, support farm profits, and foster industrious citizenship and future animal breeding careers.
The Kate thanks Anton Freytag from Moulton John Bartek of Yoakum Frank Hafernik from Shiner Wm Mang of Moulton and Joe Etlinger from Moulton for their payments since the last report.
O B Eiilert built a large barn. F Biehunke's West First cottage nears completion. Moore avenue brick buildings progress well. F A Kubicek's new home near oil mill will soon be ready. R A Etlinger family moved near Hermann park. Some streets in Moulton graded recently. Joe Bohuslav family occupies new home south city. J J Kotzebue family settled Emil Janszen residence north. John Bucek plans handsome Front street residence. Oscar Legler and family joined Moulton community living near Joe Richter cottage welcome.
Stiff norther prevents early planting and onion crop failure noted from grub worms. Washington birthday celebration at the school includes recitations and songs led by five year old Pohler daughter. Profs Bucek and Hummel praised. Wedding near Breslau attended by Geier family. Various local visits, parties, and birthdays with music from Thousand Star band. Examination grades listed with several high scores. A soaking rain requested for benefit.
The Eagle notes Texas school children will get $2 per capita this month the largest monthly sum in recent memory. It also urges delegates to 1912 national conventions be elected by direct vote and crowns the idea Let the people rule.
The article argues that a living commercial club drives community prosperity and keeps a city current, asserting that no city is up to date without such an organization. It emphasizes the club's role in promoting economic activity and civic engagement.
Professors J. L. Sti RLINNG and Charles Cmajdalxa of Fayetteville public school publish the Fayette ville Fact. The pair are described as clever young men worthy of success.
The Galveston Dallas News acknowledges receipt of the 1911 Texas Almanac and State Industrial Guide with map. It urges every Texas family to obtain a copy by mailing 30 cents to cover mailing costs to either Galveston or Dallas News.
The St Louis Globe Democrat notes Colonel Bryan has not stated his view on Canadian reciprocity, possibly awaiting Harmon and Gaynor’s alignment. The Globe Democrat, a Republican paper, reprinted the item from the Houston Post dated March 2, three weeks after Bryan endorsed reciprocity in his own paper. Why not read the Commoner.
The Eagle reflects on completing its eleventh volume and expanding its readership. It expresses thanks to subscribers and co editors, notes no new promises but commits to continuing a clean statewide paper with future growth plans.
An army of 6000 farm animals will showcase breeding and feeding quality at the National Feeders and Breeders Show in Fort Worth from March 13 to 18. The event will feature horses valued at over 4000 dollars, with veterinary doctors present to ensure animal health. About 2000 cattle and 1800 hogs will join the exhibit, highlighting Southwest breeders’ progress in the livestock industry.
District court will convene here March 13. Since the last term twenty one civil cases have been filed, thirteen for divorce, with old civil cases to be tried and three damage suits against private individuals to be settled.
Lavaca county reports 4304 qualified voters this year, 101 more than last year, reflecting growth in civic participation and registration totals across the county.
A large gathering of relatives and friends assembled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Kotzebue last Sunday afternoon for Mrs. Kotzebue's birthday. All present spent a pleasant afternoon and Bacce expresses wishes for many happy returns of her natal day.
Dr and Mrs J G Guenther hosted a Friday afternoon birthday gathering for daughter Marian. Guests included numerous local ladies such as Mrs F I Pehrenkamp Mrs G J Bohnenkamp Mrs V Rehmet Mrs K Rehmet and others. Refreshments were served and the hours were enjoyed.
Community events at the Kaiser home celebrate Mrs Kaisers birthday. Miss Myrtle Glass also has a birthday surprise with games and refreshments. Henry Breitschopf visits with friends. Philip Amsler visitsKenedy. Several local children on the sick list. a Corn Club forms with William Kaiser Henry Kaiser Henry Cook Julius Hrock John Schoenweitz. March 8 1911.
Spring trade is in full swing across lines with Houston market reports noting high demand for cotton, potatoes, poultry, and fruit. Prices remain strong for hens, fryers, and Rio Grande Valley vegetables while eggs and butter soften in Texas even as New York shipments affect local pricing.
Ex-President Theodore Roosevelt will arrive at Houston next Sunday morning. The visit is part of a busy tour with residents preparing for his appearance, and local officials arranging schedules for the anticipated crowd.
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