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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1909
Page
1
A hometown newspaper promotes its value as the first reading matter for residents, emphasizing home news and community gossip over outside sources. The piece touts the paper’s relevance and usefulness to local readers.
The crop reporting board estimates March 1 1909 wheat in farmers hands at 143 692 000 bushels 21.6 percent of last year with corn at 1 047 763 000 bushels 39.3 percent. Oats reach 278 947 000 bushels 34.6 percent. Merchantable shares set against prior years and ten year averages.
Gen Albert L Myer says Fort Brown near the Rio Grande will be abandoned if Congress does not approve a 40000 to 50000 dollar appropriation for a protective dike. A committee of army officers will seek funds in Washington.
Authorities and armed residents with bloodhounds hunted Friday for a man who attacked 19 year old Miss Minnie Turner, a teacher at Upper Rowlett school seven miles southwest of McKinney. Turner was struck on the head and robbed of a watch. her unconscious body was found by two pupils.
Assistant Assessor J. H. Selkirk has received about twenty packages of spineless cactus varieties from the Washington agricultural department. He distributed them to several farmers and stockmen who will vigorously propagate the plants in this section of Texas.
Madisonville Texas farming notes report crops progressing with corn up and some cotton planted. Dry weather slows germination of garden seed and other crops, with moisture needed to advance growth.
Bell County commissioners approve leasing county convicts to private parties when county farm labor is surplus. Leases set at 90 cents per day per man plus maintenance. Farmers have secured all available surplus labor to date.
Crop reports indicate yields to far surpass previous seasons as Ville and coastal areas anticipate harvest growth and stronger production across the region.
The Woodmen of the World section adjourned sine die in Houston Texas and planned to reconvene ten years hence at Mineral Wells.
J D Clay charged with counterfeiting and possession of forged coins was acquitted by a United States court jury in Houston on Tuesday.
Bertram Texas reports a German imported coach horse named Gergin Hamburg was exhibited this week after being bought by a joint stock company for 3000 dollars. The event highlights a costly livestock purchase in the region.
Lloyd 8. Tenney special representative of Washingtons agriculture department toured Gulf Coast citrus farms including Beaumonts J. P. Simon and others in League City Friendswood Alvin Algoa Angleton Palacios Brownsville Victoria and Beeville. He observed extensive plantings and future plans showing the industrys growing scale and organization.
Wrightsboro reports a sharp decline in corn yields as a high weevil presence threatens the crop. A mild winter has allowed many weevils to hibernate, while volunteer cotton provides shelter, potentially triggering a large weevil visitation across the county regardless of cotton timing.
Beaumont commission merchants hold Irish potatoes imported from Belgium Scotland and Ireland. The stock fills bags the same as the imports and domestic shortage prompted quick sale to all city dealers lacking potatoes.
Farmers are busy planting watermelons cantaloupes and cabbage shipments continue. Hail occurred early in the week causing little damage and rain arrived too late to aid cabbage though some young patches may benefit. Irish potatoes look grim after last month's freeze.
Eight hundred acres of lignite coal bearing land and all mining properties owned by Worley Mining company were sold to Rochlette and Wells. They become sole masters of the business in Milam County with an estimated value near a half million dollars.
Rain in League City Texas brought relief to truck farmers who had well prepared land and sown seed for cucumbers and cantaloupes amid hopes for deeper soil wetting. The damp spell aided growing conditions but was not yet enough to deeply moisten fields.
Plainview Texas Friday the contract was let to Globe Construction company of Sallisaw Oklahoma for the building of the Baptist college at Plainview. The contract price was 60000 dollars.
Laredo Texas reports Webb County growers ship carloads of cabbage and beets to northern markets alongside the large Bermuda onion crop this season.
Snow began to fall Monday afternoon in Plainview Texas rapidly covering the ground. The brief storm is described as a great benefit to farmers as it accumulates across fields and pastures, offering moisture for crops and grazing.
California melons shift to South Texas markets as growers plan 100 acres of can taloupes and move production south. A new A and M College building project aims to ease space for offices and laboratories. Elberta peaches suffer heavy damage up to 75 percent in East Texas with state officials gathering reports to issue a bulletin within ten days.
Tyler Texas reports a government farmers cooperative demonstration underway with W F Proctor directing. Dey's Gormutb at Flint station grows cotton on a quarter acre. first prize five dollars for the heaviest yield, three dollars for the next, with premiums for best cotton. each boy to cultivate an acre.
Reports by United States government expert Herbert Rodenbeck and sugar beet refiner Dr Rabedke say Palacios lands near the city could yield the best sugar beets. They visited as guests of the Koch Land company and examined the local land for potential beet sugar production.
Ed Lee, a state convict who fled Wharton county state farm in November, is captured by Sheriff Johnson and deputies on the Jones farm five miles west of Gonzales. Lee, convicted last year at Cuero De Witt county for horse theft, received a two year penitentiary sentence.
Rockdale Texas Wor ley Coal company sold lignite mines and 800 acres to Rowell Wells on a 200000 dollar valuation. It stands as the largest single transaction in Rockdale history.
Postal receipts for February show a large jump from last year in Gonzales Texas. February 1908 receipts were 55.97 while February 1909 receipts reached 739.69. If this growth continues Gonzales may soon qualify for free delivery service.
A Wednesday morning blaze in Big Springs Texas caused a 100000 dollar loss in the business district. Seven brick buildings on Main Street, all owned by Mrs. Bauer, were destroyed in the blaze.
Brooks and Vineyard of Wharton acquire 1 770 acres in East Barnard County for 26550 dollars cash from F B Davis of Montcalm Colorado.
A rain on Tuesday offers relief to farmers at Lampasas Texas by saving part of the grain crop after a long drought stretch. The shower ends a dry period and promises better yields for local fields and potential futures.
Uvalde Texas honey producers report an optimistic outlook as early rains bring blooming catclaw and guajilla brush. With no competing weed bloom and bees in good condition, honey color and flavor are expected to be of high quality and extraction to begin within ten days.
Working Brewster Quarry at Alpine Texas, the Jordan Marble Quarry company with capital stock of 100000 has begun active development on extensive marble deposits fifteen miles from Alpine. The firm anticipates large investments in modern machinery, marking one of the most extensive and varied marble deposits in the United States.
A Taft ranch return indicates President Taft plans a Texas visit in the fall. The exact date is unsettled, but the trip is expected in October or November and will include a tour of the Corpus Christi area and nearby ranches.
Felder McCoy and Rube Milton, both Black, used a crowbar hooked by a wire to tear up cell flooring and escape from the Giddings county jail Monday afternoon. The crowbar was left nearby by workers during repairs.
Judge M. M. Middlebrook announces plans to establish a shirt factory in Nacogdoches Texas. A building has been leased for the facility, signaling an upcoming local industrial development.
Austin and Galveston have petitioned the adjutant general's department for an artillery company as a branch of the state militia. General Newton states the petition will be granted if promoters show proof of intent and ability to maintain the unit permanently.
Mrs. Evelyn Carswell, a housekeeper for Engineer and Mrs. D. E. Burns in Yoakum, Texas, was found with her throat cut and windpipe severed when family members returned from a visit on Monday. A razor was the instrument used in the fatal attack.
"Dry Farmer" Campbell of Nebraska, regarded as a leading authority on dry farming, tours Southwest Texas to share views on scientific soil culture. He argues that Southwest Texas offers great potential in this field as he visits San Antonio and other cities.
A Tuesday blaze at C. Benders & Sons saw mill in Humble Texas destroyed the large dry kiln and lumber shed. About 400 000 feet of lumber was lost with an estimated value between 25 000 and 30 000 dollars and no insurance.
Waxahachie Texas Mrs Elizabeth Payne observed her one hundredth birthday in a quiet celebration. She is the mother of eleven children ten grandchildren seventeen great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren with only one child living.
The past cold weather has blighted corn in this section covering Hempstead and surrounding Waller County areas.
A brief item notes damage to Elberta peaches and an estimate of the loss in Texas. The report highlights fruit crop impact and potential financial effects for growers.
The fragment notes a sparse bloom period after a long drought with no wees in bloom and mentions an honorable figure, the hon, in a terse local update.
A report from near Corpus Christi notes President Taft plans to visit Texas in the fall and spend several weeks hunting and calfing, as stated by John N. Greem about the trip.
An inmate fled Monday afternoon using a crowbar left several feet away near the jail. Authorities say the tool enabled the escape, but it is unclear how the inmate exited the facility.
In Galveston a local petition seeks to establish an artillery unit as a branch of the state militia under General command, outlining aims for regional defense and organized training. The effort reflects broader push to expand organized local defense forces.
Police report details a brutal throat wound of a woman found beside engineer D. E. Byrne. Investigators say the victim suffered a severe injury extending from ear to ear and are probing for a suspect.
Hempstead Texas reports corn in the county blighted by past cold weather. Farmers note widespread damage as crops fail to emerge and fields show poor stands. Local officials urge inspection and potential relief measures for affected growers.
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