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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1918
Page
6
A United States action seizes more than a hundred Dutch vessels totaling about one million tons. The operation marks a significant disruption in maritime trade and asserts wartime control over these ships and cargoes.
Provost Marshal General Crowder announced a plan to draft about 95,000 men to begin March 29 for five days, drawing from all states except Iowa and Minnesota. The nationwide move aims to complete the first draft and continue in small groups, with detailed state allocations and later second-draft rules.
Houston Texas A meeting called by Administrator Peden heard concerns over water scarcity in Texas rivers used for irrigation and saltwater intrusion in Neches and Sabine rivers threatening rice crops in Orange and Jefferson counties. Rice men urged action by War Department engineers to preserve acreage and considered developing idle Brazos plants and other proposed sites. A five member committee led by Payzio will survey rice properties and report for possible development to boost cultivation before April.
The state board of education at its monthly session bought school house bonds totaling 71500 and paid 40500 on prior school bonds. Water works bonds of 46500 and county courthouse bonds of 12000 were also acquired. Purchases include Lockney town water bonds 20000 and Rosebud City bonds 16500, plus Real County courthouse bonds 12000. School bond issues covered several districts across multiple counties.
Washington reports America's first fighting seaplane with liberty motors has been tried and accepted. A number are being delivered to the naval air service as the advance guard of a larger fleet for submarine hunting. The Bristol army fighter is entering production with many units due this month, and another two seated model is also in manufacture.
Harris county campaign to sell smileage books for soldiers to gain entry to liberty theaters concluded at Camp Logan with about 10 000 civilians and a similar number of soldiers attending a monster entertainment. A large massed band by nine regimental groups played popular tunes while over 100 Houston women circulated among the crowd and hundreds of books were sold.
An astronom ical discovery from Heidelberg University reports a small planet between Mars and Jupiter with a tiny moon orbiting it. It is the only asteroid known to have a satellite.
The Senate passed the urgent deficiency bill of 7.8 billion dollars with riders authorizing sale of enemy property in the United States and government purchase of German owned Hoboken wharves in New Jersey. The measure, sent from the House, was approved without a record vote on Tuesday.
Washington reports more than 12 billion dollars of life insurance written on American soldiers sailors and nurses by the war risk insurance bureau. Secretary McAdoo announced. The average policy amount is 8085 dollars and ninety percent of the U S army is insured.
London reports for the first week of March British casualties total 3 343 the lowest in months. Official figures show killed or died of wounds officers 63 men 628 wounded or missing officers 179 men 2 473.
State Fire Marshal S W Inglish warns Texas mayors and fire chiefs that American carelessness threatens war effort. Lancas ter fire loss of 300000 including food supplies shows danger. urges strict fire prevention and 160 percent ready firefighting equipment year round.
Reports state a German landing near Abo on the Finnish coast opposite the Aland Islands. The detachment is described as about 2,000 infantry and accompanying artillery forces reported west of Helsingfors.
Coastal crude on the Beaumont Gulf coast rose to record highs on Saturday as Sun and Texas companies closed contracts for Sour Lake Saras toga and Batson at 1.80 1.85 and Spindle Top at 1.90 dollars, the highest price ever paid for coastal oil.
I. W. Stephens, former state controller, died Saturday after a long illness. The Texas flag was lowered to half mast at the capitol and the controller's department closed in respect to his memory.
Washington reports the War Department has ordered the organization of five additional cavalry regiments following General Pershing recommendations, supplementing the existing complete cavalry division of the regular army already under way.
Walter S. Gifford of the Council of National Defense was named director of the Aircraft Board on Wednesday to handle organization and administrative problems of the agency.
Austin officials report the State Council of Defense adopted a resolution with an enthusiastic vote praising Governor Hobby for his wartime measures and relief efforts for drought stricken Texans.
The Federal Land Bank of Houston has closed loans in Texas totaling nearly 5 million dollars through Saturday since its organization. It has sold bonds totaling about 1.25 million dollars since beginning business.
Henry K E Hardtner, federal administrator of Louisiana conservation, reports a week long inquiry found abundant large trees in Winnfield that meet current government needs for ship construction. He plans to urged immediate use of motor trucks to haul the timber to saw mills for processing.
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor on behalf of the American Alliance for Labor and Democracy forwarded a message of sympathy to the Russian people in their struggle to safeguard freedom to the Russian soviet congress at Moscow on Wednesday.
Washington reports a Monday war department casualty list naming Lieutenant John H. David and twenty seven others killed in action, Lieutenants Ralph M. Davenport and Stephen C. Markae with five men slightly wounded, and one private severely wounded.
Bastrop Texas held a prohibition election within city limits on Tuesday. The measure passed by a 91 vote margin in favor of prohibitionists.
The first strawberries of the season appeared on the Alvin market on Tuesday. Several crates have arrived since Friday with farmers receiving five dollars per crate on the Alvin market.
Production of pleasure automobiles will be cut 30 percent during the current fiscal year as a war measure in New York.
Rear Admiral Themis Perry, retired, of Port Deposit Maryland died suddenly Thursday in Southern Pines North Carolina where he spent the winter. He served in the Navy and held flag rank. Perry was a notable figure and his death prompted condolences from colleagues and family.
Hostile airships attacked the Yorkshire coast Tuesday according to an official statement.
New York reports show Peet Wheat down 793900 bushels while corn rises 2319000 bushels and oats increase 1252000 bushels. Rye and barley fall by 63009 and 112000 bushels respectively.
Freeport Texas reports repair work on the jetties at the mouth of the Brazos River is expected to start soon.
News notes a birth of a son to Empress Zita of Austria, reported from Baden Baden with contemporary royal interest and significance for the imperial line.
Strong cyclone winds moved from Eastern Colorado Friday night across the Central West and into Indiana and Ohio on Saturday. Reports list multiple fatalities and extensive property damage across several districts amid the heavy weather.
Planting in Vinton and the western parishes shows Louisiana farmers set to expand cotton and corn land this year, with Western Calcasieu and upper Western Cameron counties planned increases over last year.
Canton Ohio woman Maria Boyple was advised by doctors to undergo surgery for a female ailment. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief allowing her to work at home, urging others with similar troubles to try the remedy before surgery.
A khaki-clad lad asks the jeweler for a special price on a half dozen engagement rings. The exchange reflects modest milestone shopping in a local shop.
An advertisement touts Capudine as fast relief for headaches and nervous strain. It highlights Capudine as a pleasant liquid to take and promises immediate soothing effect.
A reader suggests seeking more vivid wartime experiences by joining the aviation corps. The response offers the idea as a way to gain firsthand insight and adrenaline while contributing to aerial operations.
Heal Baby Rashes. A hot Cuticura Soap bath gives instant relief when followed by a gentle application of Cuticura Ointment. For free samples address Cuticura Dept. X Boston. At druggists and by mail. Soap 25 Ointment 25 and 50. Adv.
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