03 May 1907
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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1907
Page
1
A big bay horse threw J. H. Wardeman Jr. in front of Dr. H Jessa Woodward’s office and, after ringing the bell with its nose, led staff to treat the injured man. Wardeman suffered a severe scalp laceration and was walked home after receiving care.
In a humorous courtroom anecdote, Assistant Corporation Counsel James L. Pugh reportedly planted a blasting cracker on the clerk's desk as a prank. The blast caused alarm before the judge and officers realized it was a joke, with Sam Harper recounting the incident and vowing caution in future pranks.
A high government official cites a rule in the adjutant general of the army to acknowledge congress members’ communications the day they arrive. Messengers deliver same day, not mail, during sessions and recesses, earning congressional favor and larger appropriations. The speaker notes other bureaus lack funds to hire extra staff.
95 000 acres in Atascosa and McMullen counties offered by Dr Chas F Simmons. Units priced at 210 dollars with 10 dollars monthly payments, includes homes on town lots and 10 to 640 acre farms. Proximity to San Antonio highlighted, with irrigation wells, lakes, and rich agricultural potential. Historical figure endorsements and crop earnings cited to attract buyers.
Dallas reports say major life insurers with out-of-state offices plan withdrawals from Texas. New York Life will move to St Louis, others may follow after Robertson bill passage. Some say effects delay until Jan 1 1908. Officials cite instructions to transfer records and funds amid unsettled replies.
Witnesses report that the signing of the bill prompted firms to withdraw, with Prudential noting no immediate statement. Other representatives declined comment but many said they had been advised beforehand that withdrawals would occur.
In Columbus Texas Governor Campbell refused to intervene and John Armstrong was hanged at 3 oclock Friday evening on the county farm. He walked to the scaffold with resolve and led a singing, confessing to the crime but saying he would not reveal why he killed his wife for her sake.
Readers praise Peruna for catarrh relief with letters from Miss Dora Nayden and Mrs N P Lawler. They report quick improvement, improved sleep, appetite, and overall health after using the remedy.
A captain disciplines a mate for swearing and later witnesses the mate’s rage when a boatswain errs. The mate explodes with a sharp reprimand, shouting to the boatswain, You naughty, naughty boatswain. The scene highlights stubborn discipline aboard a religious captain’s vessel.
Camden officer En Hartman, a towering figure at 6 8 and 250 pounds, battled a colossal bear in a plaza near the terminal. The crowd of about 1 000 cheered as Hartman bound the animal with a clothesline after a tense chase. The struggle left him shirtless, but he finally secured the bear with a makeshift lasso around its neck.
A witty exchange about marriage to a wealthy widower with three children. The woman asks what will become of the kids and if she will provide their motherly care, reflecting social expectations of blended families.
In ten years the supply of woman domestic servants has fallen by about 200000 individuals. A French observer notes that despite fewer servants, those remaining are more efficient and capable.
The London Reader recounts a stance against Grant Allen’s claim that sweeping crossings is a safer or better path than pursuing literature or journalism. The author reflects on career choices, affirming a commitment to writing despite earlier cautionary extremes.
A $1,000 reward is offered for anyone who proves that any statement in this advertisement is untrue. The offer invites scrutiny of the ad’s contents and promises compensation to the claimant.
The Canadian immigration department expects 300000 newcomers this year after over 200000 arrived last year. All berths on steamships leaving England through July 1 have been filled.
Lovers of Dickens should get the Strand Magazine for May with 100 clear photographs of Dickens story scenes. The issue also includes The Colored Picture Section, Anglo American Friendship and Romances of the Stock Exchange, plus fiction by the Williamsons Automobile Stores and W W Jacobs Humor.
Center Point Texas residents note Guadalupe Valley Trust Company has bought a lot on River avenue and will begin a large two story brick building. The modern structure will complement other recent improvements along the avenue.
San Antonio authorities vow a final effort to suppress ticket scalping during the spring carnival. The city ordinance remains strict and recently affirmed by the courts. Frank Webb, attorney for the railroads, will immediately file proceedings against the scalpers.
The cold weather last week is evident now as cotton rots in the ground in Mexia Texas requiring replanting in affected fields.
Rain from Lockhart through San Antonio drenched the city as a storm center lingered over San Marcos with hail thunder and lightning accompanying the downpour.
An unnamed narrator notes Capt. Danig may have reached the north pole in his airship but avoids confirming if the craft was hot air. The passage hints at discovery without asserting engine type or propulsion details.
A New Jersey farmer asserts his goose is 72 years old as boarders accuse him of serving up the entire vintage bird. The dispute centers on the fowl and the legality of its age claim.
The Swell Club of London Waiters opens in Noel Street Soho with a £15,000 building cost. A grand banquet marks the opening, showcasing top West End restaurant fare. B W Leader, R A, notes clouds are the hardest study for artists.
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