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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1916
Page
3
In a tense moment Margery and the man discuss paying a price to avoid a convict’s fate. He refuses to drag her into danger and she vows to wait, urging him to act according to what seems good, even as she departs hungrily into uncertainty.
Griswold accepts arrest after a dramatic confrontation with detective Broffin in his study. He seals a plan with Margery and prepares to face trial in New Orleans as the Wahaska community watches the aftermath.
The Daughters of the Republic of Texas held their twenty fifth convention in San Antonio. Rebecca J. Fisher was re elected president with officers including Clara Sevier and Cornelia Branch Stone. They announced no letter from the Mier expedition had been found and would exhibit a framed letter at the Alamo relics. Convenirs will be made from old capitol timbers for sale at the Alamo and historic sites.
A Philadelphia parrot yelled Get out as officers entered the home and found the mistress dead from poison. The bird's loud reply helped summon police to the scene.
The attorney general rules city employees must count prep and return times in daily hours. If total time exceeds eight hours, it violates the eight hour law enacted by the thirty third legislature. The ruling was prepared by G W Taylor and answered an inquiry from Johnson county prosecutor John K Russell.
Washington report notes the 1907 Texas statute taxing each liquor c o d office at 5000 dollars annually was ruled invalid for interfering with interstate commerce. The law imposed a state tax and allowed counties and cities to levy up to half that amount on each office or place involved in shipments c o d.
Texas railroads earned 53,799,727 dollars in freight revenue for eight months ending February 29 1916, up 2,288,962 dollars or 4.44 percent from the prior year. Passenger revenue was 20,121,906 dollars, up 187,833 dollars or .91 percent. Total operating revenue reached 76,335,557 dollars, up 2,498,126 dollars or 3.38 percent. Total operating expenses fell 421,825 dollars or .74 percent to 56,786,966 dollars. Income from operation rose 2,919,950 dollars or 17.56 percent to 19,548,591 dollars.
The War Department issued a favorable report on Senator Shepherds bills to enlarge Fort Sam Houston in Texas with expenditures exceeding 1 million dollars.
By order of Game, Fish and Oyster Commissioner Woods this week a large portion of Corpus Christi bay waters including Padre Island have been closed for two years.
A snide remark questions Mabel's choice to marry Jack, an insurance agent, hinting at social envy and curiosity about how she could have settled with him. The brief scene captures town talk over romance and class expectations.
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claiming quinine kills malaria and iron builds up the system. It notes the formula is printed on the label and lists a price of 50 cents. The copy also mentions large carpet and rug production in Philadelphia.
Retirement advice promotes Cuticura Ointment for itching burning spots with a light touch. Next morning rinse with Cuticura Soap and hot water to keep scalp clean. Free sample by mail from Cuticura, Dept y Boston.
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