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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1903
Page
2
The note urges public support for the newly elected school trustees and requests signed copy submissions by Wednesday morning. Tar rain last week improves crops, boosting farmer morale. A heavy frost on May 1 caused extensive crop damage in northern Texas.
Grover Cleveland states that Texas must be represented in the St Louis World’s Fair or the fair will be incomplete, implying the state’s absence would diminish the event. He argues inclusion reflects regional contributions and national unity.
A historic St. Louis Exposition rite was performed last Wednesday drawing 145000 attendees. The writer argues for dollars and cents for Philippine inhabitants if the Islands belong to the United States.
In the trial of James Howard for the killing of Governor William Goebel of Kentucky the jury convicted the defendant and set his punishment at life imprisonment.
General Nelson A. Mires arraigns army officers for brutal treatment of Filipinos. He questions whether President Roosevelt will provide the General with a shutter.
An artesian well would repay the city quickly. A steady water supply and a well equipped fire company will save many dollars. Have you considered the matter.
A young Mark Twain in San Francisco carries a cigar box under his arm, prompting a remark from a woman who warns him about smoking too much. He replies the box is for moving, not smoking.
An old exchange describes a parrot and a dog left together a dog mauling the parrot’s tail when the parrot accuses the dog of mischief. The parrot then remarks that the dog talks too much. The moral: many people would do well to remember this.
A sharp, satirical piece argues that those who complain most about taxes and local papers contribute least to the town. It condemns a resident who calls the town dead, calling him a walking corpse trying to save funeral costs.
A playful exchange discusses pants as gendered and plural items, noting how men pants for a woman and women pants for a man form a pair. It mentions tresches of promise, molasses imagery for parts, teay and tear mishaps, and the plural versus singular use of pants, with tongue in cheek observations on social roles.
The article notes it is premature to estimate cotton acreage as diversification expands each year. It cites low prices, boll weevil, and labor shortages as major obstacles. It says delayed picking lowers value and suggests growing crops with higher profit to reduce reliance on cotton. It expects little acreage reduction this season, with next year’s price depending on seasons and boll weevil.
Large crowd at Krause hall enjoyed a lively Sunday. Miss Francis Mueller visited from Cistern. Mr. and Mrs Henry Roitsch welcomed a baby girl. Geo Luck and Miss Mary Melcher wed and plan to live in Schulenburg. Prof Kiesling reelected principal. Ang Niemeyer Sabbathed in Content. Louisa Meyer marked her birth anniversary. Rain improved crops as birds sang.
Entomologists critique Texas Legislature for offering a 50000 reward for eliminating boll weevils arguing the prize is unattainable. They say extinction across an area or earth is impossible and propose rewards targetting a practical control method. Farm and Ranch notes the flaw and calls for a method of combating the pest.
County Superintendent F. P. Guenther has been informed by State Superintendent Arthur Lefevre that he has been granted a permanent State teacher's certificate. Guenther passed the examination last fall.
Platonia report notes Frank Mojzicek a Blacksmith found in a ravine under a bridge with a broken blade. injuries not fatal, believed fall caused his condition. Also updates on oil activity in nearby towns including Bay Shore Ottine and Harwood wells and a May 2 assault case in Staletsville with the suspect jailed.
Henry Luehmann, once living near Hallettsville, came back on yesterday's train with QO. Eberhardt and F. Boettner. The two young Austrian businessmen, who sailed with him, planned to head to New York but chose Texas after meeting Luehmann. They may settle in Lavaca county, likely Hallettsville.
Halletsville notes Charley Brown experiments by planting varieties from Wisconsin on poor sandy soil. Rape shows vigorous growth and disease resistance, while clover and bromus inermis lag. Others like teosi and oats struggle or fail. Local social mentions and notices follow including ads and visits.
The trustees of the Sam and Will Moore Institute thank teachers and pupils for keeping the school building and desks in first class condition. They report universal compliance with the appeal to keep the premises defacement free, noting harmony between trustees, teachers, parents and pupils.
The May Feast at Witting on May 3 drew a large crowd. Old king and queen were William Pundt and Louisa Meyer with Selma Pundt and Gertrude Burger as mates of honor. New king Louis Stulken and queen Lillie Garbade with Ladewig and Smith as mates of honor. The Baursville Bana performed.
The May Feast on the 10th is announced with local notices. Advertisements promote Prickly Ash Bitters for kidney liver and stomach health, Ballard's Snow Liniment for burns and emergencies, Whites Vermifuge for worm relief, Herbine for malaria and spring ailments, and Botanic Blood Balm for eczema. Printing services offered and local interest in farm readers.
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