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Newspaper

Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1908

Page

2

Friday May 8 1908 Moulton Texas Post

Publication note states weekly issue details subscription price and mailing info and office location in Moulton Texas with date of May 8 1908

National aid for good roads debated by Farm and Fireside editor

The April issue editorial argues for national funding to build durable roads with state and local cooperation. It suggests a three to one local spend to federal match before any national dollars are contributed, addressing ethics and economics concerns about federal road aid.

Farm and Fireside United States Congress

Offer to print governor's views for Bryan supporter

The Eagle reports an offer from the Johnson campaign committee to publish Governor John A. Johnson's views in type with prepaid charges if printed. The message insists Turnace supports William Jennings Bryan, early and often.

The EAGLE Johnson Campaign Committee John A. Johnson William Jennings Bryan

Prohibition Fight Intensifies as Saloon Trade Defies Sunday Law

The piece notes saloon operators in San Antonio and New Braunfels defying Sunday laws, with a $92,000 plan for maneuvers near San Antonio involving troops from Texas and surrounding states. It cites political clashes over Senator Bailey, reporting a Bailey victory by 24,180 and local political moves in Lavaca and Wharton counties, plus a Republican meeting in Yoakum to choose convention delegates.

San Antonio New Braunfels Texas Louisiana Oklahoma New Mexico

Senator Bailey Elected at Moulton Delegates Race

In Moulton on Saturday only 89 votes were cast for delegates at large to the National Democratic Convention in Denver this July. Bailey received 76 votes, Johnson 74, Holt and Thomas with fewer, and Young and Hicks were listed as alternates.

Republican Executive Committee Ninth Congressional District Yoakum Chicago Moulton National Democratic Conven

Precinct Democratic Convention Elects Officers and Delegates

About twenty five Democrats attended as E Studeman called the meeting to order at 6 30 pm Prof A V Peterson was chosen chairman and O F Knape secretary Delegates to the county convention were F T Fehrenkamp E Studeman and Otto Arnim They were instructed for Hon Joseph Weldon Bailey A motion to endorse Hon William Jennings Bryan for president passed unanimously.

E. Studeman A. V. Peterson O. F. Knape F.T. Fehrenkamp Otto Arnim Joseph Weldon Bailey William Jennings Bryan

New Store Buys Eggs and Produce for Cash

Advertises to pay cash for eggs chickens turkeys geese ducks onions potatoes cabbage and other produce at the new shop.

Notice of molasses mill operation by brothers

Mrs F J Krurcer states her brothers will run her molasses mill this season and thanks patrons for past support while soliciting continued patronage and fame in the future.

F. J. Krurcer

Market Report and Lincoln Tablets Fund Announcement

Cotton prices noted with cash market price for produce in Moulton Texas. Lincoln Educational Fund provides 20000 to place bronze tablets with Gettysburg address in schoolhouses, half funded by the league and half by schools or individuals. Also reports on peanut planting in Gonzales County and Hallettsville GOP county chairman election for John Fehr.

Abraham Lincoln Gettysburg League

For commissioner precincts 2 and 6 JNO KUBENA

A brief notice lists JNO and KUBENA as candidates for commissioner in precincts 2 and 6. The item identifies the race and the two named individuals without additional details.

JNO Kubena

Prosperous Times After Rain In Nickel News

Editor Eagle notes widespread prosperity with excellent crops especially corn and good cotton yields. gardens impacted by cut worms in some areas while grass and stock are healthy. multiple visits and family news accompany a portrait of Grandma Key as a long time Christian.

Alfred Griffin Cranz J.w.griffin Emma McLeonard Arkansas Walker Duff Wilson Chapel Alex Meyers Naomi John Cole Patsy Key Grandma Key Primative Baptist Church Wise Council Rue Thornton Mesdames Thornton Bunting Lone Star

County convention elects delegates to Fort Worth meet

Hallettsville hosts county convention electing thirty two delegates for Fort Worth. From Moulton list includes F. T. Fehrenkamp E Studeman A F Kotze bue O Buescher Otto Arnim and O F Knape all Bailey men. Primary returns show Fort Worth ticket 115196 and 91016 giving Senator Bailey a 24180 lead.

Hallettsville Fort Worth Moulton F. T. Fehrenkamp E. Studeman A. F. Kotzebue O. Buescher Otto Arnim O. F. Knape Bailey

Komensky News Briefs From Komensky May 4

The issue notes cold weather harmed cotton and corn last Wednesday and Thursday. Local visits include Ben Neumann and sister to E Breitschopf, and Willie Wenske with Henry Breitschopf to S Haikenwaelder. Henry Pieper broke his right leg while playing. Various residents attended visits and a Breslau dance.

Ben Neumann Breslau E. Breitschopf Willie Henry Wenske Henry Breitschopf S. Haikenwaelder Mary Antrich Moulton Henry Pieper Near Shiner Terzie Emma Edward Herzig Weimar Ben Hirsch Shiner Rovens Riper Komensky

Card of Thanks from Brunekeenhoefer family

Words cannot express our appreciation for friends who aided us during the illness and death of our beloved son. The memory of their untiring devotion remains a sweet, lasting sign of support as sorrow returns to each home. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Brunekeenehofer.

Devoe Paint Tale Sells Value of One Gallon

A letter narrates a seven year paint experiment with three small poultry houses. It compares two paints priced at 1.60 and 1.75 per gallon and cites Devoe as the cheaper, longer lasting option. The writer claims Devoe uses fewer gallons and costs about one fourth the rival paint.

Devoe

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Moulton Eagle C. F. Knape Pusiisurrand Proprietor Bank Cone Jonnson G. W. Riddie Senator Bailey Father Lavaca County J. H. Thompson Houston Guaranty Life Insurance Company Moulton Monday Horace D. Brown el Campo Wharton Lavaca Democratic Executive Committee Johnson Ver Bailey E*eee Holt Ore Thomas Hicks Looney Ti Bowman Owsley Bradfield Henry Krause Cash Produce Store Moulton, Texas R. Jaeggli & Bro’s Market Report New York Lincoln Educational Gonzales County John Fehr Hackberry Republican Party Robt F. Nixon W. T. Green Eugene Turk RUD Valenta Steve Bennett Geo. von Lienen L. A. Meiners Nickel News Komensky News A. F. Kotzebue & Bro Institute Notes Bessie Stewart Alma Bohnenkamp Lizzie Preston Della Boehm Ellie Glause Henry Fehrenkamp Elo Fehrenkamp Emma Bohnenkamp Clifton Arnim George Baur Richard Rehmer Alma Albrecht Della Kotzebue Eddie Shandera Albert Jarena Earle Arnim Milton Meiners Willie Westerhoff Ray Wright Samuel Albrecht Frank Gray Daniel Balhorn Louis Baur Earl Crane Manuel Balhorn Emma Mladenka Margaret Wright Willie Pandt Annie Arnim Adolph Westerhoff Millie Pusterowsky Ellen Gray Myrtle Kotzebue Anita Bultmeyer Sophia Krause First State Bank of Wm. Green Philip Welhausen Ino. Bucex Mr. and Mrs J. A Brunekeenhoefer Chas. Bevan Yours Truly F. W. Devoe P.S Dr. King G. O. Floyd Kershaw, S. C Friendship Saloon Darilek Mladenka F. W. Luekh Moulton Bottling Works WM. Schmid Echo Springs Jersey Joe EK. Richter Felix Tilicek Severn John Mayer Greenbrier, Wis John Bradac Little Ferry N. J Sevara Evera St. Gothard’s Oil W. F. Severa Co
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