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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1901
Page
2
The Moulton Eagle dated May 11 1901 provides weekly local notices and market items. It identifies publication details for Moulton Texas, with subscription rates and postal classification, reflecting a small town newspaper cadence of the era.
The United Confederate Veterans meet in Waco this week with more than 5000 delegates and visitors in attendance. Charles F. Jones, the self confessed murderer of William Marsh Rice, is gravely ill and refusing food, suspected of attempting to starve himself. Yellow fever erupts in Havana prompting quarantine and intensified efforts to prevent spread.
Government plans a major drawdown with 40 000 regulars to stay in the Philippines as operations wind down. In Galveston, residents raised over 1000 dollars for Jacksonville fire relief, signaling swift civilian aid.
Rain last Monday produced a storm in northern and northwestern areas with wind and hail inflicting notable damage.
Former governor Hogg travels east to organize a mining company with a substantial capital plan. The venture aims to develop iron mines in the state, with reported capitalization of ten to fifteen million dollars.
Amid oil excitement, editorial notes potential profits from other industries and suggests a factory setup could yield handsome returns if managed properly. The piece emphasizes diversification and prudent investment beyond oil.
An election in LaGrange held last Saturday approved a 25 cent tax on each $100 of property for school purposes by a margin exceeding five to one.
Galveston led the state by sending aid to Jacksonville, raising over $1000 to assist victims, a gesture that drew praise for the community’s big heart and prompt action.
A community leader urges farmers to join forces against the boll weevil noting one farmer can not achieve much alone. The message stresses collective action to boost efforts and protect crops.
A Richmond Kentucky ladies society held a Horror Party last week asking each guest to bring the thing she despised. All but one brought a trap with a tile mouse. the exception brought her husband. The Richmond Coaster notes the unusual event and a separate song verse from Kansas about a mother returning home.
The note calls on farmers to hold meetings while cotton is small to plan a fight against boll weevils. It suggests killing off the present crop to reduce future pests and invites farmer input on effective control methods.
Karnes County News urges towns to establish and patronize home industries. It argues that widespread manufacturing of raw Texas products into finished goods at home is essential for solid, lasting state prosperity and invites support for Texas-made goods.
The Yoakum Times argues that Yoakum cannot grow without enterprising inhabitants. Opportunities arise but must be seized. otherwise towns, regardless of natural advantages, will stagnate. The same principle applies to other towns.
An old ad touts Bro moline as a universal remedy with a 25 cent price and a full refund guarantee. It claims to cure colds lagrippe and neuralgia with the seller A F Kotzebue, a Schulenburg druggist. Dr W W Walker of Schulenburg is noted as deceased.
A writer cites Cold Storage saying the Philippines need many ice plants and cold stores. Manila has two small factories but demand is high. Luzon requires fifteen plants and corresponding refrigerated storage and equipment. Military controls and troop needs support rapid investment in ice and cold storage ventures.
An ad touts Moore's Pilates as a tasteless 50 cent cure for malaria and related fevers without quinine or acids, offered by Dr. C. C. Moore Co in St. Louis and Kotzebue's Drug Store. It ends with a town booster analogy about a stagnant town needing activity to grow.
Adults with cold related throat bronchial or chest troubles may obtain a free sample bottle at A. F. Kotzebue's drug store. Limit one bottle per person and none to children without parental order. The note claims wide physician endorsement and a 75 cent bottle that cures or proves value.
A McKinney Morning Gazette pose asks why a newspaper resembles a pretty girl and offers a playful answer. It says a paper must embody many types, be adaptable, popular with readers, and quick with content, while needing cash to stay in humor and to maintain its new dress.
The article lists royal and imperial pay from nations including Mexico, France, England, Russia, Germany, Spain, Turkey, Belgium, Austria and more. It notes high annual or hourly incomes and totals the combined salaries at about 30 million dollars while also mentioning a week of active cotton trading.
Wied Texas May 6 residents report good rain benefiting corn and potato crops. lice on cotton noted by some farmers. school closed Friday due to cotton chopping. local visitors and a new baby born to A J Kallus. May feast planned May 12. knives found in public well cleaned for Flatonia knife well, tied to prior burglaries. 47 knives recovered.
The Halletsville Herald reports Mossig and Houchins left city with two ponies saddles bridles and money bound to visit relatives between Shiner and Moulton. As of Saturday no word has been heard and fears arise for their safety while they hold cash claimed. Their horses are urgently requested by Mosig and Houchins.
The Houston Post notes Teddy plans to pursue wildcat speculation in Beaumont. An Inspector has been sent by the post office department to Beaumont to stop bogus oil companies mailing schemes. A heavy hailstorm damaged old papers offered for sale at 20 cents per hundred in the Henkhaus vicinity.
Akron authorities report sixty men indicted after riots and lynching attempts with twenty one tried and convicted. A council member faces trial, while other cases head to court after holidays. Separate notes cover theft from a Philadelphia Turkish bath, Willard statue for Capitol, and statistical forecasts from London.
Voters have sold many votes for the May Queen contest. The park event tomorrow is expected to be exciting and lively.
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