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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1917
Page
4
A historical appeal argues government conscription applies to property as well as men. It claims war demands finance through taxes and calls on capitalists to share burdens, noting past “rich man's war and a poor man's fight” and urging the current generation to fund the war.
The thirty-fifth legislature has passed appropriations totaling over 20 million dollars, signaling a substantial funding package for state programs and projects. Key allocations support infrastructure, education, and public services, reflecting broad fiscal priorities.
Wisk buyers are urged to read the advertisements in this paper before visiting stores to spend their money. The notice stresses checking offers, prices, and terms to avoid overpaying.
War conditions and transportation uncertainties force cancellation of Galveston’s Cotton Carnival this year, ending the annual event’s run under current wartime strain.
Governor Ferguson issues a proclamation promising safety for Mexicans in Texas. The order asserts that public safety depends on proper conduct by individuals and implies enforcement measures. The statement reflects the era's stance on immigration and local authority.
The law prohibits employing children under 15 with exceptions for work in homes or on farms. The measure targets restricting child labor across general industry while allowing familial or agricultural employment under specified conditions.
The Texas Music Teachers Association in Austin last week chose Fort Worth as the next meeting site. They plan to push legislation to require music in public school curricula.
President Wilson proclaims Tuesday June 5 as the enrollment date for men aged 21 to 31. The first five hundred thousand recruits will be raised under the new act and called out about September 1.
Plowing and cotton chopping dominate the day as local youth gather for baseball in Louis Warnke's pasture. Several neighbors are listed as sick with measles, while Walter Warnke recovers. Alma Kempe and Anna Beyer visit, dances draw locals from the park, and Joe Pelich sells a horse. Messages close with affection from Somebody's Daring.
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