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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1900
Page
2
Public notice showing weekly publication schedule and subscription rate details for a Texas newspaper. Mentions Saturday publishing, seven am earnings, and a one dollar yearly subscription with post office classification.
The regular nominees declared by the June 9 Democratic primaries include WM Blakeslee for County Judge John Buchanan for County Clerk A B Devall for County Treasurer P H Green for County Attorney L L Bennett for Tax Collector F J Pesek for Tax Assessor B G Bennett for Sheriff E T Long for District Clerk E Gietpner for District Attorney Also announced H E Short of Seguin as District Attorney candidate J H Deborah as Sheriff candidate James Ballard as Lavaca County Judge candidate for November election
News items report a California drift to the Democrats, a Pennsylvania coal miners strike settled, Seattle gold dust intake, fires in Houston and New York, and political predictions. Local notes include Yoakum street fair wedding gimmick, Texas disease talk, and various public notices and advertisements.
A November Ladies' Journal item lists common kitchen measures and weights for liquids and dry goods, including 4 teaspoonfuls to make 1 tablespoon and 1 pint to 1 pound for various ingredients. It also advertises Herbine for digestion at 50c from A. F. Kotzebue and notes Smith Leazar moved to the countryside for health reasons.
An ad touts Rex Dyspepsia Tablets with a money back guarantee and prices. A Philadelphia street scene on Chestnut and Second shows two truck drivers delaying traffic with polite mutual deference until a policeman intervenes and traffic clears.
A Kansas City barber vents about bricklayer fund raisers jokingly claiming corner stones hold $25 each. He estimates 177 481 stones nationwide with 4 487 025 total in cash and 266 221 50 yearly interest, arguing churches should fund rather than burden him.
Reports say the democratic rally at Gonzales on Saturday was a great affair in a good town where residents are described as doing the right thing.
The Karnes County News from El Campo Eagle notes the paper’s expansion to eight pages with six columns and home print production. The editor congratulates Bro. Gillette on his prosperity and references a misprint in late copies as a humorous aside.
The piece defends freedom of opinion in a democracy, insisting every citizen may think and vote as they wish within the law. It argues against labeling opponents as thieves or liars and highlights that those unable to exercise independent judgment should not vote.
Republicans claim New York will vote for McKinley by a large margin while Democrats concede Bryan leads by a similar amount. The Eagle predicts Bryan will carry the state. The school committee plans a dinner on election day to raise funds for the school building project, urging all to work together despite the limited time.
Governor Roosevelt was assaulted in Elmira New York this week as he marched to address a crowd rotten eggs and vegetables were thrown at him The incident occurred in his own state no further comment is offered
The Street Fair at Yoakum unfolds Thursday through Saturday with extensive preparations and strong public resolve to ensure a successful gathering and lively community celebration.
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets to cure a cold in one day with a No Cure No Pay promise. It emphasizes stopping the cough and ending the cold and offers a 25 cent prize.
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