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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1910
Page
2
The Houston Post notes quips about silence and fog and reports Theodore Roosevelt addressing about a thousand in New York while six thousand heard William Jennings Bryan in Indiana. The column questions Bryan's political standing amid crowd contrasts.
The Gonzales fair drew strong farmer interest with agricultural exhibitions. Moulton hosted a two day fair in June. organizers plan a three day event next year to boost attendance and engagement.
A young man Lee Simpson of Trappe Maryland died shortly after an injury sustained while playing football. The article mentions football as a brutal sport and urges passage of an anti football law soon.
Acknowledges a complimentary ticket to the twelfth annual fair of the San Antonio International Fair Association. The event runs from November to 20 inclusive and organizers promise a bigger and better fair than ever.
A Texas road framing statement from the Texas Commercial Secretaries Association declares that one mile of bad road devalues three miles of good roads and urges building better highways to foster regional growth and prosperity.
A prominent Texas lawmaker declares the current legislature will be anti Colquitt and act freely. He overlooks that the people will have another inning in two years. The people, not the legislature, rule Texas.
A plea for an improved waterworks system in Moulton asserts united effort can overcome shortages. It notes trade suffers as watering places are poor and questions whether conditions will improve.
Emmett Smith, editor of the Taska Item, announces his candidacy for the state game fish and oyster commissioner under O. B. Colquitt's administration. Smith asserts his eminence and hopes to land the plum when the position expires.
Senator Culberson writes Texas friends he has regained his health and will cast his vote on Tuesday. He will spend considerable time in Texas visiting parts of the state before returning to Washington for the congressional sessions. He will play a prominent role in congress this winter.
The annual Tex as Commercial Secretaries' Association meeting in Waco has shifted from November 8 9 to November 10 11 to prepare for a census celebration of population growth. Col Theodore Roosevelt is asked to preside over census proceedings and Hon O B Colquitt will speak.
R IE Huff president of the Wichita Fall Chamber of Commerce urged more business focus and less bitterness in legislative sessions. He warned against hatred and demagoguery and called Texas the biggest state needing leadership in intelligence and justice.
A poster contrasts two views with warnings and welcomes. It contrasts pessimistic rules such as no smoking and trespassers will be prosecuted with optimistic invitations to enter, take a free sample, and money back guarantee.
Hermann Overgoner was shot at his Moravia area home near Hallettsville Texas. The bullet entered his mouth breaking the jaw. Oscar Pohl was arrested and posted bond of 1000 dollars. Both men are farmers known in the area. Overgoner is the socialist candidate for county tax collector.
A 10-year-old girl from Flatonia Texas was treated in San Antonio after a grass burr caused a foot injury that led to lockjaw. The incident occurred on October 29 as she suffered a bad spell following the burr’s sticking.
Eschenburg place sold to Gus Jaroszewski and Orto Frentrup place purchased by Mr Strattmann. Mayor Tippet names Paulus and Simpson for Transmississippi Congress in San Antonio next month. Flatonia committee named for South Texas Teachers Association meeting to be held in Flatonia. Judge P. H. Green sells two story home on Ross Street and plans move after election when he may become Lavaca county judge. Mr John Lockman and family depart Shiner for old home. he will work in Shiner furniture store.
Dave Johnson, a black man, was shot in the foot by Sheriff Munson while fleeing arrest on a Thursday night. Munson fired five shots to frighten him. Johnson later sought medical care and paid his fine.
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