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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1902
Page
2
Report of an easy victory for Herraw in Ninth district as Texas sends a solid Democratic delegation to Congress. Galveston port trade for September totaled 31 733 348 dollars, up 10 571 525 from the prior year.
The Angleton Commoner, Angleton Texas weekly by A A H Tolar, changed hands and J W Saxon will be editor. Success to you.
The construction contract for The Houston Post's new headquarters was let last week. It calls for completion by May 15, 1903, and the building will rise four stories.
In Texas Murder Record published by the Ihouston Post on Tuesday Morris county tops with 56 cases, 20 more than any other county in the state.
In last week’s local option election in Madison County the prohibitionists won by about four hundred votes. The antis may have crossed over to support the pros to sample the stronger spirits and tariff arguments. The piece questions high protective tariffs to shield domestic producers from foreign competition and why consumers pay more in the US than in Europe if American goods can undersell abroad.
The passage argues that Republicans claim two types of trusts good and bad yet fail to name them. It asserts all trusts benefit organizeers but harm consumers, and since most people suffer from trusts, any measure harming the majority is bad, therefore all trusts are bad.
The Beaumont output exceeds one million barrels for October, marking a remarkable oil surge in Texas. The find underscores the state’s growing riches and leadership in cotton, rice, and oil production.
The telephone girl and the bill clerk discuss future married life by the fireplace. He proclaims that a wife should rise first to light the fires and let her hard working husband rest. She responds by telling him to ring off, implying the connection ends.
October 24 1902 note discusses election outcomes and reactions, Tax Collector N Robison visiting Freyburg, Geo Wilflich courting votes for County Judge. Jno Otten returns from Bay City preferring Fayette county wages, remarks on dining with Black people. Helena Warnken wed Emil Kiesling October 21. Knape health trip to San Antonio. M Knape hosts October 30 birthday ice cream party. LaGrange barbecue visit marred by crowds.
Waco editor W C Brann argues that judging a man by his fireside reveals his character more than public life. He says fear of divine judgment, love at home, and kindness to family define virtue, while public misdeeds or pretended piety do not. He rejects focus on reputation or politics if home life is hollow.
Estate judgment fixes proper party rights and orders land sold per petition. O T East named special commissioner to proceed and report. James Ballard, County Judge, for use and benefit of Lavaca county v Thomas Stewart et al. Dismissed as to principal obligor Thomas Stewart due to insolvency, with $825.15 plus costs awarded against other defendants.
In Calhoun county Burgess holds a 490 majority while Gonzales reports 800 and Fayette 1800 for Burgess. Victoria 500 and Colorado 900 show support, Wharton is close, Beazoria 61 and Karnes give Burgess a land majority. Matagorda lacks definite results. DeWitt county records Buron leading Burgess by 100.
The election passed quietly in Hallettsville with light turnout due to bad weather and poor roads. May primary saw 286 votes, Tuesday's total 219, with results listing several state and local offices. Navy enlistments included Emil Krekian and Nlermann G. Hollmann in Galveston. Burgess leads in Congress. J.B. Newsome and W.M. Adkinsonson noted in local races. J. Gray elected County Judge in precinct 6. Anderson wins Justice of the Peace.
An Exchange letter denounces a jury decision granting a woman a single cent for a hug. The writer argues a hug is priceless, criticizing the ruling and suggesting laws would corrupt price ratings and hinder work for the year.
An old advertisement promotes Simmons Liver Purifier in a tin box claiming to correct constipation cure indigestion relieve biliousness stop headaches and improve mood and sociability. The copy cites A F Kotzebue as the authority.
A month of fine weather welcomes a Catholic holiday crowd. Advertisements boast White's Great Vermifuge and Prickly Ash Bitters for kidney and worm ailments, Ballard’s Horehound Syrup for coughs, and Snow Liniment for rheumatism. Local notices promote Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, a Fayette County history book, and Bryan’s Commoner. Fire safety and coal industry notes sit alongside drug store claims and a new paper wrap allowance.
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