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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1903
Page
2
In a 1903 note editors require all copy be signed and received by Wednesday morning. The newspaper notes cotton prices rising and laments farmers forced to sell quickly after harvest. A chan cabo syndicate plans to buy 75 000 acres in eastern Texas to grow tobacco.
On Saturday a stranger walked into an office and asked for pivo, mistakenly thinking it was Al kali Eye's shop. The incident left staff surprised as the visitor sought a glass of beer, misidentifying the location.
The note discusses what to print and what not to print and mentions items that wandered into the waste basket. It reflects on editorial caution and the handling of content prior to publication.
Secretary Wilson says the entire federal treasury could not eradicate the boll weevil and warns the pest will cross the Mississippi River to reach other Southern states. The prognosis implies broad agricultural damage and a national campaign against the infestation.
The Galveston Tribune says no business has been advertised as widely, claiming it will carry itself on its momentum. It likens sustained progress to a steam locomotive that will slow if the power is cut, unless it continues downhill.
Ap Torpperwein, world champion rifle shot, broke 1500 targets without a miss before darkness halted the record. He knocked down the first 1000 at 30 feet, then 100 at 31 feet, and the final 400 at 36 feet using an automatic .22 rifle.
Patents granted this week reported by C. A. Snow & Co. and noted by L. W. Cook of San Marcos. Inventors include KR. A. Flanagan of San Angelo with a fumigating device, C. N. Hutchins of Brookshire with a well augur, E. B. Scheble of Fort Worth with a coin controlled feeding apparatus, U. W. Snowden of San Antonio with a transplant er, T. C. Taber of Dallas with an inkstand, and C. L. Totaw of Temple with a wheel.
A writer reflects on marriage, arguing many men miss the essence of being a husband. The term implies keeping the household together, supporting and binding the family like a band. Some men are legally married but fail to fulfill real domestic duties or harmony.
A man sacrifices home and family to keep the household intact as he goes to rum, causing strain at home and within the family unit.
Program notes for a teachers institute held November 21 1903 at Shiner Texas detailing afternoon sessions on Texas history fractions and grammar methods of teaching, plus multiple student performances and recitations. It also reports local staff changes Wells Fargo driver resignation and city secretary Noble Moreland taking the role, plus oil mill operations and bridge reconstruction between Shiner and Witting.
County records list numerous births in Yoakum Sublime Shiner and Sweet Home with birth dates from Oct 7 to Oct 24. Deaths include Theo McDermot age 53 10 4 Brights disease Frank Walker child Bernard Spohier infant Howard Stewart perforation of bowels and Joseph Staertz premature birth.
William H Borben returns from California to marry Mrs Tonie Vogelsang. German and Bohemian settlers from Breslau move to Visalia. Joseph Woods buys the livery stable from Robert Miller Jr. I W Griffin buys Mrs C M Harless interest in local business.
Mesdamnes Ilermann Thar and Henry Etlinger hosted a birthday dance and supper at Slermann Park. The town’s married crowd attended, the Moulton City Band led a grand march at eight, and after lively dancing a lavish supper was served at eleven.
Death of Jno Patterson at about 20 following a typhoid fever ends a promising young man’s life. The body rests in Old Moulton cemetery after funeral services yesterday evening. He leaves behind relatives and a wide circle of friends expressing deep sorrow.
Local subscribers include G N Mueller a farmer near here C L Crouch of Killeen Texas brother of postmaster J W Crouch Louis Breitkreutz tombstone agent visited town and enrolled. Frank Krause son of Wm Krause joined the list on Monday.
Emil Pohler Dreyer C L Crouch Killeen G H Mueller Moulton Frank Pohler Moulton Louis Bruns Boursville Emil Buendel Yorktown C J Pustejovsky Moulton Nelson Chesman Co St Louis.
The Treasury says the four month fiscal picture shows a near elimination of the previous 18.5 million surplus due to lower customs receipts and higher expenditures. Declines in steel and sugar imports, Cuban reciprocity expectations, reduced luxury goods, navy costs, and a 5 million St. Louis Exposition appropriation widen the gap. Public lands sales rise but fund irrigation. Republicans in Congress aim for a strict, economical session to appeal to voters next fall.
For sale the store house and lots occupied by Henry Krause, plus some vacant lots and real estate. A bargain with terms to suit the purchaser. Auction or private sale options. Dates and location details not fully legible.
An advertisement from 1902 touts Texas Wonder Hall's Great Discovery as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles. It promises relief for gravel diabetes and back issues for men and women and even bladder problems in children. testimonials from W. B. Hawkins and wife accompany the offer.
The family of the late Jno. Patterson expresses deep gratitude to friends and acquaintances who assisted during his illness. Mrs. M. FE. Patterson and family bless all who helped, saying such kindness will not be forgotten.
The event brought together seniors for an afternoon of music and socializing. Residents from nearby homes shared stories, danced to familiar tunes, and connected with neighbors, creating a warm, celebratory atmosphere.
A terse notice from Franklin Grove Hill describes a four year stubborn leg ulcer treated by Buckle Amnica Salve. The remedy is touted as effective for burns scalds skin eruptions and piles. Sold for 25 cents at all drug stores. Contact The Eagle office for job work.
An old age respect controversy is tied to a drug advert for Dr. spy's New Life Pills claiming to cut off maladies. The copy promotes 25 cent price and sale at drag stores, urging readers to subscribe for home delivery.
A resident reports severe sickness with repeated remedies failing until Bitters brought relief. After a few doses the illness disappeared and no further sick days occurred. Neighbors also claim cures for rheumatism neuralgia liver trouble and general debility. Freemont North Carolina. Only 8 at all Druggists.
An 19th century style notice advertises Tue Bach and the Hoastor in the Semi-Weekly Post or Galveston News offering subscription at $1.75 cash in advance.
An advertisement promotes Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a remedy for ulcers eczema scrofula and other skin and blood conditions. It offers a free sample from the Blood Balm Co Atlanta GA and promises medical advice with prepaid medicine.
Election returns evoke the Gou bel assassination memory in Kentucky amid Hanna era optimism. The piece notes political tensions and a landslide by the publican party, with observers calling the events part of a broader regional mood.
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