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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1908
Page
2
The Moulton Eagle announces its Friday issue dated November 20 1908 edited by C F Knape with annual subscription at one dollar in advance. The paper notes its post office filing as second class and lists office location Up Stairs Bank Building in Moulton Texas.
Uncle Sam leads as England reportedly plans a large fleet to sail worldwide with others following. Joan W Kern of Indiana a former Democratic vice presidential candidate seeks the U.S. Senate seat. Bryan travels through Texas to Mexico. The San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad operated at a deficit of 163621.88 last year. Sap not a quick profit scheme.
The article notes that newspaper advertising costs in the United States are estimated at 100 million dollars annually while some business men claim advertising does not pay.
An Illinois woman entered a saloon and smashed furniture fixtures and every bottle. The incident evokes Carrie Nation style fortitude as she demonstrated destructive action inside the establishment.
The Sixty-first Congress will comprise 219 Republicans and 172 Democrats, up from 223 Republicans and 166 Democrats previously. Kansas seeks 6000 men to husk corn at 3 to 5 cents a bushel with board and lodging. Defeated candidates move toward Kansas for work.
Lawmakers prepare for the upcoming session with several representatives already declaring support for a compulsory education statute. The topic is expected to attract significant debate and attention.
State superintendent reports only 52 percent of Texas school children attend school. Eagle promotes education for all, urging a compulsory education law and school amendment that shifts tax election rule to majority. Authors argue for better schools and long term funding nationwide dependency.
Tae Eacre announces a leap year ball at Hermann dark hall on Thursday evening November 26 with Moulton orchestra providing music. The management invites all to attend for a good time.
A Waco Times-Herald note reflects on Texas history from 1685 to 1865, describing French Spanish and Mexican claims, Franciscan missions near San Antonio, San Jacinto victory, 1842 statehood, 1861 secession, and reunification after the Civil War. The piece emphasizes bold ideas and deeds shaping Texas.
A Hallettsville dispatch to the Galveston News notes Lavaca County spent 840 dollars on the election held on the 3rd, excluding ticket printing and supplies. The largest bill came from a box where counting took four days. A. B. Noble led filed expenses at 19.90 dollars. several candidates spent nothing. The socialist committee chairman claimed 11 dollars for advocacy. County also spent 668 dollars on road graders used in multiple regions. Good roads are badly needed.
Hallettsville Texas November 14 The newly elected county officers plan to qualify by December 1 Rudolph Valenta assessor elect has moved to Hallettsville and will appoint Dick Strauss as chief deputy Old officers keep their deputies The commissioner's court adjourned after routine business Rain made roads nearly impassable four new road graders are in operation efforts to improve roads continue after years of treasury depletion.
Ephor Eade notes near complete cotton gathering and farmers preparing land for next year. Ginner Charles Krause has ginned 442 bales. Fire destroys Henry Ritter residence. Mrs. H F Knape returns from Bastrop and Lee counties. Kate Stover dies at 70 leaving eight children. Locals attend funeral for Kate Stover. Various residents visit or relocate. L Swiss Alp, November 18, 08.
Teachers and pupils prepare for Friday evening November 27 Thanksgiving program to aid the school library. A large attendance is expected. The Child Contest is underway with new entrants and advancing scores. Top votes include Donald Bunting and others as of Wednesday night.
Grand Secretary John Windlinger of San Antonio organized Lorbeeren lodge No. 63 a Sisters of Hermann unit in Shiner. Members include Mrs. F. Koenig ex president and Mrs. Wm. Schmidt president among others. Next meeting slated for Sunday November 22.
Notice requests all indebted individuals to settle accounts promptly. Statement signed by William ScaMIDT.
Those owing money to F. A. Kubicek are asked to call at the L A Meiners store to arrange payment. The notice specifies a local business location to settle accounts with the creditor.
Traveling hardware agent Frank Christen visited last Tuesday while Frank Ullmann and family traveled to Vallettsville last Monday. Local residents attended a Witting dance, rain damaged vegetables, and Jos Kubenka, Novohrad elder, died Monday night. Uncle Barry Komensky notes the date November 16 1906.
Winter hit the area killing a porker and rain improved land for next year. Rev Konzak and Mrs Konzak held church at Shiner. Dancing belles attended Moulton dance. R H Stulken and family moved to Helmleigh, ending three years as Witting merchant. Henry Hirsch attended the feast at Moulton. Carl Draeger of Gordon visits. Wm Goesch Jr. returns from Longworth. Visitors went to Wied hop. Henry Miller Sr. is seriously sick. Services and communion planned at Scharlottenburg on November 29.
Ephor EaGue: Mrs. Charles Hirsch and daughter Maggie of near Henkhaus visited here. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ditterich of Freyburg visited last Sunday. Miss Ina Spear of Devine came November 1 to assist in Baursville school. Edward Haase attended the wedding of their nephew Edward Ripper and Miss Annie Seidenberger near Shiner last Monday. W. P. Menefee of Flatonia was in Maniton Monday afternoon.
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