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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1921
Page
7
Florence Atwater intrudes on Herbert Atwater and Henry Rooter in their printing room over a poem she wrote. She defends her place, asserts the family name, and challenges their editorial control as she tries to deliver the work for inclusion.
Herbert Illingsworth Atwater Jr. and his friend Henry Rooter, both about thirteen, start a newspaper called the North End Daily Ori ole after receiving a printing press from Uncle Joseph. Flor ence Atwater resents being barred from participation due to her desire to boss.
The Agriculture Department market bulletin notes firmer potato demand in some regions with New York shipments at 1.85 per 100 lb and 2.10 to 2.20 bulk price. Apples, grains, and hay show varied trends while livestock prices weaken for many classes. dairy products drop with slower butter sales and steady cheese. Cotton spot and futures edge lower as market activity remains cautious.
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals held that women cannot legally serve on grand or petit juries. It voided indictments from McLennan County and dismissed three cases, citing constitutional and statutory provisions requiring twelve men on juries.
The German embassy will be a plain, modest official house after the war. It will cost Germany much to maintain an embassy as marks convert to dollars. Workers overhaul the brick house on Massachusetts Avenue after four years of vacancy. The Swiss oversee the restoration and repairs.
Judge J C Bald win of Houston aged 50 was killed by gunfire Sunday near Files Valley Hill County. Will Thompson, Bald win's brother in law, surrendered to Constable Satterfield at Itasca and was later brought to Hillsboro. The shooting occurred at the old Thompson homestead.
Fort Worth Texas steady prices for all livestock classes. Late arriving cattle and hogs found few buyers as buyers closed sheets early. About 1,800 cattle 1,600 calves 500 hogs and 500 sheep were estimated. Hogs sold best at 7.40 dollars per head for a few cars.
A brief note quotes a reader offering to publish poems for twenty cents, with a response implying a requested payment from Florence. The framing resembles a small town newspaper exchange over poetry submissions and pricing.
A curious line from the period notes that women prone to excess weight may resist it, while a man burdened by creditors is labeled a man of letters. The remark blends social stereotypes with fiscal slang in a concise, pointed quip.
The Standard Oil Company of Louisiana raised the price of all crude grades by 50 cents a barrel in the Shreveport territory, except for Caddo heavy. The move took effect Tuesday.
Canadian wheat estimated at 2,000,000 bushels has been purchased by New York agents for the Greek government. The deal signals continued grain exports amid wartime or postwar trade arrangements.
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