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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1903
Page
2
More than fifteen hundred people witnessed the initial opening of the Girls Industrial College at Denton Texas. Copy for publication must be signed by the writer and reached the office by Wednesday morning.
The public figure Roostvelt spoke against coarse language in a recent address. The question arises when the same leader will deliver a speech opposing pistol carrying and related violence.
The San Antonio fair will open October 17 and run through October 26. Officials say exhibits will be larger and greater this year than ever before.
In Texas, about 130 counties maintained total prohibition while six billion dollars in total revenue is implied and forty six counties are free from prohibition, reflecting a mixed alcohol policy landscape in the state.
The weather report frames the day as four seasons in a single 24 hour cycle with spring morning summer afternoon autumn evening and winter night. It uses a playful metaphor to describe daily climate variation.
A Texas farmer urges voters to study legislation and elect capable legislators. He criticizes the 28th legislature for focusing on spending and neglecting revenue. He warns the next session will face a sizable deficit and calls citizens to enter politics to curb place hunters.
A reflection on how upbringing shapes spirit and manners. The essay argues that the home forms character, habits, and life mannerisms, with early influence driving later mastery of situations and social outcomes despite opposition. It cites how pleasing manners can convert enemies into friends.
The passage contrasts Emersons view that giving a boy address and accomplishments grants mastery of wealth with the idea that manners shape impressions. It notes manners matter to everyone and everywhere, calling home the kindergarten where lifelong manners are formed.
October 2 1903 news note reports Evergreen school will open about October 12 and patrons plan a meeting next Sunday at 8 am. Neighbor updates include Henry Schoenvogel family visiting relatives in Witting and Franzel family planning moves to Falls county. Darilek Kubianke ginners to host a free barbecue soon amid local sickness.
Tax Assessor F J Pesek surveys the tax rolls this week due to a bridge bond tax change and hopes to finish within ten days. Lavaca county natives James Jaluska and Frank Chylek visit family. Albert and Leonard Fertsch head to Huntsville for Sam Houston Normal, Albert via Governor Lanham. Public schools opened with 267 pupils under newly appointed Supt T B Cox, who warns textbooks arriving late hinder orderly start.
News from LaGrange reports the seven year old daughter of John Lange near Nechanitz was kicked by a horse while unhitching it from a buggy and died instantly.
H Leitenberg of Muldoon signs a lease to F B King trustee for 1100 acres of Bartlett league land between Muldoon and West Point on the San Antonio and Aransas Pass railroad. Lease runs 25 years with 25 rents per ton for kaolin and rights to buy kaolin deposits within five years. Dr King is said to represent a Houston syndicate.
The court docket lists thirteen criminal cases continued from April term. The term will sentence Mexican Reyna, previously convicted, to be hanged.
The third session begins October 7 1903 with principal C A Peterson and staff including A Markovsky Leona Kotzebue Alma Granville. Entrance fees 3.00 for pupils within one mile, 2.50 beyond. monthly rates for non scholastic-age pupils range from 1.00 to 3.00. Parents urged to attend and ensure regular attendance. Education is the foundation of good government and society.
A selection of brief items notes Frank Frye's death by his own hand in Laredo, a balloon crossing of the English Channel by two Frenchmen, and pursuits of Turks against Bulgarians. Other items cover a Dallas fair opening, Texas cotton crop optimism, quarantine tensions, a wedding in Lincoln to Newport, and a sunken ship off Miami dated 1835. Reports from Berlin claim a Zosson rail trial reached 117 mph.
Halletville Texas September 25 The visit of LH Shelfer tobacco expert with the United States Department of Agriculture gave Lavaca county a new impetus for its tobacco industry. Shelfer observed Cuban tobacco raised by local growers and assessed prospects for expansion and quality improvements.
In Haletteville on September 26 the district court ended its October term. The docket lists 116 civil suits for trial including 34 appearances cases, with 28 divorces, four tax suits, three for collection of fee insurance, and two personal injury suits against the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Rail.
An old advertisement touts The Texas Wonder by Dr. E W Hall as a universal cure for kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and back pain. It promises mail delivery for $1 and two months of treatment per bottle and includes a customer testimonial from Halletsville Texas dated 1962.
Otto Dodd of Ponder Missouri writes of a year long sore cured by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He calls it the best salve on earth and notes it costs 25 cents at all drug stores.
Tam Ease office invites workers to bring their job tasks for processing. The notice urges timely delivery of paperwork and outlines available support services for applicants seeking assistance or guidance on completing assignments.
S Le Quinn of Cavendish VI says he was robbed of health by chronic constipation until Dr King s New Life Pills allegedly broke into his house and cured him. The claim asserts a total recovery after the product’s intervention.
Report notes the kickoff of a local event with active participation by bill toters moving through the day. Details remain sparse but indicate a public activity focused on postal or bill handling tasks.
Rev. Jno. Cox of Wake Arkansas reports twelve years of yellow jaundice improved after using Electric Bitters. He says the medicine cured the disease and recommends it for liver kidney disorders and general debility. Priced at 50 cents and guaranteed by druggists.
An old advertisement promotes Botanic Blood Balm from Blood Balm Co., Avanta, Ga, as a cure for rheumatism and catarrh. It touts blood purification, permanent cures after doctors and patent medicines failed, and offers free samples and medical advice.
The Langley airship has sat aboard a boat on the Potomac for two months awaiting suitable weather to test its power. Officials note the needed conditions may be slow to arrive as Congress has yet to approve required funds.
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