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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
2
The message urges all loyal democrats to donate a small amount to the Democratic campaign fund, framing it as a civic duty and collective support for party activities. It emphasizes unity and continued financial backing for party operations.
The city lists fifteen artesian wells yielding a total daily flow of 50 million gallons. Indications suggest William Jennings Bryan will win New York by a handsome plurality.
Over the last twenty five years New York City has seen a surge in wealth as the count of millionaires grows from thirty to about two thousand. This marked increase highlights shifting economic patterns in the city.
It is only thirty three days until William Jennings Bryan, the champion of the people, will be elected president of the United States.
Herman Ridder editor of the New Yorker Staats Zeitung was named by DNC chairman Mack as treasurer to replace Governor Haskell who resigned. Hallettsville News notes local items including school walkout over integration, court matters, tax suits, citizenship applications, and a malt liquor license dispute in this Texas county.
Readers urge national concord and denounce self-display by the president. The Texas amendment to public free schools gains broad support from diverse groups including the State democratic convention and several educational and professional associations. The exchange notes education as key to success for farmers and their children.
The EAGLE notes Texas A and M bulletin endorsing clover as pasture crop and urges free access to bulletins. It lists Democratic donors from Moulton area for Bryan’s campaign and reports community events including a Sunday shoot, a Hermann park barbecue with about a thousand attendees and a banquet with proceeds over $1000.
A letter from F W Devoe Co endorses Devoe paint for Florida homes noting D G Smith of Madison, Fila., kept his mother's house painted for 11 years and still looks better than nearby homes painted 3 to 4 years ago. The message emphasizes wear resistance and lower gallon usage over time. Fehrenkamp is listed as the local dealer.
A Pew Odd Things item notes Marlin hosts a Taft-Simpson club with about 75 members. Salt Lake City Mormon Temple choir counts 350 voices. A weight tax rule targets anyone over 135 pounds in Hafenger Sweden. A mammoth skull, 105% pounds, dug near Stockdale in Wilson county. Col umbus bootblack Al Shartle earned over $20 000 in 41 years in trade.
By order of the State Anti-Prohibition Committee a mass meeting of Moulton precinct anti-prohibitionists will be held at B Lachmanns hall on Saturday October 3 to elect delegates to the State convention in Houston on October 12 1908. Frank Darilek notes a grand ball at en k haus October 3 with music provided. A purse found by Warne J Krause invites owner to identify it and pay for this notice.
Epiror Eagle reports drought impacts on fall gardens and small sweet potato yields. Miss Lillian Pohler dies at 23, with sympathy extended to her parents. Henry Balhorn rents near Moulton from F. C. Kaase. Frank Friebel plans move to Northwest Texas. Ben Stock sells farm to Dr. J. G. Guenther and O. Buescher for 50.50 per acre. John Motat's home burns. a new building will be erected. Jank Friebel and Ad Kaase travel to Northwest Texas for land and cotton. Ginner F. J. Kubenka exceeds 500 bales, leading local ginners. Frank Ullmann visits county capital. a baby boy is born to F. J. Kubenka. Prof. F. J. Bucek visits St. John. Frank Ullmann goes to Shiner. A double wedding is announced for next month. Uncle Billy bragging about a gold watch fob. Henry Breitschopf and Henry Wenske visit near Witting. Extreme heat last week, Sunday northerly breeze. Farmers anticipate sausages and sauerkraut. Komensky notes September 29, 1908.
Baursville reports the school opening today under Prof Jos F Butschek with hopes parents will ensure daily attendance. Local residents including Joe Schindler and Frank Haas visited relatives, while Joe Papacek and Frank Faliisek traveled to Rowena for business. Other notes mention poll tax receipts and local social visits.
All debtors to me are asked to call at the drug store for receipts or to leave notes. Dr A M Kotzesce signs respectfully. The EKaGix also calls attention to the First State Bank of Moulton financial condition as stated elsewhere in this issue.
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