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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1902
Page
2
Postethce at Moulton Texas edition notes subscription details and publication deadlines. It praises Congressman Geo F Burgess amid editorials urging support. Heavy rains last week crippled railroad traffic while Texas prospects attract northern interest. Schulenburg Sticker attacks the Lion as R and Allen visit Schulenburg delivering speeches.
A city lacks a waterworks system and must organize a fire company. The urgency is implied as essential to public safety, noting that without proper water supply, a fire department remains of little value to urban protection.
The writer argues that carrying weapons indicates a seething, unscrupulous mindset rather than peaceful citizenship. The phrase suggests a dangerous temperament sits behind dual gun ownership, likening the behavior to a cracker at home and implying moral judgment.
Texas reports 759 501 scholastic age children, up 20 101 from last year. State school fund apportioned at 4 645 604 dollars. Entertainment in Luling by the Episcopal church guild drew modest crowd as 25 young ladies dressed as old maids and served in an auction.
Carriemen in Weed county New Mexico push a wolf bounty offering twenty dollars per scalp, hoping to pressure authorities. The note hints at newspaper men profiting from the publicized bounty and sensationalized coverage.
Four doctors treated a knee boil on President Roosevelt, noting the ailment is minor. The president was observed by several physicians and is expected to recover with rest.
The text argues a $1.50 poll tax funds education and warns that 150000 nonpayers would cut $150000 from the school fund. It cites Senator Davis on local papers aiding communities with free advertising, urging readers to support their newspaper as a civic investment.
October 3 1902 local item lists illnesses including Mrs Ed Miller on sick list. Moulton baseball players affected by muddy conditions. D Jaroszewski visited Burton brothers. Several bridges washed away Friday night and cotton lost in heavy rains. John Nehib traveled to Smothers Creek neighborhood on business.
Brenham planter W C Lipscomb found an insect that preys on boll weevil larvae and sent specimens to Prof. Mally at College Station. Mally labeled the insect bracon meilitor and believed breeding enough could reduce weevil damage to cotton crops.
Leo Stafford, an escaped convict, was arrested in Schalenburg and placed on a county convict’s bond but jumped it. Sheriff Bennett says Stafford is too likely to escape if released and contemplates his next move, as public notice notes no justification for raising the period or amount.
Notice to all who have not yet settled their indebtedness thanking them for past season assistance and urging them to provide payment to help the organization meet its creditors.
After a thorough trial, Dr C. I esc of Kilgore Texas pronounced Admirine Sarsaparilla Compound a great remedy for chronic malaria enlarged spleen and related systemic issues.
An editorial urges vigilant parental involvement in children’s schooling and funding. It promotes daily attendance, respectful behavior toward teachers, and timely purchases. The 8S. & W. Moore Institute announces four first grade teachers this year, with classes starting Monday morning Oct. 6, inviting parents to attend with their children.
Henry Krause announces a month long clothing clearance during October with suits and overcoats offered well below regular prices. He notes 30000 dollars worth of clothing, urges quick purchases, and states he plans to quit the clothing business.
From Swiss Alp October 2 1902 Mrs Charles Foerster of Paige Bastrop county is visiting relatives. The feast was a success with attendees from far. J F Wolters chairman spoke to applause. Miss Francis Mueller of Cistern visits her sisters the Mesdames Goberts. Wm Blankenburg died last Sunday after heat illness. Interment at Black Jack cemetery. Washington School opens October 6 with Prof Kiesling. Anders of Ellinger visits Geo Baur family. Bon.
The report notes J. B. Cherry and his son John of Moulton visiting the city on Monday. The State Superintendent Arthur Lefevre writes to Superintendent F. P. Guenther that no supplemental of the State available school fund has been made, though it was hoped the original basis of apportionment would remain.
Real estate notice offers a farm of 110 acres located about one mile northwest of Moulton with 25 acres cultivated. Interested buyers are directed to apply at this office for details and negotiations.
Washington Sept 28 The annual report of Pension Commissioner Eugene Ware shows 999,446 names on rolls, 4685 abroad, 50,126 death notices, annual pensions totaling 157,504,268, and overall government cost rising to 2,728,878,276 for soldiers, widows and dependents since the Civil War era, with current average pension value about 132.
Dr. R L Cox sold his practice to Dr. J D Gray and will leave Moulton. He has not chosen a new location yet. The doctor spent a couple of days in Gonzales this week.
A miscellany of notices and ads outlines remedies and products such as Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, legal document sales, residence for sale in Moulton, and clubbing offers for Commoner editions. It markets newspapers, medicines, papers for wrapping, and real estate with patient testimonials and tax-like listings in a local Durham era page.
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