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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
1
A rural scene contrasts a grumbling farmer with the Farmers Educational Union and a debate over cotton prices. The obituary notes C. Y. Trice, who built a prosperous life on forty acres, raising fourteen children, securing education, and leaving a large extended family.
The feature praises sleeveless coats for evening dress, noting their practicality and flattering lines. It describes an illustration of a delicate skeletonized garment suitable for satin silk chiffon net or broadcloth, trimmed with filet applique and pink chiffon lining. It also offers hair care tips and cautions about sun exposure.
The Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America met in Fort Worth and reported strong organization growth into grain, tobacco and fruit states. Committees outlined department plans and cotton marketing advances toward direct sales to mills. Politically neutral but seeks remedies via congress and legislatures.
J E Pearson led a Farmers Union convention push to require cotton wrapping twine bags and cotton bagging for sacks and bridles. The measure, backed by Northeast Texas and Texas wholesale grocers, aims to lift cotton prices by up to half a penny per pound and encourage nationwide farmer cooperation. It cites American labor and foreign competition as key motives. Also notes navy sailors from farms as top, and country boys should stay in farming with potatoes acreage up 24 percent.
Oklahoma Governor Haskell plans to sue President Roosevelt for character assassination. The suit will be filed in Kansas or Missouri to avoid Oklahoma courts, with attorney H C Simrall leading the case and two other lawyers joining in Kansas City for a conference. Details remain undisclosed and the decision on charges is not yet made.
In Genoa Ark ten miles southeast of Texarkana heavy whitecaps prompt warnings to leave the county causing most Black residents to flee to seek asylum elsewhere. Farmers lose needed labor for cotton harvest as the exodus disrupts crop gathering.
Sofia report states Bulgaria proclaimed independence from Turkey at Tirnovo. Prince Ferdinand, elected Bulgaria's ruler in 1887, announced the move with the Bulgarian Cabinet present. The proclamation followed a frontier meeting and a cathedral ceremony at 11 o clock Monday morning.
The two skirt approach for a single coat dates back to budget fashion. Women on limited incomes favor annual tailored coats with a short walking skirt and a separate formal long skirt. Modern three piece suits use coordinated fabrics like broadcloth or worsted with black satin options, turning one coat into two distinct outfits.
The sketch presents a prettier laundry bag with a turn-over flap, floral design or the words laundry bag, and a hem-stitched frill with ribbons. A suspend loop aids placement, and the frill may encircle the edge. Size depends on whether it holds all personal linen or small items like handkerchiefs and laces.
The article notes skin health mirrors overall well being and stresses addressing root causes. Overeating impure air poor sleep and stress affect complexion and require attentive treatment to clear the skin.
Sheriff Pope with a search warrant unearthed two barrels filled with pint whiskey. One barrel was found in a grocery store and the other in a drug store. There were no arrests. The sheriff had a tip that the goods would be shipped and suspected express then learned it came by freight.
The text prescribes sleeplessness relief through exercise, digestion friendly foods, and deep breathing. It notes high lung capacity purifies blood, hot and cold water routines aid indigestion, and almond meal as a soap substitute for skin cleansing. It also gives a lavender scented bath mixture with alcohol ammonia and oil.
The juvenile fashion plate describes a boy's evening suit with long trousers, waist-length coat, lay-down linen collar, white vest, and a silk hat for outdoor wear. It mirrors the tiny Eton boy's dress and is worn at dancing classes and festive events.
The New Orleans Butchers Protective Union led by president S. Cassagne said it would import Texas cattle by trainloads to supply local slaughterhouses to counter the Western Beef Trust. A Washington ruling imposes a ninety day Honduras cattle quarantine, killing the Honduras plan. Cassagne called a meeting for next Thursday to raise 75,000 to organize the company.
The Japanese steamship Soyo Maru arrived in Port Arthur Texas on Thursday night to take on oil for refining in Japan. The cargo will be consigned to a Tokyo based Japanese refining company, expanding Texas oil export opportunities through this port.
A fire in Seguin Texas destroyed or damaged three bales of cotton from about a thousand bales stored in a yard. The fire department responded quickly with good water pressure and will move into a new station in a couple of weeks.
In Victoria Texas the city scales weighed 734857 pounds of corn from July 23 to Sept 30, indicating a large crop with much marketed.
Mexia Texas two cotton yards weighed 382 bales of cotton on Saturday. Figures exclude cotton received by the compress. Business across lines remained good despite the low cotton price.
Taylor Texas experienced a booming weekend as more than 8 000 shoppers from white Mexican and black communities filled streets and stores. Merchants called it one of the best sales days in years with crowds from noon to nightfall overwhelming clerks and sales staff.
In Belton Texas the annual corn contest by the Belton Journal drew entries from across the county. Three ears averaged about a pound of shelled corn with notable improvement in grade and harvest prospects. First prize went to J. J. Carlock, followed by J. C. Harville, Ewell Sanderson, C. M. Sawyer, and S. E. Michel in the top five.
Postmaster at Pretoria stabbed and robbed Saturday night in Austin Texas. Inspector's Department notified with details sparse. assailant's identity and location unknown. An inspector has been detailed on the case.
Governor Campbell arrived in Palestine Texas Monday. He is not a sick man but run down from overwork and has no plan for his brief holiday or where he will spend the time.
Cameron Texas county court opened Monday with a light docket. Criminal cases will be called next week and no jury trials were scheduled this week. The jury was discharged Monday afternoon.
United States mail at Hamlin was looted of a $2000 currency package sent by Fort Worth National Bank to the First National Bank of Hamlin. The package arrived Sunday and was secured in the post office safe but the seal was broken Monday morning revealing the contents missing. The theft is a mystery.
Farmers in Luling Texas report about 7 000 bales in hand with perhaps 3 000 more to arrive by year start. The current receipts are of poor staple quality due to weeks of rain and prices remain depressed, prompting many to hold or store cotton in union warehouses.
Night riders in Brath area post warnings at Jennings schoolhouse and Latta home. The notice orders Latta not to pick or gin cotton for thirty days unless the cotton price rises to 18 cents, with several neighbors receiving similar warnings.
Deed filed in Cameron County shows Thomas H. Graves conveying 280 acres in the Charles Croner survey near Sharp to I. Graves for 7000 dollars in cash.
Bryan Texas reports the Ladies' Chee Club enjoyed a Saturday gathering while planning winter work. New music was ordered and the upcoming season is expected to show notable accomplishment.
The directors of the 86 Farmers' Union warehouse meet here as only a few farmers store cotton. The firm paid a good dividend last year.
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