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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
2
The article notes a libel prosecution against Theodore Roosevelt and William Jennings Bryan by Oklahoma Governor C. N. Haskell. It also mentions a San Antonio physician, Dr. Frederick J. Fielding, planning an Atlantic balloon voyage.
The Atlantic battleship fleet under Rear Admiral Sperry reached Manila on October 1 after a 329 days long voyage marking a major deployment in the Asiatic station.
Prof. Irving Fisher of Yale presents statistics showing that consumption kills about 138000 people in the United States each year. He argues the disease is a major public health concern and urges preventive measures.
Announcement from Democratic National Headquarters reports that newspaper campaign contributions from outlets nationwide reached 84,994 dollars by October 1. The tally reflects broad support across states and media.
The voice extols William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska as the incorruptible statesman and peerless orator essential to the United States presidency.
Government statistics show total coal consumption near 7.0 billion tons to date with almost half used in the last decade.
The census bureau reports 2,582,688 bales ginned from 1908 through September 25. Ginneries total 23,650 for this year, up from 18,121 in 1907.
A bronze statue of John H. Reagan weighing several tons was unveiled in Palestine on October 8, honoring the Texas statesman on his birthday anniversary. The sculpture was created by Pompeo Coppini of San Antonio.
The saying emphasizes valuing time as life’s essence urging careful use of each minute. It warns that wasted time cannot be recovered and a seemingly ample amount often proves insufficient for goals.
Estimates place worldwide telephones at about 9.5 million with 7 million in the United States and 2 million in Europe. Bell companies logged an average of 18.6 million calls per day in 1907, about 75 calls per person annually in the United States.
Reports claim W E Rabb of Sweet Home Democratic nominee for Lavaca County representative favors statewide prohibition but his opponents circulate the claim. Rabb says he opposes it and would vote accordingly if elected, while Lavaca County voted against the prohibition submission. Other items note social visits, farm purchases, cotton marketing totals, birth of a baby boy to former Moulton residents, relocation of families, a wedding, and lodge activities with anti prohibition delegates selected for Houston convention.
J W Allen, a leading South Texas figure, died in Edna on Monday September 28. A merchant since the Civil War he retired to focus on banking. He donated 10000 for a Presbyterian church at Edna and 30000 for the Presbyterian School of Theology at Austin.
The proposed amendment would authorize each school district to establish and maintain good schools, extend terms where desired, and build proper school houses. It abolishes the two thirds rule in favor of a majority rule by the people and urges education supporters to vote for it.
Postage between the United States and Great Britain drops to two cents for letters to England Ireland Scotland and Wales with potential expansion to British possessions and beyond. The shift aims to boost commerce and friendship, with Postmaster General Meyer earning major credit.
The editor urges readers to avoid extremes while pursuing duties and joys. He argues for a middle course between overwork and idleness, valuing happy citizenship, personal reform, and making the world happier without a sour, rigid outlook.
A list of small donations totaling 250.00 is shown for the Democratic Campaign Fund with numerous individuals including R. Preston E. Studeman J. G. Guenther Oswald Buescher A. V. Peterson Emil Darilek and others urged by the Eagle to send in contributions. The note encourages all loyal Democrats to contribute no matter the amount.
Those indebted to Filip Mathes are requested to call at my store and settle their accounts. L. A. Meiners.
A letter from F. W. Davos & Co. to A. Bratrich in Moulton Texas states that Devoe paint uses fewer gallons than any other brand across jobs. The firm offers a simple test: paint half the job with Devoe and the other half with any paint, promising payment if Devoe doesn't cost less. P.S. mentions F. T. Fehrenkamp as a local seller of their paint.
A notice requests all who owe FA Kupicnk to settle debts promptly with Jno Bucek at the First State Bank of Moulton where records are kept. An early settlement is appreciated.
Indebted parties are urged to call A. F. Kotzebue at the drug store for accounts. Receipts will be given for money paid or notes accepted. Signed respectfully by Dr. A. M. Korzesve.
Ben Bood, democratic nominee for constable in precinct 2, Mora via, suffers a broken arm and bruises when his horse fell while driving cattle. Prof. F P Guenther, county superintendent, begins weekly school visits as Hallettsville eyes the school tax amendment and rural carrier money orders total over $8,000 for the year. Mrs Thomas M Stell organizes a Pythian Sisters lodge in Hallettsville. A county court suit over a damaged colt costs over $99 after a $150 judgment.
The Ephor Eagle one man band provided music at F Darilek's last Saturday night. Mr and Mrs F Kaab near Oak Grove welcomed another girl on Sept 25. Frank Riebschlaeger and Anton Selzer families visited F Raab’s Sunday. John Antrich, ex-Komensky boy, now works at Wu fehler. B Zeisberg and family visited E Kasper. Henkhaus Oak Grove butcher club held semi annual meeting at W Pavlick. Augusta Selzer hosted friends Saturday night. Evergreen sector opens Oct 12 with teacher Sophie Amsler. Cotton worms removed foliage this week. The last norther moved the news. Occasional. Henkhans Oct 6 1908.
The Moravia local teachers institute will meet at Komensky on Saturday October 17 at 9 30 a.m. sharp. If bad weather, the meeting will be postponed to the following Saturday. Topics include constitutional amendment on public schools problems in management and how to overcome them lower Arithmetic led by Prof Kubala lower Geography by Miss McPhail physiology led by Prof Janecek. Patrons and trustees are invited.
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