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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1907
Page
2
The article notes President Roosevelt spending a week hunting bears in the Louisiana canebreaks. It also quotes a proverb about training children by having others do it and mentions that the top twenty colleges enroll over 78,000 students. An exchange remarks a man need not be wealthy to appear as a millionaire.
Tomorrow October 12 marks the 415th anniversary of Christopher Columbus and the discovery of America celebrated in communities nationwide with educational events and commemorations.
A severe wind and hail storm swept through Oklahoma causing extensive damage to crops and structures along its path. Local reports describe widespread destruction with property losses and agricultural impact across affected areas.
The Agricultural and Mechanical college at College Station reports enrollment surpassing 600 students. Texas needs additional Agricultural and Mechanical schools to expand higher education opportunities.
Secretary Tarr and the former Japanese premier discuss friendly ties between the United States and Japan amid cautious public reaction. The article notes vigilance by observers while officials emphasize ongoing cooperation.
The North German Lloyd steamship Koeln arrived in Galveston Saturday with 836 passengers aboard. The Chemnitz sailed Thursday from Bremen carrying 766 passengers bound for Galveston.
A 150 story tower is proposed for New York with planners preparing the project. The article notes that growth would occur upward, reflecting a bold vision for the city’s future.
The Bryan campaign plans a formal Omaha launch on December 7 with a dollar dinner for one thousand guests where Mr. Bryan will deliver an address.
Cleveland figure Major Tom L Johnson is described as the right man in the right place with support from the national administration, signaling his role in making a fight interesting.
A Washington report shows Panama Canal excavation for September at 1,517,412 cubic yards, up from August’s 1,274,404 and July’s 1,058,770 cubic yards. The data highlight continued high dredging activity and progress toward larger midyear targets.
Bryan's Commoner argues that government should reflect the people's will by protecting equal rights and opposing privilege. The wage earner has immediate incentive to shape government, since a just state is their most tangible legacy to future children.
From Washington October 3 a busy political scene unfolds as rumors swirl about the next Republican nomination and the president's stance. He opposes a third term and quietly backs the Taft bid while avoiding further public statements. Debate over a ship subsidy bill grows as advocates push for measures to aid mercantile marine. Ottawa reports Japan will receive 6000 damages for the Vancouver riot.
The piece notes President Roosevelt will not approve the admission of Oklahoma, labeling the constitution as unfit for publication. It argues that many groups oppose the document yet Oklahoma voters supported it by a large margin, nearly 100,000. It cites Bryan's Commoner as the source.
The cities of Victoria and Corpus Christi are set to receive free delivery services soon. Officials announced the program will extend to residents and local businesses, aiming to boost access to goods and support regional commerce.
The following parties have favored us with financial assistance since our last report Edmund Etlinger Austin Anton Fayt Moulton Gus Krueger Moulton Frank Bucek Moulton Miss Mary Seidel Moulton Richard Katz Moulton A G Buescher Lexington Va D Apts Shiner Geo Aug Hinrichs Shiner Frank J Guenther New Orleans Fred Krause Yorktown F J Pesek Novohrad Jno Miadenka Moulton Joe Heger Shiner Zealous Mayberry Moulton Rev L Uhlmann Moulton
Born to Rudolph Siegel and wife near Shiner a boy. Born to August Ziegler and wife at Sublime a boy. Born to Frank Henke and wife at Hallettsville a girl.
Three death notices from local areas report Charley Botard age 8 near Shiner on September 18, Mrs Leopold Maschek age 53 near Hallettsville on September 26, and Willie Logemann age 18 near Witting on September 30.
The fall term of the district court will convene in Hallettsville on Monday October 14. First week trial calls include Williams and Green vs Hugo Loetsch on October 14 H M Tippett vs San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway on October 16 H A Woods vs Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway October 18 Will Adkins vs San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway October 18 and Pearl Adkins vs San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway October 18.
Oak Grove news notes October 9 reports school opening October 21 and season opening November 11. A rain shower fell Monday night. Louis Kubicek visited near Hallettsville Sunday. A dance at Mrs. Pilzner's Saturday night brought a good time. Quail are plentiful this year. Boys, get your guns. Golden Crown.
The first week closed with everyone satisfied and a pleasant productive session planned. New names joined the register while several pupils were absent with fever. Mr. Korges moved into the Etlinger cottage near the institute. A well is needed at the school to improve water access for pupils.
Market prices compiled by Rud Jaegli & Bro list cotton corn eggs butter chickens turkeys bacon lard Irish and sweet potatoes bee wax and more. Local notices include dental visit dates, school openings, plant union meeting, and Lavaca county vital stats for September with 57 births 5 deaths 23 marriage licenses.
The letter recalls a Josh Billings quip about blunders and tells of N R Watkins of Lott Texas who bought 13 gallons thinking it was paint, later had it re painted with 7 gallons Devoe for $65 previously, now $35, and hiding the $30 and knowledge in a safe place. It is signed F W Devoe Co and notes F T Fehrenkamp sells their paint.
An exchange weighs possible nominees Cannon as fairly good Fairbanks as too thin Hughes uncertain Knox similar to Hughes Taft as too fat, summarizing the varied assessments of candidates.
A San Antonio saloon wall displays a practical adage: Count your money before you treat and save enough for bread and meat, as reported by the San Antonio Light.
Memphis reports that the National Federation of Musical clubs will award three prizes for American born composers in orchestral vocal solo and piano solo categories. First prize $1000 in Class 1, $500 in Class 2, and $500 in Class 3. Winning works will be performed at the sixth biennial meeting in Grand Rapids Michigan in spring 1909.
Texas patents granted this week and reported to Tuz Eacie by C A Snow Co patent attorneys Washington D C Walter W Winslow Laredo blindslat fastener Samuel C Wagner Abilene vehicle axle Wilson A Lannom Detroit vehicle step James B McKiel Marshall beamless brake mechanism John M Carroll Weatherford bridge construction
In the just completed fiscal year, automobiles valued at more than 10 million dollars moved through United States ports in foreign trade. The report highlights strong vehicle trade activity and potential market implications for exporters and importers.
Mississippi Kentucky New Jersey Rhode Island Maryland and Massachusetts elect governors this year. Kentucky Maryland Mississippi and Rhode Island now have democratic governors while New Jersey and Massachusetts have republican governors.
Mrs J and Mr Matula returned home Sunday from Kerrville as a brisk norther blew up Tuesday morning.
A Wilks 125 gallon heater in Walter Rowan’s barbershop boiler room on Grand Avenue exploded at 9:35 this morning. The blast hurled the boiler twelve feet through the ceiling, then into the yard. damage estimated at 500 dollars. No injuries reported as patrons watched flames quickly extinguished.
In November 1901 Mrs L. Cousins of Otterburn Michigan caught cold and had quinsy with swelling and breathing trouble. She applied Chamberlain's Pain Balm and quickly recovered within two days. The product is a liniment recommended for sprains and swellings and sold by all druggists.
A humorous patent medicine notice touts Chamberlar's Stomach and Liver Tablets for a pleasant purgative effect and improved body and mind. The ad claims universal benefit and offers 25 cent price with free samples at druggists.
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