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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1908
Page
2
The Panama Canal is expected to be completed by January 1, 1915. Tuer EAGLIE and his roosters are busy rehearsing the chorus Democratic Victory.
The speaker argues that minimal difference exists between single party rule and autocratic power, asserting that the public desires political change and greater plurality. The remark underscores growing demand for a shift in governance and leadership.
The American battleship fleet was honored with a royal reception in Japan as lanterns bearing Old Glory illuminated every house in Tokio. The gesture marked a warm diplomatic greeting and symbolized strong Allied ties between the nations.
Since the state depositors guarantee law took effect on February 14, Oklahoma state banks report a large rise in individual deposits as customers moved funds into insured accounts.
The White Star line will begin constructing a 1000 foot vessel soon with an estimated cost of 3.5 million dollars. The project signals a major expansion in ocean liner capacity and curves of future transatlantic service.
The Houston Chronicle notes a sharp partisan contrast in campaign rhetoric with Democrats urging transparency and accountability while Republicans advocate curbing disclosures. The column frames this as a broader ideological battle over how campaign influence should be managed.
The Eagle urges publishing the names of those who vote against the Texas school amendment claiming it speaks for the children. The piece frames the vote as a pivotal moment for education policy and public accountability.
Congressman George F. Burgess plans several speeches in the Fifteenth congressional district to support John N. Garner as the Democratic nominee seeks re election.
The Houston Chronicle has left the contract for a ten story office building. On October 14 the Chronicle celebrated its seventh anniversary with a sixty eight page special edition.
An exchange asserts Taft will go to Washington in 1909, while the Ozona Kicker adds Bryan will receive him kindly, reflecting lively political banter over upcoming federal moves and party courtesy.
W. A. Shaw a prominent cotton planter from Texarkana who sits on the anti prohibition executive committee says he would rather discuss the boll weevil than anti prohibition.
While off the north coast of the Philippine islands William Fuller a gun mens mate was washed overboard and drowned. The Kearsage lost her foretop mast.
Tuer George H. Paul Land Company of Corpus Christi purchases the 83 000 acre Driscoll ranch in Nueces county for nearly a million dollars. The land will be divided into small tracts for colonization purposes.
Tae Eacte notes receipt of bulletin No 107 from the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station covering commercial fertilizers and poisonous insecticides for 1907-08. The bulletin is valuable and free to farmers by writing to the Agricultural and Mechanical College in College Station, Texas.
The Eagle reports a proposed game law amendment requiring every hunter in the state to obtain a hunter's license for $1. Half of the license revenue would be used to improve public roads in the hunter's county. The editor supports the proposal as a beneficial measure.
A political essay urges young men to study parties and vote, arguing the Democratic Party is nearer to the people than the Republicans. Hallettsville hosts a fall district court session with Judge M. Kennon and District Attorney W Atkinson. the grand jury convenes to review a small docket, with four prisoners in jail awaiting scrutiny.
State Superintendent R. B. Cousins argues for lifting the school tax cap to 50 cents on the $100 valuation, criticizing the 20 cent limit and noting city residents face higher or no constitutional limits. He says democracy empowers voters to decide school funding and recalls past abuses by “carpet baggers.”
Epitror Eacue recalls cotton picking as the day’s work in the community. Edward Haas and family visited relatives near Scharlottenburg. Edward Ripper passed through. local youths attended a wedding dance at Mr. Ullmann’s. Fisbeck builds a new farm house. Henry Cook left for Hallettsville on court business. Haas family traveled to Hallettsville for their son Frank’s wedding to Miss Grahmann. County officials Ku benta and sons with Edward Laas Jr. visited near Flatonia. Boursville October 19, 1908.
Notice requests all persons owing F A Kubicek to call Jno Bucek at the First State Bank of Moulton and settle their accounts promptly.
Candidate R. A. Erincer announces his bid for public weigher and asks voters in precinct 6 for their support at the upcoming election. The letter asks residents to consider his candidacy and vote.
All accounts not settled by November first will be turned over to a collector. Dr. A. M. Korzesve respectfully signs the notice.
Those indebted to Filip Mathes are asked to call at the store and settle accounts. L. A. Meiners issues the notice requesting payment to clear balances.
The Komensky column reports a baby girl born to Mr and Mrs William Boehm. A double wedding united Rad Filip with Miss Ernestine Ullmann and Joe Leinrich with Miss Hermine Ullmann at the Catholic church in Moulton. Albert Pelek wed Miss Emma Jamelka at Catholic church with Rev Jos Hudecek presiding. Other notes include Moravia local institute meeting, dances at Moulton, and visits among local families.
Drs. Adams and Moore, eye ear nose and throat specialists, will staff clinics in Shiner at Drs Schultze and Grays drug store on October 26 and in Moulton at Dr Guenther's office on October 27 and every two weeks after. Dr Moore has twenty five years in the field and held professorships at the American Medical College of St Louis and the Georgia College of Atlanta, with state service for the Missouri State Institution for the Blind. Dr Adams has fifteen years in practice with multiple post graduate eye ear nose and throat courses and a record of restoring sight and correcting cross eyes in Texas. They offer frank diagnosis and modern treatment at home with numerous professional references on file.
A letter to Hermann Thar in Moulton Texas from F W Devoe Co argues that Devoe paint uses fewer gallons per job than competitors and lasts longer, with a P.S. noting F T Fehrenkamp sells the product.
Petit jurors summoned for the third week to appear November 2 will now report November 4 at 9 a m. The order aims to prevent jury service from interfering with voting on November 3. Sheriff A B Nosue of Layaca County Texas signs the notice.
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