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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1903
Page
2
The county reports that tobacco can be cultivated in Lavaca county’s sandy soil as effectively as in Cuba. The question remains whether Moulton will obtain waterworks to support such agricultural expansion.
LaGrange Journal notes the mild weather invites haying and questions readers about preparing homes for warmer months by cleaning flues and maintaining heating equipment.
A fragment urges that any close observer of the race issue must accept that certain antic actions are expected before a fuller solution emerges.
Local report predicts Lavaca County will become a major tobacco producer in Texas, with expectations of growth and regional impact noted amid broader state ambitions for farming.
A Tue Yoakum street fair committee voted to appropriate profits from the fair to establish a charity hospital fund.
The Atlanta Constitution notes the land scandal in the Indian Territory is found to be truly up to the post office department standard of rottenness.
Tae Frisco and Katy led a group of homeseekers arriving in Texas last week. Immigrants originated from Missouri Illinois Indiana and Kansas seeking new homes in the state. Great are Texas prospects as families pursue land and opportunity.
Congressman Corona, editor of El Cubano Libre, was sentenced to six years in the penitentiary for the January killing of Senor Insula, editor of La Republica in Santiago.
The Crowley News notes Texas dominates with farm ranch oil output valued at 250 900 000 dollars for one year and an extra 40 600 000 if corn crops fail, signaling high demand and economic vigor across the Lone Star State.
Last of patents granted to Texans this week reported by C. A. Snow & Co Patent Attorneys Washington D C Beaumont Dallas vaporizer J W Brooks Church Hill water motor H E Brown R D Moon Goldthwaite car brake C B Fitzhugh Waco churn F E B Raymond Dallas oil burner E E Rissen San Saba regulating growth likely reflecting a roundup of notable inventions with Texas as origin or recipient and listed inventors and locations.
A Smith county effort reports on boll weevil control urging removal and burning of grass and stalks to curb infestation as studied by a committee for the Tyler Commercial Club.
Farmers mobilize following the report, appointing a chairman in every voting precinct to lead weed control. They plan to burn stalks and weeds, believing this will yield significant benefits for the county.
An Irish undertaker struggles with a corpse wearing a wig unable to stay straight. The widow, Mrs McGovern, fetches glue to fix the wig but the master fixes it with a tack instead. The anecdote, reported by Western Publisher, reflects frontier humor.
The article notes Hearst's growing presidential influence and suggests Senator Gorman faces tougher prospects there. His supporters prefer diverting attention to other figures while Gorman stays in the background. Rivalries and loyalty issues threaten early booms ahead of a final contest. If Maryland goes Democratic on the race issue, Gorman could become a strong Roosevelt challenger.
Health authorities led by Mayor H Tribble and City Health Officer J W Renfro undertake a house to house canvass to combat mosquitoes. Open cisterns are being advised to be treated with oil and payments will go directly to agents and department heads.
County Clerk Buchanan reports births in Hackberry Shiner Sublime and nearby areas including Oct 6 to Oct 10 with multiple infants named from families Mare Beier Williams Albert Hartis Meyer Stoeltje and others. Deaths listed include P Mumphred at Sublime Myrtle Speigle Hugo Loebh and an unnamed 3 day old infant in Yoakum with causes such as cerebral incompetency pernicious malaria and inanition.
The passage argues that every great world power seeks to build up surplus young men and then incite conflict with another nation to sacrifice their youth in war. It presents a critical view of such imperial ambitions and the human cost involved.
A reflective message urges mothers to train their sons against war and military ambition. It condemns the insignias and rewards of war as prices paid by enemies of peace and humanity, calling for adherence to righteousness and brotherhood. Word and Works.
Senator Gorman slams the President over interference in Maryland politics and arouses broad resentment among Marylanders. The President seeks harmony among Republicans, but every White House summons appear to boost Democratic support and fears of GOP defeat grow. A Treasury dismissal of Gorman’s ally is cited as potentially politically motivated.
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES Shiner October 6 Mr Chris Kuck a prominent young German farmer died yesterday at the home of his father at the age of 29 years.
At Praha three miles east of Flatonia this afternoon a fire consumed the kitchen and dining room of Mr. Vyojala. Firefighters saved the rest of the building and the contents of the two rooms were destroyed.
The readable fragment notes a railroad entity in Yoakum with an event or update dated October 26. The brief lacks full details but indicates activity involving the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad in the Yoakum area.
The author questions the delay in opening negotiations with Nicaragua and Costa Rica for a route and predicts Congress will seek an explanation from the President. The piece notes the November start for an extra session and hints at upcoming debate in both chambers.
The text outlines expectations for the extra session to address the Cuban reciprocal treaty signed in Havana on December 11 1902. It notes party strengths in the new Fifty eighth Congress and House and predicts tariff debate, House rules reform push by Hepburn, and Roosevelt's canal policy stance. It also reports yellow fever in Texas including Cuero cases and quarantines, plus a temporary halt in train service between Victoria and DeWitt counties.
Letters testamentary granted to Anya Buescher executrix of G. Buescher deceased by Lavaca County Court on September 17, 1903. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within legal time. Executrix address: Moulton Texas.
A testimonial ad from Halletsville Texas dated Oct 28 1962 promotes Texas Wonder Hall’s Great Discovery as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims relief for gravel diabetes weak backs and irregularities with a one bottle two months treatment. Dr E W Hall P O Box 629 St Louis sole manufacturer and A F Kotzebue sell locally.
Otto Dodd of Powder Missouri reports an ugly sore lasting a year was cured by a box of Bruecklen's Arnica Salve calling it the best salve on earth. The ad urges cleaning premises now and notes the salve is sold in drug stores for 25 cents.
A brief notice urges workers to bring their job assignments to the Tuesday Easter office for processing.
S Le Quinn of Cavendish Vermont was reportedly robbed of health by a Chrome Constipation. When Dr Kings New Life Pills entered the house the trouble was arrested and he is now entirely cured. The claim states the pills are guaranteed to cure and cost 25 cents at drug stores.
Fragmentary OCR note outlines a plan to subscribe and pay for a home paper. No clear names dates or places are readable.
Wake Ark resident Rev Jno Cox recounts twelve years of yellow jaundice relief after using Electric Bitters. He attributes cure to the remedy and urges others with liver kidney or stomach problems to try it, noting a 50 cent price and druggist guarantee.
Advertises a subscription offer stating Tos Each and the Houston Semi-Weekly Post of Galveston News costs $1.75 with cash in advance.
Free trial offer and home remedy claims for Botanic Blood Balm. Advertises blood purification to end chronic rheumatism, catarrh, and related symptoms with testimonials and medical advice from the Blood Balm Co. in Atlanta Georgia. Includes price of $1 per large bottle and prepaid sample.
The San Antonio Express notes a mix of public figures and astronomical claims. The piece mentions Carrie Nation and Elijah Tr. along with municipal campaigns, while astronomers debate Mars canal networks and the absence of President Roosevelts on that planet.
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