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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1913
Page
1
A reflective piece warns that engine trouble and worn components stem from human failure. It argues repairs rely on skilled workers, with bolts and blows symbolizing effort. The verse ties the health of machinery to each worker’s thoroughness and thought.
Moulton news notes a rainy fall hurting crops with corn still in fields and cotton damaged yet being gathered. Local births marriages and social events include George Baur Jr enlisting, Miss Josie Michalec's wedding, Kathleen Wake teaching music, a fire destroying the Brannon schoolhouse, and community clubs hosting dances and birthday tributes.
Weather across Oklahoma brings heavy snow over Saturday and Sunday. Texas births total 4,684 in September with 1,713 deaths and 351 infant deaths from tuberculosis.
A L Witzel, 23, of Wheeler and Flatonia Texas, died from injuries after attempting to board a moving freight train in Flatonia. He lost both legs and died this morning. He had been visiting Flatonia and was returning to Waelder. He was a barber and formerly lived in Gonzales.
President Woodrow Wilson designates Thursday November 27 as Thanksgiving Day. The proclamation sets the date for the national holiday and encourages gratitude and prayers across the United States.
Charles H Mills son of the late Senator Roger Q Mills declares candidacy for Texas governor. Governors Mills sound good to us.
Eight rough pine shacks have been erected on the University of Texas campus to house growing student numbers. Last session 2 116 enrolled at Austin. that figure has already been surpassed. By session end not less than 2 300 will register, with total attendance at Austin and Galveston expected to exceed 2 500.
Mrs C I Jaeggli and children visit Shiner for a few days with relatives. Mr and Mrs Jake Hull leave for Palestine to reside in the future. August Cozichos and Miss Mary Seidel wed at the Catholic church on October 22 with Rev E Schindler officiating. The celebration follows at the bride’s parents home three miles north of town. The Eagle wishes the couple a long married life.
Industrial notes from Midland Bonham Hillsboro Plainview Marlin San Antonio Austin Fredericksburg and Freeport recap local projects. Silos and farming plans emerge near Midland, sidewalks extend in Bonham, a new $80 000 Methodist church opens in Hillsboro, jackrabbit and wolf scalps payments in Plainview, waterworks upgrades in Marlin, Kansas City metal terminals planned for San Antonio, game and wildlife pamphlet issued in Austin, track work resumes in Fredericksburg, a $60 000 steel draw bridge site tests near Freeport to connect with Velasco.
Advertising in the home expands beyond the ad writer to the purchasing family as readers scan papers for merchant messages. Families discuss bargains and goods, and every purchase is debated. The advertising columns grow in popularity and profitability, urging institutions to use them to grow.
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