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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1906
Page
2
The Texas educational department released figures for the 1906-07 scholastic year showing 869,829 children aged 7 to 17, up 71,154 from last year. White children total 686,865 and Black children 182,964, with per capita funding at $5 and a total apportionment of $4,349,145.
D. B. Roberts, a Rapidas Parish cotton planter, reports whiskey poisons the boll weevil and diluted whiskey may deter infestations. He works on a spraying device to apply whiskey to cotton, claiming one gallon per acre could protect crops and earn rewards totaling $50,000.
Dr C H Brewer of Crete Nebraska surveys South Texas and decides Yoakum is suitable for a hospital. City businessmen form an organization and raise 800 dollars on the spot to back the plan.
An editorial argues for comprehensive agriscience in country schools. It urges teaching farming methods, stock care, economic use of resources, and market pricing to empower farmers and align education with rural realities. It champions full, not partial, integration.
An invitation is issued to county judges, mayors, business leaders, landowners, immigration agents, and citizens to attend a October 4 to 6, 1906 meeting in Yoakum, Texas. The goal is to organize a compact business association to attract immigration and showcase local wealth and opportunities. Prominent invitees include Gov. S. W. Lanham, Hon. T. M. Campbell, and Congressman Geo. Burgess. The San Antonio & Aransas Pass Railway offers reduced rates for attendees.
The article lists local donors who aided since the last report including Will Krause Emil Krause Otto Keil J R Matula Mrs F Arnim Wm Boening Richard Kurz John Wenske Frank Bucek Rad Vogt Chas Krause all in Moulton and nearby towns. It notes Ludwig Janssen's trip to Shiner and Miss Ethel Spear heading to Goliad. Yoakum schools reopened with 16 teachers and about 600 pupils. Local visitors from Flatonia and Shiner attendance at a Bluecher Park Verein feast. New ads from Ed Boehm Sons Jno Baur and F J Knesek.
Hall ettsville reports show Farmers union meeting behind doors addressing warehouse needs. Local tax official A P Bagby Jr resigns to join Swift Co. at Yoakum. Sheriff takes Hattie Roeber to Austin asylum. Ed Tarkington pushes anti turkey running at large law amid rising turkey farming. August births 79 and deaths 22, eight marriages. Lavaca county grows. Skating rink moves to opera house. Miss Fannie Belle Davis injures arm but plans return. Photographer H J Braunig attends state meeting. son Victor to study at St Edwards. County court opens fall term with 25 criminal and 7 civil cases. Otto Fahrenthold resigns to move to Uvalde county.
A 19th century letter from F W Devoe & Co of New York proposes a cross industry exchange with Ed Boehm Shoes. It touts Devoe paints as strong, economical and long lasting, claiming 152 years of operation, and contrasts painting with shoe retailing while highlighting unique advantages and customer comfort. Fehrenkamp sells their paint.
Ed Snyder about 23 years old drowned this morning while bathing with companions at the Buchel rice farm reservoir. He is believed to have been seized by cramps. His father works at the Cuero compress and Ed was employed there.
Miss Leleinor Schleicher and her brother Boon visit Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Moore, joined by Miss Lulu Corbett of Cuero. Agent Robt Preston shows a depot improvement sketch with work soon to begin. Subscribe for Tan Eacue and The Galveston Semi-Weekly News for $1.75 a year.
County Judge County Attorney County Clerk SOMarcs Treasurer Tax Assessor Tax Collector Supt of Schools Surveyor Precincts 1 and 8 Precincts 2 and Precincts 3 and 7 Precincts 4 and 5 OFFICERS PRE Justice of the Peace Constable Public Weigher.
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