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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1902
Page
2
Friday issue notice for Moulton Postoffice second class matter. Yearly rates and submission deadlines noted. copy must be in by Wednesday morning for Friday publication.
The piece warns of labor and race conflicts as wages remain low for workers while capital profits. It anticipates unrest if disputes between labor and capital intensify, and notes economic and social anxieties reflected in public discourse. It also reports on the Rock Quarry deal in Gonzales county, detailing buyers, acreage, location, rock quality, and plans to market and build a switch-road.
A discussion asserts that U S rights to acquire possessions in the eastern hemisphere imply should not block European powers from acquiring lands in the western hemisphere. The Monroe Doctrine is questioned as a sacred document if it prevents Europe from expanding in this hemisphere.
A reader comments on rail companies buying iron from Europe at half the price, arguing that Americans can buy steel domestically and ship it back cheaper, calling it a critique of the government.
Leading cotton brokers estimate world consumption last year at 10 000 bales and predict this year’s crop will be well below that. With annual consumption rising by hundreds of thousands of bales, demand for new cotton will exceed last year and push prices upward. Farmers are advised to hold cotton for higher future prices as manufacturers will soon need the staple.
The piece argues for clearer national power while criticizing leadership and judging the country’s elected officials as lacking common sense. It reflects concern over the national government’s authority and courage in directing policy.
Report of the Haytien Revolutionary Panther seizing a steamer at Crete-a-Pierrot Harbor on September 2 near Cape. The incident details are unclear but involve guard actions and harbor tensions in Crete.
A railroad car collision last week left an electric street car service man killed and another injured. The president suffered facial bruises but is reported to be recovering after the incident involving a carriage.
The first General County Teachers Institute will be held at Halletsville on September 26 and 27. Summer meetings showed school trustees valuing the benefit of Institutes when teachers show interest prepare well arrive on time and participate actively.
In a sparsely attended meeting of 192 school trustees 153 showed up and discussed the term 1902 1903 and future plans. The piece notes the unpaid trustees and urges teachers to prepare, with sessions on libraries, study plans, orthography, spelling and physical culture. A baseball game followed between Moulton and Schulenburg with Moulton winning 22 to 5 and praise for players including Henry Mueller T Dixon and J Beniker the one armed pitcher catcher.
Tax assessor F J Pesek was notified by Acting Controller J H Walker that Lavaca county tax roll had been received and praised for neatness and accuracy. Tobacco expert S Sheffer visited, tested Lavaca soil, and plans to return to test suitability for tobacco and tea. Insects described as millions of plant eating flies are noted.
The LaGrange group known as the Burgess Quartette forms to accompany Burgess in a campaign through DeWitt and Victoria counties. The four young men organize to perform and promote the candidate.
September 12, 1902 local items report John Faschelbaur seeking a farm in Gonzales, Joe Neumann and wife visiting Shiner, a Moulton Schulenburg ball game, frequent travelers Hy Onken and Jaroszeski, Evergreen School Sept 14 meeting, Kehl Schendel visiting, boll weevil and cotton worms appearing after rain, Mrs Alb Kurtz listed sick, Rev Beckeschus of Baursville paid a visit.
Emil Kolar, third son of Mr and Mrs Jno Kolar, suffered a severe arm laceration in a cotton gin when a clogged thread tangled in the saws. Doctors Gray and Cox amputated the arm above the elbow. He is improving as well as can be expected and the family has the community’s sympathy.
A collage of advertisements and notices includes claims for King’s New Discovery for consumption and ailments, Ballard’s Snow Liniment testimonials, electric bitters liver cures, and local property for sale in Moulton. Also noted are an August or September barbecue in Hermann Park, Frank Kotzebue drug adverts, and a parson’s noble act with Rev Bundong.
A note offers a $5 reward for the recovery of a sorrel horse with flax mane a tat 12 to 14 hands high brand on left hip and left jaw aged 12 to 14 years owned by Jac Foarp. Also listed is a farm for sale 110 acres one mile northwest of Moulton with 25 acres in cultivation and a free barbecue at Hermann Park.
Reading fragments describe nocturnal insects seen around street lamps, causing worry among farmers about potential pest damage and unknown species. Authorities or experts are not named, leaving the situation unclear but locally concerning.
The county court docket lists Billy Bell guilty on aggravated assault with penalties including fines and jail time. Others, including Joe Kuykendall and Calvin Walker, face varied charges with guilty verdicts or dismissals. Multiple cases involving theft, vagrancy, and unlawful use of estray are resolved with fines, jail terms, or dismissals.
Mr. Emil Janzsen of Engle visited several days this week as the notice reminds readers their subscriptions have expired and urges renewal at once.
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