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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1907
Page
2
A terse notice states subscription terms of one dollar annually and records mailing details for Moulton Texas with post office classification and filing address. It notes the issue date Friday September 20 1907 and the office location Up Stairs Bank Building.
The Lusitania, British turbiner, docks in New York on Friday September 13 setting a record voyage time from Queenstown of five days and 54 minutes. The liner displaces 45 000 tons, is 785 feet long and 88 feet wide with engines of 68 000 horsepower and a speed around 23 knots. It carries 3 000 people including 690 first class passengers and 460 Jews.
The Texas banking commissioner released a report on August 14 1907 showing totals for 238 state banks and 37 banks and trust companies. Combined resources reached 33 622 198 a notable rise from May 1907 with 199 state banks and 34 trust companies reporting 29 992 212 85. Total Texas state banks and trust companies about 282.
Bob Barker of San Antonio will run for state comptroller against John W. Stephens after a two year clerkship under Stephens and current service as clerk of the house of representatives. Senator D. A. Paulus of Hallettsville and Lee J. Branchette of Beaumont are also mentioned as prospective candidates.
Principal Professor Harris faces mounting pressure as daily papers report talks on leaving the position. The situation centers on governance, student affairs, and potential replacement options. Details remain fragmentary with no formal announcement.
The school announced that all young men addicted to cigarettes must quit or leave at the end of the first quarter. It warned that cigarette smoking makes a boy stupid and urged parents guardians and teachers to consider the issue more carefully.
Tue Hon. Jacob F. Wolters of Houston was elected vice president at the American Life Convention of America meeting in Indianapolis. He defeated many representatives from every section of the United States. Hurrah for Jake.
The article notes Bryan will deliver an address in Palestine with proceeds going to the John H. Reagan monument fund. It mentions Lavaca county politics heating up next year and identifies James DanSmann, formerly of Yorktown, as Nebraska’s Democratic governor candidate.
Daughters and sons born to multiple couples with birth dates from August 13 to September 7. births include Otto Wunderlich Wied, Si Watson Seclusion, Lee Castellan Hope, L G McCord Koerth, F Novosod Moulton, F G Rathjen Schulenburg, J F Mikulenka Monserat, Frank Krupka Koerth, B Huser Hallettsville, Hermann Grahmann Hallettsville, Paul Biedermann Moulton, Hy Muenster, J O Hughen Hope, J O Thigpen Hope. Deaths include Annie Mikulenka seven days old August 4 at Mont and Antonia Muenster 23 years six months thirteen days died September 3 at Hallettsville.
Texas patents granted this week and reported to Tux Eauux by C A Snow & Co patent attorneys Washington DC. George W Barnett Louise Clovis Hanley Bible Sherman wood column tann ing lathe Josephus H Wubank Ysleta windmill tower George C Griffin Houston ditching machine James J Guinn Quanah tag holder Abijah Long Grandfalls lap link Moses M Lowry Hodges combined quilting frame and ironing board Thomas M Price Itasca cleaning rod for untied firearms George Schubert Fort Worth self feeder for balers.
In a political note, Republicans defer tariff changes until after the election, effectively leaving the matter to Democrats. The obituary records Judge Robert W. Slayton's death at Corpus Christi on Monday. he was a prominent Southwest Texas lawyer aged 50.
The Sam and Will Moore Institute will open on Monday September 30 urging no child be kept out of school.
The Illinois pardon board denied the pardon application filed by PeahOee, linked to the Chicago bank wreck incident. The ruling abandons clemency considerations in this case.
A proposal before the county commissioners states the court should abolish the county treasurer position. Supporters argue efficiency gains and streamlined budgeting, while opponents warn of transition costs and governance implications.
Watter WeE.LiMmaAN withdraws from the proposed polar expedition. Bryan secures the Democratic presidential nomination without any opposition.
A report notes Cuaries A Culberson discussed as a potential minority leader in the Senate, with observers weighing his leadership prospects and party strategy.
A letter from F. W. Devoe & Co to J. W. Wood of Moulton Texas argues that the best way to earn money in painting is by using paints that require fewer gallons. It claims Devoe lasts longer and covers more, with Fehrenkamp as a local dealer.
Judge Pearson and Commissioner Farmer inspect Hallettsville courthouse costing 80 000 as data gathering for Fort Bend county. Burglaries hit three homes including Alderman J W Easterling but no valuables were taken. Leo Silver's home burglary led to a tall negro suspect. Sheriff Noble locates stolen horse in De Witt county traded for a mule, with saddle found with a jailed suspect. E Brown Oil stock taken by locals amid Ottine field plans with two rigs active. Schedules show San Antonio and Aransas Pass night trains between Yoakum and Waco to be discontinued September 22.
Port as compiled by Rud. Jaegli & Bro shows weekly adjustments to market prices. Cotton averages 114c, corn ear 50c, corn shelled 55c, eggs 15c, butter 1240, chickens 2.50 to 4.00, turkeys 6c per lb, bacon 9c, lard 124c, Irish potatoes 1.00 per bushel, sweet potatoes 75c per bushel, bees wax 25c per lb.
A writer from Farm and Ranch urges using a half full kerosene mix with ashes to form a dough like paste applied at the stove ends. He warns against tilting the oil can to kindle fires and presents the mix as a safer alternative to prevent explosions.
The editor urges readers to submit marriages births and deaths and other notices to enrich the paper. He asks friends to provide timely information since the editor cannot be everywhere at once.
Roll of Honor lists financial supporters since last report including J L Janssen Moulton Jno Priesmeyer El Campo Prof W H Korges Moulton Frank Wentzel Moulton Edward Haas Jr Moulton Wm Hillmer Moulton D Fisbeck Moulton Aug Hohensee Moulton Alois Zidek Nickel Jno Crouch Alvin Wm Meyer Shiner Wm Mang Nickel
The Sam and Will Moore Institute begins Monday September 30 with Prof. A. V. Peterson presiding and assistants Prof. Wm. H. Korges Miss Georgia May and Miss Jessie Thornton. Parents urged to bring children to the school that day whether they enroll now or later.
The Hermann Park Verein of Moulton invites all to a fest and dance at the park on Monday September 23 starting at 1 p m. The Firemen's Band of Shiner will provide music for the day and night dance, promising a pleasant time for everyone.
A dispatch from Hallettsville to the Galveston News says District Judge M. Kennon has notified the district clerk of the appointment of A. C. Hartmann of Cuero as official stenographer of the district to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of W. H. Kennon, who joined a San Antonio law firm.
At the close of business Wednesday 1290 square bales and 423 round bales had been marketed in Moulton compared with 5174 bales on the same date last year. About half the crop in the area has been gathered with much being hauled home for better prices.
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