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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1903
Page
2
All copy must be signed by the writer and arrive at this office by Wednesday morning. The piece references a political prospect with a Chicago Democratic club planning a presidential push for Major Morrison. The text also casually comments on winter attire and a belief that the credit system should be abolished.
Reports describe Texas as a paradise for immigrants with ample room for many more, signaling push for settlement and expanded population growth.
A short, reflective note suggests that a well crafted home filled with happiness holds greater value than one rich in wealth but lacking harmony.
The Tax Navy Department seeks a $100 million appropriation from Congress. It notes last year's request totaled 893,910- 924.63 with only $77,659,386.68 allotted. The message contrasts navy needs with road funding, stating mullions for the navy but not 2 cents for good roads.
A reader asks what ails his hens as they lie dead each morning with curled toes. The editor replies bluntly that the hens are dead. The exchange mirrors a quirky notes and queries style in a local column.
A cannery could yield profits for investors as West Point’s plant holds up to 180 000 cans of tomatoes with the season not finished. Output expected near 200 000 cans and a 30 percent dividend is paid. The area saw a large tomato crop but much spoiled for lack of market.
A young man with a cane and two cigarettes asks General Sherman what he would do if he were in his place. Sherman replies by advising to discard the cigarette, burn the cane for firewood, conceal the watch chain, and stay home to pray for brains.
The passage discusses how children learn distinctions between truth and falsehood through experience. It notes that fear, injustice, and the desire to achieve goals can lead to dishonest behavior and that adults must model and enforce honesty, while recognizing the seriousness of deceit.
The passage criticizes how children learn honesty or deceit from elders. It argues falsehood loses seriousness for a child when adults use deceit toward him, shaping his trust and fairness in interactions.
Readers discuss antidisestablishmentarianism and a Welsh village name as candidates for the longest word. A Greek term of 172 letters is cited in a lexicon, with the note it describes hash. The exchange ponders whether any word exceeds smiles in length.
The Phoenix Schuetzen Verein of Wied plans its annual king shoot on October 11 with the Silver Cornet Band providing music. Dr. C. A. Lee will relocate to Houston to head the branch office there and will visit Halletsville periodically. The Federal Court for the Southern District of Texas convenes in Houston on September 26 with jurors named, while politics and local records progress continue in the area.
In Yoakum Texas Austin Wood aged 56 was found dead in the Yoakum House after asking to be naked at 5 30 this afternoon His father is said to live in Philadelphia Pa In Gonzales the state case State of Texas vs Gregorio Cortez for the murder of Sheriff R M Glover is set for trial September 28 at Columbus about thirty witnesses will be summoned Also four damage suits seeking 15000 each were filed with the District Clerk by L C Haff G W Brace Eli Pullen and J R Davis against S K Hopkins and J W Rainbolt of Burgess Hopkins Rainbolt San Antonio field reports indicate another shaft is being sunk at the Klee gold field with a San Antonio company representative due to visit
A September 25 1903 item column reports Clara Mitchell celebrated turning 17 with cards dancing and refreshments. other notes include local visits and illnesses. Mr Jim Muecke welcomed a son. Mrs Louis Turner and A Arnim are mentioned in health updates. A rifle club feast featured Emma Wolytek as queen. Appell's Hill Schuetzen Verein planned a feast. Catholic ladies hosted a tea for Bazaar funds. Reports cover Linares Mexico yellow fever, Kaufman County election results, Batangas Ladrones, and the 1903 census cotton figures.
Wettermark and McGraff of Dallas arrive to back the Kenyon shaft venture while Willis and Tisinger staff the San Marcos Valley dig. Both shafts yield gold bearing sand as crews work through the day. Yoakum police report a nighttime break in at the Arnold brick residence on Grand Avenue where Mrs. Stanley disturbed an intruder who fled before capture.
The price of commercial silver rose to 59 cents an ounce the highest since 1901. A boundary dispute between Honduras and Nicaragua sparks reports that war is likely. A heavy frost hit Northern States causing significant corn damage. Texas cotton acreage totals 8,126,644 with a yield estimate of 3,086,409 bales. There will be no war between Turkey and Bulgaria as powers bar Turkish occupation. Galveston endured a 90,000 dollar fire while a Southern Pacific grain elevator conveyor was destroyed. The Cuba earthquake of 1885 was the most violent yet, sending bricks and plaster everywhere with no injuries.
A compact excerpt presents admonitions about behavior, urging against pretense and laziness. It contrasts vanity with duty, noting old men who brag, workers who waste time, and parents dropping manners around family.
Miss Johnnie Eason returned from Flatonia Wednesday and Miss Cleo Dickson is visiting friends in Flatonia.
Dr. E. W. Hall claims Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and rheumatism. One bottle lasts two months costs $1 and can be mailed. Testimonials from W. B. Hawkins and wife note relief. Sold by A. F. Kotzebue and other druggists. Read from Halletsville Texas dated Oct 28 1902.
A collage of 19th century ads tout arnica salve for cuts burns and skin ailments with prices. Other notices promote Dr King’s New Life Pills and Blood Balm cures for cancer skin diseases and stomach issues, plus a tale of a boy’s life saving ride and a cancer cure.
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