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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
2
Items summarize Polk County prohibition results by 287 votes and national data including U S petroleum production gains from 1906 to 1907 and the arrival of Rear Admiral Sperry s battleship fleet to Manila in early October. Also notes Hearst attacks Bryan speeches and a Missouri egg crop valuation.
The ceremonies mark the opening of San Antonio's international fair with Governor Thomas Campbell presiding. The piece notes Columbus's 516th anniversary in San Antonio on October 12 and discusses travel mileage and political costs in recent campaigns, urging voters to act intelligently.
The item urges Moulton citizens to back the constitutional amendment allowing local districts to levy a tax up to five mills for annual school maintenance and building needs. It argues the change ends a two thirds vote requirement and moves to a simple majority, a point tied to education advocacy.
The Eagle notes local Democrats in Moulton and vicinity donate to the Democratic campaign fund. Names include A D F Rodic and J E Cherry with one dollar contributions. E Studeman and K Kotzebue also give one dollar. The paper urges loyal Democrats to contribute, funds sent to National Committeeman R M Johnson of Houston for forwarding to Governor C N Haskell.
In a Texas letter to Wm Schmidt the Devoe & Co. representative asserts Devoe lead and oil paints last longer and require fewer gallons. Citing New Orleans Florida and New Orleans users, the claim is Devoe wears up to six to ten years in different climates. Fehrenkamp is named as the seller.
The ticket lists W. E. Rabb for representative 31st legislature, A. B. Noble for sheriff, Geo. Von Lienen as tax assessor and public weigher for precinct 6, L. A. Meiners for justice of the peace precinct 6, and Mo. Kubena for commissioner precincts 2 and 6. Felix Nesista visited Flatonia between trains Friday.
Miss Myrtle Cox daughter of M J Cox editor of the Halletts ville Herald resigns effective October 1 to move to Chilton where she and Miss Willie Mae Warrack daughter of Editor Warrack of the Rosebud News will establish a new paper. Several Hallettsville residents depart for studies with assignments to farms academies and colleges including Victor Braunig Slyvan Kahn Gus Townsend Herbert von Rosenberg Hilmer von Rosenberg Sewanee Jim Paulus Oscar Houchins Guadalupe academy Cuero Scott Hill Allen academy Bryan and Henry Paulus back to the university.
The opening day of school for the Sam and Will Moore Institute has been moved to September 29. Parents should ensure children are enrolled and present on day one. Early absence hinders progress and may prevent promotion, harming lifelong education. A. V. Peterson urges parental support and full cooperation for better schooling.
A Komensky, September 21 1908 issue describes a Novobrad feast a Star band dance and social visits. Fritz Pieper married Annie Stock near Shiner. local residents attended weddings and gatherings at Witting Smothers Creek and Moravia. The community links school opening plans with teachers Bacek and Ruhmann for October 5.
The fourth annual Gonzales county fair ended Saturday while local growth continues with oil prospecting three miles northeast of Columbus and a two story brick business house contract awarded to E G Merseburger of Shiner. Notable deaths include James Garcia aged 70 near Luling and Hermann A Neuhaus of Lavaca county buried at Weimar. Ed Satterwhite and J D Jones, Yoakum residents, were killed in separate train incidents last week.
Those knowing themselves indebted to FA Kunicex please call on Jno Bucek at the First State Bank of Moulton where my books and accounts will be kept. Early settlement is appreciated. Respectfully FA Kunicex.
A message from Dr. A M Korzezve invites all indebted to him to visit the drug store to obtain receipts or to present notes for payment. The notice requests prompt settlement of accounts.
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