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Newspaper
Moulton Tribune
Location
Moulton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1900
Page
3
A festive message urging people to reach out to others during the holidays and remind everyone to connect through acts of kindness and humane contact. The text emphasizes goodwill and the spirit of the season.
The Tribune notes enthusiasm among Filipinos after U S election results and celebrates Congressman Hepburn as buoyant over the Nicaragua bill. It mentions the Titus bill’s alleged failures and constitutional flaws, and urges Appanoose County to organize a monthly Teachers Institute to share ideas and advance pedagogy, asking if the county superintendent will lead.
Congress opens with President McKinley delivering a lengthy message of nearly 20 000 words. The document highlights accomplishments of his administration and promises further achievements ahead. The tone emphasizes statesmanship and a forward looking legislative program.
The note cites a Johnson maxim from 1902 about wealth and wisdom, suggesting acceptance of outcomes whether they increase riches or insight. It frames the idea as a cautious yet optimistic guide for choosing paths that yield learning even if money does not rise.
A parade of local residents and visitors recalls springtime social notes. Ollie Miller Sundayed in Coatesville, M. Patterson went to Hannibal, M. A. Nation visited from Wellsville, Rev. L. I. Monnett from Queen City, and others like Sheriff Jennings, Mrs. Leseney, Train-master J. K. Votan, T. E. Montgomery, Daisy Hall and many more are documented traveling, visiting relatives, attending events, or moving between towns such as Centerville, Burlington, Des Moines, Kirksville, Moravia, and Moulton during the week.
Our Royal Neighbors hosted the Woodmen brethren on Monday evening in a royal manner. The hall was beautifully decorated and a fine program featured dramatic and musical numbers by Miss El ledge Miss Kerschner Geo Shatts and Cam Marshall. Mrs Ferritor gave the welcome and an elegant supper followed with a varied menu of toothsome delicacies.
Louis Jacques, living east of town, found on his Primrose Road farm a hollow oak cut down to reveal a wagon load of honey sealed inside for perhaps twenty to forty years. The honey was black with age and no longer fit for use, according to the Farmington News.
The Masonic Lodge elected officers on Friday night November 30 1900 naming W M W R Wotaw S W C J Peterson Secy E L Stickney Treas W C Stickney S D D B Hunter J D C B Miller Tyler A Swit and trustees W A I Berry J K Ransom Installation set for Friday evening December 28 1900 with plans for a program and members and visiting brethren urged to attend Also note Christmas bazaar orders and dates December 19 18 and 14 year implied
No one can reasonably hope for good health unless his bowels move once each day. When this is not attended to, disorders of the stomach arise biliousness headache dyspepsia and piles soon follow. If you wish to avoid these ailments keep your bowels regular by taking Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets when required. They are easy to take and mild in effect. For sale by W. I. Berry.
In Dist Court Myrtle Saltberry 4114 is listed in a state notice from Appanoose County Iowa. The brief item records a district court matter with the parties and docket fragment provided.
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